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Every Golfer Can Learn From Justin Rose's Approach To Fitness
By TPI
In a recent feature on Golf Channel Morning Drive, Justin Rose shared insight into his workout, demonstrating a knowledge of fitness that's as sound as any in professional golf.
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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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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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10,000 hours of practice, really !!!
By Dave Phillips
This article revisits the 10,000 hour rule, five years later.
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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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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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The Importance of Process-Related Assessment of Golf Skills in Early Stage Junior Development
By Dr. Jean-François Richard
The development of physical literacy during childhood and adolescence has been shown to be of critical importance in children’s attitudes and motivation towards future participation in physical activity and sport.
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Sprinting vs Jogging: Why Distance Running Won't Help Your Golf Game
By TPI
Golfers are sprinters, not marathon runners.
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Club Head Speed By Age Group: What Percentile Are You In?
By Chris Finn
With over 600 data points, Par4Success has been able to identify a number of top metrics in the physical realm that you should be striving for if you want to play at your highest level.
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So You Want To Play College Golf? What to Expect at the Next Level
By TPI
As the profile of college golf continues to grow, opportunities to play will become increasingly limited.
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Back to Golf: Important Considerations for Golfers Undergoing Rehab Following Back Surgery
By Dr. Paul Houle and Catherine Hoell
Surgery sets the stage, but rehab and exercise gets you back to feeling and playing well.
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5 Pillars of Golf Strength and Conditioning for Golfers
By Michael Carroll
TPI Certified strength coach Michael Carroll outlines the most important physical qualities that golfers should try to develop.
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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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TPI Certified Experts Honored With PGA Awards
By TPI
TPI Certified instructors Cameron McCormick and Liam Mucklow honored with "Teacher of the Year" awards from the PGA of America and PGA of Canada, respectively. Other TPI Certified experts honored: Jeff Overholt, Cory Katrusch, Henry Bunton, Bill Castner.
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JVC launches new camera for coaching.
By David Phillips
With high speed video and its own app, is this the next great camera for filming your golf 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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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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Rory's other sport.
By Dave Phillips
How Tennis helped Rory become the number one golfer in the world.
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Using Principles from TPI Power Level 2 Outside of Golf
By Jeremy Golden
After spending 17 years as a Strength and Conditioning Coach in collegiate and professional sports, I was curious about how well the TPI concepts would crossover to other sports.
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Dr. Greg Rose Joins The U.S. Kids Golf Podcast
By TPI
Dr. Rose and John Kim discuss important considerations in developing junior golfers and fitness for recreational players.
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