| Usually, before I make way to the golf course, I | | | | was horrible. Try to show up 30 to 45 minutes |
| usually envision myself having an excellent round | | | | before tee time and do actual stretches. |
| with not problems at all. It seems that I always | | | | (movement stretches, arm circles, partial squats, |
| forget that golf is a sport and prior to playing a | | | | toe touches.) Hold each stretch for a minute each. |
| round, It is absolutely essential that certain actions | | | | You are not loosening anything up by stretch for |
| are taken before hand. Now, if you are anything | | | | 10 seconds at a time. After you have done your |
| like me, then you start off great until you make it | | | | stretches, you will want to take some half swings. |
| to hole 3 or 4. Now all the sudden, I am fatigued, | | | | Feel good? Awesome. Make sure you stretch in |
| my back hurts, I cannot concentrate, etc... In this | | | | between holes too. You will get tight on th course. |
| article, I would like to talk about specifically what | | | | 3.) Drink Water - Drink plenty of water before |
| we can do to make sure that the problem | | | | going to the course. You will want it in your |
| doesn't persist time and time again. Let's get | | | | system so you do not get dehydrated right off |
| started, shall we? | | | | the bat. If at all possible, consume about a gallon |
| 1.) Eat Some Food! There is a reason you cannot | | | | of water. Remember, dehydration causes energy |
| concentrate by time the 4th hole has come | | | | loss and takes the fun out of the game. Also, |
| around. I've recently had the opportunity to play | | | | take water with you, in between every swing, |
| with several great guys and have some good | | | | drink some water. |
| chat time with them. I've noticed that they are | | | | 4.) Bring Snacks - You will want these! Do NOT |
| also in agreement with me here. Make sure you | | | | bring beer on the course as your snack. Instead, |
| consume an ideal breakfast. A good breakfast | | | | bring fruits or nutrition bars. You will want your |
| would consist of, eggs, oatmeal, fruit juice, etc. | | | | body to stay balanced as it needs vitamins to |
| Something with proper carbohydrates in it. A | | | | hand out. If you experience a golf round blowing |
| great lunch would consist something like a turkey | | | | up in your face, this is more than likely why. |
| sandwich, lettuce, stuff like that. Remember, | | | | These are just four small tips that can help mold |
| carbohydrates. | | | | and shape your game. Take care of your body |
| 2.) Stretch - I used to show up 5 minutes before | | | | and it is amazing with the results you will see. |
| tee time and pull a muscle right off the bat. It | | | | |