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Dave Kopf

Q and A about Golf Fitness and Training 

What is a Certified Golf Fitness Instructor?

A Certified Golf Fitness Instructor (C.G.F.I) is someone who has attended the Titleist Performance Institute comprehensive workshop/ seminar and who has successfully completed and passed its rigorous certification requirements including a comprehensive cumulative test.  A Certified Golf Fitness Instructor will work one on one with their client to improve range of motion, rotational power, core strength and stability, as well as improve flexibility through proven sport specific exercises.

What does the Titleist golf screening provide?

The Titleist golf screen is a 13 point evaluation process that your C.G.F.I will use to diagnose, and treat any muscle imbalance or weakness, as well as any range of motion limitations that could translate into major golf swing faults.  For example, casting, over the top, or reverse spine angle just to name a few.

What can one look to gain through working with a C.G.F.I ?

Improved muscle strength as well as muscle balance, increased range of motion, as well as an increase in their flexibility, thus leading to a more consistent swing, more energy, and extra “pop” on the ball.

How long does the Titleist screening take?

A thorough screening should take anywhere from 30- 45 minutes depending upon your level of fitness and ability.

How long are the Golf Specific Training sessions?

Each training session will be an hour.  Within that hour there will be a 7-10 minute cardiovascular / muscle activation warm-up, followed by corrective exercises based upon the information the golf screening provides, there will then be a cool down, followed by passive stretching.