By Robin All
If you stepped away from the game for any reason, consider this your sign to dust off the clubs, clean them up and head back to the driving range or your favorite course.
We don’t stop playing golf because we get old — we get old because we stop playing golf.
Restart the right way. Begin slowly. Find a practice green and focus on putting and short chip shots. Those small, controlled movements help rebuild touch and confidence without overloading muscles and joints.
Next, begin taking slow, easy swings at home in the yard. Give yourself several days to gradually stretch those “golf muscles” back into motion. Keep tension out of the swing. Stay loose. Don’t chase distance. Power will return naturally as flexibility and timing improve.
Allow a few weeks of gradual buildup. Mild soreness is normal when returning to activity, so pace yourself accordingly and consult your physician if you have any underlying health concerns.
When you’re ready for that first round back, choose an easier course and surround yourself with supportive friends. Avoid pressure situations — no gambling games, no tournaments. The goal is enjoyment, not scorecards.
You may not play as often as you once did, but the key is to keep playing. Golf remains one of the finest lifelong games — for fitness, friendship and fresh air.
Never give up on it.
If you are looking for some help on golf fundamentals from a PGA Life Member give me a call.
— Robin All, PGA Life Member
Give me a call: 803-238-1655