Stretches For Golfers…Check It Out

Every golfer knows that stretches for golfers can make a difference. I have seen it firsthand right on the golf course. A good example is the other day when I was paired with an older golfer.

I could tell right off the bat he was physically limited and would struggle with his golf swing the entire round. It was painful to watch, so by the 4th hole, I asked him if this was his normal round of golf. He said, “unfortunately, I play like this everytime.”

I told him I was a golf fitness trainer and that I’d like to throw in my two cents if he didn’t mind. He welcomed me with open arms.

First off, I noticed his backswing was really restricted, so I gave him a dynamic golf stretch to do right there on the course. I had him ease into it, and then go a little beyond his comfort zone.

Guess what happened on the very next shot?

He hit his drive 50 yards…yes, 50 yards further than his previous drive. Now don’t get me wrong. His previous drive didn’t even get airborne, so the 50 yard increase was a little deceiving, but nonetheless he was ecstatic. He finally hit a drive that he felt satisfied with.

The story gets much better, but I won’t bore you with the details. If you feel tight on the course or practice range, do a couple of simple golf stretches, and you’ll feel like a new golfer.