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Jeff Breault: The Importance of Good Posture in Golf

Playing golf may seem easy, but enthusiast Jeff Breault says it’s not as simple as it looks. You need to be able to estimate how hard to hit the ball to bring it as close as possible to the intended hole. Just hitting the ball isn’t a simple matter either. Besides taking elements like angle, trajectory, and the right club into account, one of the most important factors you need to focus on is your posture About two-thirds of amateur golfers suffer from posture loss during a swing, according to some estimates. The problem with bad posture is that it does more than just derail your timing, rhythm, and balance – it can also cause injuries. Here are four of the factors that lead to bad posture: • Muscle stiffness. Your setup posture may be good, but stiff muscles may force you into a different spinal posture as midway through the swing. • Poor flexibility. Being flexible allows you to maintain a stable spinal posture even as you perform key stances. Flexibility in your shoulders and