Range Chat – Is a Golf Warm-Up a Myth?

Most of us have rocked up to the first tee with barely enough time to stretch, let alone warm up. 

A couple of lazy practice swings, maybe a shoulder roll, and away we go. 

For years, golfers have told themselves: 

“The first few holes don’t count anyway.” 

But skipping a warm-up usually costs you shots — you just don’t notice until it’s already on the card. 

The warm-up myth: 

Many golfers think warming up doesn’t matter. 

That distance is distance whether you’re cold or warm. 

That stretching is optional. 

What actually happens when you don’t warm up: 

Slower swing speed early. 

Poorer contact. 

Shorter carry. 

Messy opening holes. 

A proper warm-up isn’t about swinging harder. 

It’s about swinging better. 

Even a short warm-up helps: 

Improves rhythm. 

Restores distance naturally. 

Builds confidence from the first tee. 

You don’t need a full gym session. 

A simple warm-up works: 

Light stretching. 

Easy wedge or iron swings. 

Gradually building speed. 

Ten minutes is enough. 

On Australian courses — with heat, cold mornings, and wind — warming up matters even more. 

Final Word: 

Skipping a warm-up might save time, but it usually costs shots. 

Join the Conversation: 

Do you warm up properly, or head straight to the tee? 

Disclaimer – From the Range 

Shared from long-term amateur experience, not professional coaching. 

These are lessons learned over time — offered to help you think, not to tell you how to play. Most of us have rocked up to the first tee with barely enough time to stretch, let alone warm up.