IMPROVE MY GAME

5 Reasons Why Self-Directed Golf Fitness Programs Fall Short

By Ryan Blackburn

Most amateurs recognize that improving their fitness and movement quality will benefit their golf game, but many try to cut corners by writing their own program. TPI Certified trainer Ryan Blackburn offers some reasons why this isn't a good idea.

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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 Torso Rotation Test

By Greg Rose

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

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5 Potential Causes of Lower Back Pain for Golfers (And What to Do About It)

By Jon Hodginkson

It’s no secret that lower back pain is a big problem in golf, but that doesn’t mean that injury and pain are inevitable. Here are a few things we can do to minimize that risk.

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The King

By Lance Gill

This is a great workout for the Glutes!

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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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How Cameron Tringale Gained 8 MPH in One Year

By TPI

Cameron Tringale had the largest single-season increase in clubhead speed since the TOUR started recording radar data. Dr. Greg Rose shares the kinematic data and physical screen results which revealed the opportunity for improvement.

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How Improving Pelvic Rotation Helped My Client Control Their Path

By Lance Gill

Ball flight was the symptom, but movement was his problem.

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Training The Queen Of The Swing

By Lance Gill

Lance Gill offers a sampling of exercises that will help develop your core for golf. Sorry, no crunches.

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7 Anti-Rotation Exercises to Maximize Clubhead Speed

By Dr. Ben Langdown and Jennifer Fleischer

Whether you're looking to increase your clubhead speed, reduce the risk of injury around the lower back or just increase your strength and tone through the core muscles, training for anti-rotation is key.

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When Surgery is the Right Treatment for Your Herniated Disc

By Dr. Paul Houle

What is a herniated lumbar disc and how does it occur? More importantly, how does a herniated disc affect my golf swing and how can I regain my swing once I have recovered from my injury?

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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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Offseason Golf Performance Program Case Study: It's Never Too Late To Improve Your Body

By Jared Bickle

Many times when I talk to aging golfers they are frustrated with things in their golf game such as losing speed and distance, not being able to play multiple days in a row or dealing with pain during or after their round. The good news is that you don't have to accept this as part of getting older...

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Treating Motor Pattern Dysfunction: Are Your Corrective Exercises Correcting?

By Paul Gozbekian

How do you prepare your body for training, activity and performance? More importantly, how are you dealing with muscle tightness, joint immobility, chronic pain and injury that are limiting your potential in these areas?

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A Guide to Needs Analysis and Program Design for Training Golfers

By Michael Carroll

TPI Certified strength coach Michael Carroll outlines how he evaluates golfers and designs training programs.

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TRX - Fitness Anywhere

By Greg Rose

The TRX System is the essential complement to the personal trainer’s equipment portfolio, particularly for those who focus on golf-specific functional fitness, stability training, and core development.

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5 Reasons Why Golfers Could Benefit From Muay Thai Training

By Dunk Visutthithada

If you’re open to trying out something new, here are five reasons how Muay Thai Training can help improve your fitness and make you become a better golfer.

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How Pro Golfers Stay Fit During Quarantine

By TPI

Whether in the gym or at home, there's no magic solution. Just hard work.

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How Lower Extremity Injuries Impact Ground Utilization and Swing Mechanics

By Adam Halseth

The world of golf is becoming much more aware of the importance of utilizing the ground to maximize efficiency and power in a golf swing. Adam Halseth analyzes how these variables may be impacted by lower extremity injuries and limitations.

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Watch Dave Phillips and Lance Gill Analyze a Pro Golfer's Body-Swing Connection

By TPI

Golfers can play elite golf with obvious movement limitations, but those limitations will often reveal themselves in the golf swing.

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