GET FIT FOR GOLF 2011

Final Results

The winner of the Get Fit For Golf 2011 Competition Program is
EAMON O'CARROLL from Naas who is going to receive a
brand new set of golf clubs worth €2500 custom fitted by Derek
Murray of Foregolf, awarded GCA World Clubmaker of the Year 2010

Overall statistics (on average across all golfers)

• swing speed improvement: 7.68mph — representing a gain of 19.2 yards of carry distance*
• jump height increase: 15.78%
• upper body strenght improvement: 16.04%
• weight loss: 4lbs**

Before the program	At the end of the program
- only 22% of golfers could touch their toes	- 74% could do it
- only 10% of them had normal pelvic tilt movement	- 58% had normal movement
- only 24% had full Lat movement	- 68% had normal Lat movement

* the winning golfer had a massive 18.3mph increase in swing speed; 1mph of swing speed increase = 1.5mph of ball velocity increase which means 2.5 yards of carry distance increase.
** the highest weight loss recorded in the program was just under 15lbs

parteners:

Irish Independent
Appliance of science

By Liam Kelly - Wednesday April 20 2011

Get Fit For Golf 2011 Irish Independent

Add 30 yards to your drive and feel fitter, fresher and better than you have for years - and all in six weeks? Surely we're living in fantasy land here, but that was the experience of Newbridge GC member Eamonn O'Carroll.

O'Carroll (59) took part in a unique programme that was the brainchild of US-born Morgan Pierce, managing director of BodySmart gyms.

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What people say

Marc Thornton— Dublin

"I took part in this unique golf programme with BodySmart to improve my strength and flexibility. Over 18 sessions, at times challenging but always fun with other golfers and led by experienced trainers, I improved considerably and I noticed that I am constantly hitting the ball further – last week I hit a fairway 3 wood 230 meters to go through Milltown G.C. 18th green!
I would recommend this customised programme to any golfers who want to improve! Thanks to Morgan and her team at BodySmart my golf is improving and more enjoyable."

John Royliston — Galway

"I've had a couple of my best rounds in 18months since starting the program. I believe these rounds will gradually become the norm rather than the exception as I become accustomed to my new fluid, flexible and strong swing. In addition to the ball striking benefits I am no longer feeling physical fatigue or stiffness towards the end of rounds. Furthermore my energy levels are much higher.
I'd like to thank Niamh, Rob and Orsi in Barna, also John Kelly for his excellent evaluation and insight into the bio mechanics and lastly Foregolf. Most importantly I wish to thank you for putting the whole program together."

Shane Dunne — Dublin

Delighted I signed up to the Golf Fitness program ran by BodySmart. In just six weeks I have knocked a couple of inches of my waist, while improving on my overall strength , flexibility and really feeling much better about myself! On the course I am getting through the ball with far more ease! I’d recommend the programme to Golfers and non–Golfers alike.
A big thank-you to all the guys at BodySmart, to John Kelly and the guys at Foregolf, a really enjoyable and worthwhile experience!

Details about the program:

› The competition program started in mid February with a formal measuring event which took place in Grand Canal Sq.,D 2. At the start of the competition, the golf swing and other variables were professionally measured by Derek Murray and John Kelly.

› All 42 participants received 18 sessions of Golf Fitness training at BodySmart. BodySmart has locations in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Naas.

› At the beginning of April, the final measuring event took place at ForeGolf in Kildare. All entrants were again measured with the same technique.

› The Golfer with the most improved measurements was declared winner, receiving a set of clubs that will be custom fitted and delivered to him by Derek Murray.

› In order to qualify for the grand prize, the entrants were required to complete all 18 sessions of training within a 7 week period.

› Full performance results of the competition will be featured in the May issue of Golf Digest.

‘You can’t change your golf swing until you change the way your body works.’

John Kelly
is the Number 1 ranked player in the PGA Irish Region and also the highest ranked Titleist™ Performance Institute coach in Europe.

John Kelly He has achieved the highest level in GolfProfessional and also level 2 in Golf Fitness, Golf Biomechanics and Junior Golf.

John is currently the Irish Club Professional Champion and Southern Professional Champion.

He also Captained Ireland to victory in the European team championship in 2008.