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5 Key Fundamentals

By Dave Phillips

What are the key fundamentals to a great golf swing? Is it a straight left arm, a big shoulder turn, a flat left wrist, a stable right leg, or maybe just a good left hand at impact?

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A Guide to Needs Analysis and Program Design for Training Golfers

By Michael Carroll

TPI Certified strength coach Michael Carroll outlines how he evaluates golfers and designs training programs.

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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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“Heavy” Strength Training – What’s The Point?

By Michael Carroll

Just because golf clubs are light doesn't mean that golfers don't need to be strong.

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Active Recovery: An Important Day in Your Week

By Pam Owens

Recovery doesn't mean doing nothing.

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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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Comparing Treatment Of A TOUR Player And Recreational Golfer

By TPI

"Professional golfers are like racecars. They’re already in the race. I don't need to make major changes, I just need to keep their tires fresh and the engine running efficiently."

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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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Functional Strength And Power Training For The Senior Golfer

By Brett Cohen

A typical aging adult will lose 30% of their muscle mass and maximal strength from ages 40 - 70. But as significant as these changes are, it’s important to recognize that they can be minimized through the scientific application of functional strength and power training exercises.

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Strength vs Speed: The Secret Behind the World’s Longest Hitters

By TPI

If I had a dollar for overtime someone came in my gym wanting to hit the ball shorter I would be broke.

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How Ankle Mobility Influences Your Movement Patterns and Your Golf Swing

By TPI

Dr. Greg Rose explains the relationship between the deep squat and Loss of Posture, specifically as it relates to ankle mobility.

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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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Phil Mickelson Talks Career Longevity, Credits Sean Cochran, Dave Phillips, Dr. Rose and TPI

By TPI

"I give a lot of credit to Sean Cochran and him staying up on new techniques working with Dave Phillips, Greg Rose and the guys at TPI and having our workouts being designed to elongate my career..."

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5 Exercises for Increasing Thoracic Spine Mobility in Your Golf Swing

By Dr. Ben Langdown and Jennifer Fleischer

Mobility in the thoracic spine is critical to achieving an efficient swing while protecting your lower back. Here's how you can improve.

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Practice with a Purpose

By Bill O'Neill

How you practice can be just as important as how much you practice.

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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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Mental Game: Brain Training Study With UCLA Golf

By TPI

Study of performance brain training with Division I golfers showed a reduction of 3 putts per round by 9.7%, and an increase greens in regulation by 12%. But that’s not all.

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The Most Important Considerations for Treating Golfers With Lower Back Pain

By Dr. Greg Rose

Lower back pain is by far the most common ailment suffered by golfers, but the lower back is rarely the original cause of pain. It's often the victim, not the culprit.

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