Daily Stretching Exercises
Flexibility is a key factor in producing more powerful drives. And,
of course, it can optimize your short game performance too.
Golfers that are limber & flexible are able to turn their shoulders
back much further back in relation to their hips during the
backswing. If you would like to improve your flexibility, there are
some very simple stretches that can be done everyday. These are
some of the same stretches that professional golf players use to
increase their flexibility.
A. Hamstrings
By keeping hamstrings flexible and limber, the power of a golf
swing will be increased tenfold. In addition to enhancing the swing,
the chances of pulling a muscle in the back of the legs are reduced.
Muscle pulls are very painful & can keep even the best players off
the course for a week or more.
1. How It's Done:
What I like to do is sit down on the floor with my legs out in front of
me at approximately a 60° angle toward each other. Now, I simply
bend forward at the waist, nice and easy. I usually feel the stretch in
my hamstrings now. I like to reach a point where the stretch feels tense, but without pain. I hold this position for 10 to 15 seconds and
then return to the upright position. I repeat this process 5 to 10 times
each day to increase flexibility.
B. Stretching The Back (Latissimus)
This particular stretch of the back helps lengthen the large muscles
that run up the sides of the back, as well as the upper back muscles.
Practicing this exercise will enable the body to turn more into the
backswing. Every week try to increase the distance of this stretch
each time you bend to the sides.
1. How It's done:
I like to stand with my feet shoulder width apart, raise both of my
hands over my head and clasp my palms together. Now I simply
bend to the left side slowly, until I feel a tight stretch on my right
side. I usually feel tension in my right side, upper back, and shoulder
area. I hold this position for 10 to 15 seconds, release, & repeat for
the opposite side.
C. Stretching The Triceps
The triceps stretch helps loosen muscles in the arms & shoulder area.
As with the other exercises, I try to increase the distance (capacity)
of my stretch each week.
1. How It's done:
I stand with my feet shoulder width apart, bring one arm and reach
over my head. Then I bend that same elbow down as if I am
grabbing for the center of my back. Now I take my other arm and
reach over my head & grab the elbow of the arm reaching towards
the back. I simply pull and shift my torso at the same time. I hold
this for 10 to 15 seconds and then repeat for the opposite side.

Unconventional Shots For ANY Scenario
The secret to becoming a better golf player isn't really a secret. It just
takes practice, plain and simple. The only way to straighten out long
shots, master bunker shots, or sink the majority of your putts is to
invest your time into practicing wisely.
A. The Unconventional Approach
I am sure that you are well aware of the benefits that driving ranges
can have on both your distance and your accuracy. If practiced right,
that is.
However, the set of scenarios that you be confronted with during a
real game doesn't usually exist in such "safe" practice zones. In other
words, try something different when you practice. Try to break the
mold.
When playing on the golf course, you often have to improvise to deal with an uncommon shot or angle.
So when it comes to practice, why not practice some of these
situations more often? Thereby preparing yourself for those
inevitable pitfalls that will arise on the golf course.
If anything, practicing "different" swings & trying bizarre shots will
break the monotony of your practice sessions.
B. Prepare For Any Condition
If you have a standard course that you play on regularly that contains
a cart path, then try making shots directly from this road during your
practice sessions.
Try hitting a couple of 5 Irons back into the game as part of your
practice regimen. This way you are prepared for the shot if it ever
comes up (and it will).
Many professional golf players practice like this. In fact, you can
read about how Tiger Woods will practice like this on any course he
has to play on.
*Tip: Do not use your good set of clubs for some of these practice
shots. You do not want to damage them. Instead, go shopping for
some older irons that are similar to the clubs you use and practice
with them. This will prevent repeated damage to your quality golf
clubs.
C. A Few More Unconventional Shots You Can Practice
Just to give you a few more practice ideas, here is a brief list of
unconventional shots that you can add to your golf practice regimen:
1. Use a 3-wood to chip the ball.
2. Turn your club over in order to play from the side of a tree.
3. Hit several shots from an inch or more of water.
4. Putt from the bunker area.
5. Bellying a wedge.
6. Play the ball from up against a wall or fence.
7. Bury the ball deep in the sand and hit it back into play, otherwise
known as a "fried egg" shot.
8. Play a few shots from rough, dried out grass.
9. Putt the ball with a 3-Wood.
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