Comments on: Golf Swing Faults Are Caused By Physical Limitations

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By: Larry Bush

Larry Bush — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 20:47:05 +0000

Hi Mike,

Still another who surprisingly has a horrible swing is OJ. Seeing archive videos of him playing over the years during his most recent fiasco amazed me at how poor his swing is/was. It’s surprising that somebody who is supposedly as fit as the pro athletes are still have the golf swings that they do. In spite of the probable lessons they have received over the years, perhaps their swing problems are a case of the old ego getting in the way.

Larry

By: GolfProductReviewBlog.com

GolfProductReviewBlog.com — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:44:18 +0000

Mike,

Kudos to you for yet another solid point to playing better golf. I can’t tell you how many times I have worked with golfers who are looking to get a better swing from a new technique, piece of equipment or even positive mental talk. The most common golf swing faults are based upon muscle weakness, tightness or imbalance. With the body swinging the club, everything else including the golf club is just an extension of the body’s own mechanics and can’t make up for what is missing. Most golfers I work with are a little shocked after an intial fitness assessment to see where the faults really lie as they don’t see the importance of this at first in how it relates to their golf swing. Thanks again Mike.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 01:41:04 +0000

Movement is good for the human body, sitting is brutal. Use it or lose it as they say!

By: Mr Business Golf

Mr Business Golf — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 01:19:33 +0000

I generally have a tremendous improvement in my game the more golf I play on the course, not on the range. I also see my weight go down and my muscle tone improve… Playing golf for me forces me to stretch and to strengthen muscles I don’t use sitting here writing on all my books and blogs.

By: Dave Cushion

Dave Cushion — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 02:33:30 +0000

Hi Mike,

I agree that being fit can really help us play much better golf, especially at the higher levels. Case in point… Tiger Woods and his “cut” look.

However, I would argue that most NBA players and track and field champions probably don’t have very good swings and are high handicappers. And they are generally considered to be some of the top athletes in the world and are definitely in shape.

So, you do need some idea of what you are doing with a golf club and a good mental game as well.

But, to go along further with your thoughts, being fit not only benefits the golf swing, but is a big help with endurance… coming down those last 4-5 holes. Being tired can cause a lot of bad things to happen as we have all found out at one time or another.

Dave

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:41:17 +0000

You are my demographic with my golf fitness products. With the right program and a concerted effort, you'll see amazing results. The older golfers are primed to get in better shape and see their swing literally transform. It's never too late.

By: noisemaker

noisemaker — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:34:29 +0000

I played a charity tournament last week with my nephew. He just turned 26 and he’s a total gym rat. He’s been playing golf for a couple of years and I’ve noticed his game has shown steady improvement.

That said, he really likes the big tee ball and was consistently blowing past me with what seemed to be very little effort. His mid-section flexibilty and strength really gave him a tremendous advantage.

Is there any help for 52 year old?

By: Paul Hobart

Paul Hobart — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:04:07 +0000

Mike,
Great blog and great comments. As an instructor, I am continually learning that the golfer’s swing is simply a reflection of the state of their body at that time and day. If you want a better swing , work on being the best swinger you can be. In other words, get your body tuned up and in shape to be able to do what you ask of it.
Keep up the great work!

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:23:06 +0000

Tex,

I’m so glad you are working on your fitness. For all the older golfers out there, this IS what’s keeping you from a better game! I applaud you Tex! You are a fraction of a percent of the golfing population doing it! Keep it up1

Mike