“Golf is in the DNA of Reynolds Lake Oconee,” says Rob Bowser, lead instructor at the Reynolds Golf Academy.Reynolds Golf Academy. “We have a culture where people love to play golf, and helping people play is why we come to work.”
It’s also why Bowser and two other staff teachers are now students of the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), the world leader in studying how the human body functions in relation to the golf swing.
Bowser, Wes Forester (head professional at The LandingThe Landing and The Creek ClubThe Creek Club), and Jose Lopez (head professional at Great WatersGreat Waters) want to integrate fitness into the golf lifestyle at Reynolds.
“It is important that we understand and recognize the variables that affect everyone who tries to play golf,” explains Bowser. “The mechanics of the swing, physical limitations, and equipment. To be a good teacher, you always have to be checking those variables.”
Since 2003, TPI has been educating golfers and professionals on the body/swing connection. By studying thousands of golfers, TPI has pinpointed how the body allows a player to swing a golf club and how physical limitations can affect the golf swing.
To further their knowledge and provide more comprehensive instruction to the Reynolds community, Bowser, Forester, and Lopez have earned “TPI Certified” Level 1 status, which makes them eligible for further certification in specialties such as coaching, mechanics, fitness, and junior development.
Says Forester, “We will be offering a variety of ways for members to prepare their bodies to enjoy golf longer. It does not guarantee they will play better, but it can allow them to play more.”
Seems the members don’t need much convincing: A golf fitness presentation given at The Landing last spring was packed. They’ll soon have many more fitness options to look forward to.
