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Why the Lower Back is Often the Victim, Not the Culprit
By TPI
When golfers experience pain in the lower back, the instinct is often to treat the location of the pain itself. But in many cases the lower back is not the true source of the problem.
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Ground Reaction Forces in the Full Swing vs. the Short Game
By TPI
The way players use the ground is fundamentally different depending on the task.
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Why (and How) We Assess the Visual System in Golf
By TPI
How you read a putt, align your body, maintain balance, see the target, and even visualize a shot are all tied to how effectively your visual system is functioning. Vision is not simply about “good eyesight.” It’s about how the brain interprets and applies what the eyes see.
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Aldrich Potgieter's TPI Experience: Our Assessment with One of Golf's Rising Stars
By TPI
At just 20 years old, South African prodigy Aldrich Potgieter has already made waves in professional golf, becoming the youngest winner ever on the Korn Ferry Tour last year and winning the Rocket Mortgage Classic in his rookie year on the PGA TOUR last month. But elite talent doesn’t happen by accident - it’s built on a foundation of physical capability and efficient mechanics.
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How Gaby Lopez Gained 13 Yards of Average Driving Distance (a Career-Best Season Off-The-Tee)
By TPI
Gaby Lopez currently ranks a career-best 4th in Strokes Gained: Off The Tee on the LPGA after adding 13 yards to her average driving distance. This video details how her TPI assessment laid the groundwork for the improvement.
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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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Why Neck Mobility May Be Limiting Your Backswing
By Paul Gozbekian
When considering what might cause limitations in the backswing, neck mobility is commonly overlooked.
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The Need for Speed: Why Distance Is A Competitive Advantage In Golf
By TPI
The ability to maximize distance is one of the most potent skills a golfer can have. Here's the data to prove it.
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Dr. Greg Rose Discusses Considerations For Coaching and Training Female Golfers On The Felix Fortis Podcast
By TPI
“If you’re trying to develop power in women, do not neglect the lower body."
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The Similarities Between Golf And Striking/Throwing Sports
By TPI
When you review the 3D data, it's clear how experience in throwing and striking sports can benefit young golfers.
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Say the Magic Words: Internal vs External Coaching Cues
By Tim Neumann
TPI Certified trainer Tim Neumann discusses the use of internal and external cues in training and golf instruction
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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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The Man Behind The PGA Champ - How Marc Wahl Played a Hand in Jimmy Walker's Triumph
By TPI
TPI Certified physical therapist Marc Wahl discusses his work with PGA Champ Jimmy Walker.
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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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Injuries in Professional Golf - What's Going On?
By Dr. Greg Rose
Injuries seem to be on the rise among the professional ranks. The answer to "why" may be more varied than you think.
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When to Come Back?
By Dr. Peter Mackay
To get back in the game, ramp it up slowly!
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British Open Preview - Long Putts
By Dave Phillips
Advice for working on your long putts.
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British Open Preview - Pot Bunkers
By Dave Phillips
This video shows you how to get the ball out of deep bunkers.
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The Big Break Theory
By Dr. Greg Rose
This article discusses the power advantages to developing speed in the non-dominant direction.
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Goodbye Belly and Long Putter
By Dave Phillips
The rules of golf will change in 2016 and ban a players ability to anchor the hand or club against the body.
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