Flexibility exercises for golf is a critical component to performing a repeatable, powerful, and mechanically sound golf swing...that produces the x-factor of a 90 degree shoulder turn, with only 45 degrees of hip turn. Senior golfers are the prime target to benefit the most from flexibility exercises for golf.
With a declining level of both flexibility and strength, the muscles of the senior golfer are not as pliable and responsive to the physical demands of the golf swing.
The golf swing requires a higher level of flexibility to produce maximum power. Turning your upper body (shoulders) 90 degrees, while maintaining less than half that with your hip turn takes a tremendous amount of dynamic strength and flexibility.
It always surprises me when I speak to a golfer and really spell it out to them. I