PREPARING YOUR BODY FOR BETTER GOLF // A Full Session From The Titleist Performance Institute

[@ianfrasergolf]

So great to read that this is content you guys really enjoy. It was fascinating for Mike and I, we discovered lots of things and confirmed lots of things. I’d highly recommend connecting with a TPI instructor to carry out a screening of your own.

[@dabdias]

Please take care of yourself, you’re too young. (BTW, Mikey being a single digit handicap with his swing is quite something, it certainly gives hope to all of us who are trying to lower their handicaps!)

[@freddym6643]

Did they give you any extra swing advice off camera regarding your neck issues Ian? I've got a herniated neck disc as well.

[@TimBarnesGoneGolfing]

I always find it strange how the typical first response from people when you suggest your clubhead speed is around 125mph on course is to bash and say "you're not hitting it as fast as pros". The physical performance golf requires to improve speed for is very easy to program for... You look at exercises that increased rate of force development (RFD), Ground reaction force (GRF), and power then mix into the planes that a golf swing crosses. The skill in accuracy, compression, shot selection, reading a green is where a pro destroys an amatuer - which matches the long term athlete development model - 10,000+ hours to master or become elite. It's a good video, and it is good to see many of the movement assessment tools + performance measures we were using in S&C 15-20 years ago becoming more common practice in many sports - it is hard to break tradition I guess.

[@nUKKEful]

As someone who also struggles with reverse pivot and reverse spine angle it would be great to get a video where you share tips and drills on how you work on it. Great video!

[@back2back379]

Ian, the change you were able to make immediately with your driver setup and swing well with it was genuinely so impressive. Very few people can make such a change right away and do it successfully!

[@nsetz]

One of the best videos you’ve ever put out.

[@ianfrasergolf]

Thank you. Bit of change of pace for us which was actually really nice.

[@jonnydaniel195]

Ian "Should I feel that sort of shooting down my arms?" Greg "ABSOOLUTELY NOT!"

[@nicklewis4934]

Love this video! I don’t care if I see Ian hit another ball until he’s healthy. Your health is more important than this game.

[@DisarrayJ]

Felt like dude was talking to me when he said get help now and don’t let the pain continue. I have a few little pains from golfing and haven’t gone to diagnose and treat them. You have to stay healthy if you want to keep playing. I’d be miserable without golf.

[@mujarice]

I never want to see you guys dump buckets of water, ever again 😂

[@ianfrasergolf]

😂😂😂😂

[@optoomistic]

I could watch this group ALL DAY dissect each others movement and patterns. fascinating stuff

[@TeixeiraFanatic25]

This was such an awesome video. As someone who had a Lumbar Diskectomy in February of this year, going through Physical Therapy and building more strength and flexibility has helped my golf game in the bit I've been able to play this year. Dr. Rose's description of the spine and disks was right in line with how things were explained to me. Love the channel guys! Hoping to get fit at my local Club Champion here in the coming months!

[@ianfrasergolf]

Appreciate the kind words. Good luck with the rehab and let us know how the fitting goes in the future.

[@J_B72]

What a great session, and I applaud you guys for putting yourselves out there for all to see. The TPI gents are top notch.

[@ianfrasergolf]

Thank you. I agree, Greg and Dave are two of the best.

[@billevans3784]

I think this is the best video I've seen on this channel, particularly the analytical sessions in the 2nd half of the video with Dr. Rose and Mr. Phillips where Ian and Mike use the force plates. Excellent stuff.

[@robertoreilly9783]

In my view, this is the best video from you guys in a long time. So enjoyable to watch Mike's motions being looked at and improved.

[@juanr.rodriguez3109]

Ian and Mikey. Great job and thank you for sharing your development. Ian please take care of your body.

[@ianfrasergolf]

I’m working on it.

[@shookadance]

This is the best video ever on the channel. Didn’t skip a second of it.

[@davidedwards1405]

An absolute gem of information regarding ball position versus your centre of mass. Plus it also made clear l, without specifically saying so, that S&T isn't the way forward for everyone despite what they say...

[@morgankelly2285]

Fascinating stuff. Props to you guys for the vulnerability. So many times Mike mentions "living in the heel". Amazing to see how alignment and mechanics show why.

[@ashwalker3309]

This is the best video ever to hit KZbin to actually show issues with the body which creates issues with the swing in general and sequencing, there’s so many nuggets to take from from this video for all us amateurs out there keep them videos coming you can’t have enough of this content FairPlay guys

[@markbean2777]

Fantastic Video. Sports and work injuries are for life. I was 38 when i broke C7 internal side, took me 9 months of free swinging no power to gain back movement, but then broke L2 and L3. 2 years to get back to a decent swing, lost over 40mph swing speed. Am 58 now lowest handicap ever, still striving for more speed but know my body limits me. Ian Fix it now. don't wait.

