While most golfers haven't had a chance to play or practice during the winter months, getting back into the game can leave you with extremely sore muscles (especially in the back and shoulders). Here are a few exercises to get back into shape and start playing like a pro.

Exercise 1

-Legs should be shoulder width apart. Grab an iron and place both hands at either end of the club so that arms are stretched out.

-Slowly raise the club over your head and slightly bend at the waist to the right. Your right elbow should be near your hip. Hold this position for 5 seconds.

-Return to starting position (club over head).

-Now stretch to the left with your left elbow near your hip and hold for 5 seconds.

You should feel resistance from your waist to your shoulders while performing this exercise.

Exercise 2

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Holding each end of an iron, slowly bring the club behind your head, parallel to your shoulders. Gently rest the club against your shoulders. Now slowly twist to the right as you feel the muscles in your shoulders stretch. Then turn to the left. Repeat this exercise 5 times or until you feel warmed up.

Stretching is a great way to warm up your muscles before and after you play. Keep these stretches in mind the next time you feel sore.