Eastern Sierra: The Eastern Sierra mountain range is a 3.5 hour drive from Las Vegas. It is worth drive when you experience many peaks it has to offer. The highest peak is Mt. Whitney which stands at 14,494 feet. There are numerous trails to choose from that explore peaks that make up Eastern Sierra mountain range. The trails range from 1-20 miles long. There is no entrance fee. However, some of trails require permits while others do not. Also, be aware that Eastern Sierra mountain range is home to a bear population so take precautions when hiking and camping.

So turn in your poker chips and skip slot machines when you head to Las Vegas. The area has many spectacular hiking trails to offer. Try hiking in fall, winter, or spring because Las Vegas has sweltering heat in summer. Take in fresh air and rocky scenery of Las Vegas area hiking trails. They are a little known secret waiting for you to discover them.

How many times have you walked off course in disgust? You know you can do better, but your body just won’t do what your brain wants it to do. I hear this all time. In fact, I’ve received hundreds of emails saying just that.

My answer is same every time!

To play better golf you’ve got to improve your range of motion specific to golf, as well as your strength for all phases of golf swing.

The most important aspect for improving distance is rotational strength and flexibility. The ability to rotate back to a full 90 degree shoulder turn; store up all that energy in your core; and then unleash it during downswing…crushing that ball.

Now that’s a fun game when that happens.

So focus on improving your range of motion and strength from a rotational standpoint. That doesn’t take a gym or fancy equipment. All it takes is simple equipment like dumbbells (hand weights), an exercise ball and exercise tubing.

With this equipment you can literally break down swing into multiple phases and do golf exercises for each phase. You won’t find many of these exercises in “so-called” golf fitness books in store. All you’ll see is golfer “sitting” in a machine in a gym.

That’s not fitness for golf; that’s “general fitness” Not altogether a bad thing, but won’t help your game at all.

I hope I’ve given you food for thought.

The ultimate goal is to “play better golf!”