playing golf during cancer treatment

The potential benefits of playing golf during cancer treatment

Posted on June 8, 2023 By Blog

Grappling with a cancer diagnosis can make you feel like your entire world has shifted. Even with a good prognosis, the process of going through treatment can be difficult and make you wish for a return to normalcy. It can be helpful for your mental health to get back to your old hobbies; and if … Continue reading “The potential benefits of playing golf during cancer treatment”

Playing Golf With and For Parkinson's

Playing golf with and for Parkinson’s disease

Posted on June 4, 2022 By Blog

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”

Yoga for Golfers

Yoga for Golfers

Posted on April 4, 2022 By Blog

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”

Play golf. Lose weight. Sounds simple, right?

Play golf. Lose weight. Sounds simple, right?

Posted on August 17, 2021 By Blog

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?”

The Most Important Muscles for Golf

What are the most important muscles for golf?

Posted on July 24, 2021 By Blog

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?”

Golf strength and conditioning essentials

Golf strength and conditioning essentials

Posted on July 13, 2021 By Blog

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”

Can you really improve your golf handicap by 10 strokes?

Can you really improve your golf handicap by 10 strokes?

Posted on May 29, 2021 By Blog

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?”