If you’re considering investing in one or more golf training aids to improve your game, it’s best to first consult with a professional to help determine which areas of your swing needs the most help. Why is this step important? Simply put, muscle memory. You don’t want to condition yourself into performing certain movements until first making sure it will be beneficial. A golf instructor can help isolate exactly which phases of your swing you may need assistance with and can suggest muscle-strengthening and stretching exercises as well as offer advice about which items are right for you. Your local golf club should be able to recommend licensed, professional instructors.

There are many different training aids on the market and it can be somewhat intimidating when shopping for them, not to mention expensive. That’s why it’s important to prepare ahead of time so you’ll have a general knowledge of which of them are best suited for you, otherwise you’ll have several more pieces of sports equipment in your garage collecting dust.

Some products such as hinged training drivers, irons, chippers and putters can be used indoors which is great for those dreary winter months and will take up very little room. Other products are meant to be set up outdoors such as nets. Putting greens which come in 7′ 9′ and 13′ lengths can easily be set up either inside or outside. Since the game of golf requires physical stamina, endurance and flexibility there are exercise and fitness kits available which will help to condition and strengthen your body and muscle tone. Some items incorporate more than one feature such as the Swingsetter Swing Trainer by David Leadbetter. I happen to think the Speed Stik with speed gauge is an amazing tool that helps to enhance ones performance by giving immediate feedback and it can also be used either indoors or outdoors. Books, manuals and interactive videos can also be practical and informative and they make great gifts if you have a golfer on your list.

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City golf has taken off around the world. Why? Because our busy lifestyles have demanded it. Most of us don’t have a spare 4-5 hours to play a full round of golf plus travel to and from the golf course.

We still love to play golf but time is precious these days. Well, that’s where City Golf has stepped in to solve this problem.

You see, city golf is an inside golf facility that allows participants to stay in great shape, to socialize with others who enjoy the game and to work on improving your game. In this article I’m going to address the advantages of City Golf.

The first advantage of belonging to a city golf facility is the ability to socialize. It is a great place to meet with business clients and often a facility will have available a complimentary meeting room. Often the people who belong to a particular facility find that they have other things in common also. It is a great way to stay in contact with friends when the weather is too nasty to go to an outdoor golf course. Also, it is a great place to meet new people. After all, everyone is interested in the same thing – golf. Most facilities offer some kind of concession stand and a lounge area with satellite television.

The second advantage is that it allows participants to stay in great shape. Most facilities include a fitness area where participants can work out. To improve your golf game you should also improve your body. One way to do this is to establish an exercise routine and stick to it. This golf exercise regime should have three goals. The first goal is to increase strength. The second goal should be to increase the cardio ability of your body. The third goal should be to increase flexibility. Working on these three areas will improve your golf game and that can be done at most city golf facilities.

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When winter arrives, many golfers think they must put away the clubs for the year. That is not the truth anymore as you can still do many things to help keep you sharp when the winter months arrive.

One of the first things you will want to do is maintain your fitness. During the winter months, we tend to relax and not stay in golf shape. Stretching with a focus on arms and legs will help you maintain your golf fitness. Now you need to work on this on a consistent basis during the winter.

Another option is to head to your local gym. A lot of gym’s these days have fitness classes just for golfers to help them stay in shape during the winter months. Ask around and see if they are available in your area as well.

Today’s golf manufacturers have created many things to help your game indoors that you will also want to consider. Practicing your short game has never been easier with portable putting greens. These putting greens come in all sizes and shapes to help you practice your putting indoors. It can be used to keep you sharp and improve your putting game.

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