Golf Science - Team Total game improvement with the Golf Science Development Programme

Sport and Exercise ScienceConsultancy Unit

The Golf Science Development ProgrammeThe Golf Science Development Programme (GSDP) has been designed to equip your squad with the tools needed to train like tour pros and maximise their potential. Using sport science theory and application, they will experience elite level support and gain new skills. We will show them how to transfer these skills onto the course for improved performance.

We currently offer three packages to help improve their game.

BirdieOur introductory package offers a squad of golfers the opportunity to gain an insight into elite player support. The modern golf athlete not only has a swing coach, but also a team of other professionals to help extract the full potential of their golfer. We will give your squad an insight into how a balanced approach to golf can help improve performance.

Eagle and AlbatrossThese high-end packages are two-day visits aimed at the squad who are looking for industry-leading facilities and a training-camp environment. The Eagle and Albatross packages incorporate all the benefits of the “Birdie” with further sports science intervention and the opportunity to play two rounds of golf. The Albatross package, our flagship service, gives your squad the opportunity to play 18 holes

at the at the East Sussex National.

The CoursesThe Royal Eastbourne Golf ClubLong-term partners of the GSDP, the 100-year old, REGC is an attractive combination of parkland and downland with outstanding views across Eastbourne and eighteen different, but challenging holes. The course offers a combination of open fairways and narrow doglegs, challenging bunkers, testing putts and requires some accurate tee shots.

East Sussex NationalThe premium offering on the GSDP, The East Course is a 7,081 yard stadium layout, designed for tournament play. It has been the setting for many important tournaments – notably the European Championship on two occasions.

The Golf Science Development Programme ContentMovement ScreeningThe movement assessment can highlight areas of strength, weakness or imbalance, which can lead to injury. These physical limitations will ultimately influence your golf swing. Improving these limitations will allow for more repeatable and consistent swings.

Strength and conditioningThese sessions will give corrective exercises for errors highlighted in the movement screening. Correct physical conditioning will help build a more powerful, athletic golfer. Conditioning the key muscle groups will also limit the likelihood of injury, allowing golfers to practice for longer, and stay strong during the latter stages of important rounds.

BiomechanicsBiomechanics is a scientific discipline that applies mechanical principles to understand movement. For golf, this understanding could help produce more consistent swings, increased distance, or reduced injury risk. We use a golf simulator as well as camera analysis to give information on swing path, club face angle, shot distance and much more.

PsychologyTeaching the golfer to control their controllables. When you are playing sport there are a lot of things that can’t be controlled. Examples may be the conditions, opponents, even the performance of teammates (team events). The GSDP will give provide skills and tips on how to improve this area of the game.

Lead StaffAlex Bliss BSc (Hons), MScAlex has been providing sport science support for golfers for over five years. Alex has worked with clients ranging from PGA professionals to club level golfers.

The majority of Alex’s work into golf has come through working in partnership with England Golf where he provides strength and conditioning support for talented junior golfers who play at county, national, and international levels. Alex has a Master’s degree in Applied Exercise Physiology and has published research in peer-reviewed journals on talent development in athletes. Alex is a BASES accredited sport scientist.

Book onto the Golf Science Development Programme Birdie£1250 (maximum of 10 students) – One day visitTo include three 75 minute sessions on the following topics:• Golf specific physical movement screening• Golf psychology• Nutrition for golf• 18 holes on the Devonshire Course at the Royal Eastbourne Golf Club

Eagle£2100 (maximum of 10 students) – Two day visitTo include everything on the “Birdie” package plus• Golf specific strength and conditioning session (flexibility and core strength)• A 1.5 hour range session with a psychology intervention• Lifestyle and Career management• A further 18 holes on the Devonshire Course at the Royal Eastbourne Golf Club

Albatross£3000 (maximum of 10 students) – Two day visitTo include everything on the “Birdie” package plus• Physiological load monitoring during 18 holes of golf (heart rate assessment)• Biomechanical assessment and gap testing• A 1.5 hour range session with a psychology intervention• 18 Holes on the East Course at the East Sussex National Golf Club

If you would like more information or would like to book your squad onto the Golf Science Development Programme Package then please contact a.bliss2@brighton.ac.uk or call 01273 643742

www.brighton.ac.uk/sescu