[@troyluscombe8992]

Guys I have watched hundreds (maybe into the thousand territory) of golf videos on KZbin, including hundreds of yours, and this is by far the most simplified explanation of how to solve swing issues I have seen while also using technology. I'm not getting any younger (58) and thought the best way to improve/maintain my game (currently off 5) was to go down the speed path. This video has changed my mindset totally. Please a lot more of this content from the TPI boys would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for this Ian and Mike.

[@aidangriffiths5075]

Honestly one of the best golf videos I've ever watched on KZbin

[@Kevin-yh6dn]

Mikey, “take up bowling.” Absolutely perfect. Legend. Great work guys.

[@KeyserSoze-1995]

Honestly I have shown this video to three different people as an example of why I love golf. I love data and analysis and trends and identifying patterns and such. And golf with all the nuances and intricacies of the game after you hit the ball coupled with everything before and during your strike makes for such a complicated but interesting (to me) orchestra of physics, human anatomy, and strategy. Hearing about the body and the weight transfer and physics during the swing was eye opening to me and made me realize things I wasn’t even seeing. And plus learning the consequences or the impact of doing things each particular way made it all click into reality and I was mind blowing. Definitely a video I’m going to watch again and again throughout my golf journey and be able to learn more. You guys always put out top tier content but this has been the most beneficial and best video yet in my opinion. Kudos and a job well done. Thanks as always for your hard work and dedication.

[@scottschaefer753]

Excellent session gents! The fact that you have an understanding of the physical limitations leading to pain gives you the opportunity to make changes and continue to enjoy this game at a high level for life. Thank you for sharing this journey.

[@BirchesMoto]

Holy smokes this is a dream collab! Thank you!

[@rp6163]

SO GOOD!!! I have always had a great admiration for TPI - Dave and Greg. They essentially created and formalized the golf fitness/movement industry. And you got the full treatment that included power assessment and Ground Reaction Forces! The insights delivered to you both were fascinating but more importantly impactful.

[@I_Luv_Ma_Squad]

Like others have said, great video! Nice change of pace for the channel. For how knowledgeable the both of you are about the game, you were both great listeners during this session and it’s clear why you’re so knowledgeable, you’re both great learners! Ian, get well! You gotta lot of golf to play for the rest of your life! Like he said, you HAVE TO listen to your body. I’m sure you have plenty of guys that would love to come on the channel and help you test clubs during your recovery. And Mikey, your first swing after the football throw looked so good! You got this!

[@richardmarsh1769]

I love golf and lifting - I’ve know for years that certain gym movements don’t help my game - 48 and going back to yoga from this video

[@uwrossl]

The advice around the 41:00 minute mark is gold and so well explained. Excellent and in depth video. Love that Ian and Mikey both went through it to really show areas of difference and really cover a wide range of golfers.

[@robbogin482]

AMAZING DROP!! WOW so much information. Being 51 and looking for every bit of info to keep not only a great golf swing but longevity in golf! Thank you🙌🙌

[@donschaffer7353]

Wow. What a great video. Enjoy the candid conversation and recommended actions. I need to do this as a 68 year old man.

[@neilross6227]

that just sooo much information about all aspects of the golf swing, but put into easy to follow steps and routines.... great insight

[@stayvigilant007]

I’m so glad Mikey is getting this lesson. It’s been hard to watch him swing, knowing that it could be fixed with the proper program. Best of luck!

[@KevinMchugh-i9g]

My kind of video, comprehensive and honest with plenty of data to back up claims, I had a burst disc and 2 herniated discs c5,c6,c7 so literally feel Ian’s pain

[@tateaustin]

This was invaluable content. Something that 99% of us will never experience so thank you for opening the doors for us to peek inside. 💯

[@richardvallance6798]

This is one of the best videos I’ve watched from you guys recently. The discussion between you and the TPI guys is something I could listen to all day long.

[@TimKaiser22]

Unreal stuff in this. Obviously everyone's body moves differently and that is TPI's whole thing customizing plans for each player but there some absolute gems in there for everyone to take away. Great video guys.

[@ryancook263]

Been a long time viewer, like a lot of people have said, one of the best videos you've ever made.

[@austinfeliciano4483]

These guys are the real deal. Great video gents. We all have a lot to take from this video!

