Ask Karen Palacios-Jansen, GFM Managing Editor Question: My left arm folds a lot in the backswing, despite doing some stretches, it’s not as straight as I would like it to be. How can I keep my arm straight? Answer: If your tendency is to bend your left arm at the top of the swing, it may be because you are … Read More
Flex Your Follow-Through
When you think about shaping your body for golf, you probably think you need to hit the treadmill or pump some iron. But one of the main key components to golf fitness is flexibility, which lowers stress levels and gives you a long, lean muscles which work best for golf. When you lengthen your muscles, you are able to make … Read More
Fitness for the Brain – Golf Can Boost Your Brain Power
If you did not already know it, golf not only challenges your physical skills but also your mental fortitude. Not matter what level player you are, golf can stimulate your brain and sharpen your mind. Â So after you watch the Masters, get out and play a few holes yourself… Golf is a game of problem solving. Every round, every … Read More