IMPROVE MY GAME

Is Age a Barrier?

By Dave Phillips

Golfers in their 40's are excelling. Lets find out why.

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Understanding Strength Qualities in Golf and How to Develop Them

By Lee Eldridge

Once we identify the strength qualities golfer needs to excel, we can build a training program and progression to get them there.

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An Osteopathic Approach to Performance

By Jelle Zandveld

An overview of Osteopathic principles and how they can be used to help your athlete’s performance.

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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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Solving the Middle Man

By Max Prokopy

Why the Thoracic Spine is So Important

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The Best Exercises To Increase Clubhead Speed

By Nick Buchan

Nick Buchan polls several top golf fitness experts about their favorite exercises for speed development.

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Cupping Therapy on the PGA TOUR: Considerations and Concerns

By Marc Wahl

A few reflections and considerations on the cupping demonstrations provided during the 2016 World Golf Fitness Summit.

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Why to Choose Cable Press over Bench Press

By Lance Gill

Some think it's blasphemous to suggest that the bench press wouldn't be THE foundational exercise in your workout program, but Lance Gill shares why/when you should program cable exercises instead.

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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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Be Like Mike: How Mike Weir is Improving His Physical Capabilities in his 40's

By Jason Glass

Masters Champion Mike Weir joins the Coach Glass podcast to discuss his approach to training and performance.

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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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5 Lessons Learned From Training Those With Low Back Pain

By Dean Somerset

Lower back pain is the most common injury in golf. According to some studies, lower back injuries account for roughly 1/3 of all golf injuries. Strength coach Dean Somerset shares his experience and observations from working with athletes who have lower back pain.

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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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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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Putting Practice with Jordan Spieth

By Cameron McCormick

TPI Certified Instructor Cameron McCormick shares a drill he recently incorporated into Jordan Spieth's practice routine.

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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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Beware Of What You Stretch

By Jason Glass

So many of us have bought into the old adage that you need to stretch to stay supple and play your best. What if stretching actually had the opposite effect?

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Helping a Tour Pro Differentiate Real from Feel

By TPI

One of the most powerful benefits of data is helping athletes distinguish between real and feel. Anders told us that he felt he was “hanging back” in his golf swing. When we put him on force plates, it was clear that almost the opposite was true.

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What Makes Best Teachers “Best”

By JP Reynolds

Not only do great instructors know the physics of the golf swing, but they have the ability to inspire their players to believe that they can do better.

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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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