Golfers often look to swing mechanics to find more power for their golf swing. But as it turns out a lot of additional power can come from what you do OFF the course - not on it.
Here are 4 tips to put some extra power into your golf swing.
Tip 1. Incorporate a simple weight training program into your weekly schedule. Exercise the predominate golf muscles like lower back, abdomen, shoulders, and arms. Golfers are surprised to find how increased muscle strength helps bring down their golf scores. A lot of blown shots are attributed to muscle fatigue, especially later in the round.
Tip 2. Warm up and stretch before you tee-off. If you ever attended a PGA event early, you probably notice the Pro's stretching out before they did anything. Warmed-up muscles always out-perform cold, stiff muscles - and are far less prone to injuries. Plan to show up early at the course and take time to warm up before starting your round. Hit balls at the range if the course has one.
Tip 3. Swing lighter for the first few holes. Don't go out and immediately try to kill it. In fact, I've noticed that I tend to start swinging harder as the round progresses. But my accuracy also suffers in the later holes because I'm loosening up and swinging harder. I have to consciously work at remembering to swing easy through the entire round. When I'm successful at doing this, I'm better able to maintain consistency.
Tip 4. Finally, use the power of the internet to learn the game of golf. It's a great day we live in because information is so readily available online. You don't always have to shell-out a fortune any longer for personal golf lessons. It's amazing what you can find online for free, or very low-cost. Online golf lessons have really come a long way, and they are worth investing into.
Put these tips to work, and watch your golf scores improve!
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