Get Some Width in Your Swing

Dr. Jenni Martin MS DC LPGA Class A teacher and club professional, has been in the medical, fitness and health profession for over 30 years. She grew up next door to Mark O'Meara and the Mission Viejo Golf Course. Her interest in golfers began years ago while helping Natalie Gulbis. Jenni Martin is now introducing a series of online fitness exercise clinics.

Get Some Width in Your Swing

Whether you have been sitting at a desk, had a shoulder issue, or perhaps recovering from some traumatic event, such as reconstructive surgery, returning to the game of golf requires an ability to reach and roll your shoulders. This is one of the best stretches I have found for regaining the flexibility in your shoulder and lat area.

While on your knees, reach out over a medicine ball. Feel the stretch in the front, sides and back of your upper arms and back. Hold this stretch for 5 seconds and then slowly roll to the left, holding for another 5 seconds. Now roll to the right side, maintaining the feeling of a full stretch. Repeat this series 4 times. Do this great stretch daily for additional "width in your swing." Remember, width gives you swing speed and speed gives you distance!



"The lack of shoulder flexibility can cause lose of distance off the tee. Flexible shoulders and back create swing 'width' and width equals speed and more distance", says Jenni Martin.

Martin adds, "I work with your club pro and other professionals to provide feedback regarding physical needs, golf equipment and goals for changes that compliment your current level of golf - and keep you growing your game of golf without injury or frustration. Whether you are pain free, or post surgical hip, back or shoulder, this information is life/game changing."

"Golf equipment has changed dramatically over the last 15 years, BUT average handicaps have not gone down. Let's work together to increase the enjoyment of this wonderful game we call GOLF."

The 3-hour full Gapper Golf Swing analysis is frequently done by visitors from all over California. Morning and afternoon appointments help individuals complete the session in one day. Often out of town golfers stay overnight and play one of Sacramento's premier golf courses. Jenni can help with hotel arrangements and golf outing tee times.

Having developed the Tennis Elbow Kit, SAW (swing achiever for woman), the Stick To It Stretching Program as well as having authored numerous health and injury articles, she is passionate about teaching and evaluating golfers via her Analysis Method and Golf Gapper Program. Jenni has advanced certification in Orthopedics, Sports and Recreational Injuries as well as K-vest, TPI medical professional and golf instructor. She has her master's degree in Biomechanical injuries. Utilizing her knowledge in chiropractics, physical therapy, and her LPGA training she integrates this information with appropriate visual, kinesthetic and auditory state of the art tools.