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5 Key Fundamentals

By Dave Phillips

What are the key fundamentals to a great golf swing? Is it a straight left arm, a big shoulder turn, a flat left wrist, a stable right leg, or maybe just a good left hand at impact?

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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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The Lat Test

By Dr. Greg Rose

This is a screen for shoulder mobility.

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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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A New Motor Control Theory

By Phil Cheetham

The Leading Joint Hypothesis and how it applies to the Golf Swing

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Jason Glass Discusses Glute Activation and Training on Unstable Surfaces

By Jason Glass

Jason responds to questions on Twitter about glute activation and training on unstable surfaces. Great discussion about the importance of progression and regression, two topics discussed in-depth in Fitness Level 2.

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Advanced Screening: How I use the TPI Screen

By Jason Glass

People always ask me how I perform my screens. Well, here's a bit of background into how I was introduced to TPI and how I approach the screening process.

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Is Your Golf Swing Putting Your Shoulder At Risk?

By Bobby Dattero

According to numerous research studies, the shoulder is one of the most oft-injured areas of the body for a golfer. As with many golf injuries, the site of the pain is often the victim of limitations in other areas of the body. TPI Certified trainer Bobby Dattero discusses how limitations in your hips and thoracic spine might be putting your shoulder at risk.

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How Important is Lower Body Power in Golf?

By Dr. Greg Rose

What is the most important area of the body to develop power in for long drives? Most experts would say one thing - the lower body!

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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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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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How Ankle Mobility Influences Your Movement Patterns and Your Golf Swing

By TPI

Dr. Greg Rose explains the relationship between the deep squat and Loss of Posture, specifically as it relates to ankle mobility.

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TPI’s Junior Hat Classification System

By Greg Rose

Learn about our hat classification system used in our TPI Junior programs.

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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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Most Common Swing Characteristics that Cause Lower Back Pain

By Dr. Greg Rose

Here are some tips to reducing your chance of Lower Back!

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Watch Dave Phillips and Lance Gill Analyze a Pro Golfer's Body-Swing Connection

By TPI

Golfers can play elite golf with obvious movement limitations, but those limitations will often reveal themselves in the golf swing.

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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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Understanding and Assessing Pelvic Tilt in the Golf Swing

By TPI

The pelvic tilt is one of the most overlooked and underappreciated movement patterns in the golf swing. While it might not be something that a coach cues in their student’s swing, it should be something that a coach is aware of in their student’s swing.

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Why Club Head Speed Drops With Age And What You Can Do About it

By Michael Carroll

Unfortunately, we tend to lose speed and mobility with age. TPI Certified strength coach Michael Carroll explains why and shares tips for modifying your exercise program to compensate for it.

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Key to Long Drive Power

By Dr. Greg Rose

Dr. Greg Rose discusses long drive swing characteristics with the Golf Channel

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