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"No man who golf's is so stubborn, so conceited, so
arrogant or so accomplished that he is not constantly
striving to improve his score"

~ Ben Hogan

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Some of the more common goals in the game of golf are improved consistency, scoring and increased distance. One
sure way to improve these is to develop a reliable, repeatable swing. Lessons from your golf pro, practice and more
lessons are priceless and players of all levels must possess and continually practice the fundamentals. A basic
understanding of technique and swing mechanics is also invaluable. Proper weight shift, timing and sequencing
(among others) are qualities better players share and essential to consistent ball striking as well as distance, no
matter individual style or the swing type.

Another quality that better player’s share is efficiency. An efficient golf swing is virtually free of compensations or
wasted movement and produces greater club head speed with less effort; less effort is less stressful on the body and
reduces the risk of injury. Practice and knowledge is one thing but the ability to physically execute and execute
consistently is another. The golf swing is an athletic movement that requires flexibility, strength, balance, and
coordination. Adequate flexibility and strength allows the energy generated through the legs, hips, trunk, back,
shoulders, and arms to be efficiently transferred and sequenced into the club head. If your body is physically unable to
perform the required movement pattern consistently then your ball striking will be inconsistent.

A common denominator to a consistent, repeatable and efficient swing is conditioning. Whether you are a
recreational player or professional, a junior, senior, man or woman, you have unique strengths and weaknesses. Of the
hundreds of training devices on the market today, not one is more effective at improving your overall ability to play
the game of golf better than your own body. Golfers are athletes and should be treated as such. Flexibility and
strength are two variables of the conditioning equation that provide and contribute to the mobility, stability,
posture, balance, power, endurance and ultimately, the coordination needed for an efficient golf swing. Proper
conditioning maximizes your ability to play the game.

As a golfer and Physical Therapist specializing in Golf Conditioning, Injury Prevention and Orthopedic Rehabilitation I
understand the game and the biomechanics involved. All exercises I teach are biomechanically sound and safe,
meaning they are effective in accomplishing their intended goal while NOT placing undue stress in other areas, such
as the vulnerable back, neck or shoulders. I utilize a scientific and practical approach in my golf conditioning
programs and do not claim to reveal any ‘secrets’ or promise Tigeresque drives. What I will do is:

1. Discuss your experience, goals and any relevant medical history
2. Evaluate your golf swing and identify your strengths and weaknesses as they relate to your body throughout the
swing
3. Perform a comprehensive flexibility, strength, posture and movement evaluation
4. Develop an individualized golf specific conditioning program to overcome your weaknesses and improve your
strengths

Anybody can benefit from a golf specific conditioning program but everybody is different. Combined with lessons and
practice, improved flexibility, strength, balance and coordination will provide a more consistent, repeatable and
efficient swing while reducing your risk of injury. Better scores will follow. You will also be more confident over the
ball and come away with a greater understanding and appreciation of the mechanics involved in the golf swing.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to throw me an e-mail.

Best Regards,

John Hinds, PT