Publisher’s note

I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Caitlin over the past few years through her work with the WSGA, including this terrific article she wrote in March, 2022 on Wisconsin’s talented community of golf content creators:

Anybody who plays golf and is being honest with themself knows how beneficial it would be to get in better shape, to be more flexible and move more fluently and powerfully, and Caitlin’s done a great job of bringing this to the Milwaukee community, including through her work with the Marquette Golf Team.

Are you interested in taking your golf game to the next level this season? Check out one of Caitlin’s upcoming introductory sessions being held at Golf Galaxy in Brookfield!

-Paul Seifert

Flexibility & Mobility for Golfers

By Caitlin Moyer

Golf is a game that requires high levels of skill, hand-eye coordination, flexibility, mobility, power, timing, strength, endurance and mental focus. It’s also a sport where many sustain injuries due to existing muscle imbalances, repetitive movements and/or poor swing mechanics.

During a typical round of golf, the average golfer walks approximately 4-5 miles, takes over 100 practice and actual swings, leans over 30-40 putts, and bends down 40-50 times. Oh, and did I mention the golf swing happens in under two seconds?

Golf-specific training can prepare you for all of this and, more than that, lead to increased muscular force and club-head speed, eventually adding more control and distance to your game. It can also help reduce risk of injury, alleviate pain and soreness and increase the rate of recovery.

A well-rounded fitness program will include strength and cardio in addition to your yoga or stretching routine. If you’re at a loss of where to start, I would suggest focusing first on increasing flexibility and joint range of motion – this is something that almost every golfer can improve upon and it’s easy to do at home. You can find some basic stretching exercises online and aim to do them daily.

And, if you haven’t practiced yoga before, I encourage you to try out a class, either virtually or in person at your local studio.

If you’re interested in testing out a golf-specific program, I will be offering two introductory workshops at Golf Galaxy in Brookfield on Saturday, March 30 and/or Monday, April 1, where I’ll share some helpful stretches as well as pre-and post-round routines.

Start incorporating these elements now and by the time you tee it up for the first round of the season, you’ll likely already be experiencing some positive results.

Good luck!

Caitlin Moyer