If you watched any of the Olympic golf tournaments this year, you likely noticed that the rules and format of the games were different from those of the PGA tour. Most Olympic sports are slightly different than their typical professional counterparts, and golf is no different. Golf was absent from the Olympics for 112 years, … Continue reading “Olympic golfing rules and differences”
It seems like, for American society, weight loss is always on the brain. Whether it’s a new fad diet or workout routine, people are continually searching for new ways to drop a few pounds. This mentality has inspired the question: can you lose weight playing golf? From an outside perspective, golf may seem like a … Continue reading “Play golf. Lose weight. Sounds simple, right?”
Playing golf after major surgery may sound like a less than wise choice, but there are actually some cases where a surgery can improve your golf skill. Most golfers are aware that hip rotation is key to an efficient and effective swing. As a result, hip damage and other such joint problems can take a … Continue reading “Playing golf after hip replacement surgery”
When working on your golf swing, there are certain muscles that need to be conditioned and exercised in order to produce an effective follow-through. Not enough golfers practice proper strength and conditioning for golf, and this can affect your ability to achieve a suitably balanced and flexible position. But how can you use strength training … Continue reading “What are the most important muscles for golf?”
When you hear the phrase “strength and conditioning” you probably think of bulky football players hogging the weight rack in the gym. But strength training is important for all athletes, not just those who play fast paced contact sports. Even golfers can benefit from these techniques. Being stronger helps you control the speed and distance … Continue reading “Golf strength and conditioning essentials”
Massage guns are one of the top physical therapy products sweeping the nation, and companies like Hyperice are at the forefront of this trend. Hyperice manufactures a variety of different percussion therapy devices, including the Hypervolt. They have been named official recovery device partners of the PGA Tour and NFL, which is a testament to … Continue reading “Hypervolt for golfers”
For many people, the process of getting better at golf starts with an attempt to improve your handicap. In golf, a handicap is a number that indicates your ability as a player. For example, if a player has a +10 handicap, they play about ten strokes above average. As all golfers know, lower numbers are … Continue reading “Can you really improve your golf handicap by 10 strokes?”
Whether completely new to golf or a seasoned professional, chances are you may not actually know the golf rule book as well as you think. You may feel like you know the rules well enough to play, but there are actually some weird golf rules that could actually have an effect on your score. One … Continue reading “3 weird golf rules all pros know, but you may not”
As parents, you are always teaching your children new things. Whether they are learning about the way the world works or simply what they’re interested in, kids often learn by watching their parents. Exposing your kids to your hobbies and passions can help them develop their own. For golfers, bringing your kids to the course … Continue reading “How young can kids start playing golf?”
Despite golf’s popularity among the older demographic, it can actually be quite difficult on the body. Golfers struggling with arthritis or other joint problems may find it difficult to play without pain. Hip arthritis in particular can be very painful while golfing and can affect your ability to play at all. Hip rotation is diminished … Continue reading “Playing golf after hip surgery”