[@tnels20]

These TPI video are as good as it gets. Thank you for sharing and them for letting this recorded session to happen. Saving this for future watching annually.

[@jrodd0077]

I can hear Ian now, “Greg is a beauty” lol Amazing content guys, tons of info for us to pick on.

[@PZXZP]

Thoroughly enjoy the 44min, presented in such easy to follow calm pace and tonality. Golf health is good health indeed.

[@neilgray1289]

A great video. Totally enjoyed that. What an awesome place as well

[@ipotato95]

Seen these guys (especially Greggers) work with the Chasing Scratch guys. Titleist is on another level of really trying to help instead of sell you products

[@ianfrasergolf]

Best in the business for overall game improvement.

[@JoseHerrera-um1ct]

Love it! Just what I've been looking for.

[@kerrybaham7209]

Fantastic instructional video! One of your best imo.

[@Taos1132]

Definitely one of the best videos I’ve seen on the TXG/CC channel. Would love to see a return trip one day. But first, please take the time and get better Ian!

[@zacharymilos392]

You guys should do more of this stuff - there's already a million club reviewers out there and clubs aren't really changing much these days anyway. Help us learn and get better in ways other channels cannot.

[@SudsyontheWater]

Great video guys. My favourite channel on KZbin. Eye opening video

[@kellypadgett9160]

Great content. Ian take care of yourself first and foremost. Loved the whole session for both of you. Thanks for posting it for us to see.

[@thom7272]

That was the best video I have seen from you guys Please share your work out protocal from TPI

[@AndyLaCombe]

Wow - that was so great - so much information in there.

[@jackbowman4788]

One of your best videos guys ! Well done

[@curtissmith5556]

Solid content. Love seeing how they found and solution both athletes swing patterns.

[@WilliamWright-hf8ob]

Just throw a football !!! ......great.... what if I golf righthanded but throw a football with my lefthand !!!! Lol awesome video guys I didn't think I would enjoy this one very much but I actually really enjoyed it !!! even without doing the testing myself I can see where I have some issues that need improving.

[@dgmessenger]

How awesome was this???!!! Thanks guys for allowing yourselves to be guinea pigs and so vulnerable. This was super informative and helpful. I think I will try to take this test somewhere now!

[@ianfrasergolf]

Awesome to hear, glad you enjoyed it.

[@dgmessenger]

@@ianfrasergolf btw, 70kg in your non dominant hand is pretty sick. I wonder if that's why you're a good long iron player. I have similar non dominant hand strength and LOVE my long irons (still sneak in my 1irons from time to time for fun). Cheers

[@Dav373]

Going to TPI for a fitting in the fall. I wish this was part of the service! The information is invaluable. I started working w/ a TPI Certified trainer and it has been great, but their ability to match it to the swing is fantastic.

[@Miker2k]

More content like this please. Fascinating.

[@jaydoubleu0311]

This was awesome! I’ve been watching these guys IG for a bit. Great collaboration

[@ronlandry7672]

While the club reviews are good entertainment, videos like these are way more informative and insightful. Going to TPI is a dream come true! One of the best videos you made!

[@nickhaynes363]

Genuinely loved this video, have been a big fan of both TXG/Club Champion & MyTPI for a long time so to see the worlds collide and make this video is awesome! 👏👏 Will be taking a lot of the lessons Mikey learnt at the end there as we very much are doing the same thing.. I just need to get a football to throw now 😂

[@xplore300]

This is some really great information, and the technology is fantastic.

[@Boss302ATC]

This would be a dream experience

[@nanidaddy32506]

Awesome so enlightening them guys are great at what they do top notch

[@dancranflicks]

Wow, so much information in this video. Thank you so much for sharing. Might be on the rewatch list to see if I can retain them!

[@Brady8812]

This is awesome. I relate to both of you so much on this one. Injuries with Ian especially neck and the throwing the football idea with Mike are literally things I'm dealing with currently. A lot to take away from this one!

[@ronpetti5995]

Huge props to you guys for doing this video. I echo the thoughts of other commenters that this was one of the best videos you have done on this channel. What this video proves is that technique and physical conditioning are more important than technology. Ian, please get your back situation addressed before taking your speed journey any further. 200 driver swings in a day with (potential) herniated disc(s) is taking you down a path that will ultimately lead to surgery. The channel will survive without you being the person doing club reviews while you heal. Perhaps you can document some of your physical therapy and workout program as part of your process? Mike, as much as you play and love the game, this bit of instruction/advice you received was what you needed all along. Assuming that you are going to take the advice and work on improving your body movement, it would be cool to see you guys track your progress and then show a before and after comparison. Lastly, I believe that just doing a club fitting without addressing a person's physical limitations and their swing mechanics is somewhat of a disservice. Fitting outfits like Club Champion should offer TPI-like assessments and swing mechanics coaching as a service. There will be a cohort of golfers that take advantage of this and it is certainly another revenue stream for Club Champion. Maybe partner up with TPI to design an assessment & fitting package? Sorry for the long comment...

