As golf season returns to the West Island, it’s time to dust off your clubs and get back on the green. Whether you’re swinging for the first time in months or fine-tuning your game, golf is as much a mental challenge as it is a physical one. At Vitality Multi-Therapy Clinic, we believe that success starts with a solid mindset and a mobile, injury-free body. Here are our top strategies to help you get the most out of your game this season:

Top 3 Mindset Strategies for Golf

Breathwork: Reset and Refocus
Golf requires concentration, patience, and staying present. Deep, intentional breathing can help calm nerves, regulate your heart rate, and keep you grounded between shots. Try inhaling for a count of four, holding for four, and exhaling for four—this simple box breathing technique can center your focus and relieve tension.

Visualization: See It Before You Swing It
Take a moment before each shot to close your eyes and visualize your ideal swing, ball trajectory, and landing zone. This mental rehearsal primes your body to execute with more accuracy and confidence. Pros use this technique religiously—you can too.

Pre-Shot Routine: Build Consistency and Control
Establishing a repeatable pre-shot routine helps manage performance anxiety and promotes consistency. Whether it’s aligning your stance, taking a few practice swings, or repeating a personal cue or mantra, a solid routine prepares your mind and body to act with purpose.

Top 3 Mobility Exercises for Golfers

Thoracic Spine Rotations
A mobile upper back is crucial for a powerful and fluid golf swing. Perform open book stretches or seated rotations to improve range of motion and spinal flexibility.

Hip Mobility Drills
Tight hips restrict your swing and increase strain on your lower back. Incorporate 90/90 hip switches, hip circles, or pigeon stretches to open the hips and reduce injury risk.

Shoulder & Lat Activation
Engaging and mobilizing your shoulders and lats can unlock more swing power and stability. Try wall slides, band pull-aparts, and reach-backs to prep your upper body for action.