Golf Warm-Up Routine in Hong Kong - GOLFTEC Tips for Before Your Round

Most Hong Kong golfers arrive at the course and head straight to the tee. A proper 20-minute warm-up routine changes that - and changes your scores.

Matt Chalmers
Advanced Fellow PGA Professional & Director of Education, GolfTec SEA
Last Updated:
September 4, 2026
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Arriving at Kau Sai Chau or Clearwater Bay and heading straight to the first tee without warming up is one of the most reliable ways to ruin the opening holes of your round. Hong Kong's heat and humidity, particularly during the summer months, mean your body adapts quickly - but your swing patterns still need to be activated before you play.

Start With Your Body, Not a Club

Spend five minutes on basic mobility. Hip circles, torso rotations, and gentle side bends will get your core and hips moving in the directions they need to move during a golf swing. This is more useful than any number of practice swings.

Work Up Through the Bag

When you get to the range, start with your most lofted club - a sand wedge or pitching wedge. Hit short, controlled shots. After ten to fifteen balls with short irons, work up to mid-irons, then a fairway wood, and finish with a few drives. You are building rhythm, not hitting hard.

Finish on the Putting Green

The putting green is the most important and most neglected part of the warm-up. Hit several long putts to get a feel for the pace. Then hit a handful of short putts to build confidence.

This Is Not Practice

Your warm-up is not the time to fix your swing. You are building feel and rhythm. If something feels off, note it and move on.

Book a session at GOLFTEC Hong Kong and ask your coach to build a pre-round routine tailored to your specific swing.

Matt Chalmers
Matt is a member of the British PGA who joined the GOLFTEC Singapore team in July 2017. He began his coaching career in Guernsey in 2008 and has since held roles in Abu Dhabi, China and Bahrain. Notable achievements include gaining a distinction in a MSc in Sport Coaching from the University of Birmingham and being upgraded to Advanced Fellow PGA Professional status

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