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professional players; both men and women actively participate in golf workouts. It’s no secret. But why then do most amateur golfers ignore this? Is it because it seems like work? Or, does thought of actually breaking a sweat get you tired already?Either way…the proof is in bag. The number one player in world, Vijay Singh, does his golf workouts all way through Sunday of each tournament. Does it look like it’s hurting his game? I don’t think so. Back in 1997, a young, very athletic golfer came on professional scene and blew everyone away. I think you know who I’m talking about.
Tiger took golf to another level. A real eye-opener for veteran players who were hitting 19th hole after every round…and last thought on their mind was “exercise”. What a wake-up call to be totally dominated by a player who was only 20 years old at time.
How about year Annika Sorenstam shot a 59 and totally dominated LPGA? Do you know what she attributes it to? Golf workouts! She hired a trainer and got serious about her fitness. And look what happened? She hasn’t looked back since. She just recently came out with an instruction book and devoted a chapter to golf workouts.
To my recollection, that’s first women’s instruction book to include golf workouts. Working out to playing better golf isn’t just for guys; Annika has proved that. Now more LPGA players are working out to try and catch her, just like guys did with Tiger.
How about senior tour? Now players are realizing they can still make good money, even after they’ve turned 50 and can’t really compete with young guys anymore. With money at stake, they too are all working out. This group of players both amateur and pro is biggest demographic that needs it most.
With age comes a decline in both flexibility and strength. When body declines, swing goes right along with it. The result is a big loss in yardage, more mishits, and ballooning scores. The end result…frustration! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve played with and received phone calls from older golfers who are just about ready to quit game.
They are SO frustrated at this rapid decline, that golf’s not fun anymore. But there is hope. The answer? Get your body moving just a little better. How? By participating in golf workouts that focus on golf-specific strength AND flexibility. It’s amazing to see golfers in this age bracket dramatically improve their driving distance, accuracy and scores.
