TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) is the world's leading educational organization dedicated to the study of how the human body functions in relation to the golf swing. For over twenty years, TPI has gathered the world’s largest technical database of the game’s top Tour professionals as well as every-day golfers. TPI collects 3D motion capture, force, pressure, launch monitor, strength, power, and movement data on every player that visits the TPI campus. Using this data, TPI discovered how a properly functioning body allows a player to swing a golf club in the most efficient way possible. Conversely, TPI determined how physical limitations in a player’s body can adversely affect the golf swing and potentially lead to injury. This relationship is what TPI calls The Body-Swing Connection and is the foundation of all professional Certification courses offered by TPI.

TPI’s Assessment Screen

If you don’t assess, it’s just a guess.

To achieve an efficient swing, a golfer must first be screened. A proper screen involves an assessment of swing mechanics, biomechanics, physical fitness, movement quality, current health, and injury history.

The TPI movement screen is a simple test to quickly evaluate a player’s physical capabilities. The results of that assessment are used to determine how technical elements of the player’s swing could be related to what their body can or cannot do. Once this screen is finished, the results are used to create a plan unique for that golfer. The plan may include fitness training, physical therapy and treatment, coaching of swing mechanics and biomechanics, nutrition, mental strategy or all of the above.

A Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) certified practitioner is an expert specialized in the biomechanics of the golf swing and the human body's role in optimizing golf performance. TPI certification signifies comprehensive training in assessing golfers' physical capabilities and limitations, enabling them to tailor fitness programs and corrective exercises specifically for golfers.

These practitioners utilize an integrated approach, combining their knowledge of golf biomechanics, physical fitness, and injury prevention to enhance a golfer's performance. They conduct thorough assessments to identify swing inefficiencies, mobility restrictions, muscle imbalances, and physical limitations that might affect a golfer's game.

By leveraging TPI principles, certified practitioners work to improve a golfer's strength, flexibility, stability, and overall physical condition to optimize their swing mechanics, increase power, prevent injuries, and promote longevity in the sport. Their expertise lies in customizing training regimens that address individual golfer's needs, helping them achieve their performance goals and enjoy the game of golf at their best.