Golf Training Aids
for Over 50s

Low impact or not, women's golf is still a sport that depends on adequate physical condition. With decreased metabolism, strength, and every day exercise, over 50 women golfers face specific challenges in golfing. The necessary force to drive a ball the required distance depends on both strength and strategy. Both will increase with practice, of course, but practicing incorrect posture is detrimental to success as it takes more effort to UN-learn an incorrect habit than to establish a correct one. Fortunately, special golf equipment for women golfers greatly shortens the learning curve and hastens progress and fun. Not only men, but also women golfers benefit from golf aids that improve muscle tone and strength, help correct the usual ‘startup mistakes’, and save in green fees otherwise wasted on frustrating practice sessions with little improvement.

Strength and flexibility throughout the body are essential to golfing, and that is why the sport is so beneficial to both old and young. Sore or pulled muscles interfere with the smooth execution of your stroke. Therefore, stretching exercises are recommended before playing the game, and attention should be paid to the integrity of the general spinal alignment.

The most specific affliction golfers suffer, and over 50 women golfers no exception, is Medial Epicondylitis, also known as ‘golfer’s elbow’. This an inflammation of the tendon(s) near the elbow, which ‘tennis elbow’ shares as a cause. The repetitive grip on the club, coupled with the impact of a poorly aimed swing, can make this condition a nightmare that painfully interferes with golf after 50 – or before.

Special golf equipment helps you train to avoid the common postural mistakes, shortens your learning curve, and saves you valuable time and money – not to mention physical pain.

Suggested Golf Aids That Will Really Help

	The Power Ball is a revolutionary device designed to strengthen the muscles you most often use in your golf game. Tested and endorsed by a Physiotherapist, this little sentry helps you develop the muscle strength you need without putting undue strain on your tendons. Women golfers benefit from this very affordable device that comes with its own description for use. In addition, it won’t let you use it incorrectly!
	For the essential flexibility in your back, shoulder, arms and legs, consider training with an exercise ball. These large inflatable balls enjoy much recent popularity among women golfers as they are adaptable to the needs of all athletes – including those who practice golf after 50.
	When back, shoulders, legs and arms are perfectly aligned to support a pendulum motion, there is less of a ‘backlash’ on impact with the ball. This not only improves your game as it optimizes your angle, but greatly helps prevent golf-related sports injuries. Remember that the drive comes from the elegant one-piece pendulum motion of your club, not from brute force. Swing Plane Training Aids are therefore a great investment.