The Elite Golf Team is a short golf blog that looks at the team surrounding the top players in the world and what they all do.
Every household name on either the PGA Tour or the DP World Tour or even the LIV Tour are not alone.
These guys are surrounded by experts in all sorts of areas.
But who are these experts and what are the jobs that they do?
The Elite Golf Team (In no particular oreder)
Massage
Keeping on top of your health and well being is critical to good performance on the golf course.
Whether that is Shoulder, Neck, Back, Legs or Arms. Making sure that your body is in a good state is crucial to good golf.
Chiropractic
Making sure that your spine is in good shape can help your flexibility and endurance on the golf course.
Regular visits and adjustments really helps with posture, body turn, strength and everyday functionality.
Psychologist
A postive golfer will always have the advantage over a golfer with mixed thoughts. Imagery, self-talk, goal setting etc will really be of value on the course.
This includes course management, preshot and postshot routines on the golf course.
Manager
Having a good manager is vital for a good golfer. Arranging tournaments, interviews, Brand sponsorships and advertising for a good existence.
Knowing that everything has been organised in advance gives golfers piece of mind on and off the golf course.
Family
Stability at home is a key element. Having support from home helps boost and stabalise a players feelings.
Peace at home with no financial stress and the love and support of a firm family is very important to the success of a golfer.
Physiotherapist
Having a good Physio can really help your mobility, flexibility and health. Great way of building strength in your game.
With regular excerise using Rubber bands, foam rollers and weights, this kind of help is extremely important for all golfers.
Financial Advisor
Having someone looking after your finances is a great way of not just saving money, but making money too.
Knowing when and where to invest your money and how to pay the least amount of TAX will help a golfer to a successful career.
Swing Coach
Often seen on the range at the events with the player. Offers swing advice, technical mechanics and practice drills to do.
Can spot problem areas instantly and can recommend positions or feelings or swing drills.
Putting Coach
Having a top putting guru behind you to watch your every move on the greens is vital.
Most elite golfers will go to the same 3 or 4 Putting Coaches in the world.
Short Game Coach
Having the equivelant of Dave Pelz coaching your short game can only be an advantage.
Having Peter Cowan or Stan Utley next to you will certainly raise your game.
Caddie
They are not just there to carry the clubs. They give the player strategic advice, distances and club choice.
Caddies will also offer friendly or professional advice and is a players right hand man.
Club Fitter
Taking care of all of your clubs. Grips, Shafts, Head & Shaft Weight, Loft & Lie, Ferrules and Grooves all have to be pin point.
They will make sure that the players clubs have the right specs when delivered.
Statistician / Data Analyst
Knowing your Data is a good way of tracking swing faults, your strengths and weaknesses. This can really boost your game.
Analysing your on course performance like Fairways in Regulation or Greens in regulation can really help your golf.
Biomechanist
Vital to understand how your body and science can work together as a unit will increase your distance and accuracy.
Having a basic knowledge of Forces & Motion, Kinetics, Kinematics is golden and can also help injury prevention.
Personal Trainor
Keeping your body in shape, especially your core can help not just distance and strength, but your stamina and durability too.
Find your weakness and strengthen it. Trimming up and improve your performance through exercise.
Nutritionist
Knowing what to eat and when to eat it is crucial to good healthy living and will help improve your on course performance.
Learn what is best to eat before, during and after a round of golf can make the all important difference and help you stand out from the crowd.
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