Understand the Whole Athlete
Dr. Alison Curdt, the 2019 Southern California PGA Section Golf Professional of the Year, the 2018 Section Clubfitter of the Year, the 2016 Section Teacher & Coach of the Year, the 2015 LPGA National Teacher of the Year and a GRAA Growth of the Game Teaching Professionals Elite Member Status Award winner, an LPGA Master […]
Strive to Be Better at Golf and at Life
Bobby Rupcich is a personal trainer, sports nutritionist, post-rehab medical exercise specialist and the Founder of Superior Fitness Solutions in Villa Park, Illinois. Bobby Rupcich on the importance of striving to be better at golf and at life: I’ve noticed an interesting trend in recent months of meeting people who aren’t competitive golfers and who […]
The Role of Fitness, Persistence and Hard Work
Jane Flickinger is the Director of Fitness and Wellness at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Maryland. Jane Flickinger on the importance of fitness, persistence and hard work in becoming an athlete in golf: The journey to becoming an athlete in golf is not just about raw talent. It’s about dedication, effort and the willingness to […]
Deliver White Glove Service
Lance Gill, a three-time Golf Fitness Association of America (GFAA) On-Course Award Winner and 2024 GFAA Industry Leaders Award Winner, is the Founder of Lance Gill Performance. Lance Gill on the importance of delivering white glove service: We treat every client differently because every client’s body is different than the next, and his or her […]
Keep Up With Your Changing Demographics
Kennedy Bodiford, the 2024 and 2025 Pacific Northwest PGA Section Merchandiser of the Year for Public Facilities, is the PGA of America Head Golf Professional at Tokatee Golf Club in Blue River, Oregon. Kennedy Bodiford on the importance of keeping up with your changing demographics: One of the most noticeable shifts happening in golf shops […]
Grow the Golf-Fitness Industry Through Relationships
Mike Romano is the co-owner and lead trainer at New York Golf & Fitness in Kingston, New York. Check out what he and Adam have in store on their website today! Mike Romano on the importance of growing the golf-fitness industry through relationships: My journey through golf started as a casual golfer during my college […]
Essential Mobility Stretches Every Golfer Should Be Doing (Part 2 of 2)
Joey Wuertemberger is a high-performance golf coach with Crown Golf in Arlington, Texas. He is known for blending modern swing instruction with a strong emphasis on movement, mobility and long-term athletic health. He works with competitive juniors, collegiate players and everyday golfers, helping them move better, swing more efficiently and stay healthy for the long […]
Address Chronic Back Pain and Tightness
Dr. Jeremy James is the Founder and CEO of GolfForever. Golf Fitness Association of America (GFAA) Best Practice: Dr. Jeremy James on the importance of addressing chronic back pain and tightness: Chronic back pain and tightness are common in golfers, and easy to treat with the right approach. The misconception about tightness and stretching is very […]
Essential Mobility Stretches Every Golfer Should Be Doing (Part 1 of 2)
Joey Wuertemberger is a high-performance golf coach with Crown Golf in Arlington, Texas. He is known for blending modern swing instruction with a strong emphasis on movement, mobility and long-term athletic health. He works with competitive juniors, collegiate players and everyday golfers, helping them move better, swing more efficiently and stay healthy for the long […]
Build a Culture of Fitness that Goes Beyond the Golf Course
Shelby Stamets is the Fitness and Wellness Director at Blackhawk Country Club in Danville, California. Shelby Stamets on the importance of building a culture of fitness that goes beyond the golf course: With many Blackhawk Country Club golfers in our fitness center every day, my team and I have implemented special programs that address their […]
Implement the Golf Fitness Pyramid
Kian O’Donnell is a PGA of America Golf Fitness Coach at Seattle Golf Fitness and Mercer Island Golf Club in Mercer Island, Washington. Kian O’Donnell on the importance of implementing the Golf Fitness Pyramid: When talking about golf fitness, most people refer to mobility and stability. But that’s just half the equation. What about strength […]
Implement Health and Wellness Training at Your Facility
Al Van Vliet is the Director of Wellness at the Country Club of North Carolina in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Al Van Vliet on the importance of implementing health and wellness training at your facility: After 40 years at the Country Club of North Carolina, I have seen the golf and fitness industries change vastly over […]