Virginia Golfer Nov / Dec 2019 | Page 36

Instruction Get in Great Golf Shape To improve your game, fitness and instruction should go hand in hand W hen it comes to improving your golf game, being in good shape physically is as important as any other aspect of the sport. It wasn’t always that way. In fact, for many years, some golfers viewed working out as a potential detriment to their performance. But times have changed, and the golf pros make the benefits of playing in peak health obvious each year. To help you improve your fitness regimen, we recruited PGA instructor Adam Smith and his two most rec- ommended trainers—Virginia locals Glenn Pfluger and Brandon Ream. They offer their insight on why physical health should be a focus, and some key considerations to give your game a boost. 34 V I R G I N I A G O L F E R | N O V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 19 vsga.org