Common Swing Faults and How TPI Training Corrects Them

If you're a golfer who's struggled with a recurring swing fault—early extension, over-the-top moves, or a reverse spine angle—you’re not alone. These frustrating issues can derail consistency, accuracy, and power. But while it’s tempting to blame technique, the real problem often lies beneath the surface: your body might not be moving the way your swing needs it to.

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Why Swing Faults Often Start in the Body

 

Golf swing faults are rarely just a technical problem. In many cases, they’re rooted in physical limitations—like restricted mobility, poor core stability, or lack of rotational control. These issues force the body to compensate, often creating movement patterns that hurt performance and increase injury risk.

Instead of trying to force your swing into a certain mold, it’s worth asking a different question: Can your body support the mechanics you're trying to perform?

That’s where TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) training comes in. It looks at how your body moves—and how those movement patterns affect your swing.

The Most Common Swing Faults (and What Causes Them)

Let’s take a closer look at a few swing faults that TPI training is designed to address:

  • Early Extension
     The hips move forward during the downswing, pulling the golfer out of posture. This is often due to limited hip mobility or poor core control.
  • Reverse Spine Angle
     The upper body tilts toward the target in the backswing. It’s commonly linked to limited thoracic rotation or pelvic instability.
  • Over-the-Top
     The club comes over the swing plane, often causing slices. This fault is usually a result of poor sequencing, tight shoulders, or weak lower-body engagement.

These faults aren’t just bad habits—they’re adaptations to the body’s current limitations. Unless those limitations are addressed, technical instruction alone won’t create lasting change.

How TPI Assessments Identify Root Causes

TPI-certified professionals use a structured screening process to uncover physical restrictions that lead to poor mechanics. The evaluation includes:

  • Mobility and stability tests for the hips, shoulders, spine, and ankles
  • Core control assessments to check sequencing and balance
  • Video swing analysis to correlate movement issues with mechanics

The result is a personalized profile of what your body can and can’t do—and how those traits are affecting your swing.

Corrective Strategies: Train the Body, Improve the Swing

Once your limitations are identified, a corrective plan is designed to improve your movement patterns. This typically includes:

  • Mobility work (hips, thoracic spine, shoulders)
  • Core activation