IMPROVE MY GAME

Sumo-Sized Perspective

By Tyler Ferrell

Common in fitness is the advice that you should eat 4-6 small meals per day because it helps maintain your metabolism and blood sugar levels. A view of a different population helps reinforce this concept. Recently I watched a documentary of a Sumo wrestler. You might think these hefties consume differently than you, but check out what I learned.

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How Charley Hoffman's Data-Driven Approach Produced a Breakthrough in His Swing

By TPI

Charley's recent visit to TPI was a perfect example of a Body-Swing Connection, and how something as common as limited lower body rotation could affect club delivery, ball flight tendency and even grip.

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How FootJoy and BodiTrak Match Your Shoes to Your Swing

By TPI

Don't think of your footwear as equipment? Think again.

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Controlling your emotions.

By Dave Phillips

Practice programs that replicate play are the key to controlling your emotions.

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The Big Break Theory

By Dr. Greg Rose

This article discusses the power advantages to developing speed in the non-dominant direction.

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Goodbye Belly and Long Putter

By Dave Phillips

The rules of golf will change in 2016 and ban a players ability to anchor the hand or club against the body.

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Anterior Tilt and Pelvic Control

By Greg Rose

Is an anterior tilted pelvis throwing you off balance?

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Three Principles A Coach Needs to Lead Through Adversity

By Neal Hausch

TPI Certified Neal Hausch shares principles coaches can apply to lead themselves and lead others as well.

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How Powerful Are You Compared to Golfers Your Age?

By Chris Finn

How do you know if you physically can produce enough power to swing as fast as you’d like? What if you are swinging faster than your body is actually able to handle, how would you find that out before you get hurt?

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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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How Movement Capabilities, Injury History and Concept Influenced Swing Mechanics in an Elite Amateur Golfer

By TPI

Our recent assessment with Luis Masaveu, one of the top amateurs in the world, was an example of how movement capabilities, injury history and concept can all influence swing mechanics.

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Mark Blackburn Named 2020 PGA Teacher and Coach of the Year

By TPI

We couldn't be more proud to share that our advisor and lead instructor, Mark Blackburn, has been named the PGA's 2020 Teacher and Coach of the Year.

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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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The Benefits Of Complex Training For Power Development In Golfers

By Michael Carroll

Complex training is a training method which combines a high load strength exercise, and a lower load velocity or power based exercise, of similar movement patterns into an “exercise pairing”.

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How Addressing The Function Of Deep Stabilizers Can Improve Movement Quality In Your Golf Swing

By Dr. Josh Nelson

When a joint becomes restricted either through injury or prolonged postural distortions this leads to a decreased firing of the deep stabilising muscles (e.g. Multifidus, Rotatores etc.) and an over activity of the compensatory global muscles such as the Erector Spinae, Quadratus Lumborum and Iliopsoas.

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The Benefits of Single Leg Training for Golfers

By Jamie Greaves

TPI Certified strength coach Jamie Greaves outlines 5 reasons why single leg work should be a part of your lower body strength building program.

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The Man Behind The PGA Champ - How Marc Wahl Played a Hand in Jimmy Walker's Triumph

By TPI

TPI Certified physical therapist Marc Wahl discusses his work with PGA Champ Jimmy Walker.

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How Golf Fitness is Achieving Mainstream Acceptance

By Rusty Cage

Golf has long had a strange relationship – a borderline phobia – with fitness, especially in the media. There's a disconnect we don’t see in any other mainstream sports. That's all changing now. Freelance writer Rusty Cage explores the evolution of "golf fitness" as the pursuit of performance fights the perception of vanity.

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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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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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