Fitness on LPGA

[golfDAD_21]

Where are the results from the constant working out videos we see on instagram and twitter from these players? Of the "top" players Lexi is the only one who wins regularly that I would put in this "gym rat" category. Is it more detrimental to your game than it helps?....if for no other reason other than it takes practice time away?..

 

Look at players like:

 

Inbee

Shanshan

Amy Yang

Lydia

Ha Na

Mirim Lee

Mo/May Jutanugarn

Charley Hull

Lizette Salas

 

Those are names that come to my head, none of which are physical specimens yet they all have won or win regularly. Just kind of tired of the Ryan Otoole, Belen Mozo workout videos they constantly take of themselves working out. Cute, but doesn't mean lower scores...hit the range.

[Tingting]

In Bee could be 400 pounds and still win with the kind of putting she puts on.

[legitimategolf]

I would guess that the majority of top players spend regular time in the gym, they just aren't instagramming it. Looks can be deceiving. You can't always tell who's the fittest and strongest just by looking. Minjee Lee is a top player and glancing at her you'd never guess that she could deadlift a subcompact car. Sei Young Kim is like 5'3" but most likely can kick your a**.

[DavePelz4]

One of the many beautiful aspects of golf is that your physique neither guarantees success or is a limiting factor to success.

 

BTW, Lydia Ko is known to work out quite a bit.

[golfgirlrobin]

Lots of good reasons to work out and not carry around an extra 30 pounds other than your golf game.

[golfDAD_21]

Some of you are hitting on my point exactly... maybe more range time, less gym time.

[ChronicSlicer]

I believe the workouts become addictive, sort of.But at the end of the the day bench pressing 300lbs doesn't win golf tournaments.Lexi is in amazing shape, I think her yardage has gone down lately or no?

[8602081]

I would guess that the majority of top players spend regular time in the gym, they just aren't instagramming it. Looks can be deceiving. You can't always tell who's the fittest and strongest just by looking. Minjee Lee is a top player and glancing at her you'd never guess that she could deadlift a subcompact car. Sei Young Kim is like 5'3" but most likely can kick your a**.

 

:good:

[Holy Moses]

Belen Mozo: healthy body, out of shape golf game.

 

But she can make a lot more money being meh at women's professional golf as long as she has an incredible body.

[Shilgy]

Personally I am not a big fan of social media. They said my impression has always been that women are more active on it that men. True? More of at "look at me" mentality.

Then again I'm a guy and could be completely wrong.

[quackhead]

Why would someone posting a workout video on social media bother anyone? Nothing wrong with promoting a healthy lifestyle and playing golf at the same time. BTW, Belen Mozo's Instagram is probably 50/50 with gym videos to driving range videos ratio, taking out all the personal photos etc. Plus these ladies have images to uphold with the non-golf sponsors they have, or sponsors that they may want to attain in the future.

[360_CS]

One of the complaints from Leadbetter about Lydia was her fitness.

[jgonz69]

Personally I am not a big fan of social media. They said my impression has always been that women are more active on it that men. True? More of at "look at me" mentality.

Then again I'm a guy and could be completely wrong.

Agree, everybody's their own brand.

On Instagram, I follow girlsthatgolf, and its all about them prancing around, hitting balls in their bikinis, and my pet peeve, hitting balls into the ocean (seinfeld reference). Probably quit following that one, but there are some cool women to follow, like Shinae Ahn, Michelle Wie and a few others

[elwhippy]

Inbee is the best player. She could go head to head with Jordan on the greens. She is probably fitter than you think. Mind you Michelle Wie is looking amazing these days.

[Badgergolfer2]

Id bet the vast majority of them work out to some degree, they just dont make it part of their brand by posting all over Instagram about it.

IMO, fitness for LPGA players is very different than it is for PGA players because none of the ladies are trying to get all buff. Tiger, Rory and DJ all had times when they were gym rats and all of them fought injury. IMO, too much strength can be detrimental in the golf swing because often with muscle mass comes a loss in flexibility and more stress on your joints.

[RBImGuy]

Where are the results from the constant working out videos we see on instagram and twitter from these players? Of the "top" players Lexi is the only one who wins regularly that I would put in this "gym rat" category. Is it more detrimental to your game than it helps?....if for no other reason other than it takes practice time away?..

 

Look at players like:

 

Inbee

Shanshan

Amy Yang

Lydia

Ha Na

Mirim Lee

Mo/May Jutanugarn

Charley Hull

Lizette Salas

 

Those are names that come to my head, none of which are physical specimens yet they all have won or win regularly. Just kind of tired of the Ryan Otoole, Belen Mozo workout videos they constantly take of themselves working out. Cute, but doesn't mean lower scores...hit the range.

