Author: Nic Catterall

  • Movin’ It –> Hyper vs Hypo Mobility in Golfers

    Movin’ It –> Hyper vs Hypo Mobility in Golfers

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    I want to talk about mobility. It is perhaps the most overlooked aspect of physiology on the PGA Tour – by the players themselves and perhaps by golf fans, too. But it’s so important. Mobility completely underpins the ability a golfer has to make a complete swing, consistently. Good golfers are generally blessed with mobility,…

  • Feel Vs. Real

    Feel Vs. Real

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    I was watching a fascinating video on YouTube the other day with former Masters champion, Adam Scott. In the video, Scott and his coach Brad Malone were discussing how Scotty has a tendency to develop a strong grip after several tournaments in a row, or if he hasn’t seen Malone in a while. When he…

  • Planning Ahead

    Planning Ahead

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    When it comes to training schedules in professional golf, athletes on the PGA Tour could certainly benefit by looking longer into the future. I often think about the Olympics. It’s the pinnacle of competition for many sports and some of the greatest athletes in the world aim to peak at the end of a four-year…

  • HANDLING THE HEAT

    HANDLING THE HEAT

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    I’m pumped for the PGA Championship to return to Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The last time the PGA was held there, I can remember watching Tiger Woods sweating buckets in the August heat in what was the hottest major on record. It was an amazing test of Tiger’s preparation and endurance to battle that…

  • REAPING THE BENEFITS

    REAPING THE BENEFITS

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    I’m particularly proud with the mountain of physical work one of my athletes, Hank Lebioda, has been putting in. Hank is a left-handed workhorse who is an extremely dedicated player. He pushes himself and his golfing ability to the limits. He’s one of those guys who wants to outwork everyone. Hank is seeing some dividends…

  • NEED FOR SPEED!

    NEED FOR SPEED!

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    One of my PGA Tour athletes once came to me and wanted to increase his clubhead speed without changing his swing. He and his coach had decided that was where they could make the most gains on the scorecard. After our initial assessment, his clubhead speed was about PGA Tour average – 114mph. Once we…

  • THESE GUYS ARE GOOD

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    If you’re a golf fan, you’ve probably heard a bit about trainers on the PGA Tour. You’ve probably heard that PGA Tour athletes get worked on before and after a round. But why are we needed on the PGA Tour at all? Isn’t golf a gentle sport on the body? Pro golfers’ swings look so…

  • MASTERS PREP DONE AND DUSTED

    MASTERS PREP DONE AND DUSTED

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    Well, it’s that time of year. The Masters has almost arrived, and the entire sporting world is pumped for the Augusta National major to kick off. As a high-performance coach on the PGA Tour, I’m particularly stoked for two of my athletes—Cam Smith and Luke List—who will be teeing up at Augusta National as winners…

  • Are Swing Coaches Worth What They Charge?

    Are Swing Coaches Worth What They Charge?

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    Since the golf game was invented, there have always been those whose job it is to instruct others [athletes] in the art form; coaches. Explaining and providing feedback on this incredibly complex series of movements that we call a game is an extremely prestigious position of trust that has seen various swing techniques evolve over…