Like
many golf fans I have long been intrigued by Miguel Angel Jimenez. Doesn’t look
like he is in the best of shape, and there are always photos of him drinking
and smoking cigars. He is partying while the rest of the tour guys seem to be
running, lifting, resting, meditating, visiting with their personal sports psychiatrists
or any number of stroke loosing activities.
But
players on tour refer to him as the Mechanic, and for a reason. He is good, and
can adjust on the go, he can easily fix things with his swing when needed and
even if he is 50 he can still play with the young guys. Last year he became the
oldest winner ever on the European Tour breaking the record of a 49 year old
winner –oh, never mind, that was him also.
It
is well known that he doesn’t practice much, other than hitting some balls
before he plays, so what is his secret?
Flexibility,
he seems to be blessed with it. Watch the video below, forget what he is saying
just take a look at the 50 year old and see how flexible he is, that is why
golfers, above all else, must stretch and stay flexible.
Miguel Angel Jimenez one of my favorite golfers!
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