One of the main changes you'll notice in your golf game as you get older is a decrease in your power and distance. This makes your short game even more important, since it's the area from where you'll need to shave that stroke you've lost. Knowing how to minimize your loss of power, and improve your short game, can keep your senior game on a par with your younger companions.
Step 1
Stretch on a regular basis to maintain as much length on your backswing as possible. To hit your shots with force, you'll need mass multiplied by acceleration. The longer your swing, the more time your club has to accelerate. Regular stretching improves your flexibility, including your ability to rotate your upper body backward and take your arms farther away from your body.
Step 2
Buy new clubs or change your shafts to improve your swing speed. Lighter, more flexible shafts create a more powerful shot. If you can't afford new clubs, or like the current clubheads you have, consider switching to new shafts, or changing the shafts on one or several of your woods or long irons.
Step 3
Add one or more wedges to your set. If you are picking up a stroke on long holes because of your loss of distance, you'll have to make it up near or on the green. Consider adding another wedge to your set if you only have one. A variety of wedges with different lofts can help you get your ball the air when you are in the sand or rough. A wider sole, or bottom of the club, differentiates a sand wedge from other wedges, and will help you control your shots out of bunkers.
Step 4
Choose lower-compression balls for more distance. Lower-compression balls are more dense and deform less when you hit them, so they travel farther. Balls with black numbers are usually the highest-compression balls, which professionals and power players use.
Step 5
Improve your core strength with abdominal exercises. More core strength helps you accelerate your club. You don't have to stress yourself with grueling sit-up routines or painful workouts on the floor. Use isometric muscle contractions while sitting on the couch, or simple crunches or leg lifts while you're in bed. In addition to helping your golf game, stronger core muscles can help you decrease lower back pain. Talk to your doctor before starting any exercise program.
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