Have you ever wondered what Scottie Scheffler’s fitness regime is? Sure you have.
For the No.1 golfer in the world, there has to be an extra secret behind his success. Some of it starts in the gym
Specifically, the way Scheffler has improved his body and his endurance has been detailed in what’s been driving him to win as of late.
“Now I’m training myself in the gym on how to move properly on the course,” Scheffler told GOLF.com. “And, when I’m out there (over golf shots), I don’t have to think as much to swing the way I need to swing.”
The way Scheffler swings has been dubbed “unreachable,” by No. 1-ranked golfer Jon Rahm. The way his footwork torques the ground combined with the force he applies along his handpath is tied off with a funky followthrough.
Scottie Scheffler's footwork through impact.
Not an injury or a particularly unusual swing for him. Just a normal move 🙃 pic.twitter.com/vsLFa3xu5b
— LKD (@LukeKerrDineen) April 9, 2022
Look! It’s as if he’s going to break his ankle.
He exerts a lot of energy which could impact his stamina, and after playing 18 holes and walking along all of those greens, you need all the help you can get in that category.
That’s where Dr. Troy Van Biezen comes in.
“When he first came onto the PGA Tour, nobody knew who Scottie Scheffler was,” Troy said. “But one of the things I noticed was that he wasn’t able to close the deal. One of the biggest things was his endurance.”
Dr. Van Biezen incorporated strength training and a lot of speed moves into Scheffler’s workouts. They complete the exercises with burners or hits.
“It can be riding a bike for 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off,” Dr. Van Biezen said. “It can be smashing a ball for 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off. It can be sled pushes. Something that’s cardiovascular taxing, because I wanted to challenge his nervous system; even during his post-workout.”
Van Biezen also said being in shape won’t only help you win at a high level on the PGA Tour, but it’s imperative.
“This is the way I look at it. A lot of guys who do really well at the beginning of the year may often crash towards the end of the year,” he said. “I think that’s a physical issue. Take away the golf course; factors like the travel, the time zones, the beds, and the logistical things behind the scenes that people don’t see, it takes a toll on you.”
Recovery also was an important aspect of Scheffler’s regime. Dr. Van Biezen reminds amateur golfers that mobility and flexibility are important factors if you want to improve your game.
Scheffler, who won The Masters in 2022, heads into Augusta, not as the favorite if you’re a betting person, but the guy to watch out for. He’s not one to be ignored in the hunt for another green jacket.
It’s nice to know he also is putting the work in the gym. Especially after he revealed his menu for the Champions Dinner.
Served in Honor of Mr. Scottie Scheffler. #themasters pic.twitter.com/AbpHBJ4MgN
— The Masters (@TheMasters) March 15, 2023
Gotta burn those cheeseburgers off.
