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Tips From a Pro

Make the most of your warm-up time

COLUMN BY CATHY KIM
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTHEW PARKINSON

ake a second and think about your warm-up routine before your round. Now think about what created the best rounds of your life.
Chances are, your swing felt effortless, and you couldn’t miss a putt. The greens were the perfect speed for you, and your shots were
consistent. The bottom line to your next good round is consistency, which is something that every golfer on this earth strives for.
TLet’s talk about how you can effectively use your warm-up time.

FIR S T , FIND T HE P A T T ER NS

When PGA tour players arrive to a tour stop, the first thing they do is buy a
yardage book. A lot of times, the player and their caddie will look over the
golf course even before they set foot the first tee. When you get to the golf
course, grab a scorecard and look at the yardages you will be playing. This
way you can see which clubs you will likely be using the most of and practice
with them during your warmup.

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
W AR M UP

The standard way of warming up is to stretch for a short period of time and then start hitting balls. Before you hit your first range ball, try this warm
up drill to help you get a feel for where your arms should be at the top of the swing, as well as where your hips should be at impact.
Throw down the line

Step 1: At address, take an iron or hybrid and hold it like a cane with your lead hand and a ball in your trail hand.
Step 2: Make your turn into your back swing by creating a wide arc with your trail arm while keeping the club vertical.
Step 3: Try to throw the ball low with a draw spin.

If the ball thrown is high, that means you let go of the ball too early and flipped. If the ball is off line, that means your hips aren’t clearing in time.
Do this a minimum of five times to set yourself into the correct body and arm positions.

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