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 swing for any individual and background, which can also be measured accurately rather than relying solely on a coach’s opinion. Force Plates are one of the most advanced and important tools used by golfers these days. This technology measures an individual’s ground reaction force 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 mobility are what affects the joints ability to move through its range of motion. When I refer to ‘good’, it is in the sense that each person’s ‘good’ potential varies depending a few variables. These include age, injury history, occupation, and anthropometrics (natural measurements and 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 privilege to talk all things golf with him. Sam offers both in person and online coaching with the aim of helping golfers of all levels, ages and injury backgrounds to maximise their body’s potential and become a better player. It was immediately apparent from talking READ MORE
Podcast with Ben Mason
I am excited to announce the launch of my new podcast where I aim to discuss a variety of topics related to golf performance with a range of professionals within the industry, from players and coaches to fellow strength and conditioning experts. My first guest is PGA Coach @benmasongolf from @igolfstudio who provides a great insight into several key areas within golf performance and leaves us with more questions surrounding many of today’s coaching topics. We discuss how golf has changed over the years, the improvements in technology, the advancements in strength and conditioning and how it has changed the 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 amateur or professional competition and many players will own a foam roller, often applying the method during their warm-up or cool-down either in the changing rooms or hotel. What does the research say on foam rolling? The overall research on myofascial release and thus 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 missing out on one of the most vital and active performance enhancers. One thing research has been telling us for years is the importance of hydration and ultimately, this will never change, but rather only get more pronounced as people keep overlooking it. But why 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 best players of today compared to 20 years ago. The most noticeable difference is that the majority are now athletes, even on the minor tours and as a result, they hit the ball miles. With courses longer than ever, the need for distance is a READ MORE