If you have ever spoken with a golfer or played the sport yourself, you likely know how frustrating the sport can be. It may seem counterintuitive; after all, you are playing by yourself with no time pressure or referee yelling at you from the sidelines. At face value, golf seems like a relaxing outdoor sport … Continue reading “What makes golf difficult?”
When most of us imagine the typical golfer, we probably default to old men, rich people, and businesspeople looking for a creative place to hold meetings. Compared to other sports, golf appears to have a much less diverse body of players and fans, with a much greater barrier to entry. Anyone can play basketball on … Continue reading “Is golf dying?”
Since the term team building was coined in the 1980s, businesses have sought new ways to bring their employees together to strengthen the bonds between colleagues. These team building events are usually orchestrated and coordinated by a leadership team using their ideas and knowledge about team structure to help achieve the goals of the company. … Continue reading “Team-building on the golf course”
For many people, weddings are a time to express your love for and commitment to another person in a way that fits your personality. Some people spend entire lifetimes preparing for their special day, deciding between invitations and menus and party gifts before they even have a spouse in sight. Wedding planning has grown to … Continue reading “Golf themed wedding ideas and inspiration”
Anyone who’s familiar with the conditions knows that having Parkinson’s takes a severe toll on your mobility. People with Parkinson’s experience tremors, stiffness, and slowness of movement, which may impair their ability to exercise and participate in fun activities. Living with a chronic illness can produce many complications that lead to stress, and stress has … Continue reading “Playing golf with and for Parkinson’s disease”
We have all had the experience of waking up for tee time on a warm morning expecting pleasant weather only to end up perspiring for a full eighteen holes. People have different weather preferences but playing golf on a hot day can take some of the fun out of this fantastic outdoor sport. If you … Continue reading “Staying cool when playing golf”
If you tend to rub elbows with distinct types of athletes, you may have run into a few baseball players playing golf on the course. There might be fewer golfers playing baseball, but the two sports are actually remarkably similar. Whether you’re trained in one or the other, it’s easy for baseball players to pick … Continue reading “Why baseball players are good golfers”
Most golfers have a pre-round stretch or a few warmup swings they do before playing 18 holes of golf. But do you have a post golf workout? Even though you may be tired after playing a round of golf, working in a few stretches before you leave the course can actually help you feel better. … Continue reading “Post golf workouts”
One thing all golfers know, beginner and advanced players alike, is that flexibility is crucial to the golf swing. There are certain positions that both improve performance and reduce the risk of injury, and being flexible enough to reach those angles will help take your swing to the next level. Most of the pros you … Continue reading “Yoga for Golfers”
Any golfer you ask will tell you that golf is not only a physical activity, but a mental one. Did you know that thinking about golf is just as important as playing golf. Most new players think the best way to practice is to hit a golf ball. But crafting your approach on how to … Continue reading “Books about golfing that will make you a better golfer”
