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- [Is Your Golf Swing Causing Your Pain?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/is-your-golf-swing-causing-your-pain/) - Whew—we made it! Golf season is finally here, and the weather is finally good enough to get out on the course every week. If you're anything like me, you probably have a golf club in your hands all the time—on the course, in the backyard, in the house, and even at work! With more opportunities
- [The Will to Prepare](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-will-to-prepare-2/) - “The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win” – Bobby Knight We all know that preparation is important, but how we define being prepared can vary widely especially in golf. Scottie Scheffler has his equipment specs checked every single week to ensure consistency with the things that
- [The Future of Golf Is Player Development](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-future-of-golf-is-player-development/) - Golf has always been great at measuring the score. But the real opportunity — and the real future of the game — is learning how to measure the player. For far too long, golf has relied on outcomes like handicaps, scoring averages, and tournament results to tell us whether someone is improving. Those numbers matter,
- [Why is harder than it is..](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/why-is-harder-than-it-is-2/) - Why is earning a low score in golf so challenging? Firstly, it requires sustained effort, and secondly, thedynamic nature of golf means one faces different conditions and challenges with each shot or round.Golf presents difficulties compounded by the expectations we set for ourselves. As we noticeimprovement, our targets often shift; we may start with an
- [Wedges for Different Conditions](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/wedges-for-different-conditions/) - Are all wedges created equal? Not even close. Most golfers notice the loft first — 50°, 54°, 56°, 60° — but one of the most important features of a wedge is its bounce. Along with sole grind, bounce affects how the club interacts with the ground, how cleanly you strike the ball, and how much
- [Practice the Way You Want to Perform](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/uncategorized/practice-the-way-you-want-to-perform/) - We're now in the heart of tournament season, which makes this the perfect moment to ask a question most golfers never consider: are you practicing the skills you'll actually need when it counts? Here's the truth—practice and performance are two very different games. On the range, you have unlimited balls, no consequences, and the freedom
- [Understanding Risk/Reward](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/understanding-risk-reward/) - Course strategy is such an integral part of determining outcomes on the golf course, but still seems to be under-appreciated. The concept of risk/reward is not a novel concept but what does it mean and how do we apply it to our own games? When going through your process to select a golf shot on
- [The Silent Distraction that's Costing you Birdies!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-silent-distraction-thats-costing-you-birdies/) - We’re all guilty of searching for that next magic bullet in golf. A brand new driver. A different putting grip. Some elaborate warm-up or mobility routine found on Instagram. And look, I’m not saying those things don’t matter—they do. But there is a massive stroke-killer quietly ruining your scorecard, and most people are completely blind
- [Move Better, Play Better](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/move-better-play-better/) - If you’ve spent any time on a driving range or lesson tee, you’ve probably tried to copy a swing position you saw from a tour player. I see it every day. The problem isn’t effort or intent—it’s that many golfers are trying to force positions their bodies simply can’t support. When the body lacks the
- [Smash Factor: The Key to More Efficient Distance](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/uncategorized/smash-factor-the-key-to-more-efficient-distance/) - Most golfers want more distance, so they immediately chase more club speed. That matters, but it is only part of the story. The real question is this: how much ball speed are you creating from the speed you already have? That is where Smash Factor comes in. TrackMan defines smash factor as ball speed divided
- [](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/13426/) - Access Is Everything: Why Mindset Determines Whether Skill Shows Up There is a phrase I often use with athletes: You can have the best swing in the world, but if your mind isn’t right, you will never access your true abilities. That idea has sparked some debate. At the Golf Performance Center, we operate from
- [Mastery](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/mastery-2/) - With arguably the greatest week of the year in golf behind us we can all think back to witnessing Rory win his second consecutive green jacket this year at the Masters. As Bobby Jones set out to create Augusta National many years ago he sought to create a layout that would challenge the skills of
- [More Isn't Better, Optimal Is Better](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/more-isnt-better-optimal-is-better/) - I think it's human nature to believe that if something is good for you, then more of it is even better. Unfortunately, as the saying goes, "too much of a good thing is actually a bad thing." For example, everyone knows that apples are good for humans, but if you eat too many apples, it
- [Big dream. Act Small. Daily. How to Get Better the Easy Way!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/big-dream-act-small-daily-how-to-get-better-the-easy-way/) - Dream big—really big.Imagine who you want to become and the life you want to live. Dreaming big costs nothing extra, but it does take courage. And bringing that dream to life is up to you. Big dreams move forward only through action. That’s where the simple part comes in: act small.Create a plan for your
- [What Is Your One Thing?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/what-is-your-one-thing/) - I recently read The One Thing by Gary Keller, and it got me thinking—not just about business, but about golf… and life. But we’ll stick with golf for this one. We all want to get better. Hit it farther, strike it better, shoot lower scores. But the reality is, most golfers are trying to fix
- [The Burden of Stress: What You Carry Shapes Your Performance](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-burden-of-stress-what-you-carry-shapes-your-performance/) - Why stress in golf doesn’t reset and how it builds over the course of a round There is something every golfer carries with them from one shot to the next. Not just the club in their hand or the yardage in front of them, but the residue of what has already happened. A missed putt.
- [Pre-Shot Routine](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/pre-shot-routine/) - As the golf season approaches in the northeast it is a great time to work on your pre-shot routine for different areas of the game. Let’s talk about the pre-shot routine for full swing and some of the important concepts and steps to creating a masterful pre-shot routine. Many years ago Lynn Marriot and Pia
- [Your Golf Snacks and Drinks Might Be Sabotaging Your Scores!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/your-golf-snacks-and-drinks-might-be-sabotaging-your-scores/) - You stripe a drive down the middle on the first hole. Your swing feels smooth. Your body feels loose. Confidence is high. Then something strange happens. Around holes 12–14, your focus starts slipping. Your tempo feels rushed. Putts you normally make start sliding past the cup. By the time you reach the last few holes,
- [Why Practice Isn’t Enough—and How the Player Development Index Bridges the Gap](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/uncategorized/why-practice-isnt-enough-and-how-the-player-development-index-bridges-the-gap/) - The best athletes do not simply practice—they constantly challenge their skill level. In golf, elite players are relentless in their pursuit of one thing: control of the golf ball. Trajectory, distance, curvature, and contact must be available on demand, not just on the range, but under pressure, fatigue, and competitive uncertainty. Top golfers understand a
- [Redefining Success](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/redefining-success-2/) - Redefining success is an exercise. For many, it can be overwhelming to define success as being #1, whether that’s in school, sports, or business. In golf, we see rankings and in school, we see class ranking as a definition of success. Social media has also convinced many that success means having a large following or
- [Preseason Equipment Checklist: Get Your Bag Ready for a Better 2026 Season!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/preseason-equipment-checklist-get-your-bag-ready-for-a-better-2026-season/) - Every golfer knows the season doesn’t just magically come together once summer hits. It starts now. Before you start worrying about scores, take a little time to make sure your equipment is actually ready to go. A simple preseason check keeps your numbers tight, your distances predictable, and your confidence high when you’re standing over
- [Scheffler’s Secret Weapon](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/schefflers-secret-weapon/) - Since his first PGA Tour victory at the 2022 Waste Management Phoenix Open, Scottie Scheffler has been nothing short of dominant. In the 92 starts that followed, he has won 20 times—a staggering win rate of nearly 22%—and finished inside the top 10 in 73% of his remaining starts. These aren’t just elite numbers. They’re
- [6 Weeks To Go](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/6-weeks-to-go/) - Last week, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow which means six more weeks of winter up here. The bright side is that six weeks will go by fast and the golf season will be upon us. Coming up with a game plan to get ready for the season and take some of the off season training,
- [The Most Misunderstood Supplement in Sports Nutrition](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-most-misunderstood-supplement-in-sports-nutrition/) - (And Why Golfers Should Probably Be Taking It) Ask most golfers about Creatine and you’ll hear: “Isn’t that for bodybuilders?” “Doesn’t it make you bloated?” “I don’t want to gain weight.” Meanwhile, in the research world, Creatine has become one of the most studied and proven supplements ever. The truth: creatine isn’t a gym supplement
- [Why PDI is the Only Number That Matters](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/why-pdi-is-the-only-number-that-matters/) - If you walk into a country club bar, the first question anyone asks is, "What’s your handicap?" It is the social currency of golf. It is also the most misleading metric in sports. For decades, the USGA Handicap Index has been the gold standard. But let’s be honest: it is often a vanity metric. It
- [2026 PGA Show Equipment Finds](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/2026-pga-show-equipment-finds/) - The PGA Show is an annual trade event for the golf industry for professionals and golf enthusiasts. It’s a great place to network, see the latest equipment, technology, and golf services. I had the opportunity to attend this event the past couple of days and here are a couple highlights I came home with. Technology
- [The Whole Is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/uncategorized/the-whole-is-greater-than-the-sum-of-its-parts/) - Golf instruction today is more advanced, more specialized, and more accessible than ever. Players can work with a swing coach on mechanics, a fitness trainer on strength and mobility, and a sports psychologist on focus and confidence. On paper, this sounds like a perfect setup. In reality, many golfers are stuck trying to assemble a
- [How to Trust the Process](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/how-to-trust-the-process/) - With the term “Trust the Process" becoming cliche these days it seems important to discuss what that means and some of the hurdles to actually following the advice. First, let’s look at the definition of the word; Process: a series of actions that produce something or that lead to a particular result. This means that
- [New Year, New Me?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/new-year-new-me/) - It's that time of year again. The fitness and performance world will soon be inundated with new faces, all looking to jump back into the gym with a full head of steam. Unfortunately, statistics show that 80% of them will stop going by the middle of February. This is why I don't believe in "New
- [Are You Ready to Build a Game That Lasts?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/are-you-ready-to-build-a-game-that-lasts/) - Every golfer dreams of lower scores and a swing that feels effortless. But lasting improvement isn’t found in shortcuts—a new club, a viral tip, or a one-size-fits-all workout. True progress is intentional. It’s about understanding what your game truly needs and designing your journey with purpose. This week let’s return to the foundation: the 5
- [The Offseason Is Here. Now What?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-offseason-is-here-now-what/) - The golf season may be winding down, but this is where real improvement starts. The offseason is the best time of year to take your clubs out, get to work, and prepare for next season the right way. No pressure to score—just time to build and work! If you want to play better next year,
- [The Mental Game Paradox](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/uncategorized/the-mental-game-paradox/) - In golf, almost every player and coach agrees that the mental game plays an essential role in performance. Ask a group of golfers what percentage of success is mental, and the answers usually range from 50 to 90 percent. Yet despite this overwhelming agreement, very few golfers intentionally train mental skills, and very few coaching
- [Why Speed is the Key to Putting](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/why-speed-is-the-key-to-putting/) - What are the three basic skills required to be a good putter? Green Reading, start line, and most importantly speed control. Why is speed control most important? First, it is the starting point for green reading. You can’t properly identify a good aim point for a putt until you have decided on the speed at
- [Your Holiday Game Plan for Staying on Track](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/your-holiday-game-plan-for-staying-on-track/) - The day after Thanksgiving hits differently. You wake up a little fuller, a little slower, and maybe a little less motivated than usual. The holidays do that—it’s normal. But this window between Thanksgiving and Christmas is also one of the most important stretches of the year for anyone who cares about their health, performance, or
- [Golf Is Hard, Don't Make It Harder](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/golf-is-hard-dont-make-it-harder-2/) - Golf is hard, Don’t make it harder… Let me start by saying, golf is a hard thing to do, competitive golf is even harder, so before you start packing it in after a bad shot or round or two, think about why you may be where you are with your game. Golf has come a
- [Most Popular Equipment in Custom Clubs for 2025](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/most-popular-equipment-in-custom-clubs-for-2025/) - As the 2025 season comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude for an incredible year at GPC Custom Clubs! From unforgettable fitting experiences and energetic demo days to building precision-crafted custom clubs, it’s been a truly exciting season. A heartfelt thank you to all our golfers for your trust, passion, and support throughout 2025
- [What’s Your One Thing?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/whats-your-one-thing/) - In the pursuit of better golf, it’s easy to get lost in the details—new swing tips, training routines, mental hacks, and equipment tweaks. But true improvement doesn’t come from doing everything at once. It comes from identifying the one thing—the single area that, if improved, would make the biggest impact on your overall game. At
- [Why Stats are Scary](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/why-stats-are-scary/) - It’s that time of year again! Yes, it’s Halloween, but it’s also time to evaluate your performance this season on the golf course. Most people don’t want to be bothered with stats which seems like laziness but maybe there are deeper things at play here. Maybe people are just actually scared to find out the
- [Stop Back Pain Before It Starts: Master Rotation and Separation for a Stronger Swing](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/stop-back-pain-before-it-starts-master-rotation-and-separation-for-a-stronger-swing/) - I know what you're thinking—what does rotation have to do with back pain? First, let’s define rotation. According to the dictionary, rotation is the action of turning in a circular motion around an axis or center. So, to rotate, we must turn around an axis—a straight line that serves as the pivot point. In the
- [Skills vs Mechanics ](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/skills-vs-mechanics/) - When someone asks you how your game is, how often do you judge how you feel about your swing versus what your skills are at playing the game? There is a difference between the mechanics of the golf swing, putting stroke or chipping a ball vs the skills to play those different shots. Unfortunately, for many of
- [Forged vs. Cast Irons: Understanding the Difference and Why Control Matters](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/forged-vs-cast-irons-understanding-the-difference-and-why-control-matters/) - Choosing the right irons is one of the most important decisions a golfer can make. Unlike drivers or fairway woods that emphasize distance, irons are built with a different purpose: control. They help golfers hit precise yardages, control ball flight, and position themselves for scoring opportunities. Whether you’re playing from the fairway, rough, or even
- [Ball Flight Control](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/ball-flight-control/) - When it comes to iron play, should you hit different shots or the same shot over and over again? Although most people believe the latter is the best option, what we continue to learn from the best players in the world is that the ability to shape the golf ball with irons, left, right, high,
- [The Power of the Ryder Cup: When Optimal Performance Transcends the Ego](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/uncategorized/the-power-of-the-ryder-cup-when-optimal-performance-transcends-the-ego/) - The Ryder Cup reminds us that when athletes compete for something greater than themselves, they unlock a level of resilience, focus, and excellence that ego alone cannot sustain. This weekend, the Ryder Cup begins, and with it comes one of the most unique psychological experiences in all of sport. Golf is typically an individual pursuit
- [The Red Flag That Separates Good Coaches from Great Ones](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-red-flag-that-separates-good-coaches-from-great-ones/) - If you’re an athlete—or the parent of one—there’s one question you should always ask before working with a coach: “Do you screen your athletes?” Here’s why it matters. Without a proper screen, a coach is just guessing: guessing at what’s safe, what’s effective, and what will actually move you forward. And when it comes to
- [Discipline is Not a Fad](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/discipline-is-not-a-fad-3/) - Discipline-is not a fad if you want to be the best! It is very interesting to hear great athletes talk about discipline and their goals to be the best in the world. Sometimes you wonder, were they born great and now in the twilight of their lives reflecting on the greatness they created and embellishing
- [What Are the Lead and Lag Factors in Equipment?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/what-are-the-lead-and-lag-factors-in-equipment/) - When we measure progress or success—whether in sports, business, health, or personal growth—we usually look at the results. Did sales grow? Did the score go down? Did the team win? These are important markers, but they only tell part of the story. To truly understand performance, it helps to think in terms of lead and
- [The Champion’s Mindset: Scottie Scheffler’s Advice for High School (...and all) Golfer’s](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/uncategorized/the-champions-mindset-scottie-schefflers-advice-for-high-school-and-all-golfers/) - When Vincent, a high school senior from Drew Charter School, asked world number one Scottie Scheffler for advice on competing for a state championship, Scheffler’s response carried the wisdom of someone who has reached the very top of the sport. His message was simple and powerful: success in golf, whether in high school, college, or
- [Compression and Expansion of the Human Body in the Golf Swing](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/compression-and-expansion-of-the-human-body-in-the-golf-swing/) - By integrating the teachings of Bill Hartman & Dr. Pat Davidson The golf swing is one of the most complex movements in sports, blending balance, rotation, sequencing, and power transfer. Traditionally, it’s described in terms of “backswing,” “downswing,” and “follow-through.” But when examined through the Expansion–Compression Model (ECM), taught by Bill Hartman and further explored
- [What is going on with the game?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/what-is-going-on-with-the-game-2/) - So you say you want to be a great golfer, what does this mean today? Let me point out that today’s game is quickly becoming about who is smarter, faster and better. Let me rephrase, it has always been about who is smarter, faster and better. The mistake that coaches, parents and players are making
- ["Grip It and Rip It: Why Your Hands Matter Most"](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/grip-it-and-rip-it-why-your-hands-matter-most/) - Grip size in golf plays an important role in an athlete's performance, comfort, and consistency. While it may seem like a minor detail, the diameter of a grip can significantly affect swing mechanics, shot shape, club face stability through impact, and even injury risk. A grip that’s too small can encourage overactive hands and wrists,
- [The Heat is On: What a Tennis Legend Taught Me About Playing Smarter Golf](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/uncategorized/the-heat-is-on-what-a-tennis-legend-taught-me-about-playing-smarter-golf/) - A few years back, I had the opportunity to play a local Connecticut Open qualifier with Ivan Lendl. For those unfamiliar, Lendl is considered by many—including myself—to be one of the greatest men’s tennis players of all time. He held the No. 1 world ranking for 270 weeks and won 94 singles titles, including 8
- [The Power of the GPC Performance App](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-power-of-the-gpc-performance-app-3/) - The GPC Performance App is your all-in-one tool to help you reach your goals—whatever they may be. Whether you're aiming for weight loss, improved performance, or increased strength, the app is designed to keep you on track and hold you accountable every step of the way. But first, you need a goal. Once you’ve identified
- [The Power of the GPC Performance App](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-power-of-the-gpc-performance-app-2/) - The GPC Performance App is your all-in-one tool to help you reach your goals—whatever they may be. Whether you're aiming for weight loss, improved performance, or increased strength, the app is designed to keep you on track and hold you accountable every step of the way. But first, you need a goal. Once you’ve identified
- [Rain or Shine](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/rain-or-shine-2/) - We are thrilled to announce the successful launch of our new Academy location in Port St. Lucie, Florida. After years of planning, we officially opened with a summer program and are excited to welcome 15 to 18 new athletes for the Fall 2025 semester. With both the Connecticut and Florida campuses now fully operational, GPA is poised for continued
- [Developing Skills takes Effort](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/developing-skills-takes-effort-2/) - Individuals have the capacity to work towards their goals and influence their own progress. Personal belief and planning can contribute to achieving set objectives, though external and internal obstacles may arise along the way. Setting goals and following structured plans may help guide one's efforts. In both golf and personal development, the process involves ongoing
- [“Mind the Gap”](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/mind-the-gap/) - Proper gapping is key to making accurate club selections and improving consistency on the course. Gapping refers to the distance between clubs in your bag, making sure there are no large or small gaps that could leave you guessing about which club to use. When properly gapped, each club serves a clear purpose, making your
- [Minimizing the Impact of Emotions on Performance](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/minimizing-the-impact-of-emotions-on-performance/) - In sport, especially in golf, emotions often get a bad reputation. “Control your emotions,” “Stay calm,” “Don’t get angry”; these are common phrases golfers hear after a poor shot or a frustrating hole. But let’s set the record straight: emotions themselves are not the problem. They’re human, natural, and often informative. The problem lies in
- [The Deep Stuff: J.J. Spaun Conquers Oakmont](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-deep-stuff-j-j-spaun-conquers-oakmont/) - J.J. Spaun pulled off one of the most inspiring victories in recent golf history, winning the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. In one of the toughest major setups in years, Spaun was the only player to finish under par, carding a 1-under total and holding off elite challengers like Robert MacIntyre and Sam
- [The Power of the GPC Performance App](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-power-of-the-gpc-performance-app/) - The GPC Performance App is your all-in-one tool to help you reach your goals—whatever they may be. Whether you're aiming for weight loss, improved performance, or increased strength, the app is designed to keep you on track and hold you accountable every step of the way. But first, you need a goal. Once you’ve identified
- [Why is harder than it is..](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/why-is-harder-than-it-is/) - Why is earning a low score in golf so challenging? Firstly, it requires sustained effort, and secondly, thedynamic nature of golf means one faces different conditions and challenges with each shot or round.Golf presents difficulties compounded by the expectations we set for ourselves. As we noticeimprovement, our targets often shift; we may start with an
- [Mini Drivers](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/mini-drivers/) - By Wally Gonzalez Mini drivers have gained popularity over the past year, with many companies adding them to their equipment lines. Often described as a blend between a driver and a 3-wood, mini drivers feature a smaller head and a shorter shaft than modern drivers. This style of club was more common a couple of
- [The Paradox of Performance: Boring is Brilliant](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/12885/) - The Paradox of Performance: Boring is Brilliant The other day, I was talking with one of our Academy students who, in his first try, made it through local qualifying for the U.S. Open. I asked him to tell me about the round. He said, “To be honest with you, it was pretty boring golf. I
- [Think Harder, Chip Smarter](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/think-harder-chip-smarter/) - Effective chipping demands not only skillful hands and solid motion but also a deep understanding of where to place your shot. While many golfers focus on the mechanics of their swing and the condition of the green, mastering the art of choosing the optimal landing spot can elevate your short game from good to exceptional.
