IMPROVE MY GAME

Screening and Baseline Numbers in Amateur Golfers: Part 1 of the Fit For Golf 12 Month Case Study

By Michael Carroll

Michael Carroll of Fit For Golf is taking three amateur golfers through a 12 month fitness journey to identify how addressing physical limitations can have an affect on their game.

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Making Technical Changes To Compensate For Limited Hip Mobility

By Oliver Morton

If golfers have a physical limitation, they can either improve their body or work around the limitation.

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Jason Day's Body-Swing Connection: Load To Explode

By Dave Phillips

It's no secret that Jason Day is one of the biggest hitters on the PGA Tour, but analyzing his swing on BodiTrak helps show us how he generates his power. Watch as Dave explains how Jason is able to load tremendous pressure into his trail leg without "swaying" and demonstrates drills that he and his caddie/coach Colin Swatton use to avoid sway in his swing.

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Hydration Basics

By Robert Yang

Optimal hydration can improve your golf game mentally and physically.

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Should all the body parts reach the top of backswing at the same time?

By Phil Cheetham

This is a question we get all the time - but the short answer is NO!

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Not All Yoga is Good for Golf But Proper Application Can Deliver Big Benefits

By Dana Santas

Yoga tends to be touted as the panacea for everything, but not all yoga is good for golfers. In fact, spending hours doing arbitrary yoga poses to increase your flexibility could actually impede your functional movement, power and control on the links. That isn’t to say that all yoga is bad for golfers…more like, not all yoga is created equal, and its effectiveness is dictated by the quality of its application to the movement and mental demands of the game.

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Four Exercises for Stronger, More Powerful Glutes

By Dr. Ben Langdown and Jennifer Fleischer

Whether you’re looking to improve your golf game, or help prevent injuries and low back pain, focusing on glute strength is one of the most important things you can do in the gym.

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What We Can Learn From "Seve"

By Andy Griffiths

For anyone who plays golf, or for anyone who’s interested in golf, or better yet; for anyone who’s interested in finding and following their dreams, the newly released film, Seve, is a must see. Directed by John Paul Davidson, the film is an epic tale and true story of the life of the late Severiano “Seve” Ballesteros, one of the best and most charismatic European golfers that has ever lived. Known for his daring and creative play, Seve arguably transformed modern golf by turning the Ryder Cup from a US dominated foregone conclusion to an intense, emotionally draining, competitive clash that has resulted in some of the best moments in golf over the past 30 years.

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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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Back to Golf: Important Considerations for Golfers Undergoing Rehab Following Back Surgery

By Dr. Paul Houle and Catherine Hoell

Surgery sets the stage, but rehab and exercise gets you back to feeling and playing well.

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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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How Ankle Mobility Influences Your Movement Patterns and Your Golf Swing

By TPI

Dr. Greg Rose explains the relationship between the deep squat and Loss of Posture, specifically as it relates to ankle mobility.

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The Role of the Shoulder Girdle in the Golf Swing

By Clinton Shum

TPI Certified strength and conditioning specialist Clinton Shum discusses how common limitations in the shoulder girdle effect the golf swing.

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Advanced Screening: How I use the TPI Screen

By Jason Glass

People always ask me how I perform my screens. Well, here's a bit of background into how I was introduced to TPI and how I approach the screening process.

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Increase your driving distance !!

By Dave Phillips

Three simple tips that will help you to maximize your driving distance.

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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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Strength vs Speed: The Secret Behind the World’s Longest Hitters

By TPI

If I had a dollar for overtime someone came in my gym wanting to hit the ball shorter I would be broke.

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4 Steps To More Rotational Power

By Nick Buchan

TPI Certified trainer Nick Buchan shares how to safely progress your medicine ball throws for more rotational power.

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The Safe Way to Train Fast: Determining Your Readiness For Overspeed Training

By Chris Finn

Overspeed training is one of the hottest things in golf today. Some people call it a training aid, others call it power training and yet others say it will get your stronger and improve your balance. So which one is it and how is it supposed to be used?

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Dr. Greg Rose Discusses Considerations For Coaching and Training Female Golfers On The Felix Fortis Podcast

By TPI

“If you’re trying to develop power in women, do not neglect the lower body."

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