Keep swinging for the hills (even as you get over the hill) with Certified Titleist Performance Institute Trainers

The majority of golfers experience decreased club head speed and distance as they age, a natural occurrence as the body loses fast-twitch muscle fibers. However, muscles are responsive to training and by focusing on speed and power-based exercises you can maintain your speed and distance.

If it’s good enough for Phil Mickelson….

A couple of Sundays ago professional golfer Phil Mickelson made history when he won the 2021 PGA Championship, becoming the oldest major-winner in history. At the ripe old age of 50, Phil is a full two years older than the former “oldest winner”, Julius Boros, who won the 1968 PGA at age 48.

What’s Phil’s secret? Here’s what he said immediately after his win: Click for interview clip

Getting ready for a round of golf requires a checklist, even for the most seasoned player. Balls, tees, check. Shoes, weathergear, check. Advil, check. Right? Why do so many golfers keep pain relief medication in their bags? Because for the vast majority of players, pain is an either expected part of a round of golf or the price to pay after (along with the price of those lost bets along the way!). And the area of the body golfers are most likely to say hurts them? A great majority of golfers say it is their low back or lumbar spine region.

Here’s a silly question: Are you interested in improving your golf game? Who isn’t, right?! Every golf magazine, blog and website has an article with tips on keeping up with your game during the off season -- it is almost overwhelming. However every expert agrees that adding a fitness routine that incorporates strength and flexibility is one of the very best ways to increase golf performance.

What do 22 of the top 35 golfers in the world have in common?

In golf, the most important piece of equipment is your body.