Welcome to the July 2025 issue of Golf Fitness Monthly, brought to you by the Golf Fitness Association of America (GFAA). In this publication, we offer valuable insight and expertise from PGA of America Golf Professionals and fitness and performance experts who provide timely golf fitness programming that meets the needs of their diverse clientele and the industry at large. For your reference, all past Golf Fitness Monthly issues and weekly Best Practices are available on the GFAA website (Golf.Fitness).
In this month’s issue:
• Dr. Steven Lorick, the President of the Golf Fitness Association of America (GFAA), discusses the importance of a proper warm-up before heading to the first tee.
• Jeremy Golden, the Director of Fitness at Tehama Golf Club in Carmel, California, shares his thoughts on shifting from strength to power in golf training.
• Karen Palacios-Jansen, the Founder of CardioGolf, details the evolution of her world-renowned golf fitness program.
• Tessa Teachman, a PGA of America Assistant Golf Professional at Aronomink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, highlights the importance of golf fitness programming and an effective warm-up for her members.
• Bobby Rupcich, the Founder of Superior Fitness Solutions in Villa Park, Illinois, explains a trend he’s seen in recent months - clients who otherwise wouldn’t seek personal training services coming to him for the benefits he provides to their golf game.
• Lisa Goulian Twiste, Senior Apparel Writer at PGA Magazine, offers a fun and informative piece on headwear trends in golf shops today.
We thank this group of PGA of America Golf Professionals and golf fitness experts for sharing their time and knowledge to make the Golf Fitness Association of America a respected source of information on the business of golf fitness. We also thank our partners in this endeavor – TPI, PGA Magazine, GRAA, Gray Institute, Fitness Lifestyles and Infraway – for their continued support.
I hope you enjoy this issue.
Rick SummersCEO & Publisher, Golf Fitness Association of America