The #1 Mistake Golfers Make Before Practice
Guest Author: Dr. Zach Cutler | Founder/Owner | Golf and Training Institute LLC | https://golfandtraininginstitute.com/
Most golfers show up to the range, dump balls, and start swinging immediately.
This is one of the biggest performance and injury risks I see.
The golf swing is explosive, rotational, and demanding on the spine, hips, and shoulders. When the body isn’t prepared to move efficiently, players compensate. Over time, this leads to swing faults, reduced power, and overuse injuries — especially in growing athletes.
Elite golfers don’t just practice swings… they prepare their bodies to perform.
A proper warm-up improves mobility, activates stabilizing muscles, and helps the brain coordinate movement. This leads to better ball striking, more consistent contact, and improved swing speed.
Here are a 3 warm-up exercises to try:
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Wishing Matt Gindler, PGA, Jeff Whitfield, PGA, Bryan McMurray, PGA, Steve Hausmann, PGA, and Bob Gaus, PGA the best of luck as they take on Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club and compete this week. We’re proud to have them representing the Gateway Section and look forward to following their success!
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As the golf season winds down, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite moments captured along the way! From great golf to unforgettable moments, it’s been another incredible season across the Gateway Section. Here’s a look back at some of our favorites!
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The Annual Gateway PGA Golf Sale is coming soon!
Join us November 6–8 at the St. Louis Premium Outlets and take advantage of up to 80% off bags, clubs, clothing and more!
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The Gateway golf community came together Thursday, September 17, for the 2026 Charnes Pro-Am, hosted by Nathan Charnes, PGA, Acting President of the1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Congratulations to our Players Championship winners!
Regular Division: Steven Hausmann, PGA
Senior Division: Bob Gaus, PGA
Super Senior Division: Bob Gaus, PGA
As we close out the final event of the season, we want to thank all of our PGA Professionals and Associates for their dedication, hard work and commitment throughout the season. Your passion for the game and continued support of the Gateway Section make each event special.
Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you to everyone who made another great season possible!
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We are off at the 2026 Gateway PGA Player’s Championship at Sunset Hills Country Club!
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📸 The Gateway Golf & Business for Women event, sponsored by Carrollton Bank and hosted by WingHaven Country Club, was a huge success!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a great day of golf, networking, and building connections through the game. We’re grateful to Carrollton Bank and WingHaven Country Club for helping make this event possible!
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Congratulations to Brian Coe, the winner of the Oak Brook Golf Club- Par 3 (27 Hole) event!
Thank you to Mike Suhre, PGA and Oak Brook Golf Club for hosting!
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📸’s from the Oak Brook Golf Club Par 3 (27 Holes)
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