Is golf as cross training any good?

For onlookers, golf may not be the most intense sport there is. However, professional basketball players, football players, and tennis players all look to golf to offer them new challenges. The sport requires physical and mental focus unlike any intense game. Do pros consider golf a good cross training for their main sport?

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Many cyclists have found that golfing is their perfect cross training. With tired legs and poor focus after endless laps on the saddle, golf offers one a time to be still and have a single focus. According to golf enthusiast Melissa Volitich, unlike cycling, golf can teach you to appreciate your surroundings and take a few moments before hitting the tiny white ball. If golf is your second sport and you’re just on the course to have fun, hitting the ball offers an extremely satisfying feeling.

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One runner has mixed golf and running into one sport: Speedgolf. While it’s unknown to most athletes, the pioneer of the activity says it’s the best combo for those who love golf, yet still treasure the pressure of their own sport. For pro tennis players like Rafael Nadal and Mardy Fish, golf is more than just a hobby. The two have loved their cross training so much that they’ve made a name is the golf world.

Melissa Volitich says that high intensity sport athletes turn to golf to rehabilitate their form and nurse injuries, while keeping their mental game as strong as ever.

Hi, my name is Melissa Volitich, and I’m an avid golf fan. Aside from spending time at the golf course perfecting my swing, I also make sure I’m updated with the latest in the PGA and LPGA tours. Head over to this blog for more updates.