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Advice from Butch Harmon: "Don't Be A One Trick Pony"

By TPI

"I’m not a one trick pony. I don’t believe there’s one way to do it. I believe that everybody’s different."

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Free Level 1 Preview: Analyzing the New "Hiking" Swing Characteristic

By TPI

Hiking is one of the three new swing characteristics we introduce in our updated Level 1 course. It refers to the excessive lifting of the trail hip at the top of the backswing (or “launching” in transition).

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Injuries in Professional Golf - What's Going On?

By Dr. Greg Rose

Injuries seem to be on the rise among the professional ranks. The answer to "why" may be more varied than you think.

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TPI’s Junior Hat Classification System

By Greg Rose

Learn about our hat classification system used in our TPI Junior programs.

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What Is Your Ideal Time Commitment for Playing College Golf?

By John H. Brooks

Each NCAA division offers a unique set of time requirements for student-athletes

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How To Overcome Golf Injuries And Get Back To Playing Your Best

By Michael Carroll

Injuries in amateur golf are very common. Though there are tremendous professional resources available, athletes often do a poor job managing their recovery.

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Catching Ping Pong Balls To Improve Quiet Eye For Golf

By Liam Mucklow

The Quiet Eye (QE) refers to the final fixation of eye movement at least 100 milliseconds prior to movement. Longer QE duration is exhibited by experts in comparison to non-experts.

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Dave Phillips Talks Technology on the Coach Glass Podcast

By TPI

TPI co-founder Dave Phillips joined Jason Glass on the “Coach Glass Podcast” to discuss the latest trends in golf technology.

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Check your Fundamentals First

By Dave Phillips

It is a natural reaction when your not playing well and you can’t seem to find the bottom of the cup to think that all is lost and you need to change something.

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The Pelvic Rotation Test

By Greg Rose

Looking at disassociation between the lower and upper body.

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The Seated Trunk Rotation Test

By Dr. Greg Rose

This a screen for thoracic spine rotational mobility.

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The Toe Touch Test

By Dr. Greg Rose

This is a great test for hip hinge mobility and postural stability.

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The Torso Rotation Test

By Greg Rose

Looking at disassociation between the upper and lower body - The Torso Rotation Test

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Hip speed good or bad?

By Dave Phillips

This article shares some thoughts on hip speed and how to control it.

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Why Neck Mobility May Be Limiting Your Backswing

By Paul Gozbekian

When considering what might cause limitations in the backswing, neck mobility is commonly overlooked.

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Physical Education as a Solid Foundation for Junior Golf

By Ricardo Picorelli

Why applying more Physical Education based instruction in your program will help junior golfers in the long run.

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Modifying the Swing of a Teaching Professional and Military Veteran

By TPI

If there’s a coach who can appreciate the importance of matching swing mechanics to your physical capabilities, it’s Jayson Nickol.

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Joint or Tissue? How to Differentiate Between Types of Mobility Restrictions

By TPI

Once we identify a limitation in mobility, it's important to identify whether it's likely a dysfunction related to the tissue or joint. Dr. Rose outlines why classify mobility limitations as Joint Mobility Dysfunction or Tissue Extensibility Dysfunction and highlights strategies for differentiating the two that we teach in our advanced Fitness and Medical courses.

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Snake Bite or Stick: How Pain Alters Movement Patterns

By TPI

One of the most important considerations when working with an injured athlete is not just establishing an appropriate return-to-play protocol, but being mindful of how the injury may still be affecting movement patterns.

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Why Club Head Speed Drops With Age And What You Can Do About it

By Michael Carroll

Unfortunately, we tend to lose speed and mobility with age. TPI Certified strength coach Michael Carroll explains why and shares tips for modifying your exercise program to compensate for it.

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