Category Archives: Fitness Article

5 Pre Round Golf Stretches

5 Pre Round Golf Stretches
Year after year, professional golfers are being injured by overworking muscles and ligaments in their body.  Golf stretches are a key way to keep yourself from being injured. We've put together a few super easy golf stretches in a routine for you to incorporate before your next round. Here is a quick 5-minute routine of golf...
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Lessons from National Golf Day 2014

Lessons from National Golf Day 2014
After landing in Boston two weeks ago to start my summer internship, I kept my bags packed for Washington D.C. and National Golf Day 2014 on May 21st. While on Capitol Hill, I had the opportunity to attend Congressional meetings, witness American government firsthand and watch lobbyist Brad Steele in action. Oh, and I...
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Three Ways to Promote Golf Through Fitness

Three Ways to Promote Golf Through Fitness

WEAREGOLF is a coalition golf industry leaders who have come together to promote the significant benefits the game of golf brings to the US economy. One initiative of WEAREGOLF focuses on the health and wellness benefits of the game. It is hard to believe that walking a round of golf burns approximately 2350...

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Got Golf Swag? These Guys Do

Got Golf Swag? These Guys Do
According to Merriam-Webster, swagger means "to walk around in a very confident way." With a little tweaking of this word and definition, I came up with my own form that pertains to the golf world: golf swag (verb) - to look "fresh" and confident on the golf course: to be able to perform as good as you...
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Naked Golf: CGP Summer Workout #3

Naked Golf: CGP Summer Workout #3
ESPN has provided "tastefully" nude photos of the iconic Gary Player and beautiful Carly Booth in their annual body issue. While I have zero interest in looking at anyone in the nude who is old enough to be my Gramps, I have to give credit to Player who at age 77 is proving that all...
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Be Fit like Tiger: College Golf Workout #1

Be Fit like Tiger: College Golf Workout #1
For the first Nextgengolf fitness post, who better to start with than the man who revolutionized modern fitness in the golf industry: Tiger Woods.  Tiger's fitness evolution is extraordinary not only because of the the influence it has had in changing the way the majority of professional and college golfers now hit the gym, but also...
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College Golf Fitness for Summer 2013

College Golf Fitness for Summer 2013
As students across the country hand in their final papers and exams, an exciting new chapter of golf and relaxation (although perhaps not for those who have an intensive summer internship or laborious job) begins. With a little extra free time and the beaches awaiting us, it's finally time to unveil the NextGenGolf Fitness Section...
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Holly Sonders & Rocketballz: New Age Sex Appeal in Golf

Holly Sonders & Rocketballz: New Age Sex Appeal in Golf
Although some view golf as a game for non-athletes, in reality, the "regular" PGA tour or varsity college golfer is typically fit with a particular emphasis on core strength and flexibility. While golfers such as Natalie Gulbis and Camillo Villegas  have gained widespread notoriety for their fitness and sex appeal, few have so boldly shown it...
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Ouimet Scholar Running the Boston Marathon

Ouimet Scholar Running the Boston Marathon
Golf is a pastime that bridges generations, creates lasting relationships and teaches courage, respect, honesty, and instills an unwavering sense of humility in all of us. • Honesty – The first time nobody is looking and you don’t magically find your ball in the woods • Humility – A late Saturday afternoon when you knocked it in...
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