having just moved to a cold weather climate, how do you stay in golf shape through the winter months?

Question

I still have not found a driving range that is open although they have hitting simulators but you cant really see your ball flight(which to me is my instant feed back on how i am hitting the ball) any suggestions would be great to hear

Answer 1

Not only can you stay in golf shape, you can actually come out of the winter and shoot lower scores than when the snows covered up the course.

There are 3 things you can really focus on that a lot of the time we ignore: your putting, your mental game, and doing some weight training.

(1) Putting. Let's face it: practicing your putting is boring. But, assuming that you play par golf, fully half of your shots are on the green. The beauty is you can practice your putting just about anywhere. Simply put a glass or a jar down and putt into it. You can also buy a little putting machine that will kick the balls back to you.

(2) Mental Game. At its core, golf is a head game. I'd recommend getting some books on sports psychology (Bob Rotella is a great place to start) and work on the mental aspects of your game. If you don't have a consistent pre-shot routine--a must for playing consistent golf--the winter months are a great time to start. (And your pre-shot routine is something you should include during all of your summertime practice as well. Like the military says: you fight like you train and you train like you fight.)

(3) Weight training. Use the winter as the time to focus on strengthening the main muscles you use during your golf swing: abs, lats, shoulders, and back. Doing even some light weight training can increase your distance (more clubhead speed) and your accuracy (you can hit the ball just as far without taking as nearly a big a swing).

Hope that helps!

Answer 2

i dont know about you but i play sports every season of the year.
spring - golf
summer - golf/ basketball(summer league)
fall - football
winter - basketball
Since all of those require running and arm usage, i'm always physically in shape. there are also a lot of good indoor driving ranges. and you dont need to worry if you go to a simulator and cant see your ball flight. i go to one of those and just hitting a lot of balls is good enough, since you are working those muscles. and during the summer even though high school seasons are over, go to the driving range at least once a week, and play 18 holes a couple times a month. i play 18 holes about 2 times a week during the summer, but that is definately not needed.

Answer 3

Perennial question - without an indoor range you'll always end up compromising with regard to full swing feedback (driver, fairway woods, long irons).

But remember that the heart of great game is short game. Take the time to woodshed around the green and putting. Winter is a great time to maintain and cultivate touch, finesse and feel around the greens.

Other than that, I would suggest working on golf fitness in the gym - you've probably read about all the gains you'll make over the off-season if you train appropriately with golf-specific weight regimen.

Hope this helps, best to you.

Answer 4

I'll lift weights, do flex exercises ,stationary bike, treadmill. They all help get you ready for the season. Once spring is here your in great shape to play. The simulators help with your mechanics and hand eye coordination. The ball flight will be pretty close to what you see on the screen. Of course on dry days you can go out to a school yard and hit some balls.

Answer 5

Play golf in the snow

Answer 6

Find an open field and donate some balls.

Answer 7

golf shape?? drink mass quantities of beer and wolf down donuts...that should do it

Answer 8

just practice somewhere in an open field or something.

Answer 9

12 ounce curls does it for me.

Answer 10

THERE ARE INDOOR DRIVING RANGES