Fitness for elite golfers
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jimmyt
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Probably something between C and D (Camilo and Daly) will work.
Mike....Mike......Mike, how and where do you find all these pictures you post. I'm starting to think you have to much time on your hands.
dschultz6072
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"Importance of Lard"
by Jim McLellan
Yes, Lard, ugly fat, impedimenta, your gut, extra baggage....what would be the most important thing you could do for your golf? . . . learn another "trick" for your already befuddled swing OR drop some baggage? I submit the following for your ponderment.
Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus (in prime), Tiger, David Duval. Think about this...they were all in great shape. Arnie looked like a full back. Sam could pass for a star athlete in any sport. Gary and Ben, tough as nails. Tiger and David workout and eat correctly.....stomachs flat as a table.
Think about this....near greats...Billy Casper, Lee T., Phil M., and many many others who could have been better. What was missing....conditioning. How good do you think Tiger would be with a 42" waist? The diff between the greats and near greats and also rans could have been the amount of lard they were toting. Would Jack have his original hip if he didn't have a weight problem?
by Jim McLellan
Yes, Lard, ugly fat, impedimenta, your gut, extra baggage....what would be the most important thing you could do for your golf? . . . learn another "trick" for your already befuddled swing OR drop some baggage? I submit the following for your ponderment.
Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus (in prime), Tiger, David Duval. Think about this...they were all in great shape. Arnie looked like a full back. Sam could pass for a star athlete in any sport. Gary and Ben, tough as nails. Tiger and David workout and eat correctly.....stomachs flat as a table.
Think about this....near greats...Billy Casper, Lee T., Phil M., and many many others who could have been better. What was missing....conditioning. How good do you think Tiger would be with a 42" waist? The diff between the greats and near greats and also rans could have been the amount of lard they were toting. Would Jack have his original hip if he didn't have a weight problem?
mgranato
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Jack and Duval were chubby guys who pretended to be thin for a few minutes. The other guys never struggled with weight. I think a lot has to do with one's natural make up and metabolism. Some guys battle with it their whole life, and some don't. I envy the ones who don't and sympathize with the ones who do. :roll eyes:
hp12c
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Probably something between C and D (Camilo and Daly) will work.
yup yup somewher between these two would be perfect fitness program. Me Im more on closer to Dalys fitness program.
Billy McKinney
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4 days of stressful golf, walking up and down hills, all year long--I'd say it matters a fair amount.
Get an Xiser and a club bell and you'll lose the Daly keg and keep Arnie's arms...and ever look at their arms? Most tour pros have awesome arms.
Get an Xiser and a club bell and you'll lose the Daly keg and keep Arnie's arms...and ever look at their arms? Most tour pros have awesome arms.
dschultz6072
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Tiger? Really? Skin and bones. Hater.Jack and Duval were chubby guys who pretended to be thin for a few minutes. The other guys never struggled with weight. I think a lot has to do with one's natural make up and metabolism. Some guys battle with it their whole life, and some don't. I envy the ones who don't and sympathize with the ones who do. :roll eyes:
Rory looks dead on Fat Bastard.
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Kevin Shields
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I can't believe Villegas did that pose. I had to look away.
Would Villegas play better if he looked more like Fat Bastard? Or would fat Monty have won more if he had been skinny Monty? Who knows...
But my question was more related to wannabee Tour Players, or elite amateurs wanting to take a step up.
Kevin is a sheet hot golfer who has been improved, made worse/misdirected, and has managed to turn it round and get back to a standard in tune with his ability (as far as I know). Did fitness play any part in it Kev?
But my question was more related to wannabee Tour Players, or elite amateurs wanting to take a step up.
Kevin is a sheet hot golfer who has been improved, made worse/misdirected, and has managed to turn it round and get back to a standard in tune with his ability (as far as I know). Did fitness play any part in it Kev?
ZAP
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Something to be said for not being the least bit tired after playing 18 or even 36. Being more efficient at using oxygen has to be a bit of an advantage when the air gets "thin" at crunch time too. Something about "suffering" in training should make you mentally tougher as well. Just throwing a few ideas out there.
And I just want to thank whoever posted the picture of Camillo. My wife saw it and lets just say it was a good morning this morning.
And I just want to thank whoever posted the picture of Camillo. My wife saw it and lets just say it was a good morning this morning.
aaron_lohan
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Monty had had periods where he lost weight, but he played worse as a result, as did Darren Clarke, its not so much how they look but more whether they are able to play a round without getting too tired.
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