How much does fitness play a part in golf?

fundy

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This is an interesting one for me currently as Ive lost a fair chunk of weight and got a lot healthier and fitter over the last 4 or 5 months (after yet another injury), and still got a fair way to go (get it!) Initially this has actually caused me a few issues as my posture now feels very awkward at address (it felt nice and comfy hunched over when overweight) and I also feel a long way from the ball (now theres a far smaller gut in the way). On the plus side its nice to never feel tired over 18 holes on the course, even when the ground is on the heavy side. Obviously long term it will be beneficial but short term its actually caused me a few issues (we really are creatures of habit!). That said, hand eye co-ordination worth far more than fitness imho
 
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