- [What Changes in the Gym During Golf Season?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/what-changes-in-the-gym-during-golf-season/) - Golf season is upon us, and as the number of rounds increases in the coming weeks and months, our training focus in the gym must shift! Each phase of the year brings a new emphasis in the gym, and you’ll feel those changes as we progress. In September, we begin by resetting the body—focusing on
- [What is going on with the game?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/what-is-going-on-with-the-game/) - So you say you want to be a great golfer, what does this mean today? Let me point out that today’s game is quickly becoming about who is smarter, faster and better. Let me rephrase, it has always been about who is smarter, faster and better. The mistake that coaches, parents and players are making
- [Gear for Every Generation](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/gear-for-every-generation/) - When coaching junior golfers, proper equipment plays a major role in performance, safety, and long-term development. One of the most important components? The shaft.Why Does Equipment Matter?From fitting many juniors and seeing what can happen in their development, these are the main effects of poorly fitted golf clubs: Inconsistencies in movement and posture throughout the
- [Seeball. Hit ball.](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/seeball-hit-ball/) - Unlike most sports, golf is not considered reactive. In games like basketball, tennis, or soccer, athletes are constantly responding to a moving ball, an opponent’s decision, or a dynamic situation. Their reactions are automatic, instinctual, and time-sensitive. But in golf, the ball sits still. The course is quiet. No one is chasing you down. You
- [When the Sun Goes Down](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/when-the-sun-goes-down/) - At the start of each spring, The Academy athletes head to Florida to train in optimal conditions. With abundant sunshine, warm temperatures, and access to full time grass turf facilities, Florida provides an ideal environment for young athletes to develop their skills. However, when these players return home to Connecticut in the colder months, the
- [Blood Sugar - A Roller Coaster or Steady Ride to Your Victory!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/blood-sugar-a-roller-coaster-or-steady-ride-to-your-victory/) - Blood Sugar – A Roller Coaster or a Steady ride to your Victory! According to the Titleist Performance Institute there are four main principles you must incorporate in you diet in order to avoid the rise and fall of blood sugar levels throughout the day. For starters, eat breakfast! Breakfast is and always will be
- [Relentless Pursuit of Your Greatness](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/relentless-pursuit-of-your-greatness/) - The Pursuit of Greatness Having spent nearly 25+ years pursuing a career in golf, first as someone trying to play the game for a living, second coaching individuals to play the game and for some to the highest level competitively. I have learned that the game of golf is simple, complex, and hard. The greats
- [2025 Drivers](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/2025-drivers/) - 2025 Drivers Have you thought about getting a new driver this year? Here are some recommendations based on what we have seen here in the Custom Clubs shop. Top Drivers for Forgiveness and Distance in 2025 Ping G440 Max The MAX version of the G440 is the most forgiving model, featuring a hotter clubface designed
- [Improve Your Mental Game - Play Golf, Not Swing!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/improve-your-mental-game-play-golf-not-swing/) - Golfers often fall into the trap of obsessing over their swing rather than learning how to actually play the game. This is not entirely their fault—most golf instruction revolves around mechanics, teaching players how to move the club rather than how to think, strategize, and execute on the course. The result? Many golfers step onto
- [Peaking Season](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/peaking-season/) - During the past couple of weeks, our Academy has been in Port St. Lucie getting their skills fine tuned in preparation for their season ahead, and have even started playing in their first events of the new season. For junior golfers, the early-season tournaments are key to setting up success in the middle of the
- [Golf Season is Approaching - Do you Know your Limitations?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/golf-season-is-approaching-do-you-know-your-limitations/) - If I asked you right now, could you list your physical limitations? Do you have daily exercises to address them? If your answer is no to either question, it’s time for an evaluation—whether it’s coach-guided or a full PDI assessment! With just six weeks until golf season, time is running out to make the right
- [Process Vs. Outcomes](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/process-vs-outcomes/) - The Journey of Golf Improvement: Focusing on Skills Over Scores Golf, often described as a game of inches and mental fortitude, presents a unique blend of physical, mental, and technical challenges. While the allure of achieving lower scores is undeniable, the true essence of improvement in golf lies in the deliberate and holistic development of
- [Torque Putters](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/torque-putters/) - Why are they so interesting right now? Torque-balanced putters are gaining interest right now because they address a critical issue in putting—face twisting during the stroke. Traditional putters can rotate due to off-center hits or inconsistencies in a golfer’s motion, leading to inconsistent strikes. Torque-balanced putters are designed to keep the face square throughout the
- [Mental Toughness - Learning How to Get Out of Your Own Way](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/mental-toughness-learning-how-to-get-out-of-your-own-way/) - Mental toughness isn’t about eliminating nerves, doubts, or frustration—it’s about managing them so they don’t interfere with your performance. In essence, mental toughness is learning how to get out of your own way. For golfers, this means silencing negative and unproductive self-talk, staying present in the moment, and handling pressure without letting emotions take over.
- [When the Weather Outside is Frightful](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/when-the-weather-outside-is-frightful/) - When the weather outside is snowy and cold, many golfers feel the frustration of being unable to get out on the course. But winter provides an excellent opportunity to dive into deep practice. A focused, technique-based approach that can pay big dividends come spring. Unlike typical practice sessions, which often emphasize seeing the ball fly,
- [Did You Stop Your Resolution Already?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/did-you-stop-your-resolution-already/) - It’s January 24th. If you’ve already abandoned your 2025 resolution, That must mean you’re LAZY, WEAK, and LACK DRIVE! Now that I have your attention, you are most likely none of those, you simply choose a resolution that was too difficult for you to achieve. This gets me to the whole point of this article!
- [There Is No Progress Without Pain](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/there-is-no-progress-without-pain/) - NO Progress Without Pain: It's a common understanding that when we invest time, money, or emotions in small portions with the overall goal of improvement over time, results get better in small doses and then the explosion happens! We begin gaining greater results with similar or the same effort applied in the first place. This
- [New Year New Clubs](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/new-year-new-clubs/) - New Year New Clubs The PGA Show is coming up in a couple of weeks! This is an annual golf trade event for professionals and golf enthusiasts. It’s a great place to network, see the latest equipment from different vendors, check out new technology, and explore other golf services. Over the past couple of years
- [Coaching Mental Toughness In Junior Golfers](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/coaching-mental-toughness-in-junior-golfers/) - Mental toughness is one the cornerstones of success in golf, particularly for junior players who must navigate the challenges of development, competition, and personal growth. Building mental toughness involves teaching young athletes how to stay focused, manage stress, adapt to setbacks, and maintain confidence in themselves, even under pressure. For coaches, this process begins with
- [Swing Into the New Year - Setting Effective Golf Performance Goals to Improve Your Game Next Year](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/swing-into-the-new-year-setting-effective-golf-performance-goals-to-improve-your-game-next-year/) - The last few weeks of the year are a great time to reflect on how the year went overall. Did you achieve your goals, both on and off the golf course? Did you become a better person, or are you simply proud of how you handled life’s challenges? These are all valuable questions to consider
- [Get After It!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/get-after-it/) - Get After It! It just takes discipline. Discipline is the key to becoming the best, and it’s not just a passing trend! Listening to elite athletes discuss their commitment to discipline and their aspirations to reach the pinnacle of their sport is fascinating. One might wonder if these athletes were simply born with talent or
- [What to do With Your Equipment in the Winter](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/what-to-do-with-your-equipment-in-the-winter/) - "What to do with your equipment in the winter" The off season is here so now what do I do? Time to get your clubs out and get to work! This is the best time of year to break down your golf game and improve it for next season. Plan to improve your game -
- [Recovering with Purpose: The Key to Consistency in Junior Golf](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/recovering-with-purpose-the-key-to-consistency-in-junior-golf/) - Recovering with Purpose: The Key to Consistency in Junior Golf “The quality of your next shot is determined by how you choose to respond to your last one.” For those striving to reach the pinnacle of their game, this is more than just a saying; it’s a roadmap to success. Elite junior golf is a
- [The Next Step](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-next-step/) - Preparing for College Golf: A Focus on Development, Not Getting Recruited Recently, four of our academy athletes signed to play college golf at their respective universities. This is the next step in their golfing journey, one filled with excitement and opportunity. However, it’s important to remember that college golf should be viewed as a part
- [Optimize Recovery - The First Step of the Off-Season](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/optimize-recovery-the-first-step-of-the-off-season/) - Optimize Recovery: The First Step of the Off-Season The first step to a successful off-season is recovery! Start with the basics: sleep, nutrition, and hydration. After a long summer and fall of tournaments and lots of golf, you need to focus on recovery by getting back to the little things. Step 1: Sleep Get at
- [Discipline is Not a Fad](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/discipline-is-not-a-fad-2/) - Discipline-is not a fad if you want to be the best! It is very interesting to hear great athletes talk about discipline and their goals to be the best in the world. Sometimes you wonder, were they born great and now in the twilight of their lives reflecting on the greatness they created and embellishing
- [Best Equipment From 2024](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/best-equipment-from-2024/) - Most Popular Equipment at Custom Clubs for 2024 As the 2024 season is coming to an end, GPC Custom Clubs had an eventful year with our fitting experiences, demo day events, and custom club building. We thank you for the support for the 2024 season and hope to see you all again for a check
- [Play With A Pencil, Not a Pen](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/play-with-a-pencil-not-a-pen/) - Golf, much like math, is a game of precision, strategy, and constant problem-solving. It demands a blend of mental focus, physical skill, and adaptability. Yet, as anyone who has ever played a round knows, it is also a game of mistakes. From wayward drives to missed putts, every golfer has experienced the frustration of failure.
- [Play vs. Practice](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/play-vs-practice/) - For golfers looking to improve, understanding the difference between practice and playing on the course is essential. Both activities serve distinct purposes in a golfer's development, and recognizing how they complement each other can lead to greater overall performance. However, when we translate from the practice facility to the golf course, especially in a competitive
- [Master Your Game - The Ultimate Guide to Tournament Nutrition for Peak Performance](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/master-your-game-the-ultimate-guide-to-tournament-nutrition-for-peak-performance-2/) - Tournament nutrition is one of the most important aspects of your game. If you do not provide your body with the proper nutrients at the right time, you will not play as well as you'd like to, nine times out of ten. Effective nutrition preparation should begin one week before your tournament. You might be
- [I Have Been Practicing Wrong All These Years!?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/i-have-been-practicing-wrong-all-these-years/) - I Have been practicing wrong all these years!?When it comes to golf there are many theories about the golf swing, how andwhat might be the best way to swing the club for someone, however the nature ofthe game is to get the little white ball into the hole in the fewest amount of strokespossible.Unfortunately for
- [Putter Fittings](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/putter-fittings/) - Putter Fittings The Importance of Putter Fitting: Make More Putts When it comes to golf, the putter is often the most overlooked club in a player's bag. However, it plays a crucial role in determining your score, as around 40% of your strokes are typically taken on the greens. Just as with any other club,
- [The What And Why: Exploring the Two Levels of the Mental Game](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-what-and-why-exploring-the-two-levels-of-the-mental-game/) - In sports psychology, the concept of the "mental game" often gets thrown around without enough attention to what it actually entails. Athletes and coaches alike know that mental strength, resilience, and preparation are critical components of peak performance. However, the mental game has layers that can be broken down into two distinct levels: the "What"
- [Why Are You Landing it There?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/why-are-you-landing-it-there/) - Effective chipping demands not only skillful hands and solid motion but also a deep understanding of where to place your shot. While many golfers focus on the mechanics of their swing and the condition of the green, mastering the art of choosing the optimal landing spot can elevate your short game from good to exceptional.
- [Nutrition To Gain Clubhead Speed](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/nutrition-to-gain-clubhead-speed/) - There are no quick fixes, no special equipment, no secret sauce, just putting in the hours of work down in the gym and on the tee line! It is the same way with nutrition for gaining speed out on the golf course! I mentioned a few weeks back the process of first teaching your body’s
- [Experiences Lead To Wisdom](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/experiences-lead-to-wisdom/) - Experiences leads to Wisdom It is tough to listen to sometimes. Golfers mutter that they have failed, even quit playing the game or their practice just because they failed to hit a shot the way they thought they should have. If that is the case, we all are failures or have failed. I disagree with
- [Choose The Right Ball For You](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/choose-the-right-ball-for-you/) - Choose the Right Ball for You! “The ball testing, that’s what people don’t realize. It’s something you use on every shot, okay?” Woods said. “What is the most important thing in your golf bag? It’s the golf ball because it’s something you use on absolutely every shot.” - Tiger Woods Golf ball technology has come
- [Bouncing Back](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/bouncing-back/) - Of the innumerable statistics kept by the PGA tour, “bounce back” is one that has always piqued my interest as a psychologist. The “bounce back'' statistic is a measure of the percentage of holes a golfer scores over par (bogey or worse) and then, on the very next hole, scores under par (birdie or better).
