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Helping Rising Star David Puig Limit Side Bend to Alleviate Stress on Lower Back

By TPI

At just 22 years old, David Puig is one of the most talented young golfers in the world, but when we met him two years ago, he was already complaining of lower back pain. Though pain is multifactorial, we always want to investigate if mechanics or movement capabilities could be contributing factors. In David’s case, his movement screen matched his 3D data, suggesting that his body may be an underlying driver of inefficient technique.

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How Charley Hoffman's Data-Driven Approach Produced a Breakthrough in His Swing

By TPI

Charley's recent visit to TPI was a perfect example of a Body-Swing Connection, and how something as common as limited lower body rotation could affect club delivery, ball flight tendency and even grip.

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The Resurgence of Mike Weir: A Team Approach

By TPI

Mark Blackburn and Jason Glass share insight into Mike Weir's journey back to the winner's circle.

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Mark Blackburn Shares Max Homa's Body-Swing Connection

By TPI

Terrific insight from Mark Blackburn into the swing modifications that preceded Max Homa's win at the Genesis.

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Dave Phillips With Me And My Golf Discussing Technical Compensations To Increase Distance

By TPI

How lifting the lead heel and bending the lead arm can help overcome mobility limitations and increase your student's speed.

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How Patrick Cantlay Changed His Swing to Protect His Lower Back

By TPI

Patrick Cantlay's career was temporarily derailed by a stress fracture in his lower back. Dr. Rose shares how a combination of physical screening and 3D analysis revealed what in his swing was responsible for causing the injury.

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Charley Hoffman's Body-Swing Connection

By Lance Gill

Charley Hoffman made his first international team at the 2017 President's Cup. Here's how his swing relates to his physical capabilities.

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5 Myths About Golf Fitness

By Clinton Shum

Golf fitness is starting to achieve mainstream acceptance, but there are still several myths which keep golfers from turning to the gym for improvement.

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A TPI Certified Expert's Journey to a Pain Free Swing

By Ian Manning

TPI Certified physical therapist Ian Manning chronicles his progress to overcome back pain in his golf swing.

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How FootJoy and BodiTrak Match Your Shoes to Your Swing

By TPI

Don't think of your footwear as equipment? Think again.

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How Danny Willett matched his swing to his physical capabilities

By TPI

2016 Masters champion Danny Willett shares how physical limitations have forced him to make adjustments in his swing.

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X-Factor Essentials: What it is and How to Train it

By Mike Carroll

TPI Certified fitness professional Michael Carroll (attended Level 1 in the UK in June) examines the relationship between x-factor and ball-striking performance in addition to discussing strength and conditioning strategies for golf.

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How Jordan Does It

By Dave Phillips

Jordan Spieth is arguably the hottest player in golf and a favorite at the Masters, but his swing doesn't get as much credit as it deserves. Here are some things he does really well.

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What are the key muscles in the Golf Swing?

By Dave Phillips

Hint, one of them starts with B and ends with T.

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Foam Roll Your Way to a Better Swing.

By Dave Phillips

A simple tool to increase your range of motion.

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Why is Change so Difficult?

By Dave Phillips

In this article we discuss two areas of your body that could affect your golf swing.

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Finesse Wedges

By Dave Phillips

This drill helps create the correct technique for your finesse wedges.

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Kinematic Sequence Basics

By Greg Rose

The kinematic sequence is probably the number one most important piece of information that we use in assessing a new golfer.

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Are you feet causing your swing faults ?

By Dave Phillips

Three foot problems that effect stability in the foot which can hurt your swing efficiency and create power leaks.

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5 Key Fundamentals

By Dave Phillips

What are the key fundamentals to a great golf swing? Is it a straight left arm, a big shoulder turn, a flat left wrist, a stable right leg, or maybe just a good left hand at impact?

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