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By now, you probable realize that I am a fan of being fit for golf. If you work your golf specific muscles you will increase the power of your golf swing and therefore increase your distance. Also, you will have better balance, stamina, and even consistency. A good golf fitness plan also has to include stretching exercises for golf.

It is no good just building up your muscles, you have to have increased flexibility to take advantage of your new power. You need a good range of motion in your hips, back, knees, shoulders, and wrists. If you have tight and restricted muscles you are more likely to injure yourself playing golf.

A lot of the time those poor shots when you pull or push the ball, hit thin or fat shots, or have trouble getting the ball in the air are a result of your body only being able to produce a swing that causes those miss hits; by improving your range of motion you will also improve your golf swing.

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Today’s golf vacation tip is devoted to golf cruises and includes a special offer for our readers who may have an interest in this increasingly popular choice for golf vacations around the globe. In some respects, it’s not surprising that cruising is well-suited for golf vacations. Just think about how many of the world’s finest golf courses are located on or near the water. And, having just returned from my own Scotland golf vacation, paying for gas at nearly $8.00 per gallon is not a lot of fun. (continued at www.GolfVacationInsider.com)

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