- [There is Not Always A Fix](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/there-is-not-always-a-fix-2/) - So much of golfers’ efforts to improve is spent towards changing and fixing instead of developing. Although building sound fundamentals can help you to swing the golf club more efficiently, therefore honing the ability to swing the club fast, control it, and not get hurt, this is not the only thing that matters. Understanding how
- [There is Not Always a Fix](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/there-is-not-always-a-fix/) - So much of golfers’ efforts to improve is spent towards changing and fixing instead of developing. Although building sound fundamentals can help you to swing the golf club more efficiently, therefore honing the ability to swing the club fast, control it, and not get hurt, this is not the only thing that matters. Understanding how
- [Do You Use Your Diaphragm?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/do-you-use-your-diaphragm/) - Now that we are in season, once a week we focus half of a workout on mobility and breathing. The two go hand in hand. If you cannot breathe through a range of motion, you simply do not own that range and will not be able to use it in your golf swing and daily
- [Multitasking, It's a Lie](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/multitasking-its-a-lie/) - Multitasking is a lie! Anyone that tells you they are good at multitasking doesn’t understand what that really means. In other words, multitasking is superhuman, superman or superwoman! Unfortunately, we make ourselves believe that multitasking is a good thing and we are good at it, when in fact it is scientifically not possible and humans
- [The Stinger](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-stinger/) - This week is The Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club and it has been a good one! Higher winds and strategically placed bunkers make it a priority to control the golf ball off the tee and into the green. “The Stinger”, which was popularized by Tiger Woods, is a glorified punch shot that will
- [Why Am I Getting Better at Sucking?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/why-am-i-getting-better-at-sucking/) - Practice makes proficient, not perfect. I prefer to use the word “proficient” when using this saying because of its neutrality; the word “perfect” has a quality of positivity, goodness, and aspirational value. Proficient simply means to be “very good at doing something, especially through practice.” There is no qualitative judgment as to whether what you
- [How to Really Build Power in Your Golf Swing](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/how-to-really-build-power-in-your-golf-swing/) - Power is the product of strength and speed. While this is true, you can’t just build strength and then move faster. There’s a lot of other work that needs to be done to truly build power. One thing that the definition of power is missing is efficiency. Power, at its core, is developed first through
- [What Stands In the Way of Greatness?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/what-stands-in-the-way-of-greatness-2/) - This is a question that gets asked a lot; how does a player become great? Simplest answer: Do not let good stand in your way of becoming great. Very often, athletes, musicians, businesspeople, and politicians get in their own way, preventing themselves from becoming great. We see this often with junior golfers who have success in
- [Does Equipment Matter?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/does-equipment-matter/) - “Does Golf Equipment Matter?” "Is the Pope Catholic? Is the sky blue? The short answer? Yes. Equipment can have a major influence on how the individual physically moves, ball flight, and even a better mental game approach. You look good, you play good, right? Going through a full equipment assessment can be very beneficial for
- [What Game Are You Really Playing?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/what-game-are-you-really-playing/) - What game are you really playing? As strange as it may sound, if you are like most golfers, you don’t play golf when you’re playing golf. Instead, you’re most likely playing “My self-worth is determined by my score.” The object of the game of golf is simple: get the ball in the hole in as
- [What Determines Club Path?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/what-determines-club-path/) - There is so much focus put on club path these days yet many golfers don’t truly understand what determines club path. Some may strive to get it to zero while others will obsess over being in to out or out to in and berate themselves for not being able to change it. Let’s take a
- [Master Your Game: The Ultimate Guide to Tournament Nutrition for Peak Performance](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/master-your-game-the-ultimate-guide-to-tournament-nutrition-for-peak-performance/) - Tournament nutrition is one of the most important aspects of your game. If you do not provide your body with the proper nutrients at the right time, you will not play as well as you'd like to, nine times out of ten. Effective nutrition preparation should begin one week before your tournament. You might be
- [Golf Is Hard, Don't Make It Harder](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/golf-is-hard-dont-make-it-harder/) - Golf is hard, Don’t make it harder… Let me start by saying, golf is a hard thing to do, competitive golf is even harder, so before you start packing it in after a bad shot or round or two, think about why you may be where you are with your game. Golf has come a
- [An Introduction To Louis](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/an-introduction-to-louis/) - Born in Florida and raised in Sint Maarten, golf wasn't initially a part of my world. With parents who weren't golfers, it took a friend's introduction at 14 to ignite my passion for the game. From that point on, golf consumed me entirely. At 15, I found myself alone in an apartment in France, enrolled
- [Golf Is Not Who I AM, It's What I Do](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/golf-is-not-who-i-am-its-what-i-do/) - Scottie Scheffler's recent win at the Masters not only reaffirms his skill on the golf course but also highlights the significant role his faith plays in navigating the ups and downs of competitive sports. His belief that his identity is rooted in his faith, rather than dependent on his performance, encapsulates a mindset that goes
- [Practice With a Purpose](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/practice-with-a-purpose/) - Practice with a Purpose ‘Practice with a purpose’ is a common phrase that people hear in the game of golf yet its’ not necessarily put into practice with any consistency. Often people head out to practice with the hope of finding solutions and confidence in different aspects of their games. However, without a true plan
- [Read What You Eat](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/read-what-you-eat/) - Read What You Eat When was the last time you flipped over what you were about to eat and read the nutrition label on the back? It's important not only to check the nutrition label but also to read the ingredients. The ingredients of the foods you eat determine if you should actually eat them
- [Psychology of Fixed vs Psychology of Improvement ](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/uncategorized/psychology-of-fixed-vs-psychology-of-improvement/) - Well, I know most of you have heard by now that one of the greatest golfers of all time is playing golf again, mind you he is playing at a very high level even though many “experts” have said he would not play again, especially at the level in which he was accustomed. Have you
- [Golf Gloves And Golf Balls](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/uncategorized/golf-gloves-and-golf-balls/) - Golf Balls and Golf Gloves “The ball testing, that’s what people don’t realize. It’s something you use on every shot, okay?” Woods said. “What is the most important thing in your golf bag? It’s the golf ball because it’s something you use on absolutely every shot.” - Tiger Woods Golf ball technology has come a
- [The #1 Reason Your Mental Game Sucks](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-1-reason-your-mental-game-sucks/) - The #1 Reason Your Mental Game Sucks Let’s get right to the point, the #1 reason your mental game sucks is that you lack self-awareness. Don’t worry, it’s not your fault. You are up against thousands of years of evolution and a culture of golf instruction that taught you to pay more attention to your
- [Why Speed Matters](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/why-speed-matters/) - The fourth primary fundamental in the pyramid is the all-important one of speed. With many players on the PGA Tour hitting the ball over 300 yards everyone knows the value of speed. But, really there is more to the story. Mark Broadie has shown us through his extensive research that approach shots to the green
- [The Ultimate Preseason Workout Guide for Golfers:](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-ultimate-preseason-workout-guide-for-golfers/) - As the weather starts to change in the Northeast, golfers are gearing up to head back to the course! After a long offseason of hitting the gym and practicing indoors, we are officially in the preseason! This means our training needs to shift a bit as well. You've built strength during the offseason, and now
- [Love and Hate](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/love-and-hate-2/) - Love and Hate Why do you play golf? What’s your motive? One of my mentors used to say, “if you truly want to understand a person's behavior, don’t focus on what they do, rather, pay attention to why they do it”. So I ask you again, why do you play? For fun? To compete? To
- [Learning Takes Discipline](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/learning-takes-discipline/) - Learning takes Discipline. Discipline: “the quality of being able to behave and work in a controlled way which involves obeying particular rules or standards” Many people who come to us at The Golf Performance Center say they would like to learn to be better at golf. Why would you like to get better at golf?
- [Rage to Master: Lessons From the World of the Gifted](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/rage-to-master-lessons-from-the-world-of-the-gifted/) - Rage to Master: Lessons from the world of the gifted Ellen Winner is a psychologist known for her research in the field of gifted education and talent development. Winner's insights into the unique characteristics of gifted children—precocity, autodidacticism, and the "rage to master"—offer more than just a glimpse into the world of exceptional abilities. Surprisingly,
- [No Easy Way Out](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/no-easy-way-out/) - NO Easy Way The other day Dennis Hillman, Head Coach of The Golf Performance Academy, was talking about player development, parents, and the journey through junior golf and beyond. He brought up a great point I would like to talk about this week: Circumventing hard work, a short cut, the easy road to success, making
- [The Importance of Digging it Out of the Dirt](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-importance-of-digging-it-out-of-the-dirt/) - The Importance of Digging it Out of the Dirt What does it mean to dig it out of the dirt? The phrase is often used in sports and life to describe the act of overcoming adversity, challenges, or difficult situations through sheer determination, effort, and resilience. Just like digging deep into the ground to unearth
- [Golf is But a Puzzle](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/golf-is-but-a-puzzle-2/) - Remember when you were a kid, or even now, when you put a puzzle together how it feels to find the piece that fits, then another one, and another? It is pretty cool, a sense of accomplishment, a hit of dopamine, and off you go to do more. It’s something most people enjoy doing especially
- [How Does the Shaft Affect Ball Flight?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/how-does-the-shaft-affect-ball-flight/) - How does the shaft affect ball flight? We’re talking about shafts and in particular, driver/wood graphite shafts. The primary goal for any golfer in finding the “right” driver shaft is to find a shaft that will give them the best opportunity to hit the ball the most consistent and to have manageable mishits. In the
- [Rotation – Quality Over Quantity](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/rotation-quality-over-quantity/) - Rotation – Quality Over Quantity Now it’s time to talk about the third primary fundamental in golf and that is rotation. In the last two articles I addressed ground forces and posture and how those two influence movement and the ability to rotate in posture. Many people talk about how much players rotate back and
- [PGA Show: Equipment Finds](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/pga-show-equipment-finds/) - PGA Show - Equipment Finds - 1/26/24 The PGA Show is an annual trade event for the golf industry for professionals and golf enthusiasts. It’s a great place to network, see the latest equipment, technology, and golf services. I had the opportunity to attend this event the past couple of days and here are a
- [Why Posture Matters](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/why-posture-matters/) - Why Posture Matters? The Second primary fundamental of the golf swing is posture. In the photo above you can see that Rory Mcilroy is in good posture with his spine in a neutral position from tailbone to cranium. Why is this important? How does this affect the movement of the golf swing? How do you
- [Setting Goals for 2024](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/setting-goals-for-2024/) - Goals 2024 First week of the new year always has that feeling of brand new, so I always like to reflect on the previous year and look ahead to what could be this year! This week I like to write out some goals for myself in all aspects of my life including in the gym!
- [Putter Shafts. Do they Matter?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/putter-shafts-do-they-matter/) - Putter Shafts. Do They Matter? Have you been fit for a putter? It’s a club that is used on every hole so I would imagine it would be important. This club tends to be overlooked when wanting to get fit for a set of golf clubs. Putter shafts in this case have evolved in the
- [How to Use the Ground](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/how-to-use-the-ground/) - Ground Forces Now that we are entering the off season, it’s a great time of year to take a look at the primary fundamentals and understand where you are with respect to each one. Ground forces is the first one and can be considered the foundation of all athletic movement. You cannot do much athletically
- [A STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO GETTING BETTER THIS OFFSEASON](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/a-step-by-step-guide-to-getting-better-this-offseason/) - Step By Step Guide to getting better this offseason! The offseason is officially upon us! It's time to come up with your personal step by step plan to get better during the Winter months! Use this guide to write your own plan! Step 1: Have a plan in and a goal in place! If you
- [Get out of my way. I’m trying to Learn!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/get-out-of-my-way-im-trying-to-learn/) - Have you ever had an experience with a teacher, coach or mentor that you left feeling more confused or overwhelmed, to the point you weren’t sure in which direction to go? I know I have, and it taught me a valuable lesson in how others may perceive my coaching and mentoring. We all have our
- [Callaway Launches New EPIC](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/callaway-launches-new-epic/) - Earlier this week, Callaway released it’s much anticipated new drivers for 2021-Epic Speed, Epic Max & Epic Max LS. Callaway has had no shortage of success building drivers, in particular, since the introduction to the original Epic driver which launched their AI inspired “Jailbreak” technology. The new Epic line claims higher club speeds, higher ball
- [Putting Setup](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/putting-setup/) - Statistically, putts account for about 40% of the strokes taken in a round of golf. Mark Broadie has proven that the impact is less than 40%, and does not differentiate the performance between two players. All of that being said, we can agree that putting is a big piece of the puzzle when it comes
- [New Era of Technology in Clubfitting](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/new-era-of-technology-in-clubfitting/) - The role that technology plays in our clubfitting process is a big one, but what is just as important is the ability to understand what the information means. A new era of technology has been ushered in by companies like TrackMan, ForeSight and FlightScope which has provided the golf industry with massive amounts of data.
- [Handling Uncertainty In The Rules Of Golf](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/rules/handling-uncertainty-in-the-rules-of-golf/) - The 2021 leg of the PGA Tour starts this week in Hawaii. It will be great to watch the big boys play in prime time and in nice weather as we freeze here in the North East. Time to take advantage of the offseason to rest physically and mentally, set your goals, and work with
- [Redefining Success](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/redefining-success/) - Redefining success is an exercise. For many, it can be overwhelming to define success as being #1, whether that’s in school, sports, or business. In golf, we see rankings and in school, we see class ranking as a definition of success. Social media has also convinced many that success means having a large following or
- [The Science of Golf](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-science-of-golf/) - Science: The state of knowing: Knowledge as distinguished from ignorance or misunderstanding. At the Golf Performance Center, we believe that which can be measured can be improved. Therefore, we spend a lot of time on the science of golf in which our athletes gain greater and greater understanding of the game and more importantly, themselves.
- [Talent vs Skill](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/talent-vs-skill/) - We have all heard in our lifetime “You have talent!” But what does that mean? Only a few people understand that talent does not necessarily mean you have the ability to succeed. This is not just in golf, but in most areas of life. Talent is only the base in which we must work with,
- [Happy New Year 2021  – Welcome to the GPC Rules Corner](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/uncategorized/happy-new-year-2021-welcome-to-the-gpc-rules-corner/) - Hello, I would like to introduce myself, Heath Wassem, PGA. I will be bringing you a look at the Rules of Golf from the perspective of a competitive player as well as a Rules Official over the coming weeks. I am going to bring as many real-life scenarios as possible, dive into not only the
- [How Do You Rate Your Mental Game?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/how-do-you-rate-your-mental-game/) - With the 2021 golf season upon us, it’s time to start thinking about what you’d like to get out of this upcoming year from both your practice and on course play. What do you want this season to be about? Increased enjoyment of the game? Lower scores? Improved performance in tournament play? More effective practice
- [Package of “Lessons” or a Clubfitting?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/package-of-lessons-or-a-clubfitting/) - This offseason, golfers will have numerous opportunities to sign up for a lesson package on a mobile platform using video or at an indoor golf facility. However, can any amount of lessons help if the equipment does not set the player up for success from the beginning? The instrument itself determines the movement our body
- [That Which Can Be Measured Can Be Improved](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/that-which-can-be-measured-can-be-improved-2/) - Golf is a very difficult game. We all know how frustrating it can be when the result is not what you envisioned. At the same time, improving your overall physical performance can be just as difficult and can become frustrating when your work in the gym does not progress at the pace you had planned.
- [Becoming an Elite Golfer is Hard](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/becoming-an-elite-golfer-is-hard/) - Becoming a Samurai is a life-long endeavor all about mastery. It is a hard journey based on millennial standards, centuries of evolution, and decades of refining skills that must be done individually. Although the techniques are centuries old, those who have mastered the life of a warrior constantly work to refine the same skills. How
- [The New TaylorMade Sim2 Driver Hits the USGA, R&A Conforming Test List](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-new-taylormade-sim2-driver-hits-the-usga-ra-conforming-test-list/) - If you are a fellow golf equipment enthusiast, then you know that this time of the year is when pictures and information starts to leak out about the new products for the upcoming year. TaylorMade’s SIm2 Driver is the latest to surface with the USGA/R&A black and white photos. The original SIM was a very
- [Staying Healthy](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/staying-healthy/) - Below are three areas you can’t overlook as you navigate your way through the off season in the gym. Check them out! 1) Go through a physical movement screen every 6 weeks! Do you know where you stand on the function scale? To help you get a clear picture of where your strengths and weaknesses
- [Club Path](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/club-path/) - We are getting towards the top of the pyramid of primary fundamentals. These lag factors are affected by the key fundamentals at the bottom of the pyramid. This week, we are going over club path and its importance, as well as what determines its direction. Club path can be measured by a simulator such as
- [At The Top](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/at-the-top-2/) - Getting the club in a good spot at the top is crucial in allowing the body to remain powerful and efficient throughout the remainder of the swing. Once the athlete begins to rotate away from the golf ball, the anterior and posterior (front and back) slings of the body begin to work in tandem for
- [Speed](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/speed/) - The fourth primary fundamental in the pyramid is the all-important one of speed. With many players on the PGA Tour hitting the ball over 300 yards and Bryson DeChambeau hitting drives over 400 yards, everyone knows the value of speed. However, there is more to the story. Mark Broadie has shown us through his extensive
- [Rules of Improvement](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/rules-of-improvement/) - As we move deeper into the “off” season, it is imperative to set appropriate goals in order to see improvement. Knowing this, it is also important to understand that results may not happen in 1-2 sessions, rather it takes time and some pain to earn those small victories. I have a few guidelines to help
- [Viktor Hovland’s win caps an eventful fall, remembering Peter Alliss and more](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/viktor-hovlands-win-caps-an-eventful-fall-remembering-peter-alliss-and-more/)
- [The 2nd Major](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-2nd-major/) - From the sound of it, you may be thinking I’m referring to the US Open that traditionally (not in the 2020 world we’re all living in currently) falls around the third week of June. Not so fast! At GPC, we are excited to be starting our 2nd Major Testing Period on Monday! In order to
- [Failure is a Springboard to Success](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/failure-is-a-springboard-to-success/) - Failure has the opportunity to be the springboard to our success if we allow ourselves to accept it as a learning experience. After a few mistakes, some may try to intentionally avoid failure altogether. We have witnessed players quit the game without the understanding that micro-failures are a critical part of the game. Bad scores
- [Rotation](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/rotation/) - Now it’s time to talk about the third primary fundamental in golf; rotation. Over the past two weeks, we have addressed ground forces and posture. We have discussed how both influence the movement and the ability to rotate. Many people talk about how much players rotate back and through in the golf swing, but really
- [The Journey of Clubfitting](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-journey-of-clubfitting/) - Clubfitting has taken off in the past decade with better technology, more efficient fitting systems and more people having access to fitting centers than ever before. This combination has cultivated a custom fitting boom in the golf industry. There was a time where getting fit was something only for the guys on TV and everyone
- [Fear Not the Critic](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/fear-not-the-critic/) - Is it the critic from afar we fear or is it is the critic from within whom we fear the most? How great thou are, that is until action must be taken! As the door to your greatness opens we begin to hear the critic, the fear of being different, fear of being judged, the
- [Posture](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/posture/) - The Second primary fundamental of the golf swing is posture. In the photo above you can see that Rory Mcilroy is in good posture with his spine in a neutral position from tailbone to cranium. Why is this important? How does this affect the movement of the golf swing? How do you work on this?
- [Another Major Win for SIM](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/another-major-win-for-sim/) - This year’s Masters Tournament was unlike any in history, seeing Augusta in November was a treat for all of the golfing world. The thing that was not unlike any other was the driver used to win the tournament. Since July 1st, 2020, there have been 18 PGA Tour events, and TaylorMade SIM Driver has racked
- [What I Learned at the Notah Begay III National Championship](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/what-i-learned-at-the-notah-begay-iii-national-championship/) - This past week was a special week. I was able to bear witness to the launch of what I believe will be a new destination for competitive junior golfers from around the globe! In the small rural town of Kinder, Louisiana comes glistening lights, prodigious drives, dart accurate iron shots and big dreams! Getting to
- [Stacked](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/stacked-2/) - Cell phones, computer screens, driver seats, and practically any other piece of furniture you’ll be sitting on these days all set you up for failure when it comes to achieving good posture. Posture is defined as the “combined arrangement of all joint positions of your body at any given moment.” “Good posture” is more specifically
- [Giving Thanks](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/giving-thanks-2/) - Many of us find the game of golf very fickle and thus have a true love/hate relationship with the game. If we are honest about why this is, we usually have to admit that we abandon our gratitude for the opportunity to play this great game. Instead, we focus our energy on what we feel
- [Junior Golf Hub to host free webinar to advise aspiring college golfers](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/junior-golf-hub-to-host-free-webinar-to-advise-aspiring-college-golfers/)
- [Teeing Up The Future](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/teeing-up-the-future/)
- [Cold Therapy for Enhanced Recovery](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/cold-therapy-for-enhanced-recovery/) - The Masters is finally here! With two days down and two days to go, the leaderboard is still very much up for grabs in beautiful Augusta, Georgia. As those players who made the cut are prepping for the weekend, managing varying levels of muscle fatigue and soreness will be crucial to a strong performance. Cold
- [Ground Forces](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/ground-forces/) - Over the next 6 weeks I will be covering the primary fundamentals of the golf swing and give you one way to work on improving your efficiency on the particular fundamental. This is a great time of year to take a look at these fundamentals and understand where you are with respect to each one.
