WYCLIFFE CONDITIONS GOLFERS WITH TPI TRAINING EVENT
If you’re not familiar with TPI (Titleist Performance Institute), it is the world’s leading educational organization dedicated to the study of how the human body functions in relation to the golf swing. Since its inception in 2003, TPI has studied thousands of golfers ranging from the top professional tour players to weekend enthusiasts. An incredible amount of data on players of all shapes, sizes, ages, and fitness levels has been gathered during this time. Using this data, TPI discovered how a properly functioning body allows a player to swing a golf club in the most efficient way possible. Additionally, TPI has analyzed how physical limitations in a player’s body can adversely affect the golf swing and potentially lead to injury.
TPI’s mission is to educate golfers and industry professionals on the body/swing connection through its one of a kind ‘TPI Certified’ educational program. This program was developed by founders Dr. Greg Rose and Dave Phillips along with a 52 member advisory staff of industry leading experts. Five unique fields of study are offered for TPI Certification: Golf, Medical, Fitness, Power and Junior Development. Currently, there are over 15,000 Certified professionals in over 58 countries assisting players of all skill levels, including Wycliffe’s very own Fitness Supervisor, Stephanie Corman, who now is TPI Certified Fitness Level 3.
On June 16, 2015, Wycliffe Golf & Country Club’s Fitness Department held a Father’s Day Co-Ed TPI Conditioning Golf Event for members. The event was created to educate members as well as teach them first-hand what TPI is all about, and how doing tailored exercises can increase upper body strength and help with driving your ball. A few of our members also volunteered to participate with Stephanie. Exercises included: Torso Rotation Test, Pelvic Rotation Test and a Pelvic Tilt Test.
Paul Rifenberg, Wycliffe’s Assistant Golf Professional, also had the opportunity to talk with members why TPI related exercises are so important for your golf game. Paul demonstrates how pulling the club the correct way, transferring your weight properly and using your core muscles, helps you with the strength needed when swinging. Read on . . .