Golf and Fitness

Golf and Fitness

Head Coach Roger Wessels watched a local junior tournament this past weekend and on Monday he expressed concern for some of the young golfers who are serious about their golf. Roger feels that many of those who continue with golf into their adult life will experience...
Add more Power to your Swing

Add more Power to your Swing

Three important physical attributes that lead to more power in the golf swing are strong gluteal muscles, core stability and ankle mobility. Strong glutes should be obvious. They are prime movers in the golf swing and control the action of the pelvis. You also need...
Is Fat Essential?

Is Fat Essential?

Why do we need to eat fat? Fat! Don’t be scared of it… You actually need it in your diet. Fat doesn’t directly make you “fat” – excess calories make you “fat”. It’s about getting the right balance. Fat has had bad press, to the extent that some foods are designed and...
The Shoulder Turn in Simple Biomechanical Terms

The Shoulder Turn in Simple Biomechanical Terms

Instructors that talk about shoulder turn to describe the amount of body turn during the backswing are hurting their students. What this means is if you start your backswing by pulling the club away with your hands, you may be hurting your swing right at the start of...

Hydration – Why it’s so important

The Importance of Staying Hydrated. Whether you’re a serious athlete or a recreational exerciser, it’s important to make sure you get the right amount of water before, during and after exercise. Water regulates your body temperature and lubricates your joints. It also...
The Deep Squat Movement Pattern Test‬‬

The Deep Squat Movement Pattern Test‬‬

The deep squat test is used to assess bilateral, symmetrical mobility of the hips, knees and ankles. The ability to perform this test requires closed-kinetic chain dorsi flexion of the ankles, flexion of the knees and hips, extension of the thoracic spine, as well as...