- [Confidence Is King](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/confidence-is-king/) - In the world of competitive sports there is one trait that is key to success, confidence! In a round of golf you are faced with multiple challenges, each requiring the ability to focus on the task at hand. Having confidence in your equipment can eliminate some of the background noise that sometimes gets in the
- [BRING IT!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/bring-it/) - We've all got a phrase or saying that mean something to us. A short phrase that resonates with you, that gets you fired up and motivated to get after it. "Get after it" that's not a bad one, actually! Roger urges all of the viewers of the 5 Elements of Success Player Development Series show on
- [The First Move Down](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-first-move-down/) - When we look at efficient golf swings, we notice things such as simplicity, dynamics, and rhythm. When these attributes are apparent, the golfer is usually moving through very leveraged positions in the golf swing. One of the most important yet misunderstood moves in the golf swing is the start down or forward. If an athlete
- [The Autotelic Golfer](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-autotelic-golfer/) - Take a moment to reflect on the last time you played really well; when you were at your best. What thoughts come to mind? What feelings? How did you act? If you are like most people, you’ll describe many of the same characteristics associated with being in the zone, or in a “flow” state. One
- [What stands in the way of greatness?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/what-stands-in-the-way-of-greatness/) - This is a question that gets asked a lot; how does a player become great? Simplest answer: Do not let good stand in your way of becoming great. Very often, athletes, musicians, businesspeople, and politicians get in their own way, preventing themselves from becoming great. We see this often with junior golfers who have success
- [Don't Get Spooked](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/dont-get-spooked/) - It’s that time of year again! Yes, it’s time for Halloween, but it’s also time to evaluate your performance this season on the golf course. Most people are afraid of what they might find if they were to be thoroughly evaluated and would rather just continue doing what is comfortable. This is usually because they
- [Optimal Launch and  Backspin Rate](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/optimal-launch-and-backspin-rate/) - If you have ever gotten fit for clubs, you may have heard the club fitters talking about the launch and spin of your golf ball, but why? And is everyone trying to get the same launch and spin? The answer lies in the physics of the ball flight. Backspin plays a very important role in
- [Weight Lifting In Junior Athletes](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/weight-lifting-in-junior-athletes/) - Should kids be lifting weights? Will lifting weights stunt my athlete’s growth? This is a common question among parents of junior athletes and one that is often answered with misinformation. To keep it simple, lifting weights with proper technique has not been found to cause injury to growth plates. At the same time, introducing young
- [Why the Dodgers Won the World Series](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/why-the-dodgers-won-the-world-series/) - Baseball fan or not, the World Series is a great sporting event worldwide. As an Indian’s fan, we will try again next year to make it to the Big Dance! The Rays made it an interesting series, but congratulations to the Dodgers for winning their first World Series since 1988! In the end, the Dodger
- [Preparing For The Elements](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/preparing-for-the-elements/) - Planning for the elements is something that athletes at the highest level all do and amateurs repeatedly fail to do. Since the game of golf is played outside, making sure you are prepared for the elements is crucial for sustaining success throughout the year. Players on the PGA Tour are seldom caught in bad weather
- [The Importance of the Hip Hinge](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-importance-of-the-hip-hinge/) - Before you read any further, take a close look at these photos. What do you notice? Sure, they all have countless championships between them, but look at their posture. They are in what is referred to in sport as a “ready position” or an “athletic position.” More technically speaking, they are hinging from their hips
- [Clubface Control](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/clubface-control/) - We often see trends in golf, and one of those trends has been for people to try and get their clubface into a shut position at the top of their swing (See DJ above right). However, if you look at Bryson DeChambeau on the left you will notice a stark contrast in the position of
- [Mapping Success](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/mapping-success/) - I do not know any successful business people who made it to the top that didn’t have a plan for their success. More importantly they did not have their parents removing obstacles along the way, more often than not they had to learn the hard way up the mountain. So, how did they do it?
- [You're Grounded!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/youre-grounded/) - These are not usually words that junior golfers like to hear as it typically means they did something to have their clubs taken away or their weekend tee time canceled. That’s not the case when we’re coaching these athletes in the gym, however! Feeling a solid connection to the ground, and being “grounded” is important
- [Achievement Mindset](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/achievement-mindset/) - “There may be players with more talent than me but I promise you they will not out work me, they will not outthink me and this is why they will not beat me!” Michael Jordan When trying to achieve extrodinary results you must have the right mindset. Well what is the right mindset? The right
- [Big year for Katz leads to GPC cup series win](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/big-year-for-katz-leads-to-gpc-cup-series-win/)
- [Friendly New Faces](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/friendly-new-faces/) - Continuing with the trend of launching new products in the Fall, we take a peek into the new and improved Titleist TSi metal woods. The "i" stands for impact, inertia and innovation, but what is so different about the new line? The above pictures will show a visual of how Titleist has repositioned the mass
- [Developing Skills takes Effort](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/developing-skills-takes-effort/) - There is no doubt that you have what it takes to be the best you! You are the only person that has the ability to believe in yourself. If you plan to move your life in a positive direction to achieve the goals that you have set for yourself, only you can determine whether or
- [Achieve Your Greatness in the Classroom, on the Golf Course and in Life, Ethan Allen Prep Parent Info Night Planned for October 22](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/achieve-your-greatness-in-the-classroom-on-the-golf-course-and-in-life-ethan-allen-prep-parent-info-night-planned-for-october-22/)
- [What Time is it?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/what-time-is-it/) - Developing good distance control with wedges can be a very useful weapon on the golf course. Whether it’s saving par after an errant shot or trying to knock it close for birdie on a par 5, being able to control the distance of your wedge shots of all length swings is essential. Let’s look at
- [The Invisible Advantage](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-invisible-advantage/) - In the sports world, we love to fall in love with the hero. The one that hits the shot at the buzzer or zooms across the finish line beating their opponents by a fraction of a second. There are many variables in the ecosystem of success and equipment may the most often overlooked. If two
- [Earn the Right to Rotate](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/earn-the-right-to-rotate/) - The phrase ‘you can’t run before you can walk’ is one that resonates in all parts of life. In the world of golf performance and rotational training it means you must earn the right to rotate! An efficient golf swing involves a combination of mobility and stability in the right areas to produce the most
- [Using Grit and Motivation to Find Success in Golf](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/motivation-grit-success/) - When was the last time you thought about grit and motivation as they relate to the game of golf? At The Golf Performance Center, our golf instructors, trainers, golfers and student-athletes are guided by a core set of principles, or as we call them, the 5 Elements of Success: desire, physical, coaching, mental and equipment.
- [The Hub of the Golf Swing](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-hub-of-the-golf-swing/) - When we look at different golf swings and try to understand what has allowed certain people to swing the club fast and control the golf ball there is a particularly strong common denominator – pelvic movement. At the Golf Performance Center we refer to the pelvis as the hub of the golf swing. Let’s look
- [Gratitude](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/gratitude/) - “Mark how fleeting and paltry is the estate of man - yesterday in embryo, tomorrow a mummy or ashes. So, for the hairsbreadth of time assigned to thee, live rationally, and part with life cheerfully, as drops the ripe olive, extolling the season that bore it and the tree that matured it.” Marcus Aurelius Friends,
- [GPC MEDICAL](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/gpc-medical/) - As another Academy year gets underway I want to take a minute to “re-familiarize” all of our Members with our Physical Therapist, Dr. Kate Campbell. We are excited to once again have Kate supporting our athletes as they manage any ailments they encounter as they push themselves to get better each day. Below is a
- [Purposeless Practice?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/purposeless-practice/) - Purposeless practice, loosely defined, is practicing a skill that doesn’t correlate with the behavior you intend to perform. In my opinion, practicing skills that don’t correlate with the intended behavior is one of the more significant factors holding golfers back from developing to their full potential. Rarely do I see golfers on the range working
- [A New Era](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/a-new-era/) - I am sure many of you saw how Bryson DeChambeau dismantled the famous Winged Foot Golf Club last week to win his first major title in convincing fashion. Not many players win majors by 6 shots or more as doing so requires something completely different than the other players in the field. Let’s look at
- [PGA Tour Player Puts 13 New Clubs in The Bag at US Open](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/pga-tour-player-puts-13-new-clubs-in-the-bag-at-us-open/) - Last week, Rafa Cabrera-Bello did something at Winged Foot that is not seen too often, he put 13 new clubs into play the week of a Major Championship. It is not uncommon for players to put a new club or two in the bag at a Major, new wedges for fresh grooves or a freshly
- [Are you asking the Right Questions?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/are-you-asking-the-right-questions/) - We all want to perform at our best. We may even believe we are doing all the right things to perform at our best, but are we? Having consistent performance in golf is like performing well in school or business. It is those small things that you do daily that add up to creating a
- [Putting it Simply](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/putting-it-simply/) - Putting, as with other parts of the game, has been studied extensively over the past decade to better understand what is happening that influences the way the ball comes off the putter. In this effort, the putting stroke has been broken down into all of it’s variables for coaches to better interpret the cause of
- [It's US Open Week!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/us-open-week/) - It’s US Open week! Beautiful Winged Foot Golf Club is the host and the course is set up to test the best in the game in every way possible. With narrow fairways and extremely long rough, there will be a premium to being in the short stuff. It’s inevitable, however, that a number of shot
- [Equipment Check at The US Open](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/equipment-check-at-the-us-open/) - The US Open this week is being played in our backyard at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, NY. It's a great time to take a look at the equipment of the guys on tour at one of the toughest courses in major history. One thing that jumps out this week is the amount of
- [Junior Golf Hub hosts aspiring collegiate golfers for NCAA recruiting, game assessment summit](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/junior-golf-hub-hosts-aspiring-collegiate-golfers-for-ncaa-recruiting-game-assessment-summit/)
- [A Change is Gonna Come](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/a-change-is-gonna-come/) - To improve in the game of golf something has to change, whether it be a change in swing mechanics, physical performance improvements, changes to the mental process, equipment changes, or a combination of all of these things. If you simply maintain the status quo then it is very difficult to improve. Making the appropriate changes
- [Discipline Is Not a Fad](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/discipline-is-not-a-fad/) - It is very interesting to hear great athletes talk about discipline and their goals to be the best in the world. Sometimes you wonder if they were they born great or did they put in the work and earn their greatness? I recently finished reading a story about the late Kobe Bryant, one of the
- [Your Set Make-Up](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/your-set-make-up/) - The make-up of your set of golf clubs is as important as the clubs themselves. When you buy a piece of furniture and you get home and open the box, the first thing you should do is look at the instructions. The first thing on the first page is: “tools you will need” followed by
- [If confidence is king in the realm of elite performance, preparation is the throne on which it sits.](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/if-confidence-is-king-in-the-realm-of-elite-performance-preparation-is-the-throne-on-which-it-sits/) - Confidence is believing in your own ability, knowing what you have to do to win. My confidence was developed through preparation. - Jack Nicklaus Psychological skills are paramount to your success as a golfer. Having the physical ability to swing a golf club effectively, the technical understanding of the golf swing, and the intellectual and
- [Why We Resist The Very Thing That Could Make Us Great](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/why-we-resist-the-very-thing-that-could-make-us-great/) - In my years of coaching, I frequently ask golfers, on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being “very important”, how important they think the mental game is to their success in the game of golf (By the way, what number would you pick?). On average the answer is usually 9 or above. I then ask
- [What is your purpose?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/what-is-your-purpose/) - Have you ever noticed at times you didn’t even realize what day it was? Day to day we can get lost in the monotony of life, routine! Why does this happen? What shakes it up for us? For many people it doesn’t get shaken up, it just stays stagnant, routine! How can you change that?
- [Don't Be Afraid To Get Stronger](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/dont-be-afraid-to-get-stronger/) - One of the fascinating qualities we all possess as human beings is the ability to adapt to the environment we are submerged in. There are shows on TV capturing the lives of people who live in the arctic, and those who must survive in the wild over a period of 21 days without anything but
- [Collection Area Conundrum](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/collection-area-conundrum/) - When faced with a shot in a collection area around the green you have many options as to how to play the shot. You can choose to take your most lofted wedge and hit it high, bump and run the ball with a 6 or 7 iron, use a hybrid to effectively putt the ball,
- [Pushing The Limits of Shaft Technology](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/pushing-the-limits-of-shaft-technology/) - Shaft technology has always been a big part of the engineering of golf clubs. Shafts have come a long way from the old hickory sticks, progressing from wood to steel, steel to graphite and now to multi-metal materials. The steel shafts have become lighter and stronger while graphite shafts have become more stable but both
- [Junior Golf Hub makes stop at Turning Stone with help from Begay](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/junior-golf-hub-makes-stop-at-turning-stone-with-help-from-begay/)
- [Drunk on the pursuit of perfection: How golfers poison their minds and stunt their growth as players](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/drunk-on-the-pursuit-of-perfection-how-golfers-poison-their-minds-and-stunt-their-growth-as-players/) - Last week, I was working on the range at GPC National with one of our Elite Academy players and Dennis Hillman, the Director of Instruction at GPC. The player, who was growing increasingly frustrated by the results of the shots he was hitting, shared with Dennis and I that he was getting upset because he
- [Baseline](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/baseline/) - The beginning of the 2020-2021 Academy year is right around the corner! It’s time to recap this past season (what went well, and what didn’t) so this coming year can bring even more success. The first week of our upcoming Junior Academy year is dedicated solely to completing Player Development System testing with every athlete.
- [Plan Of Attack](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/plan-of-attack/) - What is your process for coming up with a plan of attack when you stand on a tee box? What information are you gathering, and what are you doing with that information? Many people blame themselves or their golf swings for poor shots. However, the reality is that many times bad shots follow bad decisions.
- [The End of Summer is the Beginning of Your New Golf Year!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-end-of-summer-is-the-beginning-of-your-new-golf-year/) - Hard to believe we have come to the end of summer! Wow, where did the time go? I hope this summer that you reached the goals you set back in September 2019! If by some chance due to COVID or any other excuse, you didn’t have the summer you were planning for, now is a
- [Golf Datatech Report: Record Setting Equipment Sales In July](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/golf-datatech-report-record-setting-equipment-sales-in-july/) - According to Golf Datatech, an independent market research firm, July equipment sales are the highest of any month since they began tracking in 1997. The sales report shows $388.6 million in total equipment sales, beating the old record of $368.1 million in June 2007 by $20 million! All-time records were set in balls, gloves, irons
- [A New New School Year](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/eap-news/a-new-new-school-year/) - The start of the school year is upon us as it usually is this time of the year……. but this year it is clearly different. Students of all ages are feeling a heightened sense of anxiety not only because of COVID itself but also due to the indecision on behalf of the school boards. The
- [Equipment Roundup: TaylorMade Drops New P Series Irons](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/equipment-roundup-taylormade-drops-new-p-series-irons/) - With the launch of TaylorMade’s new P Series irons & TW Wedges, the golf club industry is buzzing with excitement. The new P Series includes the P770, P7MC & P7MB. TaylorMade used feedback from the game’s best ball strikers and both the P7MC and P7MB use a brand new process called Compact Grain Forging that
- [There Is No Secret](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/there-is-no-secret/) - Since the beginning of the game, golfers have searched for the one secret that would unlock flawless golf only to be disappointed many times over. The notion of there being one answer to poor play is founded in a lack of discipline as it would be much easier to only have to focus and practice
- [Time To Reflect](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/time-to-reflect/) - If you can believe it, the 2019-2020 Academy year has come to a close! This year, despite the global pandemic, still proved to be a successful one in the gym (end eventually the “home gym”) as athletes continued to develop their physical literacy, fundamental movement skills, lifting technique, and knowledge of nutrition for performance. We
- [What Kind Of Player Are You?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/what-kind-of-player-are-you/) - Well, it is a little different these days with how the USGA, PGA and LPGA Tours are operating due to Covid19. However, the excitement of watching or playing golf in competitive environment is nearly the same. This past week the best amateur golfers stormed the US Amateur Championship at Bandon Dunes (we are planning another
- [Making History at EAP!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/eap-news/making-history-at-eap/) - Exciting times at EAP because we will be opening with our largest incoming class in school history! Several of our students attended the Summer Achieve program and had such a great experience that they have enrolled in the year-long Achieve program. Our students are coming from Fairfield and Westchester Counties as well as Cape Cod
- [Golf Performance Center's Rick Dowling Wins Palmer Cup](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/golf-performance-centers-rick-dowling-wins-palmer-cup/)
- [Learning](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/learning/) - Learning a complex skill is not different subjects being taught separately but knowing subjects are connected in the real world and need to be learned in a real-world environment, together and seamlessly. Often this is forgotten in golf and there is a huge disconnect in learning what the game is all about. Rather, golf is
- [The Clubs That Made Morikawa a Major Champion](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-clubs-that-made-morikawa-a-major-champion/) - With the first Major of the year, we have seen not an emergence but a verification that Colin Morikawa is a certified superstar! Not only did he win his first major last week, but last month Morikawa beat world #2 Justin Thomas in a playoff to win his second PGA Tour title at the Workday
- [You Need A Session!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/you-need-a-session/) - Here at GPC, both golf and physical coaches look at your golf development through the philosophy "function dictates form." That means how your body is moving will dictate how you swing the golf club. It is important that you work on your physical function every day, whether that be a corrective exercise workout or a
- [Dig Deep and Find Your Growth Mindset](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/education/dig-deep-and-find-your-growth-mindset/) - With the opening of the school year upon us it is time to embrace…. or dig deep and find our growth mindset. If we didn’t know already, the last several months have taught us that we can handle difficult times with resiliency, creativity, empathy and compassion. If nothing else, embracing these dispositions will help us
- [Distance is Overrated](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/distance-is-overrated/) - Wait, what? Distance is what separates the best players in the world from the rest of the pack. Well, yes and no. If you were able to watch the PGA Championship last week you got to see 23 year old rising star, Collin Morikawa, put on a display of old fashioned good golf. He was
- [‘FORE’WARD THINKING ON GOLF, EDUCATION IN RIDGEFIELD](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/foreward-thinking-on-golf-education-in-ridgefield/)
- [Tiger Makes A Putter Switch At The PGA](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/tiger-makes-a-putter-switch-at-the-pga/) - Perhaps the most famous golf club in the world is Tiger Woods' Titleist Scotty Cameron putter. Tiger has made a number of club changes throughout his career but the one constant in his bag has been his putter, which has been used to win 14 of his 15 major championships. His new flat stick is
- [Golf Instruction for Maintaining Width in Your Golf Swing](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/maintaining-width-2/) - When it comes to developing a powerful golf swing with a proper form, many people talk about maintaining width in a golf swing. What this means is keeping your arms wide and away from your body as you swing to harness power for long distances. The thing is, not everyone needs extra help in maintaining
- [Public Service Announcement](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/public-service-announcement/) - Any golf athlete (no matter your age or ability) who has not had a physical evaluation in the past 6 months, your check engine light is on! Ideally your physical evaluations shouldn’t be more than 3 months apart (4x per year). Keeping a close eye on your overall function is critical to success in your
- [Judgements vs Systematic Predictability](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/judgements-vs-systematic-predictability/) - Do you ever wake up and have a feeling about something? It could be anything. Maybe it was that you felt it was going to rain or you were going to win the Lotto! That’s intuition - you have a feeling or judgement about someone or a certain outcome. Psychologist Paul Meehl did a study
- [Attention All Junior Golfers!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/attention-all-junior-golfers/)
- [“Don't Do Your Best. Do Whatever It Takes!”](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/dont-do-your-best-do-whatever-it-takes/) - Let's start with something basic here. You may not have the fastest swing. You may not be the best putter. You may not have the same talent as your opponent. Perhaps you don't have the high caliber training facilities and great coaching opportunities that your competitors have. Your technique may be unorthodox. You may be
- [4 x 4](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/4-x-4/) - It is always exciting to see the progress our athletes make both on and off the course throughout the year. Some of our athletes have been involved in our programs from a very young age, while others have started their journey with us in later stages of development. No matter the amount of time an
- [The Distance Debate](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-distance-debate/) - Golf equipment has been a hot topic of the golf world since titanium drivers burst onto the scene and continue to be in the hot seat with the arrival of the modern ball. The combination of club and ball technology has brought on the question of “is it too much?” All the high profile golf
- [Ethan Allen Prep Positioned for Success This Fall](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/eap-news/ethan-allen-prep-positioned-for-success-this-fall/) - For many, it is still difficult to imagine what reopening schools will look like this fall. Administrators are working tirelessly to devise a plan that does not only address safety concerns for crowded public schools, but also how to maximize the learning experience. We are hearing more and more parents express concern about what their
- [A Key to Hitting a Good Pitch Shot](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/a-key-to-hitting-a-good-pitch-shot/) - Pitch shots are often an overlooked part of the game especially when it comes to time allocated in practice. However, a good pitch can save you a shot and keep the momentum of a round going. Let’s look at one of the keys to hitting good pitch shots. Essential to hitting quality pitches is good
- [Ethan Allen Prep at The Golf Performance Center Hosts Open House on August 8](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/ethan-allen-prep-at-the-golf-performance-center-hosts-open-house-on-august-8/)
