There are three easy but essential steps that will help you create a warm-up routine for the next time you decide to tee it up on the golf course. It is important to warm-up before you step up to the first tee box so that you are physically and mentally prepared to play your best on the course. It is important to stretch during the warm-up so that you can avoid potential injury. Warm-up exercises also allow ample time for tweaking your swing. Confidence can also be boosted by developing a consistent swing and follow through. Here are three steps that should be included in a basic warm-up routine:
1 - Show up early --- Show up early enough so that you have plenty of time to get the feel for the putting green and also enough time to hit range balls. I would recommend getting to the golf course an hour prior to tee time.
2 - Putt first --- Each person is different, but personally I like to spend the majority of my time on the putting green. As the old saying goes “Drive for show, putt for dough!” the putting green is where you can save strokes. So, start out on the putting green to get the feel for the greens.
3 - Hit the Range --- After the putting green, you should move over to the driving range. Be sure to stretch prior to swinging the club. When you are ready to hit, first begin with a sand wedge then slowly progress to the short irons followed by the long irons. The last phase of the warm-up should be the woods and driver. Each person is different about how many balls you need to hit. I recommend a small bucket of about 60 to 75 balls to get warm. Remember you are getting warmed up and not practicing.
Next time you hit the links don’t forget to include these three basic steps so that you are physically and mentally prepared to play your best!
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