{"id":14945,"date":"2020-05-08T17:43:44","date_gmt":"2020-05-08T17:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-omnihotels.flywheelsites.com\/?p=14945"},"modified":"2020-05-08T17:43:44","modified_gmt":"2020-05-08T17:43:44","slug":"how-to-hone-your-golf-game-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omnihotels.com\/blog\/how-to-hone-your-golf-game-from-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Hone Your Golf Game From Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

With warmer weather, golfers flock to the courses. Make sure you are ready for your first tee time with these at-home physical and mental golf exercises from our own Spencer Cody, Director of Golf Operations at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Improve Your Fitness<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s start with getting your body in tip-top shape for making effective contact with the golf ball. Too many amateur golfers swing \u2018at the ball\u2019 while more accomplished players focus on swinging \u2018through the ball.\u2019 While training at home, it\u2019s important to pay particular attention on increasing your flexibility and strength. Increasing flexibility allows you to create the ideal swing with a wide swing arc and improving core strength helps you to release the club into and through the ball with speed.<\/p>\n

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Flexibility<\/h3>\n

These days, many golfers find that yoga<\/a> can significantly improve their movement. That\u2019s right, the popular practice of creating a mind-body connection can not only help you to move a little easier, you may even learn to channel your inner peace during the most trying of golf games. Twisted lunges promote fluid movement in your core and upper body that will help prevent injury when swinging at speed. Stretching your lower body and hips will ease pain on your knees and lower leg joints while increasing stability and balance.<\/p>\n

Core Strength<\/h3>\n

Golf may not feel like an endurance sport, but with games lasting upwards of four hours, it\u2019s important to build strength that will last during a long game. To avoid cramping and injury, focus on exercises that improve your core<\/a>. Taking a few extra minutes each day to hold a full-body plank or sit on a stability ball will help build strength that converts to power on the course.<\/p>\n

To ensure you can maintain a strong grip on the club, you need to build strength in your hands. Opening and closing your hands on a dishtowel or stress ball will prepare you to hold a strong, constant grip during a game.<\/p>\n

Practice Your Swing<\/h2>\n

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We\u2019ll say it again – your performance in the game of golf relies on your swing. Once you\u2019ve tackled your workouts, put your muscles to use by homing in on your swinging skills. Correctly practicing your swing will inevitably help you when you\u2019re on the course. Think of it this way: the more you swing off the course leads to fewer swings when you\u2019re on. Set a goal to practice your swing 100 times a day to create muscle memory.<\/p>\n

You should always practice your swing as similarly as possible to how you would play in the game. Slow your swing down and use a mirror to see whether you\u2019re in the proper position. Avoid distractions and ensure you have plenty of space to attain your wide arch to achieve a smooth swing.<\/p>\n

Lastly, pay particular attention to completing every shot in the best finish position. Check out the video below from Brech Spradley, Director of Instruction at Barton Creek Golf Academy and one of Golf Digest\u2019s<\/em> Best Teachers in Texas 2019-2020, for a demonstration of proper sequencing of the golf swing.<\/p>\n