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Golf Potpourri
By
Mac Stevenson
Cold Weather Can Provoke Back and Muscle Strains
Out here on the Central Plains, the groundhog didn't see
his shadow on the first of the month. That means golf is
going to be limited for the next six weeks or so.
When there is a break in the weather and you get a chance
to play, golfers of all ages should take extra care with
their warm-up routines prior to playing.
Every golfer should take the time to make sure their
muscles and tendons are as loose and flexible as possible
before they step up to that first tee ball of the day.
This is especially true for senior players, who don't
loosen up as easily as their younger counterparts. All
players can sustain pulled muscles or other injuries when
they don't go through a warm-up routine.
Injuries aside, if you just rush to the first tee and take
a few quick practice swings and then tee off, you won't
play your best golf. And cold weather will make it worse.
You can play the entire 18 holes without swinging freely.
It's best for all players to go to the driving range and
warm up slowly by hitting some range balls; however, that
isn't always possible for players who are pressed for time.
And the driving range is less inviting during cold
weather. A word of caution when you do go to the practice
range: Don't hit so many balls before you tee off that you
get tired in the middle of the round. Once again, senior
players are more susceptible to this problem than young
players.
When you're on a tight schedule, a loosening-up session at
home before leaving for the course is an excellent
alternative to the driving range. Do the exercise where
you bend from the waist and at least come close to touching
your toes and loosen up gradually. When the early morning
stiffness begins to dissolve, take some smooth easy swings
with a short, weighted indoor practice club. This is not a
golf club; it has a regular grip and a short shaft with a
weighted head on it. This is a great warm-up aid and
they're available at almost any golf shop at a reasonable
price. Even though the warm-up club has a short shaft,
make sure you take practice swings in a room with a fairly
high ceiling.
Players of any age who have had back problems should be
sure they do some stretching exercises before leaving for
the course. Check with your doctor or chiropractor to find
out which exercises are best for you. Early in the
morning--when you're not loose--is when golfers are most
susceptible to throwing out their back. Anyone who has
gone through that agony knows how important it is to do
everything possible to see that it doesn't happen again.
Try and get to the course early enough to hit a few chips
and putts, even if you don't have time to go to the driving
range. If you go right to the first tee with no warm-up,
it will take you several holes to get a feel for the
greens.
Even though winter has yet to give way to early spring, you
still might catch some fairly nice days. Take plenty of
warm clothing. Seniors will have a hard time making good
swings early in the round if they're chilled. It's better
to start out with too much clothing than not enough; you
can take extra clothing off whenever you want, but you
can't put it on if it's in your closet at home.
It's beneficial for all players to walk some--particularly
seniors who might still be a little stiff and cold at the
start of the round. If you use a cart, try and ride with
someone who will either do all the driving or at least
share it with you. When you walk, take the club you'll
need for your second shot so you don't hold up play. In
some cases, you might have to carry two or three clubs to
be sure you have the right one for your next shot.
Doing some stretching and swinging indoors before you leave
for the club is an excellent way to start your golfing day.
If the course is close to your home, the warm-up routine
will keep you loose until you get to the first tee and take
a few more practice swings. You'll play better golf and
you won't be susceptible to muscle and tendon strains that
can not only ruin your round, but put you out of action for
weeks or months.
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Richard's Quick Tip
Another Good Article for Our Friend Bill Lloyd
Let's go back to 2002 for a recap of my game. I had not
played for 20 years due to injuries and illnesses. When I
came back in 1998, I started with a 10 handicap and got to
6 by the end of the year. The next few years, I got to 5,
where I had been for many years before the layoff. and
stayed there until I decided to do off season arm and hand
strength exercises. in 2002. After three months of swinging
weights and doing leg lifting exercises, I finally lowered
my handicap to a 2 until I was disabled again it 2005.
I purchased 3 and 5 pound dumbell weights for my arms and
two 2.5 lb strap on weights for my ankles. I swung the 3 lb
weight many times a day, alternating arms with the 3
pounder and then both arms with the 5 pounder, doing
10,15, and 20 repititions at a time and many leg lifts from
many positions a day. The reason, to build my strength
because I was driving only 180-210 yards per drive. Within
3 months, I was driving from 210-225 and later in the year
was driving from 225-250 and when the fairways got a bit
firmer, I was consistently driving from 250-270. Not bad
for an old man of 72.
I had been 155 lbs most of my life, but now, after surgery,
I had dropped to 143 and since, due to other surgeries,
have dropped to 130 lbs. Now I'm back on the weights again
after my second knee replacement in 2006 and trying to
regain much of that strength, if not all. It's been almost
two years since the second knee replacement and due to
consistent and severe pains, I am just know getting back on
the weights.
By the way, after that first session with weights, my irons
and fairway metals also extended by about 30 yards per
club. I had been hitting my 5 iron only 120 yards and after
the training, got up to 150 with it. Since 2004, I also
changed my fairway metals to IZZO metal woods, numbers's
2,4,6,8,and 10, (12.5--28 degree lofts) and dropped the
2,3,and 4 irons from the bag. I haven't used the 28 degree
metal much, except when I play a course where I need a much
higher 5 iron. but I have used the 12.5 degree 2 metal for
driving and for the longest shots off the fairway. I also
have added more wedges. Beside the PW and SW, I added a GW
and LW in the arsenal. I sometimes will drop another wedge
and play a 10.5 degree driver and sometimes, add a 17
degree Hybrid to replace the 16 degree fairway metal. My 3
extra wedges are 52, 56, and 60 degrees. I think the PW is
about 48-49.
Also, the 12.5 degree 2 metal has a smaller head than most
400 plus drivers, but hits the ball very close to the same
distance as any driver I have ever used and is more like
the previous drivers (9, 10, or 10.5 degrees). before they
all started topping 400 ccs. I'll match my IZZO metal woods
vs any name brand club on the market and now IZZO has
Hybrids, as well. The only name brand club in my bag is an
Odyssey White Hot mallet putter, with center shaft. My
lesser named clubs do just fine, thank you.
Square the club face, keep your wrists firm, swing through
the ball, and follow straight down the line.
Good golfing to you all.
Bill Lloyd
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or our unhappiness depends far more on the way we
meet the events of life than on the nature of
those events themselves."
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Humboldt 1767-1835, German Statesman
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