As the golf season winds down or has basically ended, it is time to think what happens next. Normally, I take a few months off and prepare for a long winter’s nap and make myself tons of promises that I try to keep. 😉 I do not think this year will be much different except it is time to get serious about my fitness. In year’s past I have allowed myself to get a bit fluffy, but this year I vow not to let that happen. I know that to change my thoughts is to change my world, so now is the time to make the change.
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It Is Like Trying To Twist A Pretzel
Golf is a sport that requires some flexibility. The range of movement encompasses over 360° in order to properly move the club head through various directions. I am sure we can debate the exact degree count, but for the aspect of this discussion today, I think you get the point. I akin the flexibility, or lack of, needed to the ability to twist a pretzel. Let me explain.
Continue readingGolf Fitness And Lower Golf Scores
Fitness is the key to fantastic golf. Of course everyone is noticing Bryson Dechambeau because of his dramatic increase in physical strength resulting in booming drives. However, most players do not have the the time, money or desire to change that dramatically. Most players, in my opinion, want to be physically fit to enjoy golf and more importantly all the other activities which makes life fulfilling. Personally, I fit into the last category.
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It is that time of year to start focusing on next year! Yup, I start thinking about how to improve my game the day after golf season is over. Of course that does not mean I implement everything right away because I still need to develop my plan. You have faithfully followed my progress over the years and I have decided to step it up a notch during this off-season. It is time to get serious about being serious!
Continue readingThe Greatness of a Controlled Golf Swing
There are so many thoughts and ideas on what a great golf swing should look like, that I easily become overwhelmed by a deluge of information. As I sift through the murk and mire of data, I quickly realize that a controlled swing is really my ultimate goal to lowering my golf scores. I continue to work on my golf swing to ensure that that I understand all the aspects the golf swing so I can optimize it to my capabilities. And that is crux of the matter to produce greatness in a controlled golf swing.
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The Grateful Golfer 