Help us stay free, Link back to us! General Information - Bookmark this page

Why Golf Fitness Stretch Training Is Important

Golf fitness stretch training is such an important part of the modern game today and yet there are still many amateur golfers that do no see its' benefits. They continue to avoid golf specific exercise programs or any exercise program for that matter.

There are numerous benefits of golf fitness stretch training. To start with they usually have a huge impact on the game to help the golfer warm up and prepare their body for tip-top performance when they tee off.

Golf fitness stretch training is also a great help in reducing he risks of injury which are rather high in golf for golfers who do not exercise. Stretch exercises are particularly useful in gradually stretching the golf muscles which ensures flexibility and conditions and prepares the muscles to be pushed to their limit.

The increased flexibility and increased strength in muscles that results from golf fitness stretch training also has a tremendous impact on the quality of golf played.

The end result is a consistently excellent round of golf played at a very high standard. Not to mention the fact that the golfer is bound to enjoy their round of golf much more when they have incorporated golf fitness stretch training into their program.

Without golf fitness stretch training the golfer will take time to get into their game after teeing off. By the time they do, it is usually too late and their opponent or opponents are so far ahead that they cannot be caught up with. The situation will even be worse if your opponent is one of the increasing numbers of amateur golfers taking their exercise programs very seriously.

There is really no doubting the power and effectiveness of golf fitness stretch training in improving a golfer's game as well as protecting them from injury.

About The Author: Mike Pedersen is one of the top golf fitness experts in the country, author, and founder of several cutting-edge online golf fitness sites. For more information on his just released golf fitness dvds, visit his golf training site at Perform Better Golf.

In The News:


Los Angeles Times

On Golf: As PGA season opens, Tiger is the elephant in room
San Francisco Chronicle,  USA - 1 hour ago
(01-07) 21:09 PST -- On Golf tinkered with one of those fashionable list columns to launch 2009 - say, 10 storylines to watch in the coming PGA Tour season, ...
In His Absence, Woods Has New Challengers Teeing Off New York Times
Kim, Villegas lead charge for PGA Tour's young stars USA Today
Palmer, 79, is still the King San Jose Mercury News
Examiner.com - Television Weekall 470 news articles

Slippery Brick

How Can a GPS Help Your Golf Game? Ask Garmin
PC Magazine - 15 hours ago
The only thing caddies have to do is carry the bag. by Craig Ellison LAS VEGAS—If you want to slice a few strokes off of your golf game, Garmin's new ...
New Garmin GPS unit helps your golf game Slippery Brick
Garmin® Goes Golfing with Approach™ G5, New Touchscreen GPS Device ... WELT ONLINE
all 43 news articles

Olmsted teams with Inner City Golf Club
Bizjournals.com, NC - 59 minutes ago
The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy is teaming up with a youth golf program to expand opportunities in Buffalo. The club, a year-round golf program ...

Disc golf referendum might face legal question
MSNBC - 12 hours ago
CHICO -- A referendum seeking to keep disc golf courses in upper Bidwell Park faces a legal issue that could potentially allow the Chico City Council to ...
City Council Changes Mind About Disc Golf Newstalk1290 KPAY
City Council Votes To Restore Disc Golf In Upper Bidwell Park KHSL
Council takes on disc golf again Enterprise-Record
KHSL - Enterprise-Recordall 9 news articles

Golfonline

Johnson already ahead of schedule for '09
The Associated Press - 1 hour ago
He said it doesn't affect his golf swing, and he would rather not risk changing something in his right leg that could mess with his swing. ...
Golf's Race to Dubai is possibility for Johnson Golfonline
Dawn of a new year Myrtle Beach Sun News
Mercedes-Benz Champ. Picks Golf Channel
Cybergolf Nationalall 80 news articles

Xerox Golf Classic Won’t Run This Year
13WHAM-TV, NY - 8 hours ago
(Rochester, NY) – Xerox has decided to drop its sponsorship of the PGA this year, and move those marketing dollars into other areas. ...
Xerox Classic golf tournament goes on hiatus Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Xerox Classic goes on hiatus for lack of sponsor The Associated Press
all 94 news articles

Area golf calendar
Dallas Morning News, TX - 2 hours ago
To submit tournaments for the area golf calendar, send the information to texasgolf@dallasnews.com or via facsimile machine to 214-651-0580. ...

