Don't start your game with a bad shot....

Warming up is crucial to player's performance.  By following the steps below it will help with not over your body being warmed up but your mind on par about your golf game.  It is very important to warm up properly in order to eliminate any injuries.  Every sports athlete be that of hockey tennis or soccer warm up properly, golf is no different.  

Getting to the golf course early to ensure you have enough time to take care of any business in the Pro Shop, Clubhouse or any other facilities is very important.  In order to do your entire warm up properly you must have the time.    

Warming up on the putting green is the first step.  Putting is 43% of the game of golf.  Since the putting stroke is the slowest, smoothest of all the strokes done on the golf course it is the perfect place to start.  By starting on the putting green you get a feel for the greens as well as a smooth tempo.  If you use this time appropriately by putting to objects that are close to further away it will allow you to build confidence before you even start your round, if you were to putt the ball and it misses the hole constantly you will become frustrated very quickly.

From there spending time hitting chips around the green with a tee as a target will be beneficial.  In order for you to know how much the ball will roll on a soft green this practice will have you ready for your game.  By spending time around the green you will be aware of the different cuts of grass around the green you will face on the golf course be that fringe or rough.

Now that your warmed up full swing stretching is the next important step.  It is said that stretching can improve your range of motion by up to 17%.  To see a recommended routine visit http://golf.about.com/cs/tipslessons/a/warmupbetter_2.htm

Once you make your way over to the range starting with a wedge is the best club to loosen up.  Also if you hit all your shots off a short tee it will help you hit the ball more crisply.  After 10 shots with your wedge you can then start on your short irons working your way up to long irons and then woods.  Maintaining balance in each shot is very important.  An important tip is hitting your last shots with the club you plan on using on the very first hole.  Try to save your last golf balls for you wedge again to get that slow, smooth shots under control.

Make sure your warm up process takes you to the exact moment you are being called to tee off.,  You dont want those muscles to get cold from standing around.  Slow swing and stretching is key.