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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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How Golf Clubs Are Using Fitness To Engage, Attract And Retain Members

By TPI

"While golf may have been the dominant force driving club membership since the end of WWII, health, fitness and wellness will be the identifying characteristics over the next 20 years. This is where society is going."

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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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5 Common Mistakes In Golf Strength & Conditioning

By Michael Carroll

If an exercise is not improving force production potential or decreasing injury risk in an athlete, then why is it in our program?

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The Top 6 Physical Attributes of Elite Golfers

By Nick Buchan

One of my major roles in working with a golfer is to identify and fix physical limitations that might interfere with an athlete’s ability to best “acquire” the swing mechanics for them. As such when I’m watching the top golfers in the world I’m often looking to identify the physical attributes they share. Here are six physical attributes I’ve noticed in most longer hitters and elite golfers:

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5 Reasons Why Self-Directed Golf Fitness Programs Fall Short

By Ryan Blackburn

Most amateurs recognize that improving their fitness and movement quality will benefit their golf game, but many try to cut corners by writing their own program. TPI Certified trainer Ryan Blackburn offers some reasons why this isn't a good idea.

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A modern approach to training

By Kayleigh Franklin

TPI Certified (Level 2 Fitness, Level 2 Medical) explains how the marriage manual therapy and physical training will yield better results for your clients.

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The Golfer's Guide to Lower Back Pain – Part 1

By Dr. Greg Rose

TPI Cofounder Dr. Greg Rose reviews how he uses the Body-Swing Connection™ when assessing lower back injuries in golfers.

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The Trend Towards Early Specialization

By Milo Bryant

TPI Advisory Board Member, Milo Bryant, shares his thoughts on Daniel Coyle's recent article discussing early specialization

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Red Flags

By Gray Cook

The flags in golf, no one talks about.

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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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Vision and Its Impact on Your Game

By Greg Rose

The development and use of your visual system has an impact on every aspect of your golf game.

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Behind the Scenes With Brooks Koepka's Team

By TPI

Koepka's team of Claude Harmon, Marc Wahl and Joey D share their perspective of how Brooks made the jump from contender to champ.

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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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The Science Behind a Golf Warm Up

By Ben Langdown

Ben Langdown and Jack Wells studied the effect that a proper warm up had on golf performance. The results were astounding.

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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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Improving from the Ground Up: How the Function of the Ankle and Foot Influence Your Swing

By Daniela Schellenberg

Did you know that your feet are often overlooked in golf? Why is the mobility of feet and ankles essential? We often talk about how ground mechanics can influence power and consistency in the golf swing, but we probably don't spend enough time talking about how the function of our feet and ankles affect so much of what we do in the golf swing.

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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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Developing Young Golfers: They'll Need To Be FAST

By Oliver C. Morton

No matter which side of the distance debate you’re on, one thing that’s clear is that Speed has become essential to success at the highest levels.

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Highlighting Some of Our Most Popular Articles of 2017

By TPI

We've been very fortunate to be able to use our platform highlight industry thought leaders and body-swing success stories from amateur and professional golf. Here's a collection of our most read articles of 2017.

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