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Free Level 1 Preview: Analyzing the New "Hiking" Swing Characteristic
By TPI
Hiking is one of the three new swing characteristics we introduce in our updated Level 1 course. It refers to the excessive lifting of the trail hip at the top of the backswing (or “launching” in transition).
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Body-Swing Connection Case Study: Helping Fredrik Lindblom Build a Training Program For More Speed
By TPI
We had the opportunity to assess Swedish pro golfer Fredrik Lindblom to see how a training program might be able to help him find a few more MPH in his swing. Here's a look at what we found.
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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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How Jordan Does It
By Dave Phillips
Jordan Spieth is arguably the hottest player in golf and a favorite at the Masters, but his swing doesn't get as much credit as it deserves. Here are some things he does really well.
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I-Vest
By Dave Phillips
I-Vest is an iPhone app that can give you bio feedback on your golf posture.
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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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Andrew Loupe: The Best Athlete in Golf?
By TPI
Andrew Loupe was a two-time All-American golfer at LSU, but also a two-time All-State basketball player in high school. His ability to create the fastest swings on TOUR relies on his explosive lower body developed, in part, through years on the hardwood.
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Training the Senior Player
By Rich Freedman
With the advent of TPI functional fitness screening, fitness trainers have a valuable tool to identify and correct many of the swing flaws plaguing the senior player.
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Ben Hogan R.I.P
By Dave Phillips
Ben Hogan is no longer with us but his legend will always live on.
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Early Hips
By Dave Phillips
This drill will help your swing sequence.
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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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Can listening to music help your golf game ?
By Dave Phillips
Several studies have been conducted on the affects of listening to music on an athletes performance and even though there is know conclusive results in golf, their has been some interesting results in other sports. So don't put your playlist away just yet.
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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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C-Posture
By Greg Rose
C-Posture is named for the excessive rounding of the upper back at set up (looks like the letter "c"). See why this posture is so prevelant in today's society and how to correct this in the gym.
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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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The Latest Tour Winners Embody the 2016 WGFS Theme
By TPI
Brooke Henderson and Daniel Berger are phenomenal golfers, but both are products of a multi-sport background. We discuss how they support our philosophy of developing athletes first, golfers second.
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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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What You Can Learn From Kyle Berkshire's Swing And Junior Development
By TPI
Smart coaching can help prepare a young golfer for long-term success.
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What Golf-Specific Training Really Is
By Nick Buchan
Training should be speed, time constraint and intensity specific, not just movement specific.
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The Linear Kinematic Sequence
By Phil Cheetham
So what exactly is the Linear Kinematic Sequence?
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