The TGA Team Members Section comprises the Directors of TGA, those individuals who have presented on TGA Seminars on a consistent basis or have provided practical supervision for participants during TGA seminars - both allied health practitioners or PGA Professionals. The group of TGA team members continues to grow. Visitors to the site can be assured that the people listed below have a significant history of involvement in the treatment and performance enhancement of golfers. You can feel confident that counsel from these individuals is based on long term experience and scientifically based education.
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Michael Dalgleish
- Founder of The Golf Athlete (TGA)
- One of Australia's leading Sports Physiotherapists
- Physiotherapy Consultant to AIS, Qld Academy of Sport and Qld State Amateur Team Members
- Provides 3D Biomechanics service (GBD) in his clinical practice
- Specialises in golf specific athletic screening and physical competence development
- Contributes to many popular golf magazines and websites
- Consultant to winners on three of the four major tours in 2006
- Maintains a 7 handicap
- Contact Michael
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Rob Neal
- Founder of Golf BioDynamics (GBD) and The Golf Athlete (TGA)
- World's leading Golf Biomechanist
- Team Consultant to AIS players and Golf Australia Elite Squads
- Developed interpretative reporting for 3D kinematic asessments for players and coaches
- Provides 3D Biomechanics Service for the Jim Mclean Golf Schools
- On the Biomechanics Advisory Board of the Titliest Performance Institute - TPI
- Works with numerous USPGA Tour Professionals
- Contributor to many popular golf magazines and websites
- Scratch golfer
- www.golfbiodynamics.com
- Contact Rob
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David Chettle
- Founder of The Golf Athlete (TGA)
- Former Strength & Conditioning consultant to: Australian PGA and PGA Academy of Australia
- Strength and Conditioning consultant to: Golf Qld and QAS Squads
- Has previously presented in numerous Golf Forums: Australian PGA Golf Coaching Summits, PGA Academy Trainee Program & PGA Tour Player Preparation Program
- Published in many popular journals and books - including with Michael and Rob in Optimising Performance in Golf
- Contributing author with Michael and Rob for The Golfer Newspaper & iseekgolf website
- Completed his Medical Studies in November 2008
- Contact David
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Stewart Corstorphine
- PGA Professional - Selsdon Park Hotel and Golf Club, Surrey, London
- Director of Total Golf Analysis - United Kingdom
- GBD Licensee (with Mark Bull) for 3D kinematic assessments in England
- TGA Seminar Convenor and presenter TGA Level I and II seminars
- www.totalgolfanalysis.co.uk
- Contact Stewart
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Kelvin Giles
- Athletic Development Specialist
- Elite level Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Recent addition to The Golf Athlete (TGA) team
- Career spanning three decades - former UK National and Olympic Games Athletics Coach
- Consultants to Australian and Queesland Institutes of Sport
- Current Athletic Development Advisor to TGA
- World recognised specialist in Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD)
- www.movementdynamics.com
- Contact Kelvin
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Mark Bull
- PGA Professional - Surrey, London
- Director of Total Golf Analysis - United Kingdom
- Director of Mark Bull Golf - United Kingdom
- GBD Licensee (with Stewart Corstorphine) for 3D kinematic assessments in England
- Attendee and presenter TGA Level I and II seminars
- Currently undertaking a Masters in Coaching Degree
- www.totalgolfanalysis.co.uk
- Contact Mark
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Karen Harrison
- TGA Podiatrist and Sports Scientist
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GBD Marketing Manager and Director
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Provides 3D kinematic assessment and biofeedback services at Jim McLean School, Miami, Florida
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TGA Level I and II seminar attendee
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TGA Convenor in USA
- Post Graduate trained in Sports Scientist
- Provides TGA with Podiatry services and advice
- www.golfbiodynamics.com
- Contact Karen
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Joanne Dalgleish
- Physiotherapist and TGA Consultant
- Senior Physiotherapist at The Golf Athlete
- Specialist interest in Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement Screening for Golfers
- Consultant to Golf Queensland Senior and Development Squads - Men and Women
- Attendee and practicum supervisor - TGA Level I seminar
- www.thegolfathlete.com
- Contact Joanne
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Anders Dahl Christiansen
- Danish Men`s National Coach, DGU
- Lead Master Instructor & Partner, Nyholm Golf Academy
- Jim McLean Master Instructor
- Physiotherapist
- Presenter for TGA Level I Seminars
