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All professional golfers of the modern era have a staff of nutritionists, physiotherapists, mentors and their caddy working to make the most of the golfer’s capabilities on the course. The professional training regimen attempts to increase energy levels, strength and flexibility of the player. Amateurs do not have the disposable free time to complete the same level of off-course training, but they could still use the following key on-course performance approaches that the professionals use.

Hydration

If you watch professional golfers on the course you will witness them drinking water throughout the 18 holes. The key point to staying hydrated is to take sips of water while golfing. Once you start feeling thirsty it has become too late as this is a sign that your body is performing in a sub-optimum manner.

The professionals will generally not use sugar or caffeine rich beverages as they cause blood sugar level fluctuations that affect you how you play (for example, over hitting greens on one hole, short putting on the next).

Nutrition

Putting good quality fuel in your car makes it run better. Likewise, the nutritional content of the food you consume prior to/during golfing affects energy levels and performance while golfing. Professionals usually take several small meals a day to maintain consistent energy levels. A favorite choice for the pro golfers would be a small pasta/chicken fillet meal before golfing.

Once they are on the course, the caddy ensures the energy levels stay topped up by offering their player bananas or other fruit (bananas are best due to their slow energy release).

Stretches

Professional golfers use various stretching techniques and exercises such as Pilates and Yoga to improve their overall flexibility. In particular, staying flexible in the core muscle area (tummy and lower back) is essential to keeping the backswing consistent and reducing the risk of injury.

All amateurs should take a few minutes before a match to perform stretches of the lower back and legs to loosen up the muscles. The stretches should also be performed during a round as it will also help stop the back/legs stiffening up as the body becomes more tired.

Awareness

These pillars of sports performance are not ground breaking in what they advise. However, simply by being actively aware of what your body’s aches and pains are telling you while golfing should give you the chance to treat it in the next golfing round.

Feeling thirsty or becoming tired during golf are indications that you are not getting the water and food your body needs. Receiving muscle strain is a sign that your muscles are being over worked and would have a better chance of handling the exertion if you performed some stretching exercises.

Trying to perfect your golf swing at the driving range is one way of improving your game, but you should also look to improve your golfing performance through the use of nutrition, hydration and stretches.

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