10 March 2010
An Introduction To Simple Golfing Performance Tips
Posted by Stephen Brooks under: Golf .
All professional golfers of the modern era have a staff of nutritionists, physiotherapists, mentors and their caddy working to make the most of the golfer's capabilities on the course. The professional training regimen attempts to increase energy levels, strength and flexibility of the player. Amateurs do not have the disposable free time to complete the same level of off-course training, but they could still use the following key on-course performance approaches that the professionals use.
Hydration
If you watch professional golfers on the course you will witness them drinking water throughout the 18 holes. The key point to staying hydrated is to take sips of water while golfing. Once you start feeling thirsty it has become too late as this is a sign that your body is performing in a sub-optimum manner.
You can choose to use other drinks that are high in sugars or caffeine but you should be aware that this causes peaks and valleys in blood sugar levels potentially causing similar peaks and troughs in the way you play (over hitting greens on one hole, short driving/putting on the next).
Nutrition
Putting good quality fuel in your car makes it run better. Likewise, the nutritional content of the food you consume prior to/during golfing affects energy levels and performance while golfing. Professionals usually take several small meals a day to maintain consistent energy levels. A favorite choice for the pro golfers would be a small pasta/chicken fillet meal before golfing.
Once they are on the course, the caddy ensures the energy levels stay topped up by offering their player bananas or other fruit (bananas are best due to their slow energy release).
Stretches
Professional golfers use various stretching techniques and exercises such as Pilates and Yoga to improve their overall flexibility. In particular, staying flexible in the core muscle area (tummy and lower back) is essential to keeping the backswing consistent and reducing the risk of injury.
The average golfer should complete some stretches of the lower back, legs & calves before a round of golf to warm up the muscles up and reduce the chance of the back/legs stiffening up thru the round.
Awareness
These simple pillars of performance are not rocket science. However, it is important to be actively aware of what your body is telling you during a round of golf so that you may remedy it the next time.
Being thirsty or becoming tired during a round are signs that you are not fuelling your body correctly. Body aches/pulling muscles or wayward shots could well be down to the fact that your muscles are over-strained and would have benefited from some pre-round stretches.
Become aware of what your body is telling you during a game of golf and aim to improve your performance on subsequent rounds.
Discover more golfing tips by visiting Stephen's site, the Perfect Golf Swing.
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