IMPROVE MY GAME

When to Shut it Down?

By Dr. Peter Mackay

The medical and coaching personnel working with professional golfers are often called upon to make judgments with respect to a player being fit to play or to continue to play in a specific event.

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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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The Lat Test

By Dr. Greg Rose

This is a screen for shoulder mobility.

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Matching Up Thoracic Spine and Shoulders Blades in an Unstable Student

By Richard Woodhouse

TPI Certified instructor Richard Woodhouse discusses the relationship between posture in set up and the quality of movement in the swing.

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Early Extension Swing Characteristic

By Dave Phillips

Early Extension is defined as any forward movement of the pelvis toward the ball during the backswing or the downswing.

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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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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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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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Anterior Tilt and Pelvic Control

By Greg Rose

Is an anterior tilted pelvis throwing you off balance?

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Our Favorite Technique for Assessing (and Improving) Mobility in the Trunk

By TPI

The rib cage is one of the most common - and most overlooked - causes of limitations in thorax range of motion.

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The Role of the Shoulder Girdle in the Golf Swing

By Clinton Shum

TPI Certified strength and conditioning specialist Clinton Shum discusses how common limitations in the shoulder girdle effect the golf swing.

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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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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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Joint or Tissue? How to Differentiate Between Types of Mobility Restrictions

By TPI

Once we identify a limitation in mobility, it's important to identify whether it's likely a dysfunction related to the tissue or joint. Dr. Rose outlines why classify mobility limitations as Joint Mobility Dysfunction or Tissue Extensibility Dysfunction and highlights strategies for differentiating the two that we teach in our advanced Fitness and Medical courses.

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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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X-Factor Essentials: What it is and How to Train it

By Mike Carroll

TPI Certified fitness professional Michael Carroll (attended Level 1 in the UK in June) examines the relationship between x-factor and ball-striking performance in addition to discussing strength and conditioning strategies for golf.

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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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Why the Glutes Matter

By Meredith Parker

Whether it’s a Saturday tee time with the guys, a regional tournament, or a corporate outing to entertain clients, there remains a desire to perform, and perform well.

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TPI’s Junior Hat Classification System

By Greg Rose

Learn about our hat classification system used in our TPI Junior programs.

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Your hips and your swing

By Dr. Greg Rose

Why hip mobility and strength are so important in your golf swing:

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