IMPROVE MY GAME

How I Use Dry Needling And My TPI Medical Certification To Help Golfers

By Catherine Hoell

Dry needling technique is not a panacea for all golf injuries, nor is it a modality that I use in exclusion of other evidenced-based physical therapy treatments, but it is a powerful tool to have in my practice.

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How Ryan Moore rehabbed his ankle with a TPI Certified team

By Brian Chandler

After Ryan Moore won the John Deere Classic, he credited TPI Certified Brian Chandler with helping him overcome a nagging ankle issue which had bothered him for five years.

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Golf's True Competitive Edge

By K.C Craichy

Add the power of Superfood Nutrtion to your game;

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The Position of The Right Foot

By Dave Phillips

OK, once and for all, how should the right foot be positioned in the golfer’s address position?

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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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In The Gym With I.K. Kim

By Robert Yang

I.K. Kim recently captured her first major at the Ricoh British Open. Here's a look at how she trains with TPI instructor Robert Yang.

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5 Reasons Why Self-Directed Golf Fitness Programs Fall Short

By Ryan Blackburn

Most amateurs recognize that improving their fitness and movement quality will benefit their golf game, but many try to cut corners by writing their own program. TPI Certified trainer Ryan Blackburn offers some reasons why this isn't a good idea.

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8 Exercises to Improve your Scapula Stability and Shoulder Mobility for Golf

By Dr. Ben Langdown and Jennifer Fleischer

Dr. Ben Langdown and Jennifer Fleischer explore what good upper body posture means for your golf and provide you with exercises to help increase your upper back strength and shoulder mobility.

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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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Physical Education as a Solid Foundation for Junior Golf

By Ricardo Picorelli

Why applying more Physical Education based instruction in your program will help junior golfers in the long run.

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How Weighted Carries Can Benefit Your Golf Game

By Bobby Dattero

Carries are tremendous exercises for improving work capacity, grip training, core strength, coordination, and shoulder health.

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Why Sprinting is a Key Developmental Exercise for Young Golfers

By Coach Milo

Want to create a better athlete? Create a better sprinter.

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Beware Of What You Stretch

By Jason Glass

So many of us have bought into the old adage that you need to stretch to stay supple and play your best. What if stretching actually had the opposite effect?

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We Induce Failure: Therefore, Our Students Succeed

By Dr. Bhrett McCabe

Adapted from Michael Jordan’s quote, “I failed, therefore, I succeeded,” Dr. Bhrett McCabe discusses the value of incorporating failure drills in your students' practice.

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An Osteopathic Approach to Performance

By Jelle Zandveld

An overview of Osteopathic principles and how they can be used to help your athlete’s performance.

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How Addressing The Function Of Deep Stabilizers Can Improve Movement Quality In Your Golf Swing

By Dr. Josh Nelson

When a joint becomes restricted either through injury or prolonged postural distortions this leads to a decreased firing of the deep stabilising muscles (e.g. Multifidus, Rotatores etc.) and an over activity of the compensatory global muscles such as the Erector Spinae, Quadratus Lumborum and Iliopsoas.

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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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Nutrition: A Golfer's Competitive Edge?

By K.C. Craichy

TPI Advisory Board member KC Craichy discusses the competitive edge that a healthy diet can offer golfers.

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How To Overcome Golf Injuries And Get Back To Playing Your Best

By Michael Carroll

Injuries in amateur golf are very common. Though there are tremendous professional resources available, athletes often do a poor job managing their recovery.

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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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