What Golfers Can Learn about Practice from Math Class | Hayden Springers TPI AssessmentTPI - Titleist Performance Institute2026-09-27 | What Golfers Can Learn about Practice from Math Class | Hayden Springers TPI AssessmentStyle Bias vs Efficiency Bias in the Golf SwingMyTPI2024-02-26 | ...Helping Rising Star David Puig Limit Side Bend to Alleviate Stress on Lower BackMyTPI2024-02-23 | 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. We call this a Body-Swing Connection.
This video details how David was compensating for lack of mobility in his thoracic spine and lats by excessively side bending at the top of his golf swing, a position that is likely to create additional stress on his lower back.Charley Hoffman’s Daily Hip Mobility RoutineMyTPI2024-02-20 | ...Charley Hoffman & His TPI Team: Leveraging Past Success for Future TriumphsMyTPI2024-02-16 | Charley Hoffman’s runner-up finish at the WM Phoenix Open in 2024 was not only a product of elite play on the course, but a data-driven approach off the course.
Charley came to TPI several weeks before the WMPO with his coach, Mark Blackburn, and trainer, Kayleigh Franklin, hoping that, as a team, we could help diagnose why his swing wasn’t performing to his expectations.
Through our TPI screen, 3D analysis or force and pressure data, we were able to identify how limited lower body rotation (related to a past back injury) was drastically affecting his club delivery, ball flight tendencies and, most of all, grip.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction: Charley Hoffman's Visit to TPI 0:08 - Analyzing Hoffman's Career and TPI's Role 0:30 - Identifying the Iron Play Challenge 0:56 - Technical Breakdown: Loft and Grip Adjustments 1:08 - The Impact of Injuries on Swing Patterns 1:49 - Drill Insights: Left-Hand-Only Swing Technique 2:27 - Understanding Swing Dynamics and Adjustments 3:02 - Data Analysis: Comparing Past and Present Swings 3:30 - Body Mechanics and Swing Adjustments 4:02 - Exploring Grip Changes Over Time 4:37 - The Significance of Grip Strength and Orientation 5:13 - Implementing a Stronger Grip: Technique Tips 5:43 - Connection Between Grip and Body Rotation 6:23 - On-Range Application: Testing New Grip Strength 6:41 - Real-Time Feedback and Swing Correction 7:08 - Integrating New Insights into Practice 7:39 - Charley's Lightbulb Moment: Recapturing the Feel 8:13 - The Power of Data: Shaping Hoffman's Swing Adjustments 8:39 - The Value of Historical Swing Data 8:53 - The Importance of Regular Screening and Progress Tracking 9:00 - Closing Thoughts: Monitoring and Adjusting Your Swing
Visit Mytpi.com today and get certifiedTwo Examples of Reactive Neuromuscular Training with Mark Blackburn and Charley HoffmanMyTPI2024-02-14 | ...Why We Can’t “Fix” Swing Characteristics in the GymMyTPI2024-01-29 | ...Feed the Fault: Incorporating Reactive Neuromuscular Training to Combat Excessive Side BendMyTPI2024-01-23 | Dave Phillips describes the effectiveness of Reactive Neuromuscular Training, a concept we frequently incorporate both in the gym and on the lesson tee.
Forcing an athlete INTO the position or pattern you want them to avoid helps emphasize what you’re trying to teach them to do (or feel).
“Feed the fault”Why You Should Try to Match Your Swing Style to Your Movement ProfileMyTPI2023-12-28 | Adopting one element of your favorite player’s swing is unproductive if the rest of their move doesn’t match your physical capabilities.
There are infinite ways to swing a club. Find a style that suits what your body can do.Dr. Greg Rose Gives Advice to European Amateur Champ During Assessment at TPIMyTPI2023-12-23 | “If anybody tries to change your golf swing you should run. Run.”
- Dr. Rose to Jose Ballester
We gather physical, 3D and force data to evaluate how well a golfer’s swing works for their body.