[@samueldugan3151]

Awesome video guys. keep up the great work !!

[@SWind-hz5gx]

Great content!!! Love it

[@mattchutney]

best video yet

[@jasonmarch288]

Your best video ever. Period!

[@jimvoelz7444]

Great video! All kinds of good information in there with both physical attributes and then swing adjustments with weight transfer, rocking/twisting sequencing, etc. Interesting enough my golf coach just caught my habit of leaning my upper body to the left on the backswing and realigned me more to the right to load up more effectively. The TPI analytical tools are pretty amazing.

[@lipboontan7463]

this vid is great, am seeing many over emphasising the weight shift not athletically so end up the weight shifted before the impact of ball. this tpi just nail this out. love the pre body checks routine too, gd to see what is the workout to remedy those inefficiency of your body. great job club champion, another gd video, not easy to have candid assessment reviewed openly on vid. great sharing!thanks

[@garethshepperson523]

So informative! Fascinating stuff.

[@joshheiden4332]

Such a good video guys! so many great nuggets. Thanks for sharing it.

[@blakeg.1093]

This was incredible, great job fellas!

[@trentstringer15]

I absolutely love this video. I am taking a lot of really big key points away from this and i feel it will help my mindset around a golf swing

[@SlamDunc_an]

Great video! So much valuable information

[@jimaverill1659]

Maybe the best golf video I’ve ever watched…however things begin to change not for the best when you turn 40

[@PClanner]

I WANT THIS ASSESSMENT!!!! I have LBP and want it correctly diagnosed so I can play pain free golf - might be a pipe dream but more information is better than "stretch and it will go away" nonsense.

[@davidpoore5480]

Such a great video! So many great little tidbits. Headed to the range now!

[@maamold]

I was diagnosed with Arthritis in my spine last august. Caused some issues with my L4/L5 disks. For couple on months I had trouble dressing in the morning (went to work without socks some mornings) It's better now and my speed is finally returning. I will always have some pain though .... Welcome to 49 years old I guess.

[@alexanderchung404]

Awesome video and a great insight into how things should work with out bodies. Keep up the good work!

[@dgmessenger]

Love to see you guys see Dr. Kwon. I think Mikey would greatly benefit from his step drills.

[@Amallett]

Unreal video!!

[@p1942-c9c]

Great video guys. Thanks for sharing

[@markaochoa2017]

Ian, I work at a hand clinic as a COTA. Due to those pains, and your grip, which should be 80-100 at your age, I would highly recommend you look at PT/OT to improve your sensations. Our patients that wait a while to address their nerve pains don’t have as good of outcomes as patients that address it right way. Good luck and thank you for your wonderful content!

[@KW-qi5uy]

Learned a ton in this video, great upload

[@ianfrasergolf]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@thegrindtopar]

This was such a good video. I watched it once through and then watched it another time to run through some of that stuff myself. That info about setting up with more weight on trail side at the 21:24 mark was very very insightful.

[@DisarrayJ]

I love that drill where he’s throwing the football and then swinging. You could almost do a half speed drill with the club where you drop back (like a QB) then do a Happy Gilmore swing so you really emphasize that feel.

[@patrickbigras5232]

Great information. Can relate to a lot of stuff shown.

[@sbarth846]

This is amazing!!

[@mcdoobleh]

Very insightful. Thanks!

[@brady6721]

This is such an awesome video! Going to the TPI headquarters would be a dream come true for me!

[@timbuma3693]

Love this video!

[@panda2]

unbelievable knowledge and insight greetings from germany

[@ZachKirby-q3z]

10/10 video. Awesome content

[@ianfrasergolf]

Thank you

[@TheBradleyp63]

Love this. I hope I can get one of these screenings

[@patrickbeach3070]

Mid 30s. 3 years ago went to a Golf Specific PT in Orlando. 1000 acetaminophen pills per year...down to 20ish year 1. Year 2 and 3...0 pills...life saver. Listen to and take care of your body!

[@jakesells2379]

Wow, really good one.

[@nikmc7539]

Awesomeness!!!!!!

[@wckdcrazycool]

This is amazing content.

[@trevorbass5110]

WOW, that was awesome! You should do a giveaway for a TPI assessment!!!