{"id":11189,"date":"2019-07-03T14:12:08","date_gmt":"2019-07-03T20:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggga.com\/?p=11189"},"modified":"2019-07-03T14:12:08","modified_gmt":"2019-07-03T20:12:08","slug":"golf-and-the-physical-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gilchristgolf.com\/2019\/07\/golf-and-the-physical-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Golf and the Physical Game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A well-rounded golfer will have more than just a proper technique. They also need physical fitness to perform at an optimal level. Just like any other sport, golf requires high levels of physical and mental performance from the athlete. That\u2019s why two of the focuses in our Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy Full-Time Junior Program are physical fitness and mental performance. In Part One of this two-part blog series, we\u2019ll talk about why fitness is an important pillar of being a golf champion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Become a Better Athlete, Become a Better Golfer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put simply, the more athletic an individual is, the better their golf game gets. Sure, the mechanics are crucial to being a great golfer, but being physically fit will allow you to perform better and increase your endurance on the links. By focusing on your fitness, you can reap various benefits, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swing control<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More endurance during a match<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swing power and speed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase swing mobility<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decrease the chance of injury<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are all important facets of any golf game. By maintaining a high level of physical fitness, you\u2019ll get all of these benefits and performing at peak levels will be that much easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Improve Your Fitness Level<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy, we\u2019ve perfected our fitness regime using our proven methods. We put a heavy focus on building strength, speed, power, agility, and flexibility. Our drills are designed to maximize performance in each of these areas, thus maximizing your golf performance. It can be hard to train these areas on your own, so let Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy help. Of course, physical fitness is just one aspect of our Full-Time Junior Program. You\u2019ll also build a strong academic foundation, receive technical training, increase mental performance, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take Your Game to the Next Level at GGGA<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your junior golfer is looking for a way to bring their game to the next level, choose <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gilchristgolf.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Our full-time, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gilchristgolf.com\/training-programs\/full-time-junior-program\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9-month Junior Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gives junior golfers the tools they need to thrive at their current level and even at the collegiate and professional levels in the future. Give them the chance to be the best and reach new heights. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gilchristgolf.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today for more information or fill out an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gilchristgolf.com\/apply-now\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">admissions form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get the ball rolling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure to check out Part Two of this blog series, where we talk about the importance of mental performance for golfers. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A well-rounded golfer will have more than just a proper technique. They also need physical fitness to perform at an optimal level. Just like any other sport, golf requires high levels of physical and mental performance from the athlete. 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