From beginner level to becoming a pro, every golf enthusiast loves tips to improve their golf swing. We met with Brent Brown, PGA and head golf professional at Avery Ranch Golf Club, for his advice on some simple ways to improve your game.

According to Brown, playing golf requires strength, flexibility and coordination. Furthermore, strength training with free weights is highly recommended for all players, since strength translates into power and control. More repetitions with lighter weight is appropriate in season, while less repetitions and heavier weights are recommended during the off-season.

Especially if you can’t make it to the gym, Brown gave us some great exercises you can do at home or work to keep your golf game in good shape between rounds.

Golfer Trunk Twist
Sit on your rear end and cross your right leg over your left leg. Rotate your upper body clockwise so that your left elbow and shoulder turn past your right knee. This will improve the flexibility in your trunk and add yards to your drives.

Weighted Club
Swinging a weighted club on a regular basis can be great, especially when done correctly. Never swing a weighted club at full-speed. Pay attention to keeping the swing under control, with correct form at a slow and controlled pace. And always make sure to swing through to a full finish.

Wrists & Forearms
Using light weights (or a can of soup), sit in a chair, place your forearms on your knees with your wrists extended just beyond your knees. From this position, perform simple wrist curls or slowly rotate your wrists clockwise and counter-clockwise. The muscles in the wrist and forearms are comparatively small, so you won’t need much weight.