Ohio Golf Journal March 2020

TIPS TO PLAY BETTER THIS SPRING 5 By Brian Tolnar, PGA Professional Pre-season exercise programs INCREASE ÛEXIBILITY AND AVOID harmful injuries. A yoga class or two, arm extension, leg stretches and exercise-band stretching will IMPROVE ÛEXIBILITY PRIOR TO THE START of the season. Grabbing the clubs out of the trunk early in the season, without any offseason prep, is a formula for back, shoulder or leg injury. The golf swing creates tremendous torque on your back. )TmS VITAL TO IMPROVE CORE ÛEXIBILITY and keep the rotation around your spine in good working order. Gluts and Torso are also key areas to increase club-head speed and body rotation. A strong lower body and core are critical for an injury- free golf season. Legwork and cardio exercise ENSURE YOUR LEGS ARE READY FOR holes of hills and swings. Twenty to MINUTES ON A TREADMILL STATIONARY bike, or in the swimming pool will help strengthen legs and heart function. Improved cardio also eliminates fatigue, when you reach THE TH TEE 0HYSICAL FATIGUE CAN lead to mental lapses, but a solid cardio workout two days a week will keep you strong, right to that all- IMPORTANT TH HOLE Short Game Practice. When it comes to posting a good number on your scorecard, chipping and putting are crucial. Timely putts, or chip shots that allow an up and down for a round-saving PAR ARE IMPORTANT 4HE ÚRST PRE season practice needs to include OF THE TIME SPENT AROUND THE PRACTICE GREEN "ECOME PROÚCIENT WITH PUTTS INSIDE THE FOOT RANGE for early season success. Never underestimate the value of a great short game and a solid putting stroke, both are as important as THAT YARD DRIVE 3TART 3MALL AND "UILD A 3OLID 'AMEØ To prepare for the upcoming golf season, there are several things you CAN DO TO ENSURE YOUmRE READY FOR THE ÚRST TEE (ERE ARE ÚVE THINGS THAT ) FEEL ARE IMPORTANT TO HELP improve your enjoyment and play better golf. Ohio Golf Journal Get Ready f r Spring