When a swing is efficient and effective, why mess with it?December 18, 2023MyTPI2023-12-18 | ...December 14, 2023MyTPI2023-12-15 | ...90/90/90 Oblique Stretch for Improving Thoracic MobilityMyTPI2023-10-10 | ...How Limited Lower Body Power Can Lead To Swing Characteristics Like Over The TopMyTPI2023-10-03 | Dave explaining how limited lower body power can lead to upper body dominated swing characteristics such as over the top. Behind the scenes at Golf Level 3.Whats the Problem with S-Posture in the Golf Swing?MyTPI2023-09-21 | Dr. Rose describes how S-Posture can increase the risk of pain (or injury) in the golf swing.How to Help a Right-Handed Golfer Experiencing Left-Sided Knee Pain (via TPI LIVE)MyTPI2023-09-08 | Dr. Rose answers one of the questions from our TPI LIVE on September 6th. For the full session, sign into your TPI account and visit: mytpi.com/tpi-liveThree Mechanisms to Plane the ClubMyTPI2023-08-31 | A golfer has three primary mechanisms to get the club on plane:
- Wrists - Shoulder - Posture
Understanding how a golfer is planing the club in relation to their physical capabilities can provide insight into why they do it and how they might respond to technical intervention.Using a Wedge for Feedback on How You Use the GroundMyTPI2023-07-07 | ...July 6, 2023MyTPI2023-07-06 | ...When Vertical Forces Peak Too Late (From TPI Power Level 3)MyTPI2023-01-26 | The most powerful, effective ball-strikers in the world tend to apply vertical force earlier in the downswing than most amateurs.
If vertical force peaks too late, it's more difficult for the golfer to translate it to the club.Using Targeted Cats and Dogs to Address Stability or Motor Control DysfunctionMyTPI2022-03-30 | Targeted Cats and Dogs are a terrific exercise to help an athlete work on mobility in the spine and/or improve their pelvic tilt.
By asking the athlete to respond to targeted resistance, you can teach them to mobilize a segment of their spine they might not be flexing and extending from.
To Learn More About TPI Certification mytpi.com/certification/tpi-certified-level-1Identifying Physical Limitations Associated with Over The Top and Drills to CorrectMyTPI2021-08-10 | Over the Top is one of the most common swing characteristics among higher handicap golfers and especially prevalent with those who fail our Pelvic Rotation Test (unable to dissociate their lower body and their upper body).
It often occurs due to an inability to properly weight shift or sequence in the downswing, resulting in overuse of the upper body. This causes the club to be thrown on the outside of the intended swing plane with the club head approaching the ball from outside to in.
Dave Phillips explains how we screen for physical limitations related to Over the Top and demonstrates two drills to help correct.Creating SPACE: Speed, Power, Accuracy, Consistency and EfficiencyMyTPI2021-08-05 | The ability to create SPACE with the lower body is a key characteristic of many of the best ball strikers in the world.Garth Milne’s Super-Man Reachback Variations for Garrick HiggoMyTPI2021-06-15 | Garth Milne demonstrates an exercise that helped Garrick Higgo improve his thoracic mobility and facilitate a better position in his backswing.
A great example of the Body-Swing Connection from one of golf’s rising stars.Navigating Rough at the U.S. OpenMyTPI2021-06-03 | Though LPGA golfers are the most accurate drivers in the world (over 100 hit at least 70% of their fairways) their accuracy will be tested by the sloped fairways at Olympic Club. Navigating the rough will essential to their success.Ben Crane Demonstrates Exercises To Improve Hip Mobility At Our Level 1 WebinarMyTPI2020-12-04 | Ben Crane joined our Level 1 Webinar to discuss the importance of hip mobility and demonstrate some of his favorite exercises to improve it.Padraig Harrington Joins Our Level 1 WebinarMyTPI2020-12-04 | Three-time major champion Padraig Harrington hopped on our Level 1 Webinar to talk about training, the team approach and, of course, speed.Keys to Developing Speed in Young GolfersMyTPI2020-04-15 | “When you’re growing fast, train fast.”
Identifying and maximizing speed windows is a key component of our online Junior Level 2 course.The Relationship Between Ankle Mobility and Posture in the SwingMyTPI2020-04-09 | Limitations in ankle is strongly associated with early extension or loss of posture in the golf swing. Dr Greg Rose explains why.Dave Phillips Demonstrates At-Home Drills to Help Avoid Early ExtensionMyTPI2020-04-07 | Some golfers who struggle with early extension have the physical capabilities to avoid it, but still need to learn the correct pattern.A No Gym Workout from John DAmico of Golf Fitness EdgeMyTPI2020-04-06 | John D'Amico shares a routine designed specifically for senior golfers that requires no equipment.Ben Crane’s Favorite ELDOAs for Hip and Spine MobilityMyTPI2020-04-02 | PGA TOUR player Ben Crane demonstrates his daily at-home ELDOAs.Jon Rahms Daily Movement PrepMyTPI2020-03-25 | Jon Rahm and his trainer Spencer Tatum take you through his daily movement prep, an ideal routine for any golfers to perform pre-workout and pre-round.The Key Dials of Golf PerformanceMyTPI2020-02-20 | Just like a Formula 1 driver reads dials on a dashboard related to their car’s performance, we believe a golf coach should be able to read four key “dials” that affect their golfer’s performance:Why Early Extension Causes a Reduction in Power in the Golf SwingMyTPI2020-02-05 | If your hips are moving towards the ball, you're inviting inconsistency and sacrificing power. Our Power Level 2 seminar is hosted at TPI on March 14 - 15, 2020.Comparing the Slide and Hanging Back Golf Swing CharacteristicsMyTPI2020-01-17 | Dr. Rose discusses the importance of a proper weight shift in golf and how the "Slide" swing characteristic can rob a golfer of power.
