Flexibility
I hear it and see it all the time. People complain about being stiff or in “pain” just before their round. While I realize that very few of you ever aspire to be touring professionals there is no reason you can’t follow some of their habits. Drink plenty of water before you are thirsty. Being thirsty is a sign of dehydration and it is likely too late for that day. Second, allow your body to loosen up from both sides of the ball. Golf is a one sided sport and if all you do is golf then you are very likely to have an imbalance in your strength/flexibility. Finally if you have only a few minutes before you get to pull the trigger on hole #1 concentrate on your hamstrings. Power and direction are greatly influenced by posture. To have good posture loose hamstrings are a must.
