9 Things Pros Do Before They Get To The Golf Course

November 15, 2014

By Luke Kerr-Dineen

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Bubba Watson

"I like to watch golf on TV before. I like to see what everybody's doing, and sometimes I can pick up little things about the course that could help me."

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Zach Johnson

"Stretch. I have a whole routine that I do with my trainer before I get to the course to make sure my muscles are all activated and firing like I want them to."

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Hunter Mahan

"I like to look up inspirational quotes so I can find one to mediate on for the rest of the day."

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Russell Henley

"I always eat a big breakfast. Something with eggs. Gotta' get my protein for the day."

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D.J. Trahan

"I like to visualize some of the key holes I'll be playing, some of the shots I might hit."

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Ernie Els

"Talk to my family. It's tough being on the road away from them all the time, so I like hearing from them."

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Jordan Spieth

"Watch SportsCenter. I love my Longhorns, so I like to make sure I'm up to date on the latest."

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Graeme McDowell

"I'm trying to stock up on sleep right now. With the baby on its way, I'm not going to get much of it soon." (McDowell spoke in April. His wife, Kristin, gave birth to their first child in August).

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Sean O'Hair

"I'll always go the gym. It doesn't mean I'm hitting the weights hard -- some guys do -- but I like to get everything warmed up for the day."

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9 Things Pros Do Before They Get To The Golf Course

Bubba Watson

Zach Johnson

Hunter Mahan

Russell Henley

D.J. Trahan

Ernie Els

Jordan Spieth

Graeme McDowell

Sean O'Hair

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