If you are vacationing somewhere warm this winter, or perhaps you have the good fortune of living in a region that is warm all year round, then you might be looking forward to playing some golf. Waikoloa Village Golf Club in Waikoloa Village, HI is a great venue for golfers year round.

But before you schedule your tee times this season, the golf pros at Waikoloa Village Golf Club offer three tips on how to stay injury-free when you’re out on the links this season:

• Warm Up: Golf might not be as action-packed as other sports, but swinging a golf club is a full-body workout in itself. To avoid injury during your swing, be sure to warm up (walking for a few minutes will do) and stretch. Do some simple stretching of your hands, wrists, shoulders, elbows, and forearms. 
• Wear The Proper Footwear: Golfers wear shoes with cleats, as do baseball and football players. But there’s a big difference! Golf shoes have short cleats to keep you planted in the sod, but not so deep that you sink in and risk ankle injury when you swing. Not sure which shoe is right for you? Stop by the pro shop at Waikoloa Village Golf club and get some advice.
• Use a Golf Cart: Many back injuries have been sustained by golfers who carry their own golf clubs. While you might not get as much of a workout as if you walked the course, you can definitely preserve your back and shoulders if you load up the cart with your golf bag instead.

For information on rates and tee times this winter, call Waikoloa Village Golf Club at (808) 883-9621 or visit this Big Island gem on their website.