What is a TPI Expert and Why They Deliver the Best Results
Golfers are always searching for an edge. Whether it’s a new driver, swing tip, or training program; but often the biggest improvement doesn’t come from equipment, it comes from understanding and improving your body. That’s exactly what a TPI Expert does.
If you’ve ever wondered what “TPI Certified” means or why it matters for your game, here’s what you need to know.
What is TPI?
TPI stands for Titleist Performance Institute, the world’s leading authority on the body-swing connection. TPI experts are trained to assess how your body’s mobility, stability, and strength impact your golf swing, and to create programs that improve both performance and injury prevention.
In short: a TPI Expert knows how to evaluate your body’s mechanics and connect it to your swing.
What Does a TPI Expert Do?
A TPI Expert uses a specialized 16-point movement screen designed for golfers. This screen identifies physical limitations that directly cause common swing faults.
For example:
Limited hip rotation → swaying or sliding in the backswing.
Poor thoracic mobility → coming “over the top.”
Weak glutes/core → early extension and low back pain.
Once those issues are identified, the TPI expert builds a personalized plan that includes mobility drills, stability training, and golf-specific strength work.
Why TPI Delivers the Best Results
Golf-Specific, Not Generic
Unlike general fitness or PT programs, TPI training is 100% designed around the demands of the golf swing.Fixes Root Causes of Swing Faults
Instead of just saying “stop swaying,” a TPI expert finds the physical reason you can’t stop swaying, and fixes it.Performance + Longevity
TPI doesn’t just add power and consistency; it also reduces injury risk, so you can play more golf with less pain.Integration with Your Team
TPI-certified professionals can communicate with swing coaches and trainers to make sure everyone’s working toward the same goals for your swing.
Related Swing Faults TPI Can Help Correct
Early Extension – often tied to weak glutes or poor hip mobility.
Over-the-Top Move – usually linked to limited thoracic spine rotation.
Sway/Slide – caused by weak lower body stability.
Reverse Spine Angle – connected to poor core control and tight hips.
Impact of TPI Across the PGA Tour
Major Championships & Rankings: TPI-certified experts have guided numerous champions and top players. For instance:
18 of the last 20 Major Championships have been won by players advised by TPI-certified experts.
25 of the top 30 players in the Official World Golf Rankings work with TPI-certified professionals.
52 of the last 63 PGA TOUR event winners were advised by TPI-certified experts.
Professional Player Experiences: PGA pros like Brad Faxon and Phil Mickelson attest to the long-term benefits of TPI-guided training and fitness programs.
Brad Faxon noted that exercises targeting ankle strength improved his flexibility immediately—benefits that have persisted many years later.
Phil Mickelson, even at age 48, credited TPI-certified trainer Sean Cochran with helping him remain competitive through fitness-based coaching.
Other Professionals Working with TPI Experts:
Tom Hoge
Wyndham Clark
Joel Dahmen
Gaby López (LPGA)
Aldrich Potgieter
The PT + TPI Advantage
A physical therapist that is TPI certified can do more than just identify limitations, they can also treat pain and guide safe return from injury. This dual skillset ensures that whether you’re rehabbing, training, or simply looking to hit it farther, you’ll get results that last and make the most potent impact on your game.
The Takeaway
Your body is your most important piece of golf equipment. A TPI Expert bridges the gap between fitness, rehab, and swing mechanics to deliver the best results, both in performance and in keeping you healthy enough to play the game you love. Contact Full Swing Fitness and Rehab in De Pere, WI today to book a free consult if you live in the Green Bay area and are looking to work with a TPI professional.