Most golfers spend hours working on their swing, but very few stop to look at whether their body can actually get into the positions they're asking it to.
That's where a TPI Assessment comes in.
As a TPI Certified Medical Expert, Claire use's a golf-specific screening process to assess how your body moves and how that movement affects your golf swing. It's not about changing your swing or turning everyone into a tour professional. It's about understanding what your body is capable of, identifying any restrictions, and helping you play your best golf.
So, What is TPI?
TPI stands for Titleist Performance Institute, the world's leading educational organisation dedicated to understanding the relationship between the body and the golf swing.
Their philosophy is simple:
There isn't one perfect golf swing. There is a perfect swing for your body.
Over the years, TPI has worked with thousands of golfers, from complete beginners to major champions, studying how physical limitations can influence swing characteristics, performance and injury risk.
As a TPI Medical Professional, I've been trained to identify these limitations and help golfers improve the way they move, both on and off the course.
What Happens During a Golf Assessment?
During your assessment, we'll look at areas such as:
- Mobility
- Stability
- Balance
- Strength
- Posture
- Movement patterns specific to golf
We'll also discuss any injuries, aches, pains or frustrations you're experiencing in your game.
Often, things golfers think are swing faults can actually be caused by physical restrictions elsewhere in the body.
For example, if your hips don't rotate well, your lower back may end up doing more work than it should. If your thoracic spine is stiff, you may struggle to create an effective backswing. These compensations can affect performance and often contribute to those recurring niggles that many golfers simply accept as part of the game.
Play Better, Not Just More
One of the biggest benefits of a TPI assessment is understanding what's holding you back.
Once we've identified any limitations, I can provide a tailored plan to help improve mobility, strength and movement control. This can lead to:
- More consistent ball striking
- Improved clubhead speed
- Better balance through the swing
- Increased distance
- Better energy levels over 18 holes
- Greater confidence in your game
Quite simply, if your body moves better, your golf swing often becomes more efficient.
Reducing Those Golfing Niggles
It's amazing how many golfers put up with sore backs, stiff hips, shoulder pain or aching elbows because they think it's "just part of getting older" or "just golf."
It doesn't have to be.
By identifying movement restrictions early and addressing them, we can often reduce strain on the body and lower the risk of recurring problems developing into more significant injuries.
The aim is simple: keep you playing the game you love for as long as possible.
Working Alongside Golf Coaches
A big part of the TPI approach is collaboration.
Claire regularly work alongside golf coaches because the best results happen when we look at both the physical and technical sides of the game.
If a coach is trying to improve a player's swing, but the golfer doesn't have the mobility or stability to achieve those positions, progress can be frustrating for everyone involved.
By addressing the physical limitations first, coaches can often implement swing changes more effectively and golfers can make lasting improvements much more quickly.
It's a team approach, with the golfer always at the centre of it.
Who Is It For?
A TPI assessment is suitable for:
- New golfers
- Club golfers looking to improve
- Competitive players
- Golfers returning from injury
- Anyone suffering from recurring aches and pains
- Golfers who feel they've hit a plateau with their game
Whether your goal is to hit the ball further, improve consistency, play without pain or simply understand your body better, a TPI Golf Assessment can provide valuable insight into what's really affecting your performance.
Ready to Find Out What's Limiting Your Golf?
Your swing is only part of the picture. Understanding how your body moves could be the missing piece of the puzzle.
Book a TPI Golf Assessment with Claire at CLH Physio & Sports Therapy and let's help you move better, play better and enjoy your golf for years to come.