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Mike Pedersen asked:


A golf flexibility exercise that can release the tension in your lower back can be the silver bullet you’ve been looking for to improve your golf swing and finally get rid of that nagging back pain!

In fact there is no single genuine golf exercise program that does not include flexibility exercises. That is how critical flexibility training for golf is.

Flexibility programs for golf are becoming very popular, but there are many that do not effectively improve golfers’ golf swing and performance. There is a reason this occurs. If flexibility exercises are not are not specific to the golf swing and its physical requirements, they will not be effective in improving golf swing flexibility and range of motion.

There are many types of flexibility exercises for golf. Some of them can comfortably be done in the office while you are still seated on your chair in your workstation. And probably when you have a few minutes to spare or you need to spend a moment or two thinking about something, maybe a decision you have to make. You can easily do your thinking as you execute the simple golf flexibility exercise.

One of the exercises that can be done in this situation is twisting your upper body to reach and touch as far back on one side of the chair as you can. I do this one in my office when I want to take a break from the grind of running my golf training website and shipping products.

Instructions: Sit upright in your office chair, with chest high and back straight. Reach behind you with one arm, which will rotate your upper body. While staying very erect, twist as far as you can go and hold. Twist the other way and repeat. Go both sides 2-3 times, holding for 10 seconds.

Benefits to the golf swing: Increase rotation of trunk for an improve “x-factor”. Loosen up lower back, to reduce strain and tightness, freeing up golf swing. Improve ability to rotate upper body over a “fixed” lower body, like in your swing.

This golf flexibility exercise should be repeated reaching out for the other side of your chair.

There are also golf flexibility exercise that can be done with tubing, and a stability ball. Others are done using a medicine ball. Most of them are described in other golf exercise articles I have written on my site.

The reason why a flexibility exercise program for golf is so effective in improving the golf swing and eliminating back pain is because they put your body in the exact same positions either rotationally or from a golf posture standpoint that stretch the muscles like no other stretch or general exercise program could do.

This will remove the tension in your swing due to restricted muscles, and enable your golf swing to feel more comfortable and free-flowing, allowing maximum clubhead speed and ultimately distance. The results will be quick and dramatic!

There are dozens and dozens of effective golf flexibility exercise for golf that will have a profound impact on your golf swing, game and body. There is no denying golf is a physical game, and you need to work on your “machine” to maximize your results.



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MIKE SELVON asked:


Every golfer knows how important a good set of golf clubs is to their game and many golfers spend quite a tidy sum of money to purchase the best quality clubs they can afford. In addition, many golfers also spend a lot of money on private golfing lessons and golf training aids, but sometimes they overlook one simple and fundamental thing; their golf grips.

Outfitting your golf club set with new grips is a very inexpensive and effective way to quickly improve your golf game by helping you have more consistency simply because you can get a better hold on your clubs. With a better and firmer grip, you will also be able to improve your golf swing.

If you have a set of old and worn out golf grips on your set of clubs, then it doesn’t really matter is you go out and find the very best golf training available because the condition of the grips will interfere with your ability to play your best game. Any golfer who is serious about the game is aware of the importance of maintaining their golfing equipment in the best condition possible.

Most amateur golfers never even think about the need to change the grips on their clubs. Novices can play for years with the same set of clubs without changing the grips and then wonder why they don’t see any improvement in their game, even though they put in time to practice and buy other golf improvement aids and tools, watch all the golf training videos they can get their hands on, and constantly talk about wanting to be a better golfer.

Professional golfers know exactly how important it is to change the grips on their clubs regularly. In fact, some pros will have their clubs re-gripped at the end of every round of a golf tournament or other competitive event they are participating in. The reason they do this is so that their clubs feel exactly the same in their hands every day that they start a new round of play.

This may be overkill for the average golfer, but in the highly competitive environment of today’s golf tournaments, the pros are looking for every advantage they can find and they don’t like to leave things to chance. If the professional golfers put that much emphasis on making sure their grips are in great condition, then that should be a strong signal to everyone else interested in lowering their scores and improving their game.

The general guidelines for how often to replace grips are as follows. If you play golf an average of one time per week, then the grips on your clubs should be changed once every year. If you frequently play a round two times a week, then you should increase the frequency of replacing the grips to twice a year. If you also get to the driving range once or twice a week, then you should change those grips even more often than that.