- [CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST EXPLAINS THE MENTAL SIDE OF GOLF ON THE GOLF PERFORMANCE CENTER’S LIVE YOUTUBE SHOW](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/clinical-psychologist-explains-the-mental-side-of-golf-on-the-golf-performance-centers-live-youtube-show-2/)
- [Clinical Psychologist Explains The Mental Side Of Golf On The Golf Performance Center’s Live YouTube Show](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/clinical-psychologist-explains-the-mental-side-of-golf-on-the-golf-performance-centers-live-youtube-show/)
- [Footwork](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/footwork/) - Are changes in balance the cause or the effect of swing tendencies? This is a difficult question to answer when we think about the all the moving parts through the different stages of a golf swing. Many times a change in balance can be the result of one swing tendency only to lead to another
- [Workout Consistency](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/workout-consistency/) - “Every time you miss a workout, the next one’s easier to miss” - Al Vermeil, The tournament season for both our adult and junior membership is in full force. Although playing great golf is our goal, a critical component to that happening is your physical performance and nutrition. It’s important not to lose focus on
- [Rules to Improve](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/rules-to-improve/) - If it feels easy, you are probably not improving. If you are doing something different it should feel different. Improvement comes with some rules. Rule 1. To make real improvement you must get comfortable being uncomfortable. Rule 2. If your focus is on the result, then you are not focusing on the right thing. Rule
- [Do you know how to proceed if you are unsure of how to apply the rules in a situation?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/rules/do-you-know-how-to-proceed-if-you-are-unsure-of-how-to-apply-the-rules-in-a-situation/) - Many events you play in are run by very small groups of staff and more than likely only a few volunteers to help monitor slow play and administer the rules. Understanding the limitations on such a small group, it is very likely that you may encounter a situation that requires an application of the rules
- [The Most Used Club in the Bag](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-most-used-club-in-the-bag/) - Why does the practice putting green on the PGA Tour look like a putter demo day? The players are certainly not thinking of changing their equipment leading up to a big tournament, right? Wrong! The reason those equipment companies set up at PGA Tour events is because a lot of times players will try out
- [Considering Boarding School for 2020-21 Academic Year? According to The New York Times, the Northeast is the Safest Area of the Country for Students.](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/eap-news/considering-boarding-school-for-2020-21-academic-year-according-to-the-new-york-times-the-northeast-is-the-safest-area-of-the-country-for-students/) - Most of the country is currently trying to envision what the opening of school will look like for their children. School districts across the country are making plans based on the trajectory of COVID cases in their respective town, city, county or state. Fortunately, Ethan Allen Prep at The Golf Performance Center is located in
- [Dr. Josh Brant Joins The Golf Performance Center and Ethan Allen Prep to Lead Sports Psychology Program](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/dr-josh-brant-joins-the-golf-performance-center-and-ethan-allen-prep-to-lead-sports-psychology-program/)
- [Can Knowing the Rules of Golf Help You During a Competition?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/rules/can-knowing-the-rules-of-golf-help-you-during-a-competition/) - You are a competitive golfer. You play well, you know all the great courses, the great players, the latest in golf club technology but how well do you know the rules of golf and how they may assist you in your competitive rounds? First off, realize that the officials running your events are volunteers giving
- [How to Tee the Ball Up](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/how-to-tee-the-ball-up/) - This may seem like a simple enough task, teeing the ball up that is. You may think that you just walk onto the tee box anywhere, push the tee into the ground until it is at the desired height, and then go about hitting the shot. However, the importance of this simple act is grossly
- [Are You Playing Enough for the Wind?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/are-you-playing-enough-for-the-wind/) - When watching the PGA Tour this week, pay careful attention to an often overlooked step in the shot selection process. The players often rip a few blades of grass out of the ground and throw them up in the air to see how fast the wind is and what direction it is moving. The wind
- [The Science Behind Superior Performance](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-science-behind-superior-performance/) - This may come as a shock to many of you, but YOU do have the ability to become the best player in the world! You don’t have to be born with talent; as a matter of fact, science has proven that no one is born with talent. There is also no disputing that some are
- [Mmm Mmm Good](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/mmm-mmm-good/) - Ever find yourself on hole 14 feeling a little deflated after ending your par run with back to back bogeys? More often than not you’ve lost track of your nutrition on the course and your low fuel light is on. Whether you are playing golf, or running from work or school to your workout, you
- [Ethan Allen Prep’s Individualized Blended Learning Combines Academics and Golf](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/eap-news/ethan-allen-preps-individualized-blended-learning-combines-academics-and-golf/) - As you may have read, Harvard University recently announced that 60% of its student population will begin the year learning remotely. Their goal to create a safer environment by reducing the numbers in the classrooms is inspired by a social responsibility to COVID safety protocols. This decision also highlights the value of remote learning. It’s
- [The Golf Performance Center To Answer Questions Today On How To Prepare For Success In Tournament Golf In Live YouTube Show](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/the-golf-performance-center-to-answer-questions-today-on-how-to-prepare-for-success-in-tournament-golf-in-live-youtube-show/)
- [Junior Golf Hub Launches Enhanced Mobile App for College Golf Hopefuls and Coaches](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/junior-golf-hub-launches-enhanced-mobile-app-for-college-golf-hopefuls-and-coaches-5/)
- [Letter: Ethan Allen Prep's Individualized Blended Learning Combines Academics and Golf](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/letter-ethan-allen-preps-individualized-blended-learning-combines-academics-and-golf/)
- [THE GOLF PERFORMANCE CENTER TO ANSWER QUESTIONS TODAY ON HOW TO PREPARE FOR SUCCESS IN TOURNAMENT GOLF IN LIVE YOUTUBE SHOW](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/the-golf-performance-center-to-answer-questions-today-on-how-to-prepare-for-success-in-tournament-golf-in-live-youtube-show-2/)
- [Plenty Of Junior Golf Opportunities Available](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/plenty-of-junior-golf-opportunities-available/)
- [What's Your Speed?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/whats-your-speed/) - When it comes to putting there is more than one way to get it done. Getting it done simply means getting the ball in the hole in the least amount of strokes. Speed is King when it comes to putting and, in fact, the line cannot be determined without committing to a certain speed. Many
- [A Quick Note on Pre-Round Preparation](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/a-quick-note-on-pre-round-preparation/) - Tournament season is here! Pre-round preparation becomes that much more important as you want to give your best effort in competition after the hard work you’ve been bringing to your practice sessions. These conditions are sure to test your levels of grit, focus, and ability to move efficiently. We all know we can’t control the
- [Why Arnold Palmer’s Golf Clubs Were His Own Creation](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/why-arnold-palmer-built-his-own-clubs/) - To many golfers Arnold Palmer was and still is “The King,” but he was also an equipment junky. He amassed a collection of over 10,000 golf clubs, which included almost 2,000 putters, most of which he built himself. He would often be seen with two bags on his cart at his home course in Florida
- [Time Management - Vertical vs. Horizontal Time](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/vertical-time-vs-horizontal-time-there-is-a-difference/) - Are you better at managing vertical time or horizontal time? If you’ve never heard these terms before, it might take a second to wrap your mind around these theories of time, but once you do it will completely change the way you think about time management, especially as it relates to golf training. Vertical time,
- [Junior Golf Opportunities](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/junior-golf-opportunities/)
- [Golf News Roundup July 8, 2020](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/golf-news-roundup-july-8-2020/)
- [JUNIOR GOLF HUB LAUNCHES ENHANCED MOBILE APP FOR COLLEGE GOLF HOPEFULS AND COACHES](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/junior-golf-hub-launches-enhanced-mobile-app-for-college-golf-hopefuls-and-coaches-4/)
- [Junior Golf Hub Launches Enhanced Mobile App for College Golf Hopefuls and Coaches](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/junior-golf-hub-launches-enhanced-mobile-app-for-college-golf-hopefuls-and-coaches-3/)
- [GPC and Ethan Allen Prep Athletes Complete Week 1 of Summer Achieve Program, Play at Salem Country Club, GPC National](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/gpc-and-ethan-allen-prep-athletes-complete-week-1-of-summer-achieve-program-play-at-salem-country-club-gpc-national/)
- [JUNIOR GOLF HUB LAUNCHES ENHANCED MOBILE APP FOR COLLEGE GOLF HOPEFULS AND COACHES](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/junior-golf-hub-launches-enhanced-mobile-app-for-college-golf-hopefuls-and-coaches-2/)
- [Junior Golf Hub Launches Enhanced Mobile App For College Golf Hopefuls And Coaches](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/junior-golf-hub-launches-enhanced-mobile-app-for-college-golf-hopefuls-and-coaches/)
- [Being Present or Focused](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/being-present-or-focused/) - Picture this; you are on the 18th hole in your club championship, after splitting the fairway with your drive, standing there awaiting your second shot. You turn to your caddie and whisper, “I just don’t want to chunk this shot in front of the people watching by the green.” What follows, you chunk your shot!
- [First Week of the Summer Session](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/eap-news/first-week-of-the-summer-session/) - The first week of the summer session is now complete. The kids have been training at GPC, playing GPC National, playing rounds at Salem Country Club and enjoying meals, recreational time and enrichment at EAP and Main Campus. Charlie Wampfler, Director of Academics and Daily Operations with the help of Will Del Santo, our EAP
- [Hold Your Horses](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/hold-your-horses/) - At the Golf Performance Center we take every athlete’s (both junior and adults) individual needs into account for each phase of training throughout the year. We recognize our Junior Academy Members in particular are at various stages of development both physically, mentally, and with their golf skills. In order to get the most out of
- [Gapping](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/gapping/) - Ever hit a solid shot, right on the pin, just to see it fly over the green or come up short? Knowing how far you hit each club is crucial for playing your best, but one overlooked aspect of equipment is having proper gapping between clubs. Historically, irons have been designed to have ten yard
- [Rain or Shine](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/rain-or-shine/) - Some may see the game of golf as a leisurely stroll on a perfect day in a beautiful environment, but for those who truly aspire to be better at golf playing in all conditions is a must. As the Scots like to say, “Nae wind, nae rain, nae golf.” The true spirit of the game
- [The Handicap System Has Set Us Up for Failure to Develop](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-handicap-system-has-set-us-up-for-failure-to-develop/) - In 1911, the USGA developed the handicap system to enable individual golfers to compete with players of different playing abilities. Unfortunately, it has turned into a way to manipulate the system for personal gains or to win. Because of this, players and coaches (or “teachers” as most are known) are set up to fail. What?
- [Operation Hydration](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/operation-hydration/) - As Human beings we are made up of 60% water. Throughout the day you are constantly losing water through sweating and going to the bathroom. Before long, this could be detrimental to your performance as an athlete if you are not monitoring your fluid intake throughout the day. When we are dehydrated we start to
- [Irons](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/irons/) - Iron technology is easily overshadowed by the glitz and glam of drivers. It’s hard to argue with the massive distance gains made in the last decade that have led to longer courses and deeper rough. But the iron technology has improved by leaps and bounds as well. Many companies like PXG and TaylorMade developed a
- [Turn Weaknesses into Strengths](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/turn-weaknesses-into-strengths/) - We have discussed before that the way to improve in golf is to improve your weaknesses. You can identify different areas of the game that are weak through consistently keeping stats and then putting time and energy into improving those areas. If you take a closer look at your game and think through certain situations
- [Golf Needs To Be Accessible To All Classes](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/golf-needs-to-be-accessible-to-all-classes/)
- [The Golf Performance Center Partners With Buffalo Agency To Drive Public Relations Program](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/the-golf-performance-center-partners-with-buffalo-agency-to-drive-public-relations-program-2/)
- [The Golf Performance Center Partners With Buffalo Agency To Drive Public-Relations Program](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/the-golf-performance-center-partners-with-buffalo-agency-to-drive-public-relations-program/)
- [Your Game Cannot Be Found on Instagram or YouTube](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/your-game-cannot-be-found-on-instagram-or-youtube/) - Of course I will play my game! Who’s would I play? Playing your own game sounds easy but it can be hard to do. We all get wrapped up in playing someone else’s game without even knowing it and the fact is, it’s not your fault! That’s right - it is not your fault! First,
- [Dads and Golf](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/dads-and-golf/) - With Father's Day around this Sunday, golf equipment is in high demand. Rather than heading to your local golf shop or big box retailer, head to Custom Clubs where you can pick up a gift certificate for our unique fitting experiences. In my years of experience in the golf industry, a high percentage of Father's
- [This Could Make Your Head Spin](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/this-could-make-your-head-spin/) - Those of you who are Members of The Golf Performance Center have experienced the extensive 5 Elements of Success evaluation process used to develop your personal road map for improving as a golf athlete. The physical evaluation is one of the five elements and is comprised of over 35 different screens and tests used to
- [How Are You Feeling?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/how-are-you-feeling-2/) - It’s Saturday morning about 7:50am and our Adult Members are rolling in getting ready to start their day by getting their blood moving and crushing a workout. The focus of the day is explained and the dynamic warm up gets under way. As we touch base with each athlete we ask “How are you feeling
- [Growth Mindset and the New Normal](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/eap-news/growth-mindset-and-the-new-normal/) - Normal- conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.(as defined in the dictionary) Covid-19 has forced us out of our comfort zone causing us to view both our immediate, and global surroundings with new and different perspectives. The standard to which to conform, the usual, the typical and the expected can no longer be defined
- [Change It or Leave It?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/change-it-or-leave-it-2/) - One of the most important questions that a golfer needs to answer with respect to his/her golf swing is “Do I want to change this or leave this as it is?” When we look at different tendencies in the golf swing and understand the chain reaction we can see the impact of each movement. Some
- [Keys to Perform Your Best](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/keys-to-perform-your-best/) - As you return to playing events, do you know the elements that will help you perform your best? My short answer is using the systems, which means outlining how to take different elements and have them work together with the goal to produce consistent and more predictive results which will lead to a long term
- [Mechanics vs Foundation, which comes first? Understanding Function Dictates Form](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/mechanics-vs-foundation-which-comes-first-understanding-function-dictates-form/) - I know this sounds like an odd topic for golfers, but I believe that it is a valid and fun topic. Many parents, players and coaches think that if you are not working on developing great golfing techniques then you cannot be a great golfer. Well I’m not sure that is true but I do
- [Metacognition](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/eap-news/metacognition/) - For many of us, taking the time to reflect upon an activity we had recently completed to better understand its purpose and value seems decadent….or better yet, intimidating. So, we avoid it- “I’ve got other things to do and don’t have the time to waste”; putting up a barrier to avoid the discomfort of trying
- [What Fuels You?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/what-fuels-you/) - The food you put in your body affects everything from the nuances of balancing energy levels and hormone levels, to brain function, to muscle output and how quickly the body can recover from a workout. It takes time and consistent effort for a change in dietary lifestyle to take place and for you to see
- [Archer or Arrow?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/archer-or-arrow/) - There is a common misconception in golf that if you have a high handicap or if your swing is not technically sound then equipment doesn’t really matter. I hear it time and time again, “I will get new clubs when I get my swing down.” The problem with this concept is it does not account
- [The Most Overlooked Piece of Equipment in the Bag](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-most-overlooked-piece-of-equipment-in-the-bag/) - What is the only piece of equipment that is used on every single shot during your round of golf? The golf ball! Before teeing off, most amateurs reach into their golf bag and pull out a couple of mismatched golf balls that they have either found, bought or were gifted. The most common thing I
- [True Tempo](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/true-tempo/) - How many times have you heard someone say that his/her swing was quick? This is a very general observation that people will also make of other players without a true understanding behind what is actually happening. With a training aid called Blast Motion we can actually see a player’s tempo and begin to decipher what
- [Dance, Football, Cheerleading and Golf Coaches](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/dance-football-cheerleading-and-golf-coaches/) - “If you don’t get your butt in there and work it off, you will never make my team or anyone else’s! There is no time to pout and if you want to pout, do it on your own time! I showed you the routine, I gave you the music, do you want me to dance
- [Student Athletes Have More Time and Flexibility Than Ever Before. Now What?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/eap-news/student-athletes-have-more-time-and-flexibility-than-ever-before-now-what/) - The last few months have taught us many valuable lessons. It is more evident that the standardization of time and standardizing how our students learn is proving to be an ineffective way for them to achieve personal goals. Remote learning has created the opportunity for education institutions to develop more individualized experiences. Whether it has
- [Aim Small, Miss Small](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/aim-small-miss-small/) - This phrase, made popular by two outstanding movies (The Patriot and more recently American Sniper), relates to our wonderful game of golf quite nicely. The concept is simple; pick a very specific target, within a larger target, at which you are aiming. If you miss your target, chances are your level of focus will still
- [Focus Matters, Achieving Greatness](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/focus-matters-achieving-greatness/) - A two-decade study of more than a thousand adolescents revealed focus, self-regulation and delaying self-gratification is a better predictor of someone’s success than IQ and socioeconomic status. Hmm, then why do many parents provide overbearing feedback and take away opportunities to their kid/s to learn from mistakes? For them to only feel better in the
- [What's In the Bag?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/whats-in-the-bag-2/) - The players on the PGA Tour have the latest and greatest technology at their disposal, from high-end aftermarket shafts to “Tour Only” custom and prototype club heads. But make no mistake, beyond all the glitz and glam is a toolbox - a carefully crafted set of tools that are designed to give the player their
- [The Will to Prepare](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-will-to-prepare/) - Legendary basketball coach, Bobby Knight, is quoted as saying, “The key is not the will to win…..everyone has that. It is the will to prepare to win that is important.” I thought of this quote as Brooks Koepka answered Scott Van Pelt’s question as to how he has been able to perform so well in
- [The Hidden Gem of Quarantine – Scavenger Hunts!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/eap-news/the-hidden-gem-of-quarantine-scavenger-hunts/) - Running out of ideas to keep student athletes occupied at home that don’t involve adding screen time? Consider mixing it up with a scavenger hunt! Scavenger hunts have many benefits for student athletes, in that they require activation of the body and mind. By working on puzzles, your child can build upon his or her
- [Spatial Awareness Starts in the Gym](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/spatial-awareness-starts-in-the-gym/) - One of the benefits of consistently dedicating yourself to improving your physical performance is the body awareness you earn through testing your nervous system every time you work out. The body is an amazing tool, and will adapt to the environments it finds itself. We have all experienced this in one way or another over
- [To Keep Fit for Golf, He Gives His Dogs a Lift](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/to-keep-fit-for-golf-he-gives-his-dogs-a-lift/)
- [Keeping the Roof Up!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/keeping-the-roof-up/) - Recently, I wrote about doing whatever it takes to become a champion, but I am not sure you really understand this sentiment. I am not saying to go out and cheat, lie or steal. I am saying that when you are talking about achieving an audacious goal like being a top 1% athlete (playing
- [Know What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/eap-news/know-what-to-do-when-you-dont-know-what-to-do/) - More vividly than ever before, we are reminded of this age old obstacle that we face at various times throughout our lives. If you are like me, in your fifties that is, then you have undoubtedly had to figure out a way around, over, under or through this obstacle several times in your life. However,
- [Further is Always Better, Right?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/further-is-always-better-right/) - With the length of golf courses steadily increasing over the last twenty years, most golfers are desperately searching for that extra 10 or 15 yards off the tee and will try almost anything to find it. Equipment companies have taken note and know exactly how to exploit the current state of the game. Nearly every
- [The Long Bunker Shot](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-long-bunker-shot/) - It has long been said that the long bunker shot is one of the hardest shots in golf. Many of us have experienced this to be true and struggled to find answers to this challenge. As with any skill in this game or in life there is a certain amount of time or reps required
- [Take a Walk!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/take-a-walk/) - Many of us have been a bit more limited from participating in some of our normal activities throughout the week as a result of the stay at home order we are still under. It has been uplifting how simply taking a walk can refresh you mentally as much as physically these days! If you’ve done
- [The right tools for the job](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-right-tools-for-the-job/) - If you look at the highest level of any profession, you will find the best equipment in that industry. Exceptional professionals in any line of work are equipped with both the skill, and the equipment, to handle whatever problems may arise. If you have ever gotten a flat tire and tried to put the spare
- [A Breakdown of the World Health Organization’s Recent Dietary Suggestions for Adults](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/a-breakdown-of-the-world-health-organizations-recent-dietary-suggestions-for-adults/) - I wanted to elaborate on my thought process behind the World Health Organization’s Instagram post a few weeks ago. This is strictly my opinion on all of this based on recent research behind it. My goal is always to educate myself and in turn educate our athletes. I hope you enjoy it and learn something
- [When there aren’t enough hours in the day](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/eap-news/when-there-arent-enough-hours-in-the-day/) - If “there aren’t enough hours in the day” seems to be a common phrase for you, then you most likely struggle with time management and prioritization. A common misconception is that we are inherently supposed to have these skills, but did you come out of the womb knowing how to swing a golf club? Didn’t
- [“Want to be a Champion? Do Whatever It Takes!”](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/want-to-be-a-champion-do-whatever-it-takes/) - Let us start with something basic here. You may not have the fastest swing. You may not be the best putter. You may not have the same talent as your opponent. Perhaps you do not have the high caliber training facilities and great coaching opportunities that your competitors have. Your technique may be unorthodox. You may be physically limited
- [Go-to Shot](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/go-to-shot/) - We all have certain tendencies when it comes to ball fight, and in many cases spend a lot of time working to fix those tendencies. The best players in the world have the ability to shape the golf ball different ways adjusting trajectory and side spin to execute through the nine windows, however, even the
- [Grit is for the Gritty?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/grit-is-for-the-gritty/) - It is that time of year… golf competitions start happening on a regular basis in the Northeast! The Master’s excitement has gotten you ready to go, the PGA Championship coming up in a couple of weeks, high school and collegiate golfers are nearing post season championships, your competitive juices are nearly at a boiling point!
