12-Minute Golf Flexibility Routine Worth Doing Every Day
If you wake up feeling stiff and find it takes three or four holes just to get your swing loose, you are not alone. A lack of joint mobility and muscular elasticity is the number one speed-killer for amateur golfers. Fortunately, regaining your range of motion does not require hours of complex yoga or aggressive […]
Golf Back Exercises: The Ultimate Lower Back Workout Guide
Lower back pain is the single most common injury in golf. Research puts lifetime prevalence anywhere from roughly 12–27% in recreational golfers up to 40–58% in elite and professional golfers (Alexander et al., 2024), making it the highest-incidence injury across the sport’s estimated 60–80 million players worldwide. If you have ever felt a sharp, catching […]
Why Golfer’s Elbow Keeps Coming Back (And How to Fix It for Good)
There is nothing more frustrating than taking weeks off the golf course to let your aching inner elbow heal, only to have that familiar, sharp pain flare up again on your very first tee shot. Medial epicondylitis—commonly known as golfer’s elbow—is notorious for turning into a chronic, recurring nightmare. Many players try to manage it […]
Can I Play Golf After a Knee Replacement? What to Know
If you have recently undergone a total knee arthroplasty (TKA), it is completely normal to wonder whether returning to golf after knee replacement surgery is safely achievable. Many passionate players ask themselves: Did you have a knee replacement and still do not feel completely ready to return to the course? Have you completed standard insurance-based […]
Golf Warm Up: The 10-Minute Golf Warm Up Routine Before Every Round
We’ve all been there. You pull into the gravel parking lot with exactly four minutes to spare before your tee time. You scramble to grab your shoes, throw your bag on the cart, and sprint to the first tee. Your playing partners are already waiting, drivers in hand. You take one frantic practice swing, feeling […]
Why Your Golf Fitness Routine Isn’t Helping Your Golf Game
Author: Bobby Prengle, PT, DPT, CSCS, TPI Certified One of the most common questions we hear from golfers during their first visit is this: “Why am I working out so hard, but not seeing results on the golf course?” Many golfers spend an hour a day, five days a week, following a golf fitness routine, only […]
Does Stretching Hamstrings Improve Golf?
Author: Bobby Prengle, PT, DPT, CSCS, TPI Certified Want to know how many golfers we see trying to improve their golf game by stretching their hamstrings? Honestly, I have lost count. Now want to know how many golfers have actually improved their performance, both on and off the course, by stretching their hamstrings? Zero. So […]
The Truth About Golf Warm-Ups: 3 Common Misconceptions
When it comes to golf warm-ups, there’s a lot of misinformation out there. Many golfers stick to outdated or ineffective routines that could actually hurt their performance. In this post, we’re going to break down three of the biggest misconceptions about warming up for golf and set the record straight so you can start your […]
Tips for Supporting Mental Success in Junior Golfers
Golf, being played as much between the ears as on the course, requires a holistic approach for the development of junior golfers. It’s crucial to consider not only the physical aspects but also the mental facets of the game. Here are some tips, gleaned from collective experience, to guide parents and coaches in supporting the mental growth of […]
Daily Habits for Better Golf
Everywhere we see ads promoting X, Y and Z that promise us better scores and a happier life. Having the right equipment and tools to improve are absolutely important but it can become easy to forget the simple things that can have the biggest impact on our game and our lives overall. We can simplify […]
Why Does My Lower Back Hurt From Golf?
Low back pain is the most common ailment that we see among golfers and a big reason for seeing declines in performance over the years. Feeling pain as we play can take us out of the game mentally and make us more cautious when we swing. If this is something you experience, you are not […]
How Important Is Hydration For Golf?
Staying hydrated on the golf course is crucial to our performance both mentally and physically. Being properly hydrated can give us an edge over the competition and also help us to feel better during and after a round. Get The Most Out Of Your Game! The two major components of hydration are water and electrolytes. […]
Setting Junior Golfers Up For Success
Junior golf is a pivotal phase in a young golfer’s journey brimming with enjoyment, possibility, and opportunity. It offers an exceptional chance to prepare for the future and establish lasting positive habits that develop both mind and body. By nurturing positive habits and fostering their love for the game at this stage we can provide […]
Ankle Pain While Playing Golf?
Do you have ankle pain while playing golf? Are you recovering from an ankle injury? Would you like to be able to golf and walk without ankle pain? Are Ankle Injuries Common? Ankle injuries from golfing is not a common area for the golfer to experience. However, the repetitive movements and rotation involved in golfing […]
How to Increase Distance in Golf: Add 10 Yards in Less than 10 Weeks
One of the most common questions I get as a P4S Strength Coach is simple: How do I increase distance in golf? How can I add 10 to 15 yards off the tee? How do I swing the club faster without hurting myself? The good news is that increasing distance in golf is absolutely possible, […]
Why Do I Have Knee Pain When I Golf? Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
Are you a player who constantly battles a dull ache during your rounds, or is your knee hurts after a golf session becoming too severe to ignore? Can you comfortably walk 18 holes without reaching for anti-inflammatories, or are you currently trying to recover from a chronic joint injury? If you are dealing with lower-body […]
Neck Strain from Golf: Root Causes, Swing Flaws, and Lasting Fixes
Have you ever walked off the 18th green, reached up to rub a nagging ache at the base of your skull, and wondered, “Why does my neck hurt so bad after playing golf?” Or maybe you feel a sudden, sharp catch or a deep sense of tension right at the top of your backswing when […]
Why Mobility is Important in Junior Golfers
What is Mobility? The word “Mobility” is used a lot in the sports world, especially in golf but what is mobility and why is it important? I like to define mobility as the ability to move through a full range of motion in a strong, stable fashion. For example being able to perform a deep […]
Squats for Golfers: How Lower-Body Strength Can Transform Your Swing
If you’ve been grinding on the range yet still feel stuck at the same club-head speed, you’re not alone. Many golfers hit a performance plateau not because of technique but because of physical limitations—specifically, lower-body strength and power. That’s where squats for golfers come in. Squats, especially the barbell back squat, are among the most […]
Should You Record Your Golf Swing and Training?
Why record your swing? Recording your swing can provide several benefits to your golf game. For one, it can show you the pros and cons of your swing. There is a difference between what someone is telling you and you seeing it for yourself. We all learn in different ways. Some people are better at […]
