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The GFAA Mission is to facilitate environments where golf and fitness professionals can network and share best practices with their peers. The GFAA is visible through a variety of programming and content platforms, which include an e-publication – Golf Fitness Monthly.
“The purpose of the GFAA is to collaborate with golf and fitness industry leaders to bridge the gap between golf instruction and fitness training to improve performance, prevent injuries, and increase longevity in the game.”
“The purpose of the GFAA is to collaborate with golf and fitness industry leaders to bridge the gap between golf instruction and fitness training to improve performance, prevent injuries, and increase longevity in the game.”
Dr. Greg Rose and Dave Phillips, PGA introduce the first video of the TPI Body Swing Connection Series from the GFAA Content Partner the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI). The ongoing project is featured in the President’s Corner by Dr. Steven Lorick to give golfers and coaches training concepts of tour level athletes for better strength, mobility, stability, and performance.
Dr. Greg Rose and Dave Phillips, PGA feature the third video of the TPI Body Swing Connection series from the GFAA Content Partner the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI).
The 3D Functional Golf Coach is grounded in the Applied Functional Science principles developed by the Gray Institute Founder Dr. Gary Gray and his partner Dr. David Tiberio, which links movement science directly to the game of golf. This advanced certification from the GFAA Content Partner prepares professionals to elevate performance and quality of life for every golfer, while delivering sustainable results.
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GFAA participated in the LPGA Professionals Championship on July 25–26, 2026 at Hermitage Golf Course in Nashville, Tennessee. GFAA Award winners Rick Murphy, PGA, GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher, and Lauren McMillin, Golf for Yoga & Movement Specialist, introduced the 3D Functional Movement Coach and 3D Functional Golf Coach certifications offered in partnership with the Gray Institute.
A new strategic partnership with MGI Golf, America’s #1 Electric Golf Caddy, reinforces a shared commitment to walking, health, and wellness in golf. MGI will be featured across GFAA digital platforms and live activations that promote active play and long-term performance. The partnership launches at the 2026 PGA Show and Demo Day.
GFAA President Dr. Steven Lorick joined a panel discussion at the Golfzon Leadbetter 2026 Coaching Summit on “The Modern Golf Athlete,” with a stellar GFAA award winners cast that included legendary PGA Hall of Famer David Leadbetter and Golf Digest Top Fitness Coach Trevor Anderson.
Christie Quinn moderated an all-star discussion with LPGA Professionals award winners including Karen Palacios-Jansen, Kelley Brooke, Joanne Foreman, Kelly Stenzel, and Kuniko Kasahara Tischler on the GFAA Health & Wellness Stage at the 2026 PGA Show Demo Day.
The GFAA and the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) teamed up to present marquee speakers at the PGA Show including 2026 Golf Digest #1 Teacher Mark Blackburn, 2025 PGA National Teacher of the Year Jason Baile, and President of the Southern California PGA Dr. Alison Curdt. Read More.
The Golf Fitness Association of America (GFAA) presented our annual networking luncheon at the 2026 PGA Show featuring a panel discussion on the Body Swing Connection led by GFAA President Dr. Steven Lorick with GFAA Award winners Dr. Greg Rose and Dave Phillips, PGA, co-founders of TPI, along with Jason Baile, PGA, the 2025 PGA National Teacher and Coach of the Year.
“The purpose of the GFAA is to collaborate with golf and fitness industry leaders to bridge the gap between golf instruction and fitness training to improve performance, prevent injuries, and increase longevity in the game.”