- [You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know, But You Can Learn!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/education/you-dont-know-what-you-dont-know-but-you-can-learn/) - One of the best parts about watching reality shows like the X Factor, The Bachelor, and Survivor is listening to people brag about how they are going to win, only to be buzzed off, voted out, or not given a rose in the first round. While the person on the show is crushed and shocked,
- [Improve Your Golf Mental Game With Positive Affirmations](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/adding-emotions-to-your-affirmations/) - Positive affirmations can be a secret weapon in your golf mental game. We often use them as a way to get us closer to what we want or to potentially overcome self-sabotaging thought patterns. In fact, some of the best golf psychologists stand by affirmations as a way to help players manifest their goals, concentrate,
- [Course Management](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/course-management/) - Photo courtesy of David Cannon/Getty Images North America Managing your way around a golf course entails a combination of correct thinking/calculating, execution, self-awareness, and emotional control. All these areas will affect each other as you make your way around the golf course. For example, a poor decision can lead to a bad golf swing as
- [Bridging The Gap](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/bridging-the-gap/) - Most golfers seek out a coach when they want to improve their golf game and a club-fitter when they want to buy new clubs. These two have been separating slowly over time but are currently at an all-time high. However don’t the two share a common goal to improve performance? The truth is that a
- [The Value of Knowing Where You Are!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-value-of-knowing-where-you-are/) - Imagine that you are on a journey, driving across the country from the east coast to the west coast. Your navigation system isn’t working and somehow driving in the dark you took a wrong turn. Bam! Now you're lost in the middle of nowhere! How could that be? You’re thinking, I was just fine an hour
- [Changing the Game: Standardized Testing and Student Athletes](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/education/changing-the-game-standardized-testing-and-student-athletes/) - It is frustrating and scary to be in the unknown, and millions of high school scholar athletes are facing the uncertainties that lie ahead, especially when it comes to college applications and recruitment. The National Collegiate College Association (NCAA) has strict eligibility requirements for athletes who wish to compete at Division I and II schools,
- [Sampling Other Sports](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/sampling-other-sports/) - Junior golf, like many youth sports, can become all-encompassing and overwhelming as a junior athlete progresses to each level of the sport. It is important to maintain perspective and recognize the importance of developing certain fundamental movement skills (i.e. running, hopping, skipping, jumping, throwing, catching, striking, etc.) at particular points throughout the athlete’s physical development.
- [GEAR EFFECT: A Love Story](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/gear-effect-a-love-story/) - Getting your ball in play off the tee is a crucial part of playing the game of golf. One of the main fundamentals of good drivers of the ball is center contact, meaning, hitting the ball in the sweet spot of the club face. The reason is because as you miss-hit the ball on the
- [Savoring in Sports](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/savoring-in-sports/) - Savoring is a practice that supports mental well-being and can enhance enjoyment of sports and life. When you practice being present with the moment, time seems to not exist anymore, and the moment itself can be savored in a way that makes it meaningful and lasting. First you have to start becoming aware of how
- [Get out of Trouble](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/get-out-of-trouble/) - Image courtesy of Reuters All golfers hit bad golf shots, even the best players in the world. It’s what great players do after a bad golf shot that makes the biggest difference. I know you are thinking that great players will hit miraculous recovery shots which put them back into position to make a birdie
- [Golf Mental Game Practice Using a Missile Lock Strategy](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/missile-lock/) - For fans of Top Gun, a missile lock is something you know well. If you aren’t familiar with Top Gun or missile locks, you might not be familiar with the term or how it might relate to golf practice. Top Gun is a movie about fighter jets, and in addition to seeing impressive aviation when
- [So You Think You’re a Competitor?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/so-you-think-youre-a-competitor/) - I have been asked over the years how I would describe myself and I thought, what a good question. For a time I struggled to come up with what I thought was a good answer. In 1994 it finally hit me. At the time, I was still trying to win on mini tours up and
- [STOP – Just 3 Breaths](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/stop-just-3-breaths/) - In life and the game of golf we find ourselves feeling hurried, restless, anxious, or stressed. On the surface we might have a slight awareness that we’re not in our ‘best self’ state. However, in the heat of the moment we keep going to be sure we finish this project, or cross that off the
- [Get in the Zone (of Proximal Development)](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/education/get-in-the-zone-of-proximal-development/) - Kitchen tables across the country continue to accumulate worksheets as parents grapple with this unforeseeable shift in their daily routines. Crumpled miscalculations intersect with sloppily jotted “eureka” ideas and parents are left to mediate between these diametric experiences with online learning. We are collectively facing the largest disruption to America’s education system, with parents on
- [The Coolest Shot In Golf](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-coolest-shot-in-golf/) - Few shots in golf are cooler than the high spinning wedge shot. In fact, one of the most common questions we get at GPC Custom Clubs is “How do I get backspin on the ball?” The answer to that question is a combination of ingredients, but I believe the two most important factors are the
- [Stick to It](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/stick-to-it/) - I’m going to start this newsletter by stating right up front I am going off the beaten path of my normal contributions of physical performance and nutrition this week. Trust me, however, that this message still relates to those topics quite directly (no matter what life stage you are in) and rather appropriately during these
- [On the Road to College Golf](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/on-the-road-to-college-golf/)
- [What Are We Learning?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/education/what-are-we-learning/) - During this transformative time across the globe, we have the opportunity to learn a lot about ourselves. We are learning that more time at home means we can get better at being a family. We have all seen the father/daughter TikToks, the heartwarming videos of grandchildren standing outside the door and waving signs saying how
- [Keep the Wolves Away, Dream Big!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/keep-the-wolves-away-dream-big/) - Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about Lou Gehrig’s famous farewell speech and I thought it was important to share with you. He said, “I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth and while I am facing a recent setback, I have a lot to live for!” Mr. Gehrig was diagnosed
- [Household Items That Will Take Your Workout to the Next Level!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/household-items-that-will-take-your-workout-to-the-next-level/) - We are through 3 weeks of home workouts and golf practices here at GPC! This time has made us as coaches and you as athletes tap into the right side of our brains to get creative and continue to build on the work we have put in this off-season. It has been so encouraging to
- [The Four R’s](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-four-rs/) - No, I am not talking about the four R’s of decision making or the four R’s of recycling, but four R’s that represent key things you can be doing for yourself during this time of quarantine. They are Reconnect, Recuperate, Reflect, and Read. By taking advantage of this time to do these four things you
- [Exchange Self-Development for Self-Discovery](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/exchange-self-development-for-self-discovery/) - Just like marketers use mind-games to sell their products, we can play mind-games with ourselves to get better results in our game. One example of a mind-game would be shifting perspective. Your perspective directly affects your emotions and your behavior is driven by your emotions, whether you choose your perspective consciously or not. If you’re
- [How Equipment Affects Development](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/how-equipment-affects-development/) - Ever seen an elite golfer with an unorthodox swing? Chances are, the swing was not the problem, but the solution. The problem was their equipment. Kids are amazing problem solvers and above all else show tremendous resiliency. While an adult may use equipment as a scapegoat for their game, junior golfers will take a driver
- [A School Grows in Ridgefield](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/eap-news/a-school-grows-in-ridgefield/) - Read Article
- [A Golf Academy Grows in Connecticut](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/eap-news/a-golf-academy-grows-in-connecticut/) - Read Article
- [Ethan Allen Prep Names David Newman New Executive Director](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/eap-news/ethan-allen-prep-names-david-newman-new-executive-director/)
- [Student Athletes Behind the Screen: Shining Light on the Misconceptions of Online Learning](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/education/behind-the-screen-shining-light-on-the-misconceptions-of-online-learning/) - In hopes of avoiding the inevitable uncomfortable feelings that arise in novel experiences, people tend to stick to what they know. Parents continue to send their kids to traditional schools, despite bleak notions of the education system, because they find comfort in knowing what to expect from it. Although previously considered non-traditional, high schools that
- [Physical Needs for Uneven Lies](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/physical-needs-for-uneven-lies/) - Fully understanding that everyone’s basement floor/garage floor/hitting bay mat is level during these times of quarantine we cannot neglect the importance of understanding what our body needs to do to be able to execute a shot on an uneven lie when we are out on the course this season. We all understand that golf is
- [Good Evening GPC Community!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/good-evening-gpc-community/) - I hope you and your family are safe and well. During these difficult times, I want to let you know that our #1 goal is still to support you on your golf journey! Maybe a good perspective on this would be to liken it to having a broken leg. The doctor tells you are out
- [When Uncertainty Becomes Unsettling – Trust the Process](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/when-uncertainty-becomes-unsettling-trust-the-process/) - What does it really mean to ‘trust the process’? We can trust the process of a technique taught to improve driving distance or putting accuracy. We can trust the process of steps provided for development of a mental game skill. Seeing as I prefer to dig deeper and get to the root of things, it
- [Golf Club Buzzwords, What do they mean](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/golf-club-buzzwords-what-do-they-mean/) - With awesome new equipment dropping this season, that means new marketing campaigns. These campaigns will be focused around a few buzzwords that equipment companies will beat into the consumer, like Center of Gravity (CG), Moment of Inertia (MOI), but what do they all mean? Let's talk tech for a minute, what is CG and why
- [Pressure is Good](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/pressure-is-good/) - We all know that certain situations in golf can create pressure, but pressure is also an important part of an efficient golf swing. I am talking about specific pressure points that are created as energy which is transferred through the body. Let’s take a look at two pressure points that are important for a fundamentally
- [When You Can’t Play – Visualize!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/when-you-cant-play-visualize/) - Many circumstances keep us from physically playing golf…like the call to ‘stay home.’ Remember that you still have the power of choice and opportunities exist for you! You’ve heard of visualization as a tool to improve your game. Roger mentioned it in last week’s newsletter. Science says your brain doesn’t know the difference between
- [Opportunity Knocks](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/opportunity-knocks/) - We are approximately a week and a half into quarantine. I think we all agree that it has been an interesting time to say the least! This seclusion has provided an opportunity to assess exactly where we may be spending our time, and has forced us to become creative in our efforts to retain some
- [A Seed is Planted in Quarantine: The Growth of Online Learning in 2020](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/education/the-growth-of-online-learning-in-2020/) - Think for a moment about your phones, cars, tvs, and even furniture. What is a commonality among these devices? Change. These, among most other aspects of society, have changed and advanced over time. We have gone from mass producing factories that design for the majority to niche businesses that customize products to the needs of
- [25 Percent](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/25-percent/) - Week two is coming to an end on our mandatory shut down and stay at home orders courtesy of Coronavirus. I hope that during this time you have taken full advantage of getting to know yourself better! It is hard to comprehend what the overall effects of this pandemic will be but one thing is
- [The Power of The Mind](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-power-of-the-mind/) - In 1996 a study was conducted at the University of Chicago in which they randomly selected a group of students and had them shoot free throws. They recorded their made percentage and then divided them into three groups. The first group did not practice over the course of thirty days, the second practiced shooting free
- [WHAT JUNIOR GOLFERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE STATE OF GOLF AND THE NCAA](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/what-junior-golfers-need-to-know-about-the-state-of-golf-and-the-ncaa-according-to-roger-knick-and-rick-dowling/)
- [POC (Prisoner of Corona)](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/poc-prisoner-of-corona/) - Please do not take a hostile stance or political view of the use “prisoner.” I believe you know what I mean! It has been one week from today that we at GPC have been shut down and you have most likely been imprisoned at home from school or work. Initially it probably felt fun or
- [Pranayama – A Tool to Counter Stress](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/pranayama-a-tool-to-counter-stress/) - Our Achieve Juniors learn breath exercises called ‘Pranayama’ during Yoga Practice on our active stretch days. In these practices we learn techniques to control the breath in specific ways that produce direct changes in our state. The Alternate Nostril Breathing technique is known to create a state of balance, calmness, and has a relaxing affect.
- [What is executive functioning?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/education/what-is-executive-functioning/) - Executive functions are often referred to as the CEOs of the brain. They consist of a set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. These areas facilitate an individual’s ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and complete tasks. While these skills come easier to some, most students are still developing these areas
- [Accountability](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/accountability/) - "Always be yourself. Unless you suck!" I wrote an article a few years ago talking about D.I.G., Desire to be your best, Industrious work habits and Grit. It was a good article that seemed to spark some of you to get moving on your goals. I felt good about it too! That was the intent.
- [Listen and Flow](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/listen-and-flow/) - I remember in my training for Qi-Gong (Energy-Discipline) certification, where we learn to sense and regulate our energy body, my instructor would say, “if you’re listening, you cannot be thinking.” I wanted to understand what he meant by that and carried his thought into all of my other meditative practices, my training in dance and
- [Field Trip!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/eap-news/field-trip/) - This week, EAP students took a break from the classroom and explored the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. They spent the morning racing to answer facts about sea animals and topped off the afternoon in an iMax movie about the Great Barrier Reef. Nothing fishy about it... it was an otterly great day!
- [The Equation is Simple](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-equation-is-simple/) - “You face your fear because your goal demands it.” This quote from 2018 Documentary of the Year Free Solo resonated with me when I heard it for the first time. For me, it brings to mind a motivating outlook that I can use to face any difficult task over the course of a day, a
- [Goal Setting 201](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/goal-setting-201/) - Setting goals 101 is easy, tell yourself what you want to happen, then go get 'em! However, it doesn’t quite work that way and here’s why. Setting goals are important but it also can be a distraction if you are not setting the right goals and for the right reasons. There have been many great
- [Self-Assessment](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/self-assessment/) - As the season approaches and we all get ready to play some great golf this year here is the question I have had on my mind - What will ultimately determine our success or failure? The truth is it’s simpler than you might think. As motivational speaker Jim Rohn said, “Success is nothing more than
- [Member Services Associate](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/work-at-gpc/member-services-associate/) - About this Job Who we are: The Golf Performance Center is the Northeast’s leading golf academy for athletes of all ages and skill levels. For student athletes, we offer both after school programming as well as full-time room, board, and a high school education. We also welcome adults who strive to take their game to
- [I Can’t? Really!!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/i-cant-really/) - Now I must admit I have mustered these words before but rarely to anyone else when it comes to me being able to learn something or physically do something. There are things I would say I cannot do only because I do not have the tools, knowledge and skills to do them; an example would
- [Empty Your Cup](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/empty-your-cup/) - Succeeding with the Mental Game requires embracing attitudes that support self-awareness and a healthy ability to self-regulate. Our Juniors had the opportunity to dive a little deeper into one of these attitudes this month. The attitude of a Beginner’s Mind. A beginner’s mind can be thought of as a state of wonder, curiosity, and openness.
