Warming up for a golf game is more important than most think. Not only will it help you play golf at your best but it will also prevent you from injury and fatigue. Warming up before a game means something different to every player, but in any case it shouldn't be just a few swings on the driving range. You want to warm up your muscles, cardiovascular system, golf techniques and be mentally prepared for the game before your tee time. Here are some suggestions for properly warming up before you hit the golf course.



The amount of physical calisthenic warm up time depends on your physical condition. If you are active and work out often then a 5 minute brisk walk will suffice. Some golfers purposely park far away from the club house and count the walk from their car as the warm up. If you haven't done a lot of activity lately then a longer walk would be in order; start off at a slow stride and work your way up to a faster pace. In any case you need to get your blood flowing before a golfing to prevent overexertion which can lead to a heart attack.

Also do some basic stretching before teeing off so you don't pull or strain a muscle. Stretch your upper and lower back muscles as well as your shoulders and wrists. A few stretches will prevent a pulled muscle that will surely put a halt to your game. This is true whether you're playing one game at your local course or on a golf holiday in Spain.

After you've physically warmed up, now it's time to hit some balls to warm up your swing. Don't think that 1 or 2 shots on the driving range will suffice. Hit about a dozen balls on the diving range so you get a good feel for your grip and swing. Don't use your warm up time to practice new techniques since you won't have enough time to perfect it and poor shots will only lower your self confidence.

Before you hit the green and tee off, take a few moments to mentally prepare for the game. Don't take your problems to the golf course or you'll surely perform poorly and you won't enjoy the game. Relax and concentrate on focusing on the game so you can perform your best and enjoy the game.

Whether you're a novice or experienced golfer, warming up before playing golf is essential. Don't show up at tee time. Instead, get to the driving range at least 30 minutes before so you have time to warm up physically and mentally and get a good amount of swings in before teeing off.