This course explores the essential role physical preparation plays in enhancing golf performance and reducing injury risk. Throughout this course, you’ll discover how targeted strength training, mobility work, and conditioning can improve driving distance, swing mechanics, and overall consistency on the course. Modern golf demands a comprehensive approach to physical development, as proper strength and conditioning not only enhances power generation and club head speed but also helps maintain posture through repeated golf swings and long rounds of play. Whether you’re a competitive player or recreational golfer, understanding and implementing these fundamental principles of golf-specific fitness will help you perform better, play longer, and enjoy the game with reduced risk of injury.
Lesson 1 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Undertaking a needs analysis for the golf athlete
Lesson 2 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Associations between physical attributes and CHS
Lesson 3 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Effects of Strength and Conditioning Training Interventions on Clubhead Speed
Lesson 4 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Different Approaches to Programming for the Elite Golfer
Lesson 5 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Swing Speed Training for Golfers
Lesson 6 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Strength and Conditioning in golf
Lesson 7 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Using S&C to elevate performance
Lesson 8 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Other important research
Lesson 9 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Strength training
Lesson 10 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Importance of physical preparation
Lesson 11 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
A Practitioner’s View
Lesson 12 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Conclusion
Strength and Conditioning – Quiz
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Completed the course
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Conclusion.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
References
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Meet Your Instructor
Assoc. Prof Chris Bishop
Chris is Head of Department and Associate Professor of Strength and Conditioning at Middlesex University. He has supervised and led research projects in strength and conditioning, markers of high performance, and recovery in golf, and is on the medical and scientific advisory committee for The R&A, the Ladies European Tour and the DP World Tour.
Meet Your Instructor
Dr Daniel Coughlan
Dr. Daniel Coughlan serves as the Head of Strength & Conditioning for the PGA European Tour Group and holds the position of National Lead for Sports Science and Medicine for England Golf. Combining expertise as a Strength & Conditioning Coach, Physiotherapist, and Sport Scientist, he exemplifies exceptional versatility and comprehensive knowledge across multiple disciplines. Dr. Coughlan’s academic contributions include his role as a Senior Clinical Teaching Fellow in sports medicine, exercise, and health at University College London (UCL). His diverse professional background also encompasses work in both lacrosse and football, further demonstrating his broad experience across different sporting environments.
Strength and Conditioning (S&C)
Introduction
Lesson 1 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Undertaking a needs analysis for the golf athlete
Lesson 2 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Associations between physical attributes and CHS
Lesson 3 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Effects of Strength and Conditioning Training Interventions on Clubhead Speed
Lesson 4 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Different Approaches to Programming for the Elite Golfer
Lesson 5 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Swing Speed Training for Golfers
Lesson 6 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Strength and Conditioning in golf
Lesson 7 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Using S&C to elevate performance
Lesson 8 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Other important research
Lesson 9 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Strength training
Lesson 10 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Importance of physical preparation
Lesson 11 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
A Practitioner’s View
Lesson 12 of 12 within section Strength and Conditioning (S&C).You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Conclusion
Strength and Conditioning – Quiz
Lesson 1 of 3 within section Conclusion.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Has Quiz
Completed the course
Lesson 2 of 3 within section Conclusion.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
References
Lesson 3 of 3 within section Conclusion.You must enroll in this course to access course content.