- [The Effects of Dynamic Posture](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-effects-of-dynamic-posture/) - Many people spend countless hours trying to correct an open clubface at the top without the proper understanding of what may be the underlying cause. To set the club properly with a grip that is within the range of neutral, the trail shoulder must externally rotate which means that it rotates in the same way
- [Spring Outlook for Students](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/education/spring-outlook-for-students/) - Recently, I was talking with a colleague and we both opined that this winter has been particularly difficult for both the students and faculty to be their best selves. We couldn't put our finger on exactly why but felt that, despite the mildness, this winter has not encouraged physical activity, engagement with others or time
- [Do you have GRIT?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/do-you-have-grit/) - Understanding that it takes more than hard work to be successful is key in making your journey a successful one. I don’t mean success as in reaching a specific goal. It’s more meaningful than that. Success is determined by what we want it to be. We are successful based on our own standards and purpose.
- [Swing FAST!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/swing-fast/) - Speed kills. It’s a phrase used in every sport. If an athlete is faster than their competition, more often than not, they have a significant advantage at whatever athletic challenge is put in front of them. A quick first step as a basketball player drives down the lane, explosive acceleration through the hole and into
- [Launch Your Putts](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/launch-your-putts/) - When most golfers work on putting, they focus on face and path. Most don’t give much thought to the loft and rise angle of the putter and how that is affecting the launch conditions of the golf ball. With the advent of launch monitors, club fittings have become geared towards optimizing launch angle and spin
- [What Makes A Golfer – GREAT?!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/what-makes-a-golfer-great/) - On February 4th we explored what makes a golfer (or a person) ‘GREAT’ in our Mental Coaching Class at GPC. Juniors were asked to get up in front of their peers and talk about what makes them great, as a golfer and as a person. The exercise itself proved to be a struggle for most
- [The Teenage Brain](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/education/the-teenage-brain/) - Our belief at The Academy at GPC is that students learn best when they are able to engage passionately with learning. One's ability to maximize his or her learning stems from feeling positive about the school environment. Is it meaningful work that I am engaged in? Do I have strong relationships with teachers and fellow
- [Mastery](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/mastery/) - One of the keys to becoming a proficient golfer is the ability to master the process of learning. We assume people know how to learn, but what researchers in neuroscience are finding out quickly is that people are poor judges of when learning is effective or not. There are many facets to learning, but here
- [What’s the Purpose?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/whats-the-purpose/) - “I never hit a good shot if I am not competing for something.” This is a comment I heard on the practice tee this week from one of our junior academy members. What a powerful statement! The habit of going to the range and just hitting balls searching for that “good feeling” is common place
- [To Embrace the Struggle – Trust It](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/to-embrace-the-struggle-trust-it/) - Developing one’s skill, technique, and expertise in their golf game is essentially asking for struggle. Then why do so many golfers get thrown off their game and let challenges stress them out? Science says that every perception has a chemistry to it, which means that what we think impacts how we feel. If as a
- [The Power Behind the Golf Swing: The “Hip Bump”](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-bump-whats-actually-happening/) - The “hip bump” in your golf swing refers to the transfer of energy as you begin your downswing. It’s a common misconception that your power comes from your shoulders and arms when you transition. However, it’s all in the hips. How Does the Golf “Hip Bump” Work? Efficiency in your golf swing leads to more
- [Ethan Allen Prep School Tees Up for Fall, Registration OPEN!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/eap-news/ethan-allen-prep-school-tees-up-for-fall-registration-open/) - The Golf Performance Center’s (GPC) Ethan Allen Preparatory School is teeing up for fall and offering an innovative and unique educational experience for scholar-athletes. Ethan Allen Prepartorpatory School, a brand new residential campus for scholar-athletes and summer campers, offers a state of the art residence hall, classrooms, a dining hall, lounge and beautiful walking paths.
- [Game On!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/game-on/) - There’s a better way to improve one’s game than weekend lessons and patchwork fixes, and you can find it at The Golf Performance Center in Ridgefield, the Northeast’s leading full-time golf academy for athletes of all ages and skill levels seeking to transform their game. At both The Golf Performance Center and their new residential
- [Golf Academy Founder Launches New Podcast](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/uncategorized/golf-academy-founder-launches-new-podcast/) - Ridgefield, Conn. — PGA Professional Roger Knick, founder of The Golf Performance Center (GPC) in Ridgefield, Conn. and winner of the Youth Player Development Award by the Metropolitan Section of the PGA, has launched a podcast featuring influential figure in the golf word. Entitled Five Under with Roger Knick, the new weekly podcast can be
- [The Right Question?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-right-question/) - “The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.” – Confucius How often do we find ourselves in a situation where we give the impression that we know more than we do? Or maybe you’re in a group, you’re interested in
- [Get Your Proper ZzZ’s](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/get-your-proper-zzzs/) - Rise and grind! Nobody wants to wake up with that nagging neck ache, a stiff lower back, or creaky knees and shoulders. Paying attention to how you snooze could be one way to help you feel great to start your day! Here are three suggestions you should consider if you aren’t sleeping well and constantly
- [Change it or Leave it?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/change-it-or-leave-it/) - One of the most important questions that a golfer needs to answer with respect to his/her golf swing is “Do I want to change this or leave this as it is?” When we look at different tendencies in the golf swing and understand the chain reaction, we can see the impact of each movement. Some
- [Top 10 Golf Mental Game Tips from Kobe Bryant’s Life Lessons](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/ten-lessons-from-kobe-bryant/) - There’s no doubt Kobe Bryant will go down as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, but there’s much to learn from his life and legacy beyond his talent on the court. For a golf sports psychologist, Kobe Bryant’s life lessons are a gold mine of useful nuggets golfers can incorporate into their
- [Golf Instruction for Maintaining Width in Your Golf Swing](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/maintaining-width/) - When it comes to developing a powerful golf swing with a proper form, many people talk about maintaining width in a golf swing. What this means is keeping your arms wide and away from your body as you swing to harness power for long distances. The thing is, not everyone needs extra help in maintaining
- [The PGA Show Week](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/the-pga-show-week/) - For the golf industry, this week Is the biggest week in golf! It is the pilgrimage of golf professionals from all over the world to Orlando, Florida to network with fellow professionals, sports performance specialists, innovators, vendors and media. It is also a time of learning, what works and doesn’t work for companies. In other
- [It’s Eccentric!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/its-eccentric/) - An eccentric muscle contraction occurs when the muscle is contracting while it is lengthening. Picture a simple bicep curl; as the weight is controlled back to the starting the position (after the curl) your bicep is still engaged and contracting, even though the muscle is lengthening, to prevent the weight from dropping to your side.
- [Is that Training Aid Right for You?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/is-that-training-aid-right-for-you/) - If you have been playing this game for long enough you have undoubtedly tried at least a couple of training aids to help you improve. In recent years, there have been a plethora of training aids that have come to market and added to the confusion that golfers feel when trying to decide how to
- [My Views on Rankings](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/my-views-on-rankings/) - This week my article is going to focus on our junior golf student-athletes. Recently I read an article published by a respectable golf publication regarding junior golf rankings and where you needed to be to have a chance to play at a Division I golf program, or more specifically a Top 100 program. I understand
- [Use Your Mind to Support Your Goals](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/use-your-mind-to-support-your-goals/) - The New Year is often a time when ambition seems to heighten as we take charge of our goals. When you think reviewing your goals is enough to ensure you’ll keep on task with them, think again. It may be wise to consider that many of the goals we set require the integration of a
- [Awareness](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/awareness/) - Whether it’s golf or something else in life, old habits die hard. In golf these changes are difficult to make because there is a gap in our awareness, a blind spot. Doing numerous quality reps of the right drills to ingrain the new motor pattern in our neurological system is important, but that alone is
- [At the Top](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/at-the-top/) - Last week we introduced the basic concept of how the muscles of the body work in groups to create movement. Today we will look at how the body works together to take the club back and achieve an efficient position at the top of your backswing. Once the athlete begins to rotate away from the
- [Block Practice](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/block-practice/) - As we ring in the new year we find ourselves in the midst of the off-season here in the Northeast. With the relatively mild weather that means not much golf, if any, is being played and there is time to make improvements to old patterns. As the saying goes, old habits die hard, which means
- [New Year’s Resolution](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/new-years-resolution/) - Happy New Year! I realize it is a bit late to say that, but I’d like to help you have a “happier” New Year. Hmm, you say what? That’s right - a happier New Year! How can you do that? By creating better habits. You see, we’ve all made New Year resolutions only to see
- [Tomato / Tomahto](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/tomato-tomahto/) - Tomato/Tomahto? Not so much. Many times, two words can be used interchangeably to describe the same thing in this crazy language of ours. I’m not here to give a lecture on proper English, don’t worry, however, I am here to explain how two words I deal with every day mean very different things and should
- [Episode 1: John VanDerlaan](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-under/episode-1-john-vanderlaan/)
- [Eyes On A New Prize](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/gpc-elite-academy-alum-john-vanderlaan-advances-to-korn-ferry-tour/)
- [Young Ridgefield Golfer Wins ‘Future Champions’ Tournament, Prepares To Play In Ireland This Spring](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/gpc-academy-member-asher-katz-wins-future-champions/)
- [Stacked](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/stacked/) - Cell phones, computer screens, driver seats, and practically any other piece of furniture you’ll be sitting on these days all set you up for failure when it comes to achieving good posture. Posture is defined as the “combined arrangement of all joint positions of your body at any given moment.” “Good posture” is more specifically
- [I’m Not Distracted](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/im-not-distracted/) - Everywhere you turn there is something distracting us from being our best self. I am pretty sure at some point in the last ten years you have driven yourself crazy from not getting something done, but can’t quite put your finger on why not. Unfortunately, you are not the only one these days. Millions of
- [Marginal Perception](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/marginal-perception/) - In golf, as in all sports, margin for error is a key concept that influences the performance of an athlete. Most golfers approach the game as if there were very little margin for error on most shots, but the best in the game play with a sense that there is a wide margin for error. In fact,
- [Dream BIG, Act Small Daily](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/dream-big-act-small-daily/) - Have BIG audacious dreams, Think BIG! Let your imagination run wild with who you want to be. Dream BIG! Hopefully you have heard this a time or two in your life. If not, shame on the people around you. Something to note - dreaming or thinking big, it doesn’t cost more than dreaming or thinking
- [A New Hope](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/a-new-hope/) - With the new year beginning, today brings a new hope for many to make positive changes in their lives that will have long lasting effects for the future, however, hope is not enough. Whatever changes you are looking to make you must write down specific goals and commitments that will allow you to sustain yourself
- [Gooooaaaaaaals!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/gooooaaaaaaals/) - A new year represents, for many, a turning of the page. A “new starting point.” I don’t necessarily support the fad of New Year’s resolutions, yet it’s inevitable that before the ball drops at midnight on New Year’s Eve people all over the world will be talking about how they’re going to approach the New
- ['Tis The Season](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/tis-the-season/) - t’s hard to believe it’s that time of year already. Yes, the holiday madness has begun. That means lots of traffic and long lines at the mall, post office, or wherever else you may be headed. Instead of stressing out and losing your mind (Clark Griswold style), take that time to do your golf drills.
- [Take a Trip to Central Park!](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/take-a-trip-to-central-park/) - Over the past few weeks the focus of improving lateral stability in the golf swing has come to the surface for many of our golfers, both juniors and adults alike. The glute medius is a major player in stabilizing the lower body laterally, and doing so will also ensure the upper body is given the
- [Quality Work (QW) = Time (T) x Intensity of Focus (I)](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/quality-work/) - In order to achieve quality work, a high goal or the “impossible” dream, one must engage with intense focus and time spent must be high value. A mistake many people make is thinking to become great or expert in a field, whether athletics or business or sciences, that it takes enormous amounts of time at
- [Avoiding Blame and Pain](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/avoiding-blame-and-pain/) - It is human nature to seek comfort and avoid pain, however time and time again we experience some of the greatest rewards when we “suffer” through the pain and take all the blame. Seeking comfort in golf is what we call “following the herd.” It is easier to go with the flow of the herd
- [Connecting to the Target](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/connecting-to-the-target/) - We all know that golf is a hard game and one that feels very elusive. We may be able to get a feeling grooved on the range only to go onto the golf course and have it fall apart. Does this sound familiar? Why does this happen? The truth is that practice and play are
- [JUNIOR GOLF HUB’S RICK DOWLING NAMED PLAYER OF THE YEAR BY THE CONNECTICUT STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/general-news/rick-dowling-named-player-of-the-year/) - Rick Dowling III, an integral member of the team at The Junior Golf Hub in Ridgefield, was named Connecticut State Golf Association Player (CSGA) of the Year. Dowling finished 253 points ahead of the second place finisher and had one of the most successful seasons in CSGA history. In May, Dowling won the Wilson Cup
- [Grateful for the Struggle](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/grateful-for-the-struggle/) - This season is a time for reflection and thanks for the people and the things that give meaning in your life. As I reflect on the year, I am grateful for You! Your troubled golf game or perhaps your child’s troubled golf game! I am grateful that you take a few minutes out of your
- [Giving Thanks](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/giving-thanks/) - Many of us find the game of golf very fickle and thus have a true love/hate relationship with the game. If we are honest about why this is we usually have to admit that we abandon our gratitude for the opportunity to play this great game and instead focus our energy on what we feel
- [The Importance of Hamstring Flexibility in Your Golf Swing](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/importance-of-hamstring-flexibility-in-the-golf-swing/) - Anyone dedicated to a golf fitness program is probably wondering: what makes a great golf swing? Some might say hip rotation, others shoulder alignment or even the overall power of your swing. One thing that might not immediately come to mind though is hamstring flexibility. What does hamstring flexibility have to do with your golf
- [Mental Game 101](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/mental-game-101/) - I will make this week's article short and sweet (for some, maybe sour)! For many golfers, young and old, we hear on a regular basis, "I'm mental on the course" or "My mental game cost me five shots today." In order to play better or score better, you need to stop the negative self-talk or blaming your mistakes on your mental game.
- [New Canaan Resident and Golf Performance Center Golfer, Max Orwicz Signs Letter of Intent](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/academy-member-max-orwicz-signs-letter-of-intent/) - Academy Member, Max Orwicz recently signed a letter of intent to play college golf at Bucknell University!
- [Good Morning Wilton visits GPC](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/uncategorized/good-morning-wilton-visits-gpc/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG9w7MuFbX0
- [ROGER KNICK – FOUNDER, THE GOLF PERFORMANCE CENTER](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-news/roger-knick-founder-the-golf-performance-center/)
- [GPC Announces Sponsorship of John VanDerLaan](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/uncategorized/gpc-announces-sponsorship-of-john-vanderlaan/) - The Golf Performance Center of Ridgefield, CT is very proud to announce its sponsorship of John VanDerLaan, who is starting on the PGA Tour this week at his first event, the Barbasol Championship at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. John had an inspiring college career, which was topped off by winning the Jack
- [Golf Performance Center buys Stonehenge](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/uncategorized/golf-performance-center-buys-stonehenge/) - With plans for a golf academy that would combine athletic and academic learning for high school age students living in what was once one of southwestern Connecticut’s more prestigious inns, the Golf Performance Center on Route 7 has acquired the former Stonehenge property in Ridgefield. “Stonehenge allows us to create boarding for students and create
- [Escape Artist](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/escape-artist/) - Escaping from trouble is an often overlooked skill that...
- [How are you feeling?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/how-are-you-feeling/) - It’s Saturday morning about 7:50am and our Adult Members...
- [Mastery- Part I of Many For Off Season Work](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/mastery-part-i-of-many-for-off-season-work/) - One of the keys to becoming a proficient golfer is the ability to master the process of...
- [Hitting Reset](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/hitting-reset/) - Some of you may have seen Charles Howell III claim his first...
- [Be Your Own Best Coach](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/be-your-own-best-coach/) - As you know we talk a lot about process, not focusing on the...
- [If You Want to Change Your Game](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/if-you-want-to-change-your-game/) - funny how, and what, we think will make the biggest difference...
- [Feedback](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/feedback/) - One of the most challenging endeavors in all of sport is to change an...
- [Using the Ground](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/using-the-ground/) - With the off season fast approaching, it is a good time to begin working on
- [Drive Your CARs](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/drive-your-cars/) - Maintaining range of motion in a joint, and having the ability to use that range
- [“That Which Can Be Measured Can Be Improved”](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/that-which-can-be-measured-can-be-improved/) - Golf is a very difficult game. We all know how frustrating it can be when the result
- [Incremental Gains = Compound Results](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/incremental-gains-compound-results/) - It is a common understanding that when we invest time, money or emotions in small portions with the overall goal of improvement over time, results get better in small doses. Then the explosion happens! We begin gaining greater results with similar or the same the efforts applied in the first place; this would be called compounding
- [Mastery in the Short Game](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/mastery-in-the-short-game/) - Many people wonder how some golfers are able to practice the same thing for long periods of time.
- [HOW MUCH BOUNCE?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/grip-it-and-rip-it/) - We believe in this philosophy as the backbone to both our golf and physical coaching at GPC.
- [In Golf Fitness, Should You Stretch or Strengthen?](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-blog/stretch-or-strengthen-that-is-the-question/) - When we develop golfer workouts and golf strength training here at The Golf Performance Center, we design holistic training that strengthens and conditions the parts of the body that are used most in golf. One of these key areas are the hamstrings. The importance of hamstring flexibility in the golf swing should not be discounted,

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- [The National Short Course](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/the-national/) - The National Short Course at GPC offers a world-class short course experience that proves as challenging as it is fun and accessible for golfers of all ages and abilities. We can’t wait to see you out there! Book A Tee Time What was once a traditional driving range decorated with a variety of targets and
- [About](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/about/) - About the GPC The Golf Performance Center was created for golf athletes, by golf athletes.Our Mission has been and always will be to provide instructional excellence through our holistic approach to development of the individual athlete through our 5 Elements of Success philosophy.With over 25 years of experience, our approach has helped thousands of golfers of
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- [Open House](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/open-house/) - Open House Saturday, March 21, 202611AM – 2PM Let us know you are coming! EXPERIENCE THE BEST GOLF FACILITY IN NEW ENGLAND Come Learn About: Junior Golf Programs – Ages 5-18 Golf Skills Assessments & EvaluationsAdult Memberships – Ages 19+Custom Club Fitting ServicesThe National 9-Hole Short Course Enjoy a tour of the facility and try out
- [Simulator Golf League](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/sim-golf/) - Get ready for a competitive and fun-filled golf experience this winter with the Golf Simulator League at The Golf Performance Center. This 12-week league, running from January 7th to March 27th, offers golfers of all skill levels the chance to compete in a dynamic, simulator-based format while enjoying the comfort of indoor play.