More on Slide: http://www.mytpi.com/improve…/swing-characteristics/slide_v2Improve Driving Distance Without Increasing Swing SpeedMyTPI2020-01-07 | TPI co-founders Dave Phillips and Dr. Greg Rose share how you can increase distance off the tee by optimizing launch conditions.How Cameron Tringale Gained 8 MPH Clubhead Speed In One YearMyTPI2019-12-04 | Tringale’s clubhead speed increased 8.6 mph -- from 111.3 to 119.9 mph -- from 2018 to 2019. That’s the largest single-season increase in clubhead speed since the TOUR started recording radar data in 2007.Junior Level 3 at TPI HeadquartersMyTPI2019-09-04 | How to develop the athlete first will be one of the most important focuses of our Junior Level 3 seminar which we are hosting at TPI this fall (Oct 18 - 20).Making Technical Changes to Compensate for Limited External Hip MobilityMyTPI2019-08-07 | Dr. Rose and Dave Phillips discuss technical compensations that you can make in your golf swing to accommodate for limitations in external hip mobility.How You Should Extend Your Spine in the Golf SwingMyTPI2019-07-30 | Do we want to extend from the spine in the golf swing? YES. Can too much extension be bad? YES. Can we test a golfer's ability to extend? YES.
Dr. Rose and Dave Phillips explain during our latest TPI LIVE.What Does It Mean To Do A Golf-Specific Workout?MyTPI2019-07-24 | Your workout doesn't have to look like the golf swing to be "golf-specific."
Screen to understand how their body might be affecting their swing. Address physical limitations. Build a better athlete. Rinse and repeat.Previewing Golf Level 3 at TPI HeadquartersMyTPI2019-07-17 | The Level 3 Golf Certification is a three-day, action packed learning experience. It is now time to put into practice all the golf coaching skills that were taught in the Level 1 and Level 2 Golf Certification classes. Learn from some of the best in the golf coaching business.Understanding and Assessing Pelvic Tilt in the Golf SwingMyTPI2019-06-13 | Dr. Greg Rose describes what pelvic tilt is and how the best golfers in the world do it. Full article:Tiger Woods and The Relationship Between Hip Mobility and Early ExtensionMyTPI2019-06-07 | In his post round interview at the Memorial, Tiger Woods discussed how poor load into his hip can cause him to early extend in his swing. Though some players excel with the early extension swing characteristic, it limits consistency for many others.
Dave Phillips elaborates on the relationship between hip mobility and early extension and shares how our Lower Quarter Rotation Test can evaluate if limitation in hip mobility is an underlying cause.Compensations and Limitations Associated with C-Posture in the Golf SwingMyTPI2019-06-04 | Dave Phillips shares how some of the best golfers ever were able to make a large turn despite addressing the ball with "C-Posture." More on the C-Posture swing characteristic. http://www.mytpi.com/improve-my-game/swing-characteristics/c-posture_v2The Umbrella Drill For Speed Control On The GreenMyTPI2019-04-12 | Dave Phillips introduces a putting game that helps develop speed control.On Course Preparation For The MastersMyTPI2019-04-11 | Dave Phillips shares insights from walking the course with three players preparing to play in the Masters.Choosing The Right Bounce Around The GreenMyTPI2019-04-10 | Dave Phillips shares why players consider the bounce of their wedges when setting up their bag for the Masters.Analyzing Ernie Els Kinematic SequenceMyTPI2019-02-22 | In our latest TPI LIVE, Dr. Rose and Dave Phillips share how they analyze the downswing deceleration sequence using Ernie as a model. We introduce the kinematic sequence on the first day of our Level 1 certification seminars. It is a foundational concept in applying the Body-Swing Connection and a core component our advanced Golf, Fitness, Medical and Junior seminars.How Patrick Cantlay Changed His Swing to Protect His Lower BackMyTPI2018-11-29 | Dr. Greg Rose shares how Patrick Cantlay's X-Factor Stretch was responsible for the stress fracture that kept him off the course for almost four years.