Freestyle swimming and breast stroke not only strengthens key muscle groups for the golf swing, but it also stretches those muscles out. Weight lifting increases strength, but tightens the muscles which we all know is not good for golf! My workouts usually average about a 1/2 mile swim two times a week during the season and a mile swim three times a week on the off-season. I would definitely recommend swimming for golfers because you will be amazed at how much distance you gain from it! As for running, I do that more frequently to increase stamina for tournaments. When you walk a round of golf, you are walking any where from 4 1/2 miles to 5 miles. Those golfers who have the best endurance don't have to worry about fatigue playing a part in their game on the final day of competition. If physical fatigue sets in too early in the game, it doesn't matter how much skill you have, your game is going to suffer. I normally run 3 to 5 miles four times a week in the season and in the off-season I run about six times a week.

Cindy Wulf,
Pro Golfer