When it comes to clipping 3 or 4 shots off the scorecard or adding that elusive extra 30 yards on our drive , the magic number 3 can once again play an integral part of the plan to get there. We could work solely on any one of the three basic principals listed below and would be sure to see some form of progress in distance ,direction or injury prevention. These basics play a part in providing a solid foundation of all fundamental movements, control and power generation in pretty much every sport. For golf specifically ,when we integrate all three together, we can really take your game to another level ( and by the way…it won’t do your general health and wellbeing any harm either! )

1. MOBILITY - at its core, is the ability to move a joint through its full range of motion using strength. Without adequate mobility in particular areas of the body, making the swing we want, or our instructor is advising us to, may be impossible. The vast majority of the clients I work with either in person or online have at least some mobility limitation that is affecting their swing, and as a result causes compensatory patterns which can lead to injury further down the line.

2. STABILITY - is the ability to resist unwanted movement. A golfer wants to stay in balance and posture right through to their finish, not only to allow for more consistency and better strike, but also to minimise the stress on the muscles and tissues of the body. It is therefore really important that golfers develop and improve their stability and ability to control these forces through the golf swing, not only to increase clubhead speed and distance, but also to reduce risk of injury allowing them to enjoy the game for longer.

3. STRENGTH - is our horsepower, our ability to produce force. Increasing strength levels very often seamlessly transfers to increased clubhead speed. This is especially true in golfers who do not have a background in strength training and therefore are beginning from a low base. Strength training is often unfairly criticized and misunderstood, which is a shame as its benefits to golf performance, injury prevention, and general quality of life are immense. Both strength & power training is especially important in senior golfers, as we rapidly lose strength and power as we age. Thankfully, this is mostly reversible with the appropriate training.