Welcome to the July 2026 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), explains why walking the course is so beneficial to one’s overall health and wellness.
Peter Egazarian, the PGA of America Director of Instruction at Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville, Virginia, shares a highly successful method of collaborating across the industry that he’s implemented.
Dr. Kirwan Kanwar, an LPGA Master Professional and the Golf Department Program Chair at Stanton University in Anaheim, California, provides insight on adequately focusing on performance and injury prevention.
Dr. Cale Alexander, a physical therapist and the founder of Next Step Physical Therapy and Wellness, coaches us on looking above and below when treating low back pain.
Paul Gozbekian, the owner of GozGolfFitness in Newton, Massachusetts, tells us how he curates an overall training experience for long-term golf success.
Leigh Redlus, the Merchandiser at River Bend Golf & Country Club in Great Falls, Virginia, highlights why women’s athleisure and lifestyle apparel are making an impact in her golf shop.
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 – Golf Web Design, GRAA, Gray Institute, Infraway, LPGA, MGI, PGA Magazine, PLAE and TPI – for their continued support.
I hope you enjoy this issue.
Rick SummersCEO & Publisher, Golf Fitness Association of America