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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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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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Putting Practice with Jordan Spieth

By Cameron McCormick

TPI Certified Instructor Cameron McCormick shares a drill he recently incorporated into Jordan Spieth's practice routine.

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Does Early Specialization Insure Success in Golf?

By Dave Phillips

Advice for parents on raising young golfers.

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Overview of TPI's Junior Golf Screen

By Dr. Greg Rose

Here is an overview of how kids are tested and grouped in all TPI Junior Golf Schools.

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The Difference between X-Factor and X-Factor Stretch

By Phil Cheetham

X-Factor Stretch may be more important than the X-Factor.

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Buying a New Putter

By Dave Phillips

There are two basic putter fundamentals you want to check the next time you decide to buy a new putter: shaft length and offset.

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How Lee Westwood changed his Body

By Dave Phillips

Lee Westwood has changed his body dramatically the last two years by working with English Strength and conditioning coach Steve McGregor. Learn some of the key areas that Lee attacked to help change his physic and his game.

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Eliminate the Sway

By Dr. Greg Rose

This article breaks down potential physical causes of Sway and Dr. Greg Rose's guideline for attacking this swing fault in the gym.

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5 Potential Causes of Lower Back Pain for Golfers (And What to Do About It)

By Jon Hodginkson

It’s no secret that lower back pain is a big problem in golf, but that doesn’t mean that injury and pain are inevitable. Here are a few things we can do to minimize that risk.

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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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75% Of Junior Golfers Surveyed Believe That Early Specialization Is Necessary For College Recruitment

By Brendan Ryan

Despite the growing awareness of the benefits of playing multiple sports, junior golfers feel unfounded pressure to specialize too early.

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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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Knocking The Rust Off: Tips For Assessing Your Body And Swing After A Long Offseason

By Dave Phillips

TPI co-founders Dr. Greg Rose and Dave Phillips offer tips for knocking the rust off your game after a long off-season.

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Making Technical Changes To Compensate For Limited Hip Mobility

By Oliver Morton

If golfers have a physical limitation, they can either improve their body or work around the limitation.

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Why Sprinting is a Key Developmental Exercise for Young Golfers

By Coach Milo

Want to create a better athlete? Create a better sprinter.

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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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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 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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We Induce Failure: Therefore, Our Students Succeed

By Dr. Bhrett McCabe

Adapted from Michael Jordan’s quote, “I failed, therefore, I succeeded,” Dr. Bhrett McCabe discusses the value of incorporating failure drills in your students' practice.

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