I copied Scottie Scheffler’s warm-up routine. Here’s what I learned

After Scottie Scheffler’s dominant victory at the Open Championship last week, a lot of golfers — myself included — have been trying to figure out how to steal a bit of his magic. While most of us will never be able to replicate his putting stroke or effortless ball-striking, there is one aspect of his game that you can copy that will help you tap into more power and consistency on the course: fitness. 

Like many of his fellow tour pros, Scheffler follows a carefully tailored fitness regimen to keep his body strong, flexible and in peak performance. One of the key tools in his training toolbox? GolfForever, a fitness system that’s helped him, and other pros, fine-tune their bodies for their game.

In fact, if you pay close attention, you might even spot GolfForever in Scottie’s bag during his range sessions. But this golf training system isn’t just for tour pros. Amateur golfers, like you or me, can benefit from using GolfForever. 

What is GolfForever?

GolfForever is a smart fitness system designed specifically for golfers who want to improve their strength, flexibility and mobility in a way that directly translates to better performance on the course.

The star of the show is their Swing Trainer — a portable, easy-to-use tool that can be mounted to nearly any gym equipment, wall, or even your golf cart. It allows you to incorporate targeted fitness exercises into your routine, helping you build a stronger, healthier foundation for your game.

GolfForever Swing Trainer

THE MOST EFFECTIVE GOLF TRAINING TOOL EVER CREATED 

Driven by personalized video routines in the GolfForever app, this first-of-its-kind golf training system embodies both an at-home workout tool and pre-round warmup club to build strength, mobility, speed, and consistency in your swing.

What’s Included

44.5-inch premium resistance training bar
Light & Medium resistance band with nylon safety sleeve
2 15-inch resistance band handles
D3 swing weight ball attachment
Overloaded quick-interchange ball attachment
2 polymer carabiners
Door connector
Carry Bag
30-Day Free Trial to the GolfForever App

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And if you don’t have a team of experts behind you like Scheffler, don’t worry. One of the best things about GolfForever is how accessible it is. When you purchase the swing trainer, you get access to the GolfForever App, which has an extensive library of exercises designed to improve your golf-specific fitness — like this video of Scheffler’s pre-round warm-up with Troy Van Biezen, the director of performance at GolfForever. 

Curious, I wondered how GolfForever could help my game, and if Scheffler’s warm-up routine could be just the boost I needed before my rounds. So I figured if it’s good enough for Scottie, it’s good enough for me. I snagged one of the swing trainers above and headed to the course to put it to the test.

Scottie’s winning warm-up

All I needed was 10 minutes to complete Scheffler’s winning warm-up routine. I arrived at the course with an additional 10 minutes baked into my schedule to follow his fast, five exercise warm-up below.

1. Split-Stance rotation

2. Downward spine angle rotation

3. Single-leg eccentric lateral hold

4. Step back, turn press

5. Side lunge hold with rotation

Each of these meticulously selected exercises is designed to activate, strengthen and stabilize the key muscles used in golf, while enhancing your balance, mobility and rotational ability.

“We’re creating movement patterns in the gym that translate to the golf course, helping load the right side for a more repeatable swing,” Van Biezen says. 

Take, for instance, the single-leg eccentric lateral hold. This exercise targets your lateral muscles, including the core and glutes, which play a vital role in stabilizing the body during your swing. It also helps prevent sliding — a common mistake that often leads to inconsistent strikes.

As I worked through the warm-up, I quickly realized how much I’d been missing out on with my usual half-hearted stretching routine. After finishing, I quickly stowed the swing trainer in its compact bag and tossed it in the car before heading to the range for a few warm-up swings.

Within three swings, I noticed a significant difference in how my body felt. My swing seemed smoother and more effortless, and the muscles that typically tightened up after sitting at my desk all day felt more stable and primed for action. 

While I wouldn’t claim this will fix your swing overnight, I can say I saw an immediate boost in my consistency. I hit a few more greens in regulation and secured a couple of extra pars where I usually would’ve settled for bogey. A coincidence? That’s up for debate.

Parting thoughts

Overall, it’s clear why Scheffler relies on GolfForever for his pre-round warm-up. This routine prepped my body to perform and the swing trainer was easy-to-use as well as compact enough to toss into my bag.

Looking ahead, I’ll be making the GolfForever swing trainer a regular part of my routine — both before rounds and in my workouts. It’s an effective way to integrate golf-specific movements, helping me strengthen the key muscles that drive my swing.

To add Scheffler’s trusted golf-fitness tool to your arsenal, head over to Fairway Jockey today and pick up your very own GolfForever swing trainer today.