Why Strength and Mobility Matter for Your Golf Game
Most golfers focus on technique when their swing starts to feel off. But if your body isn’t moving well, even a perfect technique will only take you so far. Golf yoga coach Hellen Barlow explains what’s really going on — and what to do about it. From my experience, strength and mobility aren’t necessarily the […]
Why Golf Feels Harder Than It Should Early in the Season
Back playing 18 but everything feels like hard work? It’s not your game — it’s the season. Here’s what’s going on and what to do about it. If your first few rounds have left you tired, stiff and three over your usual by the turn, you’re not imagining it. Early-season golf is physically harder than […]
Why So Many Golfers Struggle with Back Pain (and How to Fix It for Good)
Back pain is one of the biggest barriers keeping golfers off the course — and women golfers are no exception. In fact, it’s estimated that around a quarter of all golfers struggle with lower back pain after every round. In this exclusive series, adapted from his new book Pain-Free & Confident Golf: Six Essential Practices […]
Stronger Joints, Better Swings: Joint Care Tips for Women Who Golf
Golf may look gentle to the untrained eye, but ask any woman who plays regularly and she’ll tell you — it’s a sport that challenges your whole body. Every swing, twist, and step along the fairway puts pressure on your joints, especially hips, knees, shoulders, and wrists. For women golfers aged 35+, joint care isn’t […]
Stretch Your Way to a Better Golf Swing
Natalie Lowe shares a simple move to boost flexibility, rotation, and control Whether you’re new to the game or play regularly, stretching is one of the most overlooked ways to improve your golf swing. A more flexible body means smoother rotation, better balance, and less risk of injury—all of which lead to a more powerful […]
5 Fitness Moves Every Female Golfer Should Know
Golf movement coach Liesbeth Pauwels shares targeted exercises to help women golfers build strength, stability, and better performance on the course. Golf isn’t just about swing technique — physical fitness plays a major role in performance, especially for women looking to gain consistency and prevent injuries. That’s why movement coach Liesbeth Pauwels has developed a […]
Improve your swing with these exercises at home
Here are a few exercises that you can do in the garden over the winter to prepare you for when you are back on the course. With cold and wet weather causing course closures, Women & Golf thought we would share a few golf swing exercises that you can do in the garden to prepare […]
Fore Your Mind
England Golf’s Fore Your Mind campaign has been launched to support golfers of all abilities – whether you’ve just picked up a club for the first time or you’ve been playing for years. As part of the campaign, they’ve launched the Mental Health Scorecard – a simple tool to help you recognise the signs of […]
Five golf specific exercises to improve your game
Strength and Conditioning coach Jamie Greaves takes Emma Ballard through the most important fitness exercises for golf. Training specifically for golf doesn’t need to be a daunting prospect as you can start your golf fitness journey at any age. Strength and Conditioning coach Jamie Greaves has helped us to bust common myths and helped us to rethink whether we need to be […]
Four steps to falling in love with working out
If the thought of working out fills you with dread, fret no more. Follow these four steps to transform your relationship with exercise. Whether you want to get stronger, lose weight or improve your mental health, here are four steps to help you fall in love with working out. 1. Set weekly goals Defining what […]