Welcome to the October 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), shares his views on The Collegiate Performance Game Plan.
Lauren McMillin, a Yoga and Movement Specialist at YoGolf Performance, tells us the most important things to remember before we stretch.
Robert Podley, the General Manager and COO at Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers, Florida, shares an exciting venture he and his staff implemented, turning their driving range into a fabulous tennis center…even for just one day.
Tom Hemmings, an elite instructor and golf fitness specialist at Sea Island in St. Simon’s Island, Georgia, explains how to tell when you need to expand your facilities in this “classic” GFAA article.
Harrison Bubel, an Assistant Golf Professional at The Swan Country Club in Saugerties, New York, discusses his journey through golf performance, health and wellness.
Lisa Goulian Twiste, Senior Apparel Writer at PGA Magazine, tells us where performance meets lifestyle at Jack Archer apparel.
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