Travelling is not without its physical toll. Add a week’s worth of walking to four days of tournaments, driving range sessions, practice rounds and weeks of workouts, and the body and mind will be forced to work overtime.
Our equipment editor David Dusek has written earlier that players use a variety of strategies to combat these concerns, such as additional exercise and hydration.
Jon Rahm, for example, forces himself to work out after a long flight.
Rahm advised, “If you’re able to exercise and have access to a gym (or whatever), do it.” It doesn’t have to be crazy. You could do some stretching for 30, 40 minutes to help your body recover.
Golf tournaments have a high physical demand. The physical demands of golf tournaments are extensive. Some golfers are unable to maintain a routine that includes lifting weights and managing nutrition during the week of travel.
Golfers must adapt to different time changes, social norms, dietary habits, and cultures of various states and countries. Golfers from the United States will often travel to Europe and experience a time difference of up to nine hours. If, for example, a country doesn’t prioritize breakfast or it is difficult to obtain U.S. staples like bread and milk, the body has only a few days to adjust to this change.
Jon Rahm hits his shot during the first round at The Genesis Invitational Golf Tournament. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez – USA TODAY Sports
Golfers who travel extensively use a variety of strategies to recuperate physically and mentally.
You can work with a personal trainer or do specific exercises to maintain flexibility and strength. To ensure mental and physical cognition, it is important to get enough sleep, drink plenty of water and rest.
They may get to visit some incredible destinations, but they often spend most of their time in the room, recharging before and after their rounds.
Some golfers, at all levels, even work part-time to cover tournaments and other expenses. They are constantly working on and off course.
Some golfers incorporate mindfulness, religious practices and meditation into their routines to address mental and emotional healing. This helps them to manage stress, stay focused and to remain focused.
Golfers can also engage in relaxing activities or seek out the help of sports psychologists.
College golfers also have to manage just as much as professional players, but they must also attend college while on the road.
A round of golf requires at least four hours mental and physical effort, plus warm-ups and post-round practices. Many college tournaments are 36-hole, which is equivalent to more than nine hours of golf. On the day of an event, it is almost impossible to finish math problems, essays and other assignments.
The preparation and performance of golf is a complex sport that involves many layers. But managing it correctly can be the key to success for some.
