The Golf Practitioner - The GP

Most golfers completely neglect their glutes when training and forget the fact that strong glute strength can help improve stability and swing speed 💪

Your glutes stabilize your hips and pelvis to help support your lower back. The biggest of the three, the Gluteus Maximus, also functions as a powerful hip extensor and lateral rotator.

Golf is all about rotation and good hip rotation has a component of hip extension, which means the two go hand in hand.

So don’t forget to workout those cheeks 😜

Took to Wife today to play her first REAL golf course ⛳️

We decided to scramble and she made her first PAR! 😁

Well Done Jo 👍

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If you suffer from Arthritis or hand pain when playing then have I found the perfect aid for you...

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WELL DONE BIONIC GLOVES!

Had a free Monday morning. So I took myself out for a stress-free 9 holes 🏌️‍♀️

No Rush!
No Hassle!
No Score!

Just me, my clubs and the beautiful Rosemarket course!

Just what the The Golf Practitioner - The GP ordered ⛳️

Congratulations Wyndham Clark.

Two wins in his last four starts 🏆🏆

Wyndham Clark is a major champion at the U.S. Open Championship.

I’m calling a Rory win. He ends the drought tonight ⛳️

Happy Fathers Day to all the Golfers out there ⛳️

And…if you recognise the picture, then you are probably gonna be up early tomorrow 👶🏻

Was invited for a knock with the Manorbier Hackers this morning ⛳️

Thanks gents…hopefully I’ll be able to make it again in the near future 😀

I very rarely get out on a Saturday for a game…and when I do the heavens open lol ⛳️ 🌧️

Typical 😂

If you suffer from Golfer’s Elbow then these exercises are a great way to strengthen the tendons and muscles in your forearm that attach to the elbow causing the pain 💪

The 5 BEST Exercises For Golfer's Elbow (Evidence Based) What are the best stretches, strengthening, or other kinds of movements for golfer's elbow? Well we'd make a strong argument that these 5 are the best! Thes...

Great findings by the British Medical Journal confirming that golf is a superior exercise for the over 60s

Comparative effectiveness of playing golf to Nordic walking and walking on acute physiological effects on cardiometabolic markers in healthy older adults: a randomised cross-over study Objectives The acute effects of aerobic exercise on cardiometabolic markers are well documented in younger healthy individuals, but the same effects in older adults have not been elucidated. As such, this study compares the acute effects of three different types of age-appropriate aerobic exercises....

Buggy? 🛺 ...or not to Buggy?🚶- That is the question❓

Now! I would hope that most golfers know that opting to walk 18 holes rather than using a buggy, is by far more beneficial for your general health and weight loss.

Now, I'm not saying there are no benefits to using a buggy:
- Recovering from injury
- Lack of mobility issues
- Saving time

But, the benefits of walking with your trolley are:
- Burn extra calories (double the amount from a buggy)
- Weight loss
- Strengthen your heart
- Lower your blood sugar
- Eases joint pain
- Boosts immune function
- Improve your mood
- Tone your legs
- Creative thinking
- Aid better sleep
- Extend your life

If you can...walk!
Your body will thank you for it!

GOLF IN THE HEAT! 🥵

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Increase electrolyte intake.
When the temperatures are high, you will sweat at an increased rate. To deal with this excess perspiration, it’s important to increase your electrolyte intake throughout your round.

The body's ability to stay cool in hot weather is dependent upon proper hydration. But hydration isn't maintained by water consumption alone. Electrolytes are also required for hydration. The body cannot fully absorb the water you drink without electrolytes 💦

Recommend by The Golf Practitioner - The GP
SIS Hydro Electrolytes Tablets
Add one to some water and you’re sorted!

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Are you an ANGRY golfer?! 🤬

If you are, then there are many different methods to combat anger on the golf course…

I get it, you’re angry because you care about the game. But remember it can be extremely frustrating for your playing partners when you’re throwing or snapping your club like a petulant teenager 😤

Quick scenario:

• Player one: Pessimistic in nature, gets angry at almost any shot, gets flustered with slow play, and constantly curses the golf Gods if he doesn't score well.

• Player two: Optimistic in nature and grateful to be at the golf course. Appreciates his good shots and quickly gets over the bad ones
because he knows that's just part of golf.
Doesn't let outside factors like slow greens, bad weather, or slow groups affect him.

If they're the same handicap, I bet golfer number two wins 99% of the time. Golf is too hard of a sport to make it harder with a bad attitude and negative self

Congratulations Nick Taylor…that was one hell of a putt!

O Canada! 🇨🇦

Nick Taylor becomes the first Canadian winner at RBC Canadian Open since 1954! 🏆

WRIST EXERCISES
The hand and wrist are the first point of impact on your body when you swing and strike your ball. Strains, breaks & tendinitis are common wrist injuries that effect lots of golfers ⛳️

A daily stretching routine of the wrist and forearms takes less than 5 minutes and can reduce injury in the area by up to 70% ✅

Keep those wrists strong and mobile people….Wrist pain is a pain in the ass (or wrist) 💪

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Swinging into action A new purpose Dear Followers. It’s been almost 5 months since my last confession (blog post) The reason for this is that I have been plotting and scheming (sounds sinister, but I promise it’s not) …

When Tiger first hit the scene…golf changed! 🐯

He put the emphasis on fitness on the road to becoming a good golfer💪

Understanding that if you look after your health, keep yourself strong, mobile and eat well that you can still be playing good golf into your 80s and possibly beyond 🙌

On the strength side, this starts with looking after your legs, chest & back. You can have the ‘purest swing’ at your golf club, but if you don’t have the muscle strength to back it up, and the endurance to repeat it swing after swing during your round then my friend, you need some help!

Strong muscles help balance, strength, power, flexibility, rhythm and control.

Change your game today…focus on your health and the rest will follow ⛳️

So after 6 months off from running…I’m back baby!

Starting off slow and steady (HR Zone Training). Felt like I could have pushed a bit harder…but saying sensible (for now) and just enjoying it 🏃‍♂️

Good! Now the world ranking system can getting back to some form of normality. ⛳️

The PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LIV Golf have agreed to merge to form a new commercial entity to unify golf. Full details: http://glfdig.st/IFin50OGJZO

COMING SOON!
GOLFERS YOGA ⛳️🧘‍♂️

Take everything you think you know about the stigma of yoga and re-wire your brain 🧠

The Golf Practitioner - The GP is creating a strength building, flexibility boosting yoga program that anyone at any fitness level and age can do.

Prepare to:
⛳️Improve your swing rotation & increase distance.
⛳️Stretching and strengthening of golf specific muscles & enhance performance
⛳️Highly developed breathing techniques that help you to relax and refocus your mind
⛳️Improve your sense of balance, developing a rock solid foundation in your stance
⛳️Reduced your chance of injury, have faster recovery times, making you a healthier golfers and human.

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Drop me a message!

Besides getting a hole-in-one, the Mental Health benefits of golf are undoubtedly the best thing about this beautiful game ⛳️ 🧠

The list below is just scratching the surface when discussing all the pros that golf provides for improving our mental health!

Congratulations Rose Zhang. A future star in the making ⛳️ 🌟

"Hello, world!"
Rose Zhang makes history.

Happy Sunday Golfers! ⛳️

No matter if you are 5 or 95…stretching is a KEY part of becoming, maintaining and improving your game….PERIOD!

So, if you can try and get into a habit EVERYDAY of completing a stretching routine, aim for 10mins and try and hit every part of your body.