- TGA Level I & II practitioner
- Director of Golf Instruction articles, "Danish Golf Magazine" 2005-2006
- Provided video instruction for No. 1 Danish internet golf site, teetime.dk, in 2006-2007
- Guest commentator Danish Television, "Viasat Golf" since 2003
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Rui Raposo
- Golf Physiotherapist
- Founder and Director of the GOLF FiT Injury Clinic & Performance Institute
- Works with Top Portuguese Professionals and Elite Amateurs
- Consultant to Portuguese National Golf Teams - Men's and Women's
- Lexus PGA Portugal Tour 2007 Physio Unit
- GBD and TGA Team Member and Representative for Portugal & South Spain
- TGA Seminar Convenor and presenter TGA Level I
- TGA Level I & II practitioner
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Alvaro Zerolo
- Sports Physiotherapist and Director of “Golf y Salud” (Golf and Health)
- Licensee for Golf Biodynamics (GBD) Spain & consultant to the Jim McLean golf school at Madrid
- Director of the Spanish Professional Golf Tour Physio Unit
- Physiotherapist at the European Tour Physio Unit
- Consultant Physiotherapist to the Spanish Golf Federation and PGA of Spain
- Consultant Lecturer to the Spanish Golf Federation
- TGA Level I Seminar Convenor and Presenter
- Contact Alvaro
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Ben Corso
- Masters in Manipulative Physiotherapy 2002
- Worked extensively with golfers over the last 6 years
- Establishing the SA Golf Injury Clinic in 2002 at the Grange Golf Club in Adelaide
- Consultant physiotherapist to the SA Junior, Colts and Seniors teams
- Consultant physiotherapist to The SA College of Elite Golf Consultant
- Physiotherapist to the Henley High school golf program
- TPI Level 1 practitioner
- TGA Level 1 & II practitioner and seminar convenor
- Website: www.sagolfinjury.com
- Email Ben
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Kevin Kirk
- Director of Golf Instruction, Cypresswood School of Golf - Houston, Texas
- US Master PGA Professional Certified in the area of Teaching Golf
- 2 time Teacher of the Year for the Southern Texas PGA
- Consultant to Southern Texas PGA and Mexican Golf Federation - junior golf development
- TGA Level I Seminar Presenter
- Contact Kevin
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Bill McTigue
- Founder of M Golf in Melbourne’s Famous Sandbelt District, Victoria, Australia
- Golf Specific Physiotherapist
- Golf Specific Athletic Screening and Physical Competence Development
- TGA level 2 practitioner and seminar convenor
- Golf Biodynamics Licensee Melbourne, Australia
- Provides 3D kinematic golf swing assessment and biofeedback services
- Provides Golf Specific Gymnasium and Hitting Laboratory
- Provides Golf Specific Services in conjunction with and for PGA Professionals
- Website: www.mgolf.com.au
- Contact Bill
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John Watson
- PGA Advanced Professional
- Total Golf Analysis North Region Manager
- Providing 3D Kinematic Golf Swing Assessment and Biofeedback service
- GBD Licensee for Northern England
- TGA Level 1 & 2 Coach
- TGA Seminar Convenor
- GASP Video Analysis Professional
- Website: www.totalgolfanalysis.co.uk
- Contact John
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Matthew Green
- Golf Specific Physiotherapist
- Titled APA Sports Physiotherapist
- Founder of High Performance Golf in Sydney
- Consultant Physiotherapist to NSW Institute of Sport Golf Program
- TGA Level 2 Practitioner
- Certified Level 2 TPI Medical Professional
- Provides Golf Athlete Screening and Program Development
- Works with several PGA Teaching Professionals as well as players on Asian and Japanese Tours
- Currently maintains 1 Handicap
- Website: www.highperformancegolf.com.au
- Contact Matthew
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Derek Hooper
- Director of Instruction, Lake of Isles Golf Academy, North Stonington, Connecticut
- Australian PGA Professional, Level III
- Degree in Sports Science and Teaching Methodology
- GBD Licensee for 3D assessments in Connecticut
- Delivered instruction programs in Australia, Japan, Tiawan and USA
- Published in many popular golf magazines including US Golf Tips Magazine, Asian Golf Monthly, US PGA Magazine and Golfing Magazine
- TGA Level I attendee and Convenor
- Contact Derek
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Dr Rajat Chauhan
- Founder of Back 2 Fitness (B2F)
- One of India's leading Sports & Exercise Medicine expert
- Former Head of department, Sports & Exercise Medicine, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, India (set-up this department from scratch)
- Consultant to South Zone Junior Golf India, Hogwash Golf, Women's Golf Association India, RomitBoseGolf
- Specialises in golf specific performance enhancement, injury prevention and rehabilitation programs
- One of very few experts who practices what he preaches & is an ultra runner himself!!
- Chairperson for 2011 World Congress in Science Medicine in Cricket
- Website: www.b2f.co.in and www.hogwashgolf.com
- Contact Rajat
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