.jpg) Determination, poise, focus and
talent were abundant, as teens topped the
leader board at the 2005 Women’s US Open.
Younger players at the 2005 US Women’s Open
gained much more than experience. They
definitely made their impact as the future
leaders in womens golf. Michelle Wie (15),
Morgan Pressel (17), Paula Creamer (18) and
Brittany Lang (19) were among some of the
teens competing on the course at Cherry
Hills Village, CO for the coveted title of
Women’s US Open champion. All three finished
in the top 25 Pressel tied for the #2 spot
with Brittany Lang, Creamer 19th, and Wie
finished tied for the 23rd spot.
The final round on Sunday began with the
winner Birdie Kim trailing third-round leaders
Morgan Pressel, Karen Stupples and Michelle
Wie by one shot. Approaching the 18th hole,
Pressel and Kim were tied for the lead. In an
instant Kim holed out of a bunker to make golf
history, and shatter the hopes of 17-year-old
amateur Morgan Pressel.
The teens playing in this year’s Women’s Open
all displayed persistence and commitment to
golf that can be envied by most players young
or old. These young women are making history
in more than one way. They are bringing more
attention than ever before to women’s golf.
They are set to break records as well as meet
the challenge of competing with their male
counterparts.
Can you guess what each of these young golf
leaders have in common? Aside from their
obvious dedication and passion for excellence,
each of these players engages in regular
exercise and fitness programs as a compliment
to their game. Age, lack of education or a
busy schedule are no longer good excuses for
neglecting your physical conditioning for
golf.
It doesn't take a lot. You can achieve real
improvement in your fitness as well as your
score by dedicating just 20-30 minutes per day
to resistance exercises, three times weekly.
You need to follow a complete golf fitness
program that targets the core for increased
power (back, abs, hips), the legs for better
balance and stability and your shoulders,
forearms, hands and wrists for greater
accuracy and coordination.
Start with a brisk 10-minute walk on the golf
course. Move on to easy stretches for your
hips and lower back. Touch your toes to tone
your hamstrings. Extension exercises are good
for your back, and they can be as simple as
bending backwards with your hands on your
hips. Do some slow neck rotations, then shrug
and roll your shoulders to increase mobility.
Flex your abs and feel them harden. Focus on
your breathing to get your mind and body in
sync.
An exercise band folds to the size of a large
handkerchief and can be your "pocket trainer"
on the course, helping you gain more
flexibility and strength from your pre-round
workouts. Always carry some water to prevent
cramps induced by dehydration.
The key to fitness is to work on it for a few
minutes everyday – regardless of your level of
play.
No matter what your age or skill level,
there's simply no denying it - fitness takes
you farther!
Join the ranks of the future leaders in a new
era of golf fitness training.
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