You may not need to replace all of the grips on your club set at the same time. It really depends on how often you use your clubs. You can choose to only replace the grips on the clubs that are used more and are starting to feel worn. However, some golfers like to have all of the clubs re-gripped at the same time so that, for awhile at least, all the clubs have the same feel to them.

It is recommended that you monitor the condition of your golf grips and give them a thorough inspection about once every month. If you play more than once a week, then you might even want to check them more frequently. If you notice that your grips look shiny and feel slippery, then they need to be replaced. New grips will feel somewhat sticky and will feel good in your hands. You should enjoy a nice sense of confidence as well.



Phyllis

Paul Thornley asked:


Are you concerned that your golf swing isn’t giving you the edge you need to compete? Are you throwing strokes away by slicing or hooking the ball? Do you need to practice indoors during the winter? If so you will no doubt be looking for an indoor swing training aid. The market is saturated with gadgets that claim to help you improve your golf swing so choice is plenty. However, it’s imperative to take into consideration the feedback factor: will the chosen golf aid indicate the exact nature of the problem with your swing?

Golf training aids quite simply must give instant feedback so that they can help golfers become more competitive by improving their swing, fine tuning their action and adding power and accuracy to their shot.

Paul Thornley is a PGA Professional and after years of coaching, observing masses of students of all abilities and ages, and studying how the body moves in the golf swing; and after years of being forced off the practice tee during the winter months, he knew exactly what was needed in a golf training aid.

One of the major things was versatility of use. The better training aids are fully transportable so that they can be taken away on tour or on holiday, or even to the office. But the trouble is finding a practice aid that is portable and also gives that all important feedback.

Another thing is finding something that actually feels like you are taking a proper shot. There is no substitute for hitting a real ball and actually seeing where the ball goes. Computer aided practice really doesn’t meet the grade for showing the actual swing path; how can it when all you are seeing is the computer’s interpretation of your shot?

Next up is to think about when putting together a checklist for the ideal indoor golf practice aid is that it should be easy to set up in a small space and safe to use in the house, garage, hotel room or wherever it is to be used.

Paul Thornley has put together an at-a-glance checklist for buying a golf training aid which is designed to help you spend your money wisely:



Does it give instant feedback on the shot?

Does it provide fixes and advice to correct swing inaccuracies?

Does it allow real, full swing shots to be taken so that you can see the actual swing path rather than a virtual one?

Can it be set up in a confined space?

Can it be used safely indoors?

Is it light, compact and easily transportable?



Follow these points and you will find yourself ahead of the game after the winter months!



Arnold

Peter Wilson asked:


Online golf lessons are convenient and easy for those who want to learn more about the game, but who don’t have the time to take lessons from an instructor. With an online golf course, you will learn the basics including how to hold a club, how to balance your weight on both feet, how to swing, how to move your arms and legs, and how to follow-through on a swing. These courses can be viewed over and over until you learn how execute these moves yourself.

For many beginning golfers, having an instructor is not enough. In order to learn more, downloading lessons is an easy way to increase their knowledge about the game and help themselves become better golfers. Online golf training has helped many people enjoy the game of golf even more. When searching for an online golf lesson website, visit sites that are legitimate and offer free trials of the software. Even though this software should not cost too much to download, you should not pay unless you feel comfortable using the site. Make sure you read the instructions pertaining to downloading materials carefully and completely so you ca begin using the software right away.

Because you can download these lessons directly to your computer, you should be able to use them whenever you have the time. Watch the lesson completely the first time through and then watch it again more closely. You will begin to see where improvements can be made in your own game. Take notes if you want to practice holding the clubs to get a better idea of how to hold them or swing.

If you are looking for advanced software, you can purchase software that critiques your swing and offers golf swing analysis from most computer stores. With this software, you may need additional equipment, so be sure to read all the instructions before buying any software. You may need to create a video of your swing so the software can analyze it. It will be able to tell you what you are doing right and what you are doing wrong.

Learning how to play golf is different for everyone. While some people need help from instructors, others can learn by watching instructional video, DVD’s, or computer programs that are filled with advice and tips. Having these options can only enhance your golf game and allow you to learn at your own pace. Once you have learned the basics, you can learn more advanced techniques that will help you become a better golfer.



