Golf Fitness Resources

Golf fitness is relatively new in terms of published research and proven training methods for developing the full physical potential of the golfer. So this page is where I'll share the best resources I find—studies, articles, tips and advice related to golf fitness.

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Published Research
Strength, Flexibility, and Balance Characteristics of Highly Proficient Golfers. Timothy C. Sell, Yung-Shen Tsai, James M. Smoliga, Joseph B. Meyers, and Scott M. Lephart. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2007, 21(4), 1166–1171, 2007. National Strength & Conditioning Association.

Effect of an 8-week combined weights and plyometrics training program on golf drive performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2004 Feb; 18(1): 59-62

Effects of physical conditioning on intercollegiate golfer performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2006 Feb; 20(1):62-72

Golf Fitness Articles

• How To Begin A Golf Fitness Program
• Posture and Golf

Book Recommendations - Click to buy on Amazon.com
Feeling Up to Par: Medicine from Tee to Green Edited by Cornelius N. Stover, John R. McCarroll, William J. Mallon

Search For The Perfect Swing by Alastair Cochran & John Stobbs

"I have worked with Mark for a number of years. No matter what your level of ability or fitness, he is the “go to guy” for golf conditioning and play enhancement in the Chicagoland area."

Keith Haines
Physical Therapist MPT
Chicago