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Bruce Fleischer is a grinder and his golf
game is a direct reflection of the term. He never makes a
lot of birdies, but records even fewer bogeys. Fleischer
doesn't hit the ball that far, but it is rarely off-line.
With a professional career that has spanned almost three
decades, Bruce Fleisher has had many highs and lows. As he
prepares for an opportunity at future stardom, "The Flash"
is fine-tuning his physique for a run at the fifty-plus
circuit.
Bruce Fleisher is not a long shot for Senior
tour stardom. In fact, he recently signed an endorsement
contract to play Calloway Golf Clubs. This is a strong
indicator that people who know golf realize that there are
good things to come.
Last season, in only 14 events, Bruce
finished a respectable 136th in PGA tour earnings. "The
Flash" averaged over $10,000 per event entered. With the
countdown already begun, all efforts are pointed toward an
October 1998 birthday and Senior Tour payday. Unlike most
soon-to-be 50 years olds, Bruce Fleisher is not hanging his
head at middle age. He is aggressively planning his assault
on the next level, and his fitness routine is a big factor
in his potential for success.
According to "The Flash," "Getting
physically fit will help me succeed at the next level in my
professional golf career." He added, "A golf specific
exercise program could be the difference for your game,
too."
After winning the U.S. Amateur title at an
early age, Bruce Fleischer was the low amateur scorer at The
Masters. His career seemed on-track for greatness. There
were many close calls during his PGA Career, but in 1991 at
the New England Classic, "The Flash" finally cashed-in for
his only tour victory. In the five years since his walk in
the sun, Fleisher has dreamed of a 1998 opportunity on the
PGA Senior tour. Now, less than 15 months away, let's take a
look at his workout program.
Until next month, keep
pumpin'!
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Nearly every golfer can improve his or her hamstring flexibility.
Bruce uses two important elements for properly isolating the
entire hamstring muscle: (A) A bench (instead of the floor)
for better balance. Laying down on a bench forces the body
to stay in proper alignment during the stretch. (B) A rope
to increase the intensity of the stretch. By placing a rope
or towel on your foot, you can significantly improve the
quality of this important golf specific stretch. "The Flash"
says, "Stretch your hamstrings daily, three to five
repetitions per leg. Hold it for 15 seconds."
Cardiovascular conditioning is the basis for good golf fitness.
Bruce warms up on a recumbent cycle for at least twenty four
minutes prior to working out. During this ride, he stretches
the upper body to direct blood flow to the shoulders and
arms. After an elbow injury several years ago, Bruce has
rededicated himself to being more aerobically fit. "The
Flash" says, "Start with 12 to 20 minutes of biking four
times per week."
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