5 Golf Facts That Will Change Your Game

Have you seen your golfing handicap decrease in spite of (or sometimes because) of the hard work you put into improving your game? Are your drives falling miserably short as the game of golf stresses you out instead of relaxing you? You may also be falling into a pit of quicksand as one missed putt leads to another. If you are plagued with problems like these then it is time to give your golf game a boost. The five aspects of golfing you need to work on are your flexibility, strength, endurance, nutrition, and mental toughness, and here's some interesting information on each of them.

Improving Flexibility

Have you ever rushed to the golf course, quickly stepped up to the tee and felt stiff when you swung your golf club? You can do stretching exercises before golfing to avoid stiffness, but this needs to be something to be done on a regular basis. Stretching regularly helps avoid stiffness. This allows you to increase and maintain your flexibility. It doesn't take long to do these stretching exercises - so start limbering up to improve your range and flexibility.

Improving Strength

Have you incorporated strength training into your exercise routine? A lot of golfers swing the club like they would hit a fastball for a homer - as hard as possible. There are several adverse side effects of doing this. Your muscles may not be physically prepared for the intense strain and you may become injured. But with strength training, you could swing harder and more naturally, avoiding injuries and improving your game.

How To Boost Endurance

Do you lose your intensity or feel tired after a few holes? If so, then focus on your endurance. For the uninitiated, golf doesn't appear to be a very strenuous game that requires a lot of endurance. Here's an interesting fact - an 18-hole course could spread out about five miles, which is a lot of walking. Incorporate some cardio into your exercise routine, about 20 to 45 minutes and 3-5 days a week.

Nutrition Matters A Lot

Make sure you eat properly when preparing for a golf game. Common sense dictates that loading up on junk food is a bad idea. So what exactly should you eat? An optimal sports nutrition menu plan will include high quality carbohydrates, lean protein, fruits, vegetables, and plenty of water.

Mental Toughness

Does missing a putt discourage you when you move on to the next hole and get ready to tee off? Remember the quicksand concept - one negative thought will lead to one negative result after another. How you perceive the situation affects each shot. One way to increase your mental toughness is not to relive missed shots. It's all about positive visualization - always condition yourself to thinking you can make the next shot.

If you wish to improve your golf game, take note of these five tips. You will reap the benefits in due time, so don't lose hope and practice these five habits whenever you can.