Cool Weather Warm-Up Exercises

Some golfers climb out of their cars, grab coffee from the snack bar, and head to the tee box, forgetting that even highly fit NFL players warm up on a cold game day.

If your golf date's temperature hovers somewhere between 30 to 50, take time for warm-up exercises first before actually walking up to the tee box. Loosening and warming cold muscles will not only help with your body's own ability to deliver what your mind is asking, but also exercises help your score in the end. Straining cold muscles is asking for trouble! Whether still at home or at the course, before teeing off, stretch out the muscles rather than spend time at practice sessions. Swing the club. Take a brisk walk. Position yourself in front of a mirror and go over your fundamental moves in the golf swing: grip, stance, posture, position and alignment of your body. Another cold-weather tip is to bring room-temperature golf balls and carry them in your pocket to keep them warm; warm golf balls travel farther.

These few tips can sometimes mean a lower golf score, as well as a able body ready and willing to play again the next day.