In my last article, I asked a simple question as the golf season begins to wind down: What does my body need now? Maybe you've noticed that your back feels tighter after a round. Your hips or shoulders aren't moving quite as freely. Or it simply takes longer to loosen up before you play. The natural response is usually: "I need to stretch more." Sometimes you do. But after years of working with golfers, I've learned that feeling tight and needing more flexibility aren't always the same thing....

By late August, most golfers have put a lot of miles on their bodies. You've hopefully played plenty of rounds, hit balls and repeated the same rotational movement thousands of times. Add work, travel and everything else you've tried to squeeze into a short Canadian summer, and your body has been managing a considerable workload. That's not necessarily a bad thing. Our bodies adapt to what we ask them to do. For some golfers, a busy summer means improved overall fitness and a greater...

Getting strong and fast is a crucial part of golf performance, but it needs to be earned. It's easy to get caught up with how the pros train in the gym, but that approach most likely isn't right for you...right now. Understanding the importance of a tailored approach to training can make all the difference in your development as a golfer. The Allure of Professional Training When watching professional golfers, it’s tempting to emulate their training routines. They often showcase impressive...