Date: 21/12/2022

Location: Golf Fit Performance Center in Puidoux (Vaud-Switzerland)

Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) - what is it?

TPI is an educational organization founded in 2003 which observes the relationship between the functions of the human body and the golf swing.

TPI has examined thousands of golfers at every level, from devoted weekend players to top professional players. Extensive data on players of all profiles, sizes, age groups and fitness levels have been recorded over time. Using these data, the TPI attempts to understand the relationship between the player and the biomechanics of their swing. In addition, the TPI analyses how physical limitations in a player's body can negatively affect their golf swing and potentially lead to injury.

My day at Golf-Fit (Puidoux, Switzerland)

The first appointment took place in the morning at Golf-Fit with Billy Karageorgakis, Strength & Conditioning coach (TPI certified). We started with a brief exchange to get to know each other better and to discuss my objectives and expectations for the session. We then proceeded with various physical tests (mobility, flexibility, strength) for about 3 hours. After the session, Billy summarized my strengths and weaknesses and identified where, what and how I could improve; the overall results were extremely satisfying.

Conclusion

This session allowed me to better understand why previously I was not always able to optimize the speed/balance ratio in my swing. When I wanted to create more speed, I had some difficulty in delivering it at the right moment. It became clear to me that I used more of the big muscles and not enough of the deep ones (muscles of stature and posture). This explains why I sometimes lost my balance when accelerating. Billy is providing me with a specific strength & conditioning program allowing me to improve all areas in my body. I will then be able to swing the club in a balanced way, with more speed which will ultimately improve ball striking.

Thanks to Raphaël Jacquelin for organizing this great day with Billy!