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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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How Powerful Are You Compared to Golfers Your Age?
By Chris Finn
How do you know if you physically can produce enough power to swing as fast as you’d like? What if you are swinging faster than your body is actually able to handle, how would you find that out before you get hurt?
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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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How To Sell The TPI Screen
By Bryan Bowman
How do you sell the TPI screen? You don't. You do this instead.
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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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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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The Latest Tour Winners Embody the 2016 WGFS Theme
By TPI
Brooke Henderson and Daniel Berger are phenomenal golfers, but both are products of a multi-sport background. We discuss how they support our philosophy of developing athletes first, golfers second.
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5 Training Strategies to Increase Vertical Thrust Without Leaving The Ground
By Pam Owens
Vertical thrust is a significant power generator in the golf swing, but how do you train a your client that is unable to jump? Here are a few ideas from TPI Certified trainer Pam Owens.
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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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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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Helping Rising Star David Puig Limit Side Bend to Alleviate Stress on Lower Back
By TPI
At just 22 years old, David Puig is one of the most talented young golfers in the world, but when we met him two years ago, he was already complaining of lower back pain. Though pain is multifactorial, we always want to investigate if mechanics or movement capabilities could be contributing factors. In David’s case, his movement screen matched his 3D data, suggesting that his body may be an underlying driver of inefficient technique.
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How Patrick Cantlay Changed His Swing to Protect His Lower Back
By TPI
Patrick Cantlay's career was temporarily derailed by a stress fracture in his lower back. Dr. Rose shares how a combination of physical screening and 3D analysis revealed what in his swing was responsible for causing the injury.
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Tony Romo On The Importance Of Managing Health In Golf
By TPI
Thanks to a Jordan Spieth intro, Romo successfully rehabbed his back with Dr. Troy Van Biezen and the team at Chirosport Specialists of Dallas.
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Practice with a Purpose
By Bill O'Neill
How you practice can be just as important as how much you practice.
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Should You Swing the Driver at 80% Effort?
By Padraig Dooley
We hear it often - swing it at 80%. But is this true?
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Why do some players get worse and others get better...
By Dave Phillips
This article highlights some mistakes that players make trying to get better.
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The Wrist Extension Test
By Dr. Greg Rose
This is a screen for wrist extension mobility.
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The Wrist Flexion Test
By Dr. Greg Rose
This is a great test for flexion mobility in the wrist.
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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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Are You Stretching or Warming Up?
By Phil Cheetham
A decision must be made as to what is the goal of stretching. Are you wishing to increase range of motion or warm up for activity?
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