IMPROVE MY GAME

Measuring the Timing of the Golf Swing from Video

By Phil Cheetham

In this article Phil Cheetham will show you how to measure the timing of the backswing, downswing and follow through all with a video camera. Plus, he shows how to use this information to calculate backswing to downswing tempo.

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What Is Your Ideal Time Commitment for Playing College Golf?

By John H. Brooks

Each NCAA division offers a unique set of time requirements for student-athletes

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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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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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A Practical Guide to Off-Season Periodization for Golf Fitness

By Nick Buchan

“Performance only occurs because you plan for it.”

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The Safe Way to Train Fast: Determining Your Readiness For Overspeed Training

By Chris Finn

Overspeed training is one of the hottest things in golf today. Some people call it a training aid, others call it power training and yet others say it will get your stronger and improve your balance. So which one is it and how is it supposed to be used?

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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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The Golfer's Guide to Lower Back Pain – Part 1

By Dr. Greg Rose

TPI Cofounder Dr. Greg Rose reviews how he uses the Body-Swing Connection™ when assessing lower back injuries in golfers.

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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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14 Exercises For Generating Impulse and Separation - A Key To Increased Clubhead Velocity

By Dr. Ben Langdown and Jennifer Fleischer

These exercises will create further stability and strength in the legs, hips, glutes and trunk as well as the shoulders -- the key areas of transferring force through the kinetic chain.

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Five Observations From Watching TOUR Players Train

By Neal Hausch

Neal Hausch shares what he's learned from watching PGA TOUR players work out at his facility in Akron during the Bridgestone Invitational.

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Study Habits That Help Your Golf Game

By Dave Phillips

Help your kids study and your golf game at the same time.

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How Lower Extremity Injuries Impact Ground Utilization and Swing Mechanics

By Adam Halseth

The world of golf is becoming much more aware of the importance of utilizing the ground to maximize efficiency and power in a golf swing. Adam Halseth analyzes how these variables may be impacted by lower extremity injuries and limitations.

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Kinematic Sequence Revisited

By Phil Cheetham

Learn more about what a Kinematic Sequence means to your golf swing from a biomechanists perspective.

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How Golf Clubs Are Using Fitness To Engage, Attract And Retain Members

By TPI

"While golf may have been the dominant force driving club membership since the end of WWII, health, fitness and wellness will be the identifying characteristics over the next 20 years. This is where society is going."

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Active Recovery: An Important Day in Your Week

By Pam Owens

Recovery doesn't mean doing nothing.

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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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How Yoga Can Improve Your Golf Game

By Michael Brantl

Golf conditioning yoga is one of the easiest ways to restore, improve, and maintain optimal functional movement patterns and maximize golf performance.

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Webb Simpson on Fundamentals and Practice

By Dave Phillips

Webb Simpson shares some of his practice habits, Happy July 4th.

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Andrew Loupe: The Best Athlete in Golf?

By TPI

Andrew Loupe was a two-time All-American golfer at LSU, but also a two-time All-State basketball player in high school. His ability to create the fastest swings on TOUR relies on his explosive lower body developed, in part, through years on the hardwood.

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