Courtney

Abhishek Agarwal asked:


It is true that golf needs to be practiced out on the field on a golf course. It is also true however, that you can find a lot of tips and tricks on the Internet. There are many who argue that a golf lesson on the web is a waste of time, since you cannot immediately practice what is taught or suggested to you, and that there is no better way to learn the game of golf than to take to the course with your kit bag.

Let us agree that golf does need outdoor practice, but then an online tutorial doesn’t do you any harm either. The online lessons are often accompanied by drawings and video tutorials that show you exactly what to do. It is a great idea to make a mental note of the procedure demonstrated in the tutorial videos, and you can put that into practice next time you are on the course. And then you can always get up and try and imitate the action of the trainer in the video, right from your living room or bedroom. Just don’t use a golf ball, you can always practice holding the club and things like your stance and position of the ball.

Needless to say, golf training on the internet is cost effective. We are all aware that most lessons in the web are either very cheap or completely free of charge. You could download free video tutorials that demonstrate a professional’s way of playing the game, get tips and tricks and then there are the forums where you could chat and discuss with other enthusiasts like yourself. Golf is a game of the elite, or at least it used to be. If you are not a very rich person you may already have felt the pinch investing in accessories like golf clubs, grips, gloves, golf balls and other parts of your kit. Why not save a bit of money by refraining from getting a trainer, and get your tips online? You will find many free training videos and tutorials on the net showcasing the very trainers your colleagues may hire as personal coaches. Of course individual attention is not possible when you train online, but then if you are dedicated to learning the game, you will be able to pick it up given the adequate information.

Well, another reason you would want to go the online route when you need to fine tune your golf skills is that you can watch the tutorials from the comfort of your living room. You can see a video as many times as you please, and you could even burn it on a DVD and watch it on your large screen TV. This is a great and inexpensive way of getting some golf tips, so why not go for it?



Gloria

Scott Cole asked:


Copyright (c) 2008 Scott Cole

While in my late teens and early twenties, I won a local long drive contest three years in a row. During that period, I never weighed more than 160 pounds at a height of 6 feet tall. However, I was able to consistently drive the golf ball over 270 yards at a time when we were still playing with wood drivers with steel shafts. I was able to do this because I have a long golf swing with a wide arc.

Do you remember watching Tiger Woods in his amateur playing days and when he first came out on tour? In 1996, when he joined the tour, he weighed 158 pounds, standing at 6′2. Remember when Tiger was able to hit driver, wedge into the 15th hole at Augusta during his first Masters victory? That was a 500 yard par 5 at the time? Tiger was not the super strong athlete we see today. In fact, although he has added 25-30 pounds of muscle, he really does not hit the ball much further now than he did then.

Remember Sam Snead? Into his later years, he reportedly could still kick the top of a doorway with one foot still on the floor. It is no wonder that he remained very competitive on the PGA Tour into his 50’s. He set the record for oldest winner on the PGA Tour at the age of 52. In fact here is a story I learned while playing the Virginia State Intercollegiate tournament at The Cascades in Hot Springs. In 1973, Sam Snead’s nephew, J.C. Snead, a long time PGA Tour player, set the course record on the Lower Cascades course with a round of 60. In 1983, ten years later, Sam Snead tied it! He was 71 at the time!

I guarantee that Sam Snead did very little weight lifting, but knew the importance of flexibility!

I have played with many muscular golfers over time, but few could hit the ball as far as me. This was due to their inferior golf swing. They had focused most of their fitness training on building big muscles, rather than flexibility. Therefore, it is most important for you to develop more flexibility first. I can think of a number of hockey players and NFL quarterbacks that play golf pretty well, but not a single NFL linebacker!

With this in mind, it is my recommendation that if you have a golf swing that falls far short of having good extension with the arms, a good shoulder turn and a nice wide arcing swing, you should focus your attention on stretching first! A good stretching routine that covers the entire body will take about 30-40 minutes to complete, and should be done two to three times per week.

After you have noticed a considerable increase in your flexibility, which you should see in a couple of months, you should begin to notice greater ability to get that fuller shoulder turn and longer arm extension in your golf swing. Bear in mind, your flexibility will also be enhanced if you are carrying less baggage on your body as well. Aside from John Daly, who is naturally gifted and has been very flexible since his junior days, you don’t see too many very overweight golfers with a big full swing like Tiger Woods. Therefore, consider a proper diet and aerobic conditioning program with your flexibility routine.