 

very few do the cigar, beer and fat workout anymore even on mens tour.

[mallrat]

FWIW, Charley Hull may eat the healthiest on tour and believe she has a pretty solid workout routine. Just because you don't see things doesn't mean they aren't happening

[Hawkeye77]

How do you know those that workout more aren't maximizing their game as a result?

 

Why assume certain body types aren't working out to a certain level?

[b.mattay]

Without considering the performance benefits of working out, I think it should be noted that even professional athletes are human and need balance in their life. Working out may be a stress release for them, or perhaps give them a sense of accomplishment. Whatever the case may be, hitting the gym likely improves the quality of practice sessions due to a better (refreshed, happy) state of mind. Not to mention that life after golf must be a consideration for many LPGA tour players. So in my opinion, they should keep hitting the gym if it suits them to do so!

[ctmason_98]

Wie posts on instagram her practice sessions nearly every day. And what makes you think those that do post about their workout routines aren't spending "enough" time on the range?

 

People respond differently to time hitting golf balls whether they improve "fix" things or not.

 

And Inbee has said she loves doing yoga and pilates.

[golfDAD_21]

FWIW, Charley Hull may eat the healthiest on tour and believe she has a pretty solid workout routine. Just because you don't see things doesn't mean they aren't happening

 

I've seen first hand her liquid diet on multiple occasions, to say she may eat the healthiest is clever wording.

[golfDAD_21]

For all the defensive responses this post isn't a knock on anyone and was just merely an observation of mine... To be honest I'm a fan of the more care free pure talent "john daly/Shanshan approach" if you will than the gym rat anyway. I'm just observing that working out and being in great shape apparently doesn't translate into lower scores. (like it has on the mens tour, most top ranked men are very fit)

I absolutely think the weight room hurt tiger woods, and i think its going to cut Jday and possible Rory's careers short... I do not see a similar trend in women's golf which is a good thing...

[quackhead]

Belen must have read this thread:

 

https://www.instagra...belenmozo&hl=en

[Hankshank]

If you are strong a belly will not stop you. Genes aint fair. Like Monty, JB or Phil. Or Jack. Ariya do not need to do what Belen has to do to get it as long down the fairway.

Inbee does not hit the ball country mile but she has got the game, on the course in general but mostly on the greens.

The gym will help but it's neither necessary nor adequate.

 

Tiger was the one that got golfers out of the Pub, but he was definitely not only about biceps.

[8602081]

I do believe that workout will help with strength and stamina..

 

Just a little..

 

 

 

Didn't someone say that Golf is 90% mental?

[North Texas]

I do believe that workout will help with strength and stamina..

 

Just a little..

 

 

 

Didn't someone say that Golf is 90% mental?

 

I believe it was the noted philosopher, Yogi Berra, who once said that the game is 90% mental and the other half is physical.

[Bob57]

I don't think jack Nicklaus or Billy Casper were thought of as workout fiends. Quite the opposite, but both had hall of fame careers that lasted well into their 60s. Something that can't and won't be said career wise of the king of fitness and workouts..Tiger Woods. Probably more cases of being a gym rat being detrimental to a long career in golf rather than prolonging it..

[cagecitizen]

Jack Nicklaus played every major sport in high school and could've easily played football at Ohio State if he had chosen to. Not saying he was a gym rat per se who hit the weights, but he wasn't exactly curling beer cans at 17 years of age either.

[Hawkeye77]

Jack Nicklaus played every major sport in high school and could've easily played football at Ohio State if he had chosen to. Not saying he was a gym rat per se who hit the weights, but he wasn't exactly curling beer cans at 17 years of age either.

 

False. Jack gave up football after 8th grade, not even any consideration he could have ever played at OSU.

 

He was a good basketball player and honorable mention All Ohio as a senior, but he wasn't going to challenge Havlicek or Lucas. Did enjoy fraternity basketball.

 

Golf was THE sport for Jack, but he was well rounded.

 

 

[Shilgy]

Jack Nicklaus played every major sport in high school and could've easily played football at Ohio State if he had chosen to. Not saying he was a gym rat per se who hit the weights, but he wasn't exactly curling beer cans at 17 years of age either.

 

False. Jack gave up football after 8th grade, not even any consideration he could have ever played at OSU.

 

He was a good basketball player and honorable mention All Ohio as a senior, but he wasn't going to challenge Havlicek or Lucas. Did enjoy fraternity basketball.

 

Golf was THE sport for Jack, but he was well rounded.

The equivalent of Tiger looks like a linebacker??