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Article Archive
Spring 2007
WHY DO GOLF FITNESS?
Beth Begelman, CGFI
Very often we hear about the importance of being fit, especially now that the New Year is upon us. Of course being fit will help us achieve a richer and more rewarding existence. We reduce our risk of heart disease and related illnesses such as high blood pressure and diabetes and we generally feel better mentally. For those of us involved in various sports activities, being fit specifically for our chosen sport is crucial to perform to the best of our abilities. It is common for elite, professional athletes to train for their sports but sport-specific training can also greatly enhance the recreational athlete’s game and longevity. The game of golf is no exception and is one such sport where specific fitness is a key to improved performance. (Full Article)
Pro Seeking Pro
CARL PAULSON’s ROAD BACK TO PLAYING ON THE TOUR. PART 1 OF 3
Kristi Gomen
Competitive, determined and talented, just a few words one thinks of when talking to PGA tour player and Central Florida resident Carl Paulson. This native Virginian that turned pro in 1994, has switched his determination on the golf course and replaced it with his determination in the office—not any office however, a medical office in which he works every day with doctors and physical therapists in hopes of returning to the tour in 2007and utilizing his talent and competitive edge. (Full Article)
Creating a YES Mindset!
A Mental Primer for Junior Golfers
Dr. Robert K. Winters
What makes a good junior player? Is it the talent in which he or she swings the club? Is it based on their past successes in junior competitions? Or could it be that great junior players create an attitude for success that allows them to believe in themselves right from the first tee? Perhaps these young golfers know something that you haven't realized yet! (Full Article)
Using Your Mind to Putt Great!
Dr. Robert K. Winters
We all know the famous cliché that states: “You drive for show and putt for dough”. But the truth of the matter is this: great players know that if they make putts, they will be in the hunt to play their best round and to win championships. If they putt poorly or have an average day on the greens, then their chances for success are greatly diminished. (Full Article)
Summer 2007
Hydration - Surviving the Summer Sweat
Tara Gidus
You have heard it all before….drink while you are on the course. But did you know that your game can actually suffer considerably with just minor levels of dehydration? (Full Article)
Pilates and Golf
Beth Begelman
Pilates is one of the most popular exercises of choice these days. Madonna does it, Jason Kidd does it, and you may have heard that Tiger and Annika do it. It is documented that Camilo Villegas does it . . . you need to be pretty strong and very lithe to lay down on a green and read putts the way Camilo does! He is in top physical condition, you can tell by looking at him. Pilates and golf are a natural blend. All of the muscles required for golf are trained during Pilates. Both matwork and apparatus work fit the bill for training golfers. (Full Article)
7 Rules to Getting in Golf Shape
Cindy Reid
What is golf shape, and how does it differ from any other kind of shape? To answer that, you have to rethink your concept of conditioning. Too many of us think that being in good condition is like being pregnant: Either you are or you’re not. This assumption is not true. (Full Article)
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