Staying Hydrated on the Golf Course

Athlete handled bottled water on the golf course

By Karen Harrison, IJGA Director of Health and Athletic Development Adequate hydration is vital for good health and optimum sports performance, even in the winter. Consuming water and carbohydrates with sporting activities lasting longer than 40-60 minutes can be performance-enhancing.  Ensuring adequate hydration is a MUST for a golfer who spends up to five hours […]

How to Keep Golf Fun for Junior Golfers

Junior golfers walk together and talk on the course

As coaches and parents, sometimes we may be guilty of taking golf too seriously and putting pressure on younger players.  At IJGA, we take golf seriously but also recognize the importance of having fun and making sure our golfers continue to enjoy the game.  We’re sharing 4 tips for parents and coaches to help make […]

What to Do About Gripping Your Club With Sweaty Hands by IJGA

male golfer learning to swing and grip

Sweaty hands during an important game is a golfer’s kryptonite. It could mean the difference between losses and wins during a golf tournament. As a professional, or soon-to-be professional, golfer sweaty hands are an inevitable concern that every golfer encounters despite their age or talent. It isn’t so much to do with being nervous (well, […]