Why Golfers Stretch

Move better. Feel better.
Enjoy golf longer.

Golf Stretch Academy™ provides one-on-one assisted stretching designed specifically for golfers. Whether you are preparing for a round, recovering afterward, or working to improve long-term mobility, our sessions help golfers move more freely and enjoy the game with greater comfort and confidence.

The Benefits

Why consistency matters.

Stretching once before an important round can help prepare your body for golf, but the greatest long-term benefits come from making mobility part of your routine. The golfers who benefit most are not the ones who stretch the hardest. They are the ones who stretch consistently.

01

Improve Mobility

Greater mobility can help golfers make a fuller, more efficient swing while moving more comfortably on and off the course.

02

Prepare for the Round

A proper warm-up helps prepare the body for the rotational movement, balance, and repeated swings required during a round.

03

Feel Better Through 18 Holes

Improved mobility can help reduce stiffness and support more comfortable movement from the opening drive to the final putt.

04

Support Recovery

Assisted stretching can help golfers feel less stiff after a round and stay ready for their next day on the course.

05

Build Consistency

The greatest long-term benefits come from stretching regularly, not only before the biggest or most important rounds.

06

Enjoy Golf Longer

Maintaining mobility becomes increasingly important with age and can help golfers continue enjoying the game they love.

Real Results

A real story of consistency paying off.

Like many lifelong golfers, Pat noticed that flexibility, rotation, and mobility gradually declined with age. Rather than accept it, he committed to a consistent stretching routine.

Pat Mateer

Pat Mateer

Founder & President, Championship Golf
Member, El Niguel Country Club

A Lifetime in Golf
  • Founder of Championship Golf (1986)
  • Operates golf tours and tournaments worldwide
  • Former playing professional and golf instructor
  • Competed in multiple U.S. Amateur and U.S. Mid-Amateur Championships
  • Lifelong competitive golfer

The Challenge

  • Less flexibility
  • Reduced clubhead speed
  • Loss of distance
  • Increased stiffness
  • Handicap climbed to a 5

"I accepted that my body wasn't moving the way it once did, and honestly, I wasn't enjoying golf the way I always had."

The Routine

After making assisted stretching a consistent part of his routine, Pat began noticing meaningful improvements in how he moved and played.

  • Handicap improved from 5 back to 0
  • Improved flexibility and mobility
  • Better rotation throughout the swing
  • Increased distance
  • More enjoyment on the golf course

Pat's Perspective

"Simply by getting stretched regularly has been a major component in getting my handicap back to 0. I'm 100% convinced that, especially for those who are on the back nine of their golfing life, this is something every golfer should implement on a regular basis. The benefits go well beyond the golf course."

Pat Mateer

Real Results

Measurable progress through practice and stretching.

One Golf Stretch Academy™ member tracked his progress over 16 weeks while combining regular practice with consistent assisted stretching. The results reflect the full routine, not stretching alone.

Consistency Matters
  • One structured driving range session each week
  • One assisted stretching session before weekly practice
  • A second assisted stretching session on a separate day
  • Progress tracked consistently for 16 weeks using Trackman and 18Birdies

"I struggled with stiffness and a lack of range of motion. Improving my flexibility and ball striking changed my game. My handicap continues to go down."

Average of 25 golf swings per session
Metric Initial Session Jan 2025 Change
Club Speed (mph) 91.1 103 +11.9 mph
Ball Speed (mph) 118.3 145.7 +27.4 mph
Spin Rate (RPM) 4,560 3,200 -1,360 RPM
Total Distance (yds) 234.4 266 +31.6 yds

Source: Trackman Indoor Golf Simulator. Results reflect one weekly practice session combined with two weekly stretching sessions over 16 weeks and should not be attributed to stretching alone.

Handicap
14.9
Highest Handicap
26.7
Lowest Handicap
14.9

Based on 32 rounds played in 2024 at 14 different courses. Source: 18Birdies App. Individual results will vary.

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