GARY PLAYER GOLF FITNESS CENTRE - The EXPERIENCE becomes a reality!

Before the conception of the GARY PLAYER GOLF EXPERIENCE, just over 7 years ago, the Vodacom World of Golf had “just another academy” as its teaching arm. When the new name was under consideration, the word “experience” was the hope of becoming more than just another academy - a holistic game improvement solution of international class, committed to uplifting teaching norms in South Africa.

With great pride, we can now announce that it has completed the circle with the launching of the
GARY PLAYER GOLF FITNESS CENTRE.

GARY PLAYER GOLF FITNESS CENTRE - in collaboration with HPC, University of Pretoria

The first golf-specific physical training facility of its kind in SA, the GARY PLAYER GOLF FITNESS CENTRE at the VODACOM WORLD OF GOLF offers free basic golf functionality screenings to members.

Based on a simple assessment of essential ranges of motion specifically required to execute the golf swing, members are provided with a golf-specific training program, designed to improve the key areas of golf fitness, namely stability, mobility, balance and posture.

VODACOM WORLD OF GOLF Members need only call or visit the GARY PLAYER GOLF EXPERIENCE hospitality desk (011 545 8618) to make an appointment for their free screening in order to use the FITNESS CENTRE. Members can only use the facility once they have gone for their screening. The screening is done by one of our GARY PLAYER GOLF FITNESS PROFESSIONALS, who are qualified in the fields of sports science and bio-kinetics and represent the collaboration between the Vodacom World of Golf and the High Performance Centre at the University of Pretoria. There is no doubt that this service provides new meaning to the MOREGOLF promise of “Helping friends play better golf” – it is now internationally accepted that golfers of all standards can vastly enhance their golfing capabilities with just three training sessions per week.

The GARY PLAYER GOLF FITNESS CENTRE offers a range of additional products, such as SUPERVISED TRAINING SESSIONS, SPORTS MASSAGE and PERSONALISED INJURY ASSESSMENTS.

GOLF FITNESS PROFESSIONALS

GAVIN GROVES BA (Human Movement Science) (Hons) Biokinetics (University of Pretoria)	IAN CORBETT BA (Human Movement Science) (Hons) Sport Science (University of Pretoria)	SUNÉ GOUWS BA (Human Movement Science) (Hons) Biokinetics (University of Pretoria)
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GOLF FITNESS ARTICLES

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ARE YOU ACTIVATED?

IMAGINE THE BODY AS AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WITH FUSES. SOMETIMES THESE FUSES BLOW AND THE SYSTEM SHUTS OFF.
THERE IS A WAY OF FIXING THE CIRCUIT!

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GOLF NUTRITION TIPS – by Gavin Groves

If you find yourself rushing to the course without healthy snacks in your bag, you are at a serious disadvantage! Get up earlier and pack a low GI sandwich and a fruit or two to help you maintain your sugar levels throughout the round. If your bag is packed, you can focus on important stuff on the first tee, like hitting the fairway!

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FUEL UP FOR GOLF – by Ian Corbett

Golf is a sport that requires optimal levels of concentration over periods of time up to five hours. Bearing in mind the technical specificity required to reproduce a sound golf swing time after time, nutritional preparation for participation in golf deserves attention. There are various factors to consider, including subdivisions of physical fitness and psychological aspects. This article covers nutritional guidelines for optimal performance during a round of golf.

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SUCCESS STORIES

Alan Chappell - Switzerland.

"Thank you for an excellent program... I have improved a great deal and this is reflecting in my golf game - more consistent and even hitting my drives a few yards longer. My hips and lower back have loosened up considerably and I now have an easier and fuller back swing... I think I've come a long way..."

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Meryvn Solomon - Golf4All

"...I have been suffering with my weight since I was 10 years old. In June 2007 I weighed in at over 200kg, and needed to lose weight desperately! I have been training at the Gary Player Golf fitness Centre since June 2007, and have lost an amazing 42 kg! ..."

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Devan Chetty

"...I am writing this article so that fellow golfers who want to enjoy their golf, hit the ball further and make solid ball contact, and prevent injuries should seriously consider joining the fitness centre..."
"...I realised that GOLF doesn’t keep you fit; you need to be fit to play golf. We have to be in “Golf Shape” ..."

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Rodney Ntlemo

"I must say the fitness program assigned by Suné is thorough and fun – I had joined a couple of gyms before and this is for the first time that I have followed a fitness program and not get bored. I really enjoy this type of workout compared to others I have attempted before..."
" I would highly recommend the gym to anyone, especially those who have been absent from gym for a long time like myself."

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Dr Mamorena Mofokeng

"Thank you for fine tuning this Golden Oldie into a relatively fit golf enthusiast..."
" I can't wait for summer to show off my toned arms, legs and "six pack"... "
"Most importantly, soon I will be giving a lot of unfit golfers a run for their money on the greens...."

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Allison Loxton

"I must just tell you that I am really excited about the “muscle-activation” which you have taught me..."
"I can certainly feel a difference and it is evident in my golf.... "
"Who would have thought that the simple technique of applying a little pressure to certain points on the body could make such an incredible diference..."

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Karine Roux

"In December 2008, I was involved in a car accident. I went for fresh x-rays and a CT scan and was finally diagnosed with Scheuermann's kyphosis (curving of the spine) which was localised between my L4 and L5 vertebrae. This at least explained why I found it so difficult to correct my posture. I now just needed to find a way to get the pain under control and slow down the effects of the kyphosis.

In about March 2009 I went to see Gavin Groves, a Biokineticist at the World of Golf. After assessing me, he designed a programme involving stretches and exercises to help me regain mobility and to strengthen my core. I tried to do the stretches everyday and would do the exercises about twice a week. I did not notice any significant improvement immediately but about three months ago I started to notice that I was experiencing less pain..."

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