Golf Coaching knowledge has grown significantly over the last decade, in large part due to technological advancement. Perhaps more importantly, the introduction of sports science research has spread to all levels of golfers. As a result, golf science research, particularly in biomechanics, has led to a better understanding of what contributes to a more optimal golf READ MORE
Importance of T-Spine and Hip Mobility for Golf
The Importance of Mobility For Playing Golf Amateur golfers commonly want to add more rotation to their golf swing to improve clubhead mechanics, increase consistency and distance. Typically, the hips and thoracic spine (T-Spine) are two key areas of the body where efficient golf swings must demonstrate ‘good’ range of motion. Your hip and t-spine READ MORE
Golf Performance Coach – Sam Vickers
Maximise your body’s potential and become a better player. I was recently lucky enough to spend some time catching up with Sam Vickers, a golf performance specialist based at the National Performance Centre at Woodhall Spa Golf Club, the home of England Golf. Sam has a huge wealth of expertise and experience and it was a real READ MORE
Foam Roll to Improve Your Golf Performance
Introduction to Foam Rolling Foam rolling (also referred to as ‘self-myofascial release’ or ‘self-massage) has become a common tool within golf physical preparation in recent years and is often applied for three primary reasons: Increase flexibility. Reduce the delayed onset of muscular soreness (DOMS) and improve recovery. Improve short-term athletic performance. Head to any elite READ MORE
How hydration affects your golf performance
With the warmer conditions arriving as British summer time reaches its peakand the golf season gets in full flow, the effects of dehydration will be evident throughout golf clubs around the country. Unfortunately, the importance of hydration on both overall health and golf performance are vastly misjudged and consequently, golfers all over the world are READ MORE
How Can A Golf Specific Warm Up Help?
Golfer’s all over the world will spend hours either trying to apply the latest swing technique craze, purchasing the newest equipment or finding the next swing aid gimmick. All these are done in the hope of improving their golfing performance and lowering their handicap. Golf is evolving, we only have to look at the world’s READ MORE