Stretches for Golfers to Increase Flexibility

Shoulder Stretch

Your pecs and lats should be flexible enough for you to maintain good posture and the proper plane as you begin your backswing. Start by resting on a foam roll that is vertically positioned along your spine with your knees bent. You should be lying on the foam with your head and tailbone in contact. As if constructing a snow angel in the snow, slowly move your arms along the ground out to your sides and overhead, then slowly revert to the starting position. Your shoulders should only feel a slight stretch; avoid tensing up to the point of pain. 10–20 times more.

Neck stretch

To maintain appropriate posture during your swing, the muscles along the side of your neck must be stretched.
Start by assuming an upright position in the chair and placing one hand on the edge. Until you feel a stretch along the side of your neck, allow your head to slowly lower toward your shoulder and away from the anchoring hand. Hold for 30 seconds before doing the opposite.

 Hip Stretch

To get a full backswing and follow through, you must increase your hip mobility in both internal and external rotation. The golfer must compensate for limited hip mobility by rotating their low back excessively. When playing golf, having flexible hips helps to avoid low back issues. Start by lying on your back with your legs wider than hip width apart and your knees bent.