Should golfers over 50 and senior golfers actually hit down on the golf ball with their irons? Do you hit down on the golf ball? And if so, how steeply should you hit down on the golf ball? “Hitting down on the golf ball” is one of the most commonly heard instructions given to golfers […]
If you are a golfer over the age of 50, you can derive great benefits from the either the Orange Whip or SKLZ Gold Flex swing trainers. Although not specifically marketed to senior golfers, these training aids are just what the doctor ordered for golfers over 50 to improve rhythm, timing, distance and release. Training […]
Did you know that there is a section in your back that should not rotate and is not made to rotate in your golf swing? Probably not, because golfers over 50 and senior golfers abuse this part of the back all of the time. It’s the low back, and it is not made to handle […]
In this article, we are going to provide you with 5 stretches for golfers that you can do after your round of golf to reduce pain, stiffness, and improve your golf flexibility. Instead of giving you random stretches, we first sought to answer the question of “what should the purpose of a post round stretch […]
The following excerpt is from our new book: Pain Free Golf: Solutions for Golfers Over 50 Chapter 1. Osteoarthritis and Golf Osteoarthritis is the irritation of joints due to the breakdown of cartilage that covers the bones that make up those joints. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common diseases in the United States, […]
How can you tell if you need more golf flexibility? How can you tell which golf stretches you need the most? Today we are going to cover some basic golf flexibility tests to determine if you are too stiff to make a good golf swing. Golf flexibility is one of the top 2-3 issues facing […]
Hydration And Golf Performance Did you know that being dehydrated on the golf course will cause poor consistency, poor decision making and golf strategy, and increase your risk of golf related injuries? Hydration for golfers is a serious issue, especially in a summer like this one. Symptoms can range from minimal to severe and are […]
When people think of golf flexibility, they are typically referring to the flexibility of muscles and tendons in the body. However, for the golfer over 50, golf flexibility also needs to include spinal mobility…the often cited “forgotten” flexibility. Younger golfers with young spines have no problem with spinal mobility. However, the loss of spinal mobility […]
In this article we will address specific things that senior golfers can do to improve golf power, add golf distance, and play golf pain free. This article is more specifically geared towards 3 types of golfers. Golfers with Pain Golfers with physical limitations but are not interested or able to correct the core issues Golfers […]
Not only is golf posture important in your golf setup, but the consistency of golf posture throughout your golf swing is the secret to hitting the golf ball with consistency. Without consistent golf posture, you can not play consistent golf. Why is Golf Posture Important The primary spinal segments that rotate during your golf swing […]