Screening - 10 Test On Range Screening Protocol for Golfers

The Golf Athlete launched the 10 Test Protocol in 2011. This resource can be used by PGA Professionals or Health Professional either on the range or in the clinic to provide a more objective and comparable score. Its cornerstone is the 1-5 grading system and with left and right tests provides for a score out of 80 for all players.

The resource is now available on DVD and if you are interested you can email the TGA Admin for details.

Excessive left knee flexion and right hip (pelvis) rotation in takeaway

The Players report is easily compared between individuals, The resource has easily to follow test description in an included PDF file and video descriptions of all tests for ease of application.

Testing Internal Hip Rotation Range of Motion - Key to good, consistent loading in Takeaway

This screening process will benefit all levels of golfers by allowing players to understand where their physical limitations are and how they relate to their golf swings. They can then either ask their coaches to work around any limitations or, better still, start a Athletic Development programme tailored to their specific weaknesses including possible physiotherapist intervention to speed up the process.


Testing Combined Elevation or Combined Thoracic Extension Range of Motion in Prone Lying	Testing Gluteal or Hip Flexion Range of Motion in Lying	Testing Hamstring or Straight Leg Raise Range of Motion in Lying

The staff are sure that the resource will assist you to better link the technical and physical aspects for the golfers you see on a daily basis.