- [Junior Development Programs](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/junior-development-programs/) - Junior Golf Programs Our junior golf programs are designed to fit all skill levels of young golfers ages 5 through 19. Whether it is learning the fundamentals of golf, starting to play competitively or elite players looking to play college golf, our personalized coaching allows junior athletes to develop a passion for the game while
- [Small Group Coaching](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/small-group-coaching/) - Small Group Coaching OPen Practice
- [Adult Offerings](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/adult-offerings/) - ADULT GOLF PROGRAMS Our adult program is designed to hold you, the athlete, accountable to reaching your goals through regular participation in our group and individualized coaching offerings, supervised practices, and group workouts. Get evaluated! program benefits PROPRIETARYEVALUATIONS ACCESS to PHYSICALPERFORMANCE APP WEEKLY COACHINGSESSIONS CUTTING EDGE GOLF TECHNOLOGY PERSONALIZED LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT PLANS PERSONALIZED LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT
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- [Junior Golf Shootout](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/junior-golf-shootout/) - 1st ANNUAL JUNIOR SKILLS SHOOTOUT FLOP SHOT CHALLENGE | PUTTING GAUNTLET | BREAK THE GLASS CHALLENGE AUGUST 9Th 12 - 4PM PRIZES AWARDED Join us for a fun-filled day of golf skill challenges with great prizes up for grabs for winners, tours of our facility, and a food truck waiting just outside! Athletes will compete
- [Summer Golf League](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/summer-golf-league/) - play under the lights SUmmer Golf league Women TUESDAY NIGHTSSTARTING JUNE 17 MEN THURSDAY NIGHTSSTARTING June 19 Tee Off at 7:30 PM • 2 Person Team Entry Fee: $30 Per Person • Prizes for Top Finishing Teams Register Now
- [Womens Golf Day](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/womens-golf-day/) - Please join us to celebrate Women’s Golf Day at The Golf Performance Center Sunday, June 1st 10:30-1:30PM Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Phone(Required)Womens Golf Day Quantity Price: $60.00 Quantity Billing Address Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and
- [John Montgomery](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/about/john-montgomery/) - John Montgomery Director of Golf Native to Pittsburgh, PA, John L. Montgomery III stands as an elite figure in the professional golf and coaching worlds. Recognized by Golf Digest as one of the 'Best Young Coaches in America,' John is best known for his distinctive coaching style that champions the foundation of golf. Applying that
- [Roger Knick](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/about/roger-knick/) - Roger Knick Founder/CEO ROGER KNICK, Sports Performance Specialist/ Entrepreneur, has spent his entire 20+ year career developing and refining his knowledge and practical application of coaching. He has applied CFMS to his PGA, TPI Level 3 Fitness, TPI Junior Level 3 and K-Motion Biomechanics, Paul Chek Biomechanics for Golf certifications to his educational background of
- [Custom Clubs Demo Day](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/custom-clubs-demo-day/) - Custom Clubs Demo Day April 12, 2025 | 9AM - 1PM July 27th10 AM – 2 PM Select Time Slot August 3rd10 AM – 2 PM Select Time Slot August 9th9 AM – 2 PM Select Time Slot August 17th10 AM – 2 PM Select Time Slot Please arrive 15 minutes early to warm up
- [Custom Clubs](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/custom-clubs/) - CUSTOM CLUBS For over 20 years, The Golf Performance Center’s has offered world class club fitting services. Offering the area’s top ranked club fitters and custom club builders, GPC Custom Clubs has enhanced the performance of every golfer we’ve fit. Using the golf industry’s most cutting edge technology, we take a brand agnostic approach to
- [GPC PDI Assessment](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/get-a-pdi-assessment/) - Has your junior golfer plateaued? become frustrated? lost their spark? Is he getting effective coaching? Does she know what to work on? Does he have a practice plan for improvement beyond the swing? Does it include physical strength, functional movement, and mental toughness? Does she need a system or program to follow for sustained improvement? The best next
- [PDI Quiz Submitted Page](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/pdi-quiz-submitted-page/) - We HAve Received your Answers Based on your answers, you would benefit from a conversation with one of our coaches. Please fill out the form below to have a PDI Coach contact you about next steps. Based on your answers we recommend you check out our latest newsletter to learn more about GPC’s Junior Golfer
- [5 ELEMENTS EVALUATION](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/5-elements-evaluation/) - 5 Elements Evaluation At The Golf Performance Center, we individually tailor our golf instruction and performance plans to each player to improve every aspect of their game. Everything at our facility starts with an evaluation that is guided by the 5 Elements of Success. Duration: 4 hours Get evaluated! What Are the 5 Elements of
- [Manuel Bermudez](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/about/manuel-bermudez/) - Manuel bermudez Director of Player Performance Manuel has over 15 years of experience coaching athletes around the world, including multiple Junior Rolex AJGA All-Americans, several players into USGA events and National teams, multiple college All Americans, a USGA Women's Public Links Amateur Champion and multiple boys and girls Winners of The South American Junior championship.
- [GPC alumni](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/gpc-alumni/) - "The two most important days of your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why" -MARK TWAIN Each GPC Alum is accompanied by hundreds of other athletes that have worked through our programs in pursuit of their why. Meet our featured Alum below! 33+ DI Commits 10+ DII Commits
- [Our Golf Club Fitting Process](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/custom-clubs/our-golf-club-fitting-process/) - Our Golf Club Fitting Process At GPC, we’ve developed an award winning golf club fitting process that ensures each player finds the right equipment for their game based on a proprietary evaluation, data analysis and green grass verification. Our club-agnostic philosophy means players find the exact clubs for their goals, rather than being led by
- [2024 Summer Golf Program](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/summer-programs/) - ABOUT THE GOLF PERFORMANCE CENTER The GPC Summer Program is a perfect opportunity for junior athletes to receive the coaching and structure needed to play college golf and beyond. It's more than a golf camp, our program mirrors the schedule athletes would experience at top collegiate programs with a focus on competition, physical and mental
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- [JAKE PORTUGAL](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/academy-current-roster/jake-portugal/) - JAKE PORTUGAL ClassSenior HometownSouth Salem, NY Scoring Average74.4 PDI64.12 JGH Profile Tell us about your favorite golf memory. (Setting a new PR, sinking a birdie putt, playing with your classmates/family, your first memory of playing golf, etc.) My favorite golf memory is winning my first big golf tournament at Architects last year. Tell us about
- [Tyler Vitolo](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/academy-current-roster/tyler-vitolo/) - Tyler Vitolo ClassSenior HometownNewtown, CT Scoring Average74 PDI73.69 JGH Profile Tell us about your favorite golf memory. (Setting a new PR, sinking a birdie putt, playing with your classmates/family, your first memory of playing golf, etc.) My favorite golf memory from my time here at GPC actually happened quite recently when I shot my low
- [Ryan Keyes](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/academy-current-roster/ryan-keyes/) - Ryan Keyes ClassJunior HometownWellesley, MA Scoring Average78.5 PDI68.28 JGH Profile Tell us about your favorite golf memory. (Setting a new PR, sinking a birdie putt, playing with your classmates/family, your first memory of playing golf, etc.) My favorite golf memory is when I play golf on vacation with my family. I usually travel to South
- [Angelo Martinez](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/academy-current-roster/angelo-martinez/) - Angelo Martinez ClassFreshman HometownAlbuquerque, NM Scoring Average77.25 PDI68.74 JGH Profile Tell us about your favorite golf memory. (Setting a new PR, sinking a birdie putt, playing with your classmates/family, your first memory of playing golf, etc.) One of the best memories I have of golfing is playing with my uncle and dad. Tell us about
- [Griffin Lawlor](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/academy-current-roster/griffin-lawlor/) - Griffin Lawlor ClassFreshman HometownFairfield, CT Scoring Average85.57 PDI52.69 JGH Profile Tell us about your favorite golf memory. (Setting a new PR, sinking a birdie putt, playing with your classmates/family, your first memory of playing golf, etc.) My favorite golf memory is during the tournament in Florida when I sank a long putt from off the
- [William Spencer](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/academy-current-roster/william-spencer/) - William Spencer ClassFreshman HometownFairfield, CT Scoring Average94 PDI64.72 JGH Profile Tell us about your favorite golf memory. (Setting a new PR, sinking a birdie putt, playing with your classmates/family, your first memory of playing golf, etc.) One of my favorite memories is when I played a putting match with Ryan, John, and Ava. Tell us
- [Emilee Ferguson](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/academy-current-roster/emilee-ferguson/) - Emilee Ferguson ClassFreshman HometownNewtown, CT Scoring Average-- PDI34.23 JGH Profile Tell us about your favorite golf memory. (Setting a new PR, sinking a birdie putt, playing with your classmates/family, your first memory of playing golf, etc.) The most fun I’ve had golfing was playing a round of golf with my dad for the first time
- [Cailyn Rogers](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/academy-current-roster/cailyn-rogers/) - Cailyn Rogers ClassSophomore HometownLexington, KY Scoring Average75.2 PDI63.98 JGH Profile Tell us about your favorite golf memory. (Setting a new PR, sinking a birdie putt, playing with your classmates/family, your first memory of playing golf, etc.) My favorite golf memory is when I made my first eagle from 140 out. Tell us about your accomplishments
- [Will Giaquinto](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/academy-current-roster/will-giaquinto/) - Will Giaquinto ClassJunior HometownHadden, CT Scoring Average78.5 PDI54.88 JGH Prof Tell us about your favorite golf memory. (Setting a new PR, sinking a birdie putt, playing with your classmates/family, your first memory of playing golf, etc.) The best moment I had golfing was my first hole in 1 when I was 10. Tell us about
- [Olivia Zamarripa](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/academy-current-roster/olivia-zamarripa/) - Olivia Zamarripa ClassJunior HometownAlbuquerque, NM Scoring Average83 PDI47.41 JGH Profile Tell us about your favorite golf memory. (Setting a new PR, sinking a birdie putt, playing with your classmates/family, your first memory of playing golf, etc.) My favorite golf memory has to be when my parents, sister, and I played at TPC Scottsdale. It was
- [Academy Current Roster](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/academy-current-roster/) - The Academy at GPC Current Roster Meet Our Current Student Athletes OLIVIA Zamarripa Class of 2024 ABOUT OLIVIA WILL Giaquinto Class of 2024 ABOUT Will CAILYN Rogers Class of 2025 ABOUT CAILYN ELI Salazar Class of 2025 ABOUT Eli EMILEE Ferguson Class of 2026 ABOUT EMILEE WILLIAM Spencer Class of 2026 ABOUT William GRIFFIN Lawlor
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- [John Vanderlaan](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/johnvanderlaan/) - WE ASKED John Vanderlaan A FEW QUESTIONS. FORMER GPC JUNIOR ATHLETE, CURRENT KORN FERRY TOUR PLAYER. TELL US ABOUT YOUR GOLF JOURNEY. "If I remember correctly, I started going to GPC when I was 13."It wasn’t all that it is today but I loved every second of it. We had one simulator, the small gym,
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- [Summer Program Application](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/summer-program-application/) - Summer Program Application "*" indicates required fields Athletes First Name* Lead Interest Athletes Last Name* Student email* Student Phone Number* Student Date of Birth* Gender* -None- Male Female First Name* Last Name* Email* Phone* Country* City* State* Zip Code* What are you looking for in a summer program? What weeks would you like to attend?*
- [Golf Quest Adult](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/golf-quest/) - Adult Instruction POWERED BY Golf Performance Center now offering coaching programs at Golf Quest! Golf Quest is thrilled to partner with The Golf Performance Center(of Ridgefield, CT) to deliver all golf coaching! With over 25 years of experience, The Golf Performance Center’s approach has helped thousands of golfers of all levels and ages reach their
- [Christiana Greene](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/academy-current-roster/christiana-greene/) - Christiana Greene ClassFreshman Hometown Scoring Average PDI Tell us about your favorite golf memory. (Setting a new PR, sinking a birdie putt, playing with your classmates/family, your first memory of playing golf, etc.) My favorite golf memory would probably be when I was given the MVP award in eighth grade on my high school varsity
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- [Eli Salazar](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/academy-current-roster/eli-salazar/) - Eli Salazar ClassSophomore HometownAlbuquerque, NM Scoring Average-- PDI-- JGH Prof Tell us about your favorite golf memory. (Setting a new PR, sinking a birdie putt, playing with your classmates/family, your first memory of playing golf, etc.) My favorite golf memory has to be the first tournament I ever won. We had an instant death play
- [Lincoln Sinclair](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/academy-current-roster/lincoln-sinclair/) - Lincoln Sinclair ClassSenior HometownStowe, VT Scoring Average77.5 PDI67.46 JGH Profile Tell us about your favorite golf memory. (Setting a new PR, sinking a birdie putt, playing with your classmates/family, your first memory of playing golf, etc.) My favorite golf memory is when I went to play a golf tournament in Trinidad and Tobago, this is
- [Doug Shirakura](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/dougshirakura/) - WE ASKED Doug Shirakura A FEW QUESTIONS. GPC Athlete Tell us about your GPC journey. When did you join GPC? Why did you join? What do you like about training/playing here? I joined GPC the winter of my freshman year in college originally as a way to just continue playing golf during the winter and
- [Dave Pastore](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/davepastore/) - WE ASKED Dave Pastore A FEW QUESTIONS. Former GPC Athlete, Current LatinoAmerica Player Give us a recap of your junior golf and college golf experience! Why did you choose your university? What did you enjoy most? What was challenging for you? I always felt I was lucky to grow up in Fairfield county because I
- [Jonathan Oakes](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/academy-current-roster/jonathan-oakes/) - Jonathan Oakes ClassSenior HometownDobbs Ferry, NY Scoring Average74.5 PDI69.98 JGH Profile Tell us about your favorite golf memory. (Setting a new PR, sinking a birdie putt, playing with your classmates/family, your first memory of playing golf, etc.) My favorite golf memory is when I shot a tournament PR final round score of 67(-3) in the
- [Koto Freeman](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/academy-current-roster/koto-freeman/) - Koto Freeman ClassSenior HometownGreenwich, CT Scoring Average84 PDI 48.45 JGH Profile Tell us about your favorite golf memory. (Setting a new PR, sinking a birdie putt, playing with your classmates/family, your first memory of playing golf, etc.) My favorite golf memory is playing Turtle Bay with my dad and older sister, and seeing the view
- [WILL CAMPBELL](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/will-campbell/) - WE ASKED WILL CAMPBELL A FEW QUESTIONS. FORMER GPC JUNIOR ATHLETE, CURRENT METHODIST UNIVERSITY GOLF PLAYER. Tell us about your GPC journey. I came to GPC for my senior year of high school to try and take my golf game to the next level in hopes of playing in college. I enjoyed the personalized instruction
- [Roland Millman](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/about/roland-millman/) - roland millman Performance Coach Hello there, my name is Roland Millman. As a performance coach here at The Golf Performance Center, I get the opportunity to interact with all of our member groups. I really enjoy diving into their specific goals and corrective strategies to help educate them on why we are doing what they
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- [Charlie Wampfler](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/about/charlie-wampfler/) - Charlie Wampfler Director of The Academy At The Academy at The Golf Performance Center, Charlie is responsible for designing and implementing educational programming for junior athletes as well as overseeing the operations of campus life. She is committed to improving teaching and learning practices to ensure student needs are met and educational goals are achieved.
- [Kyle Panek](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/about/kyle-panek/) - Kyle Panek Director of Performance Kyle Panek is a certified Sports Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has been helping athletes achieve their performance goals on and off the playing field for over nine years. He also holds certifications as a TPI Level One Coach as well as a Precision
- [Ali Brochu](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/about/ali-brochu/) - Ali Brochu Performance Coach Graduated Western Connecticut State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Promotions & Exercise Science where I played all 4 years of Collegiate Volleyball. My final semester of undergrad I clocked in over 450 hours of internship work here at GPC as a Performance Coach before coming on full time after
- [Will Del Santo](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/about/will-del-santo/) - Will Del Santo Manager, Student Success At the Golf Performance Center Academy, Will's focus is to support the academic progress of every student-athlete. Daily, Will works in the classroom with the student-athletes to help them prepare for college and beyond by assisting with planning and creating academic goals, aiding in the development of positive classroom
- [Tim Keane](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/about/tim-keane/) - Tim Keane Assistant Controller & Golf Club Technician/Lead Builder Tim Keane (Assistant Controller & Golf Club Technician/Lead Builder) was born and raised inStamford, Connecticut. His love of golf dates back to his childhood days playing Sterling FarmsGolf Course, caddying at Wee Burn Country Club and competing in the Metropolitan PGAJunior Golf Section. During his time
- [Max Jewett](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/about/max-jewett/) - Max Jewett Golf Coach and Tournament Director Max is a golf coach and the tournament director here at the Golf Performance Center. He is currently working on course to completing his PGA certification. He first picked up a golf club for the first time at this facility over 20 years ago and now he’s excited
- [Wally Gonzalez](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/about/wally-gonzalez/) - Wally Gonzalez Golf Coach Wally Gonzalez grew up in San Diego, CA where golf was not a popular sport in his family. He grew up playing many sports and eventually stumbled upon The First Tee of San Diego at the age of 12. With the help of the First Tee, he was able to practice,
- [Dr. Kate Campbell](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/about/dr-kate-campbell/) - Dr. Kate Campbell Physical Therapist Kate Campbell, DPT, SCS, Cert. MDT, CSCS, completed both her undergraduate degree and Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware. Her Bachelor’s of Science studies were in Exercise Physiology with minors in both Strength and Conditioning and Biology. Dr. Campbell has been awarded a Board
- [Dr. Josh Brant](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/about/dr-josh-brant/) - Dr. Josh Brant Clinical Psychologist Dr. Josh Brant’s focus in on the Mental Game, one of GPC’s 5 Elements of Success. He leads the organization’s sports psychology program and is an adjunct teacher for The Academy at GPC.He is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with 18+ years of experience working with adolescents and their families. Since
- [Tyler Campbell](https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/about/tyler-campbell/) - Tyler Campbell Director of Player Development Tyler Campbell has been with the GPC family since 2013 and has served as Director of Performance for the past 8 years before more recently transitioning to GPC's Director of Player Development where he will continue to contribute to pushing GPC and the golf industry forward in the world
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