Strength and Conditioning for Golf – A Framework for the Higher Handicap Player
by Gary Stebbing, CSCS
NSCA Coach
October 2023
Vol 10, Issue 2
This article discusses components of a comprehensive pre-design process that aims to help coaches build an effective golf training program.
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