IMPROVE MY GAME

Identifying Potential Injury-Inducing Mechanics in the Swing of a Teen Phenom

By TPI

Helping one of the most exciting young golfers in the women's game recover from a shoulder injury.

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How To Encourage Long Term Athletic Development In Junior Golfers

By TPI

Parents and coaches who emphasize winning over athletic development at a young age can be limiting a golfer's long-term success.

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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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Check your Fundamentals First

By Dave Phillips

It is a natural reaction when your not playing well and you can’t seem to find the bottom of the cup to think that all is lost and you need to change something.

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Hip speed good or bad?

By Dave Phillips

This article shares some thoughts on hip speed and how to control it.

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Modifying the Swing of a Teaching Professional and Military Veteran

By TPI

If there’s a coach who can appreciate the importance of matching swing mechanics to your physical capabilities, it’s Jayson Nickol.

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Snake Bite or Stick: How Pain Alters Movement Patterns

By TPI

One of the most important considerations when working with an injured athlete is not just establishing an appropriate return-to-play protocol, but being mindful of how the injury may still be affecting movement patterns.

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Every Golfer Can Learn From Justin Rose's Approach To Fitness

By TPI

In a recent feature on Golf Channel Morning Drive, Justin Rose shared insight into his workout, demonstrating a knowledge of fitness that's as sound as any in professional golf.

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Physical Education as a Solid Foundation for Junior Golf

By Ricardo Picorelli

Why applying more Physical Education based instruction in your program will help junior golfers in the long run.

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Nutrition: A Golfer's Competitive Edge?

By K.C. Craichy

TPI Advisory Board member KC Craichy discusses the competitive edge that a healthy diet can offer golfers.

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Solving the Middle Man

By Max Prokopy

Why the Thoracic Spine is So Important

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10,000 hours of practice, really !!!

By Dave Phillips

This article revisits the 10,000 hour rule, five years later.

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Why (and How) We Assess the Visual System in Golf

By TPI

How you read a putt, align your body, maintain balance, see the target, and even visualize a shot are all tied to how effectively your visual system is functioning. Vision is not simply about “good eyesight.” It’s about how the brain interprets and applies what the eyes see.

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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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Why Club Head Speed Drops With Age And What You Can Do About it

By Michael Carroll

Unfortunately, we tend to lose speed and mobility with age. TPI Certified strength coach Michael Carroll explains why and shares tips for modifying your exercise program to compensate for it.

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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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Jason Glass Discusses Glute Activation and Training on Unstable Surfaces

By Jason Glass

Jason responds to questions on Twitter about glute activation and training on unstable surfaces. Great discussion about the importance of progression and regression, two topics discussed in-depth in Fitness Level 2.

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When Vertical Force Peaks Too Late in the Downswing

By TPI

The most powerful, effective ball-strikers in the world tend to apply vertical force earlier in the downswing than most amateurs. If vertical force peaks too late, it's more difficult for the golfer to translate it to the club.

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The Importance of Process-Related Assessment of Golf Skills in Early Stage Junior Development

By Dr. Jean-François Richard

The development of physical literacy during childhood and adolescence has been shown to be of critical importance in children’s attitudes and motivation towards future participation in physical activity and sport.

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Sprinting vs Jogging: Why Distance Running Won't Help Your Golf Game

By TPI

Golfers are sprinters, not marathon runners.

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