After a period of time, and you notice significantly greater flexibility in your golf swing, then consider a strengthening program if want to add more distance.

One note about some of the golf training gimmicks out there. Some of them do have some merit. However, I do not believe in using a weighted golf club for strength training, and here is why. The golf swing is NOT a natural motion for the human body, and for many golfers, it has caused a lifetime of back problems. Just ask Lee Trevino, Fred Couples and Seve Ballesteros. The fact is the golf swing itself is very hard on the back, knees, hips, shoulders, elbows and wrists. Therefore, swinging a weighted golf club with any force at all simply makes no sense to me. I swing a weighted club very slowly for the sole purpose of loosening muscles before practice or a round of golf, but never for the purpose of trying to build up my golf muscles! On that note, swinging a weighted golf club nice and slow right after your stretching routine makes a good bit of sense to work on that fuller extension and shoulder turn in your swing.

By improving your flexibility, you will be able to develop a more natural and fluid golf swing that will be a bit easier on the body over time. Then you can focus on improving your strength to enhance performance even further! With that in mind, flexiblity first, strength second!



Greg

James E Obrien asked:


Everyone is looking for the best golf swing training aid that will straighten our that slice or make the ball stop like a dime when it lands on the green. And are there a lot of them out there just waiting for you and your hard earned money. You can find footprints that can help you stance, specially designed golf balls, contraptions that hold you still as you duplicate that perfect and many,mechanical devices. There is also a full compliment of videos, DVD’s, books and diagrams, all guaranteed to shave shots off your score.

Some of these teaching aids are great and some are complete rip offs. The secret is to decide exactly what part of your game you need to improve and then find a teaching aid that focuses on that particular golf skill. Then, use the darn thing. Not, just on your way to the course , but set up a daily schedule and follow it.

Maybe its only for ten minutes, but that’s fine. Simply put, golf swing training aids help your body memorize the correct muscle movement as you swing the golf club. The more you repeat the exercise, the faster your brain will retain the action and send the plan along to the appropriate muscle groups. The PGA pros didn’t develop their great golf swings by accident. They all spend thousands of hours swinging all of their golf clubs is every possible situation they can experience on the golf course. That’s why is looks so easy on Sunday afternoon.

Most amateurs are interested in golf teaching aids that focus on the actual golf swing. However, a training aid that works for your driver, probably won’t help make that delicate chip stop a few feet from the cup. They are completely different golf shots and use different muscle groups. Therefore, it is best to shop for a training aid that specifically addresses the specific part of your golf game you want to improve.

Before buying, do some research. The best place for this is online. Google golf training aids and start to check out some of the web sites that show up in your browser. Don’t get drawn in by the hype. Remember, you are simply gathering information. The buying comes later. Is the site, just selling or do they offer helpful information about improving your golf game and specific reasons why their product will solve your problem. A great place to get information is the FAQ page. If the web site doesn’t have one or it is stuffed full of hype, go somewhere else.

Make sure the web site is not a one product wonder. Credible online golf training aid web sites offer a wide variety of golf teaching aids. This lets you know they are professionals and serious about their business. Finally, see if any “name” golf professionals endorse or even better, participate in developing and presenting some instruction with their training aids. The men and women have a reputation and simply aren’t interested in promoting a training aid that won’t help the golfer.

Golf swing training aid companies like Medicus have been around for years and offer tried and true products. Their patented double hinged golf training club is designed to break, or become unhinged, when the swing isn’t quite right. Using the Medicus clubs at the driving range or in the back yard is a great way to shore up a weak swing. Originally, Medicus offered a simple single hinged training club, but after some feed back from golf teaching pros the double hinged golf training club was born. It seems students could cheat a bit by twisting the club at the top of their swing. This fanning motion, kept the training club together, but certainly didn’t help improve the golf swing. Now there is one hinge for the back swing and a second for the down swing.

The Medicus golf training aid is one of our favorites. It may or may not help you swing, but it is certainly worth checking out.

Whatever golf training aid you choose, stick with it. Believe in it and above all practice with it.

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