When playing, do you have trouble gauging how far a certain obstacle is, or how far away the green is for your next golf shot? Are you that type of person with an uncanny ability to estimate how far you need to hit your next shot? For most people it’s a guessing game, but it’s so important when it comes to scoring. It can make the difference between a great score or frustration, wanting to break every club in your bag!
Believe it or not, the simple act of a deep breath – when done properly – provides an instant tension release within your body and allows you to achieve the fluid and effortless golf swing of the top tour players. Most golfers know there’s a calming benefit to breathing deeply, and many attempt to do so during stressful situations on the course. The problem is that almost nobody knows how to take a deep breath!
Most people have learned to breathe in a shallow and ineffective way, and can gain significant benefits from practicing what is called “diaphragmatic breathing”. Or just “breathing from your diaphragm”.
Think back to a time when you teed off and caught the ball flush on the sweet spot and watched it fly off down the fairway. It’s one of the best feelings in the world! How would you like to be able to do that every time? Long, accurate drives are possible for anyone and the following golf driving tips will help you on your way…
Athletic conditioning is a relatively new idea to many golfers, since caddies and golf carts have always been around to help virtually anyone make it around the course, no matter what shape they were in. Until recently, most golfers didn’t know much about what exercises could be included along side their swing training or putting practice to improve their overall game. But ‘the modern golfer’ is leaner, stronger, and fitter than ever before…
