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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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Why Golfers Lift Weights: Addressing Trepidation in the Media

By TPI

Over the last year, several members of the media have expressed concern at the sight of golfers lifting weights. We think their criticism is mostly unfounded and would like to explain why.

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Wyndham Clark's TPI Assessment: Evaluating the Kinetics and Kinematics of the 2023 U.S. Open Champ

By TPI

In many ways, Wyndham is an embodiment of the type of player we see at the highest levels of competitive golf today. With a 122 mph average clubhead speed (top 15 on the PGA TOUR), he's an explosive athlete who has worked hard off the course to make his physicality a weapon on the course.

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The Resurgence of Mike Weir: A Team Approach

By TPI

Mark Blackburn and Jason Glass share insight into Mike Weir's journey back to the winner's circle.

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Should all the body parts reach the top of backswing at the same time?

By Phil Cheetham

This is a question we get all the time - but the short answer is NO!

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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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A TPI Certified Expert's Journey to a Pain Free Swing

By Ian Manning

TPI Certified physical therapist Ian Manning chronicles his progress to overcome back pain in his golf swing.

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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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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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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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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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Why is Change so Difficult?

By Dave Phillips

In this article we discuss two areas of your body that could affect your golf swing.

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Stracka Line App

By Dave Phillips

This app helps you read the green, I love it.

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The Seated Trunk Rotation Test

By Dr. Greg Rose

This a screen for thoracic spine rotational mobility.

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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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Super Flex Bands

By Dave Phillips

Get a PGA tour style workout with some new exercise bands.

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Four Exercises for Stronger, More Powerful Glutes

By Dr. Ben Langdown and Jennifer Fleischer

Whether you’re looking to improve your golf game, or help prevent injuries and low back pain, focusing on glute strength is one of the most important things you can do in the gym.

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Coordination and Movement Skill Development - The Key to Long Term Athletic Success

By Brian Grasso

The following article provides some basic exercises that you can use with your young athletes to help develop elements of coordination.

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Simple Marketing Tips for TPI Certified Pros

By Chris Finn

With TPI Certification, industry professionals gain the opportunity to help golfers AND make a solid living doing what they love. But I get this question consistently from recently Certified professionals…”How do I get golfers to work with me?"

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