Troubled Collins Hill Golf Club open, but with ‘skeleton crew’
Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA - 8 hours ago
By PATRICK FOX The Collins Hill Golf Club is still open, but things are no better than they were last month when the governing board asked the county to ...

Telegraph.co.uk

Golf-Recovering Seve targets return as Royal Trophy captain
Reuters.uk, UK - 18 hours ago
BANGKOK, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Seve Ballesteros is planning to return to golf next year as captain of Europe's Royal Trophy team after starting rehabilitation ...
Olazabal: European skipper SkySports
Olazabal wary of Asian threat in golf showpiece Golfonline
Europe urged to win for Seve The Times
guardian.co.uk - European Tourall 230 news articles

Arizona Republic

16th Hole to be "Stadium Golf Hole"
KTAR.com, AZ - 2 hours ago
This year the hole will have a different look, as it will become the sport's first "stadium golf hole". There are now an additional 3000 general admission ...
FBR officials watch closely to see if recession affects golf fans YourWestValley.com
The 16th Hole At TPC Scottsdale To Be Fully Enclosed For FBR Open SportsBusiness Daily (subscription)
PGA Tour Schedule eTaiwan News
Today's Golfer - AZ Central.comall 15 news articles
golf - Google News

What Are the Best Exercises for the Golfer?

With all the talk about the players on tour getting stronger and more flexible, we hear a lot about exercising for golf from television commentators and read about it in the golf publications.... Read More

How To Play Better Golf... It?s Not What You Think

Playing better golf is the lifelong pursuit of every golfer on the planet. Why else would we subject ourselves to one of the most humbling games (sport) ever?I mean, how many times have... Read More

Beginner or Novice Golfers: Start with a Pre-Owned set of Golf Clubs

As a beginner or novice golfer, you want to avoid the expense of purchasing a "New" set of golf clubs, and concentrate your efforts on finding a good set of "Used" golf clubs... Read More

Golf Tips ? Finding that Winning Grip and the Cures for Grip Related Problems

The correct grip is a key fundamental component of a golfer's game and is required to have a consistently good straight game, giving you the ability to shoot low scores with ease.When the... Read More

Mental Toughness Training for Golfers: How to Conquer Pre-Game Jitters

The first tee shot can often make or break a round because it sets up your performance on the first hole, which can have a bearing on your attitude and score on the... Read More

Fitness For Golf Isn?t Just For The Pros

Fitness for golf is a common term on the television these days. I'm sure you've heard it a few times. The secret is out. Fitness for golf has come to the forefront of... Read More

How A Golf Stretching Routine Can Impact Your Game Quickly

Even as you read this article, golf stretching routines continue to positively revolutionize the games of many golfers around the country and indeed around the world. Golf stretching routines play a major role... Read More

Improve Your Putting By Developing Rock Solid Confidence On The Green

All of us have missed a short putt before. It is frustrating to miss something you know you can make! And most often a missed short putt can cause a chain reaction of... Read More

Play Exclusive Las Vegas Golf Courses ? The Not-So-Secret Secret

Experience the luxury of tour-class caddies. Play the private golf courses that celebrities and touring pros play. Get tee times on a course that once required a $100,000 gambling credit line at local... Read More

What Impact Does Exercise For Golfers Have

In spite of numerous assurances some golfers still dread and fear joining any exercise for golfer programs. So as a last line of defense, they pop up the question of wanting to know... Read More

Tips For Correcting A Golf Slice

Correcting a golf slice is the fastest way to shave strokes off of your golf game. Slicing a golf ball is one of the most common errors that an average player makes.Some golfers... Read More

How To Achieve The Proper Golf Swing

Every golfer wants to know the magic secret to achieving the proper golf swing. One that is repeatable and produces results.If you have been trying to accomplish the proper golf swing through traditional... Read More

Flexibility For Golf Will Not Be Lost With Weight Training

There is no doubt that body flexibility is extremely important for golf and to golfers. Little wonder that one of the biggest fears amongst many golfers looking to improve their game is that... Read More

Three Golf Tips For Balance During Your Golf Swing

Balance is very essential in executing the right golf swing and in this article I point out three reasons why you may be having difficulties achieving the required balance and I also give... Read More

Women?s Golf And Exercise

While golf is long overdue to benefit from the application of fitness, thanks to women like Annika Sorenstam, women are now realizing strength training and flexibility conditioning aren't just for men. The benefits... Read More

Before Purchasing A Gift For A Golfer...Ask Yourself These 3 Questions

It should be rather clear to everybody that the gift a golfer will ordinarily appreciate the most, is the one that improves their game. Most golfers are constantly looking for ways to improve... Read More

How A Golf Exercise DVD Can Save You Time And Improve Your Game

Using a golf exercise dvd is a great alternative to going to a gym or just relying on yourself for motivation and consistency. Golfers are now finally realizing that exercise dvds aren't just... Read More

Can A Golf Swing Video Change your Game?

There are many golfers who have been exposed to many a golf swing video and yet there has been no effect on their game. At least not a positive one.In fact for some... Read More

Golf Tips ? The Secret and Crucial Role of Alignment in Supercharging Your Game!

The alignment is an absolutely crucial and vital part to any golfer's game. You swing round your body, therefore if your body is offline, your swing in turn will be off line and... Read More

How to Unleash Your True Golf Potential - Part 2

In (Part 1) of this article I discussed how muscle imbalance can often keep a golfer from achieving his or her true playing potential. Even though these imbalances are quite common they often... Read More

Simple Golf Warm Up Exercise

Golf warm up you say? Aren't you supposed to rush to the course, pull out the BIG DOG, take a few hacks at it and start your round? Is that what you do?... Read More

How A Female Golfer Can Quickly And Easily Improve Distance And Accuracy?

Female golfers, like their male counter parts are looking for quick and easy ways to improve their distance and accuracy. I wish I had the "magic bullet" to accomplish this overnight, but that's... Read More

What Do the Core and the Golf Swing Have in Common Part II?

In part one of this article we discussed the core and its relation to the golf swing. A quick review of the information in article one will indicate a definitive connection between the... Read More

Senior Golfers Can Still Play Great Golf. Do You Want To Know How?

If you're a senior golfer?don't give up and don't give into the perception that's it's all downhill from here.No way!You have a lot of GREAT golf years ahead of you, but you need... Read More

How A Golf Fitness Book Can Transform Your Game

A golf fitness book that is written to give you ready-made golf fitness programs, exercises, step-by-step instructions and illustrations can quickly transform your golf game.There are so many "so-called" golf fitness books on... Read More

What Hinders You From Hitting Long Drives Will Shock You

Hitting long golf drives is the desire of every golfer when they are on the course.Sadly many fail to achieve this objective most of the time and the best game in the world... Read More

Golf Workouts Can Quickly Add Yards To Your Drives

I'm sure by now you've heard most of the 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... Read More

Achieving The Perfect Golf Swing Drill

The perfect golf swing drill is a joy to behold. And yet it is not too hard to achieve.The perfect golf swing drill starts with a proper back swing with the golf club... Read More

How to Develop More Consistency in the Golf Swing

Imagine every one of your shots in the middle of the fairway, every chip two feet from the hole, and every putt nailing the center of the cup. Well, maybe some of us... Read More

GOOGLE AD