{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf","title":"Your body's motion and the key to better golf with Dr. Ricky Pickett","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/2548e2da\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4893,"description":"NewClub > https://www.newclub.golf\n\nTitleist > https://www.titleist.com\n\nPrecision Motion Physical Therapy > https://www.precisionmotionpt.com/\n\nSummary\n\nSeason 8 of The New Club Bag Drop starts with Matt and The Professor returning to the studio and reflecting on their holidays, including the importance of taking a break from the game of golf and the best and worst golf gifts they received over Christmas. This week's special guest is Dr. Ricky Pickett, a TPI-certified physical therapist and Precision Motion Physical Therapy owner. Ricky shares insights on the Titleist Performance Institute and their research around the mechanics of the golf swing. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding one's body and movement patterns to improve golf performance. They discuss the evolution of golf swing techniques, the biomechanics of professional golfers, and the significance of strength training and dynamic stretching in enhancing performance. The dialogue highlights the need for personalized approaches in training and the empowerment that comes from understanding one's unique body mechanics. In this conversation, Dr. Ricky emphasizes the need for training consistency, the risks associated with following fitness trends without proper guidance, and the importance of activating the glutes! The discussion highlights the significance of viewing golf as a sport and the athlete mindset required to excel. They wrap up by exploring some practical exercises for golf performance and the role of technology, such as pressure mapping insoles, in and what the future of sports science will look like. \n\nChapters\n\n00:00 Introduction and New Beginnings\n02:47 The Importance of Off-Season Fitness\n05:58 Golf Gifts: Best and Worst\n10:06 Nostalgic Golf Memories\n14:05 Introducing Dr. Ricky Pickett\n19:52 Understanding TPI and Golf Mechanics\n26:30 Understanding Golf Mechanics and Efficiency\n29:38 The Evolution of Golf Swing Techniques\n32:49 Individuality in Golf Swings\n35:52...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UTWF4LINKJxQLEH-r1aPYxPmlXn5V5SbcsdRGBvWeuk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNTEx/NjJmODg0OWI2ZGU5/NmZlMDBhMDljZDFh/YmNkYi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}