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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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The Home Workout: How To Keep Your Golf Strength And Conditioning On Track
By Dr. Ben Langdown and Jennifer Fleischer
With some careful consideration about your S&C priorities, home workouts can be effective and also save time.
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More Sports = Better Development
By Mike Hansen
How you can hinder your child’s development by focusing exclusively on golf
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Considerations for LTAD of an Elite, Early Specialized Golfer
By Liesbeth Pauwels
Sharing a few of the lessons learned from working with a future Division 1 golfer.
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Why Basketball Players Have An Excellent Athletic Background For Golf
By TPI
While Steph Curry might not make the cut at the Ellie Mae Classic, his background in basketball is excellent athletic preparation for golf.
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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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Why Golfers Lift Weights: Addressing Trepidation in the Media
By TPI
Over the last year, several members of the media have expressed concern at the sight of golfers lifting weights. We think their criticism is mostly unfounded and would like to explain why.
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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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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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Playing golf in the wind
By Dave Phillips
Obviously the golf ball is affected by wind. How much it is affected varies depending on a variety of factors.
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So You Want To Play College Golf? What to Expect at the Next Level
By TPI
As the profile of college golf continues to grow, opportunities to play will become increasingly limited.
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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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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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Capture Methods Overview
By Greg Rose
Here is a quick overview of differnet types of 3D motion capture systems available today!
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5 Pillars of Golf Strength and Conditioning for Golfers
By Michael Carroll
TPI Certified strength coach Michael Carroll outlines the most important physical qualities that golfers should try to develop.
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How Golf Fitness is Achieving Mainstream Acceptance
By Rusty Cage
Golf has long had a strange relationship – a borderline phobia – with fitness, especially in the media. There's a disconnect we don’t see in any other mainstream sports. That's all changing now. Freelance writer Rusty Cage explores the evolution of "golf fitness" as the pursuit of performance fights the perception of vanity.
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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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Stracka Line App
By Dave Phillips
This app helps you read the green, I love it.
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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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Your hips and your swing
By Dr. Greg Rose
Why hip mobility and strength are so important in your golf swing:
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