GOLF SCORES. Average scores haven’t changed much in decades despite improvements in golf balls, club technology, and instructional tools. We think what’s missing is knowing how to develop an effective range of motion.
A HIDDEN KEY. Efficient golf swings have complex forces and distinct body movement patterns not used in daily activities. Golfers know they need good technique, and that something about club design matters. But the most under-appreciated variable is range of motion and how it affects the ability to swing a club. It's a problem that's been overlooked by traditional instruction, and many golfers are given lessons on a swing that they are physically unable to execute without risk of injury.
MISSING LINK. Traditional stretching and exercise may not yield the stability and mobility needed for golf. It’s because typical fitness routines don’t adequately prepare the body to create angles required to generate power and control the rotational forces produced in the swing. A golf-specific exercise plan to minimize or overcome your specific range of motion restrictions is the missing link between technique and your clubs..
THE FIRST STEP. A full swing analysis with a range of motion analysis is the best start on your path to better golf. You should understand something about your swing motion and the ability of your body to deliver an efficient swing. Then you should consider getting clubs that are fitted correctly to your individual swing mechanics -- clubs that are too long, too short, or too heavy should be replaced.
EFFECTIVE RANGE OF MOTION - EFFICIENT SWING TECHNIQUE - PROPERLY FIT CLUBS. We find the best way to improve your game is to work on all three building block at the same time. Here's why. Efficiency in a rotational sport like golf depends on how body segments work in an alternating pattern of mobility and stability. For example, mobile hips and a mobile upper body rotate around a stable lower back. If limitations in normal mobility develop, the lower back may compensate by sacrificing some stability to make up for the missing motion. This abnormal motion can contribute to injuries in the lower back, and to development of swing faults. Mobility restrictions are frequent in men anequipment, d aging players, and surprisingly in many of the junior golfers we've seen. It may explain why lower back pain is common in golf. A basic TPI functional movement screen is an effective way to evaluate potential limitations that can affect golf swing performance. We can include a TPI analysis in your club fitting and swing evaluation. If you’re serious about golf, our 3D range of motion tests yield a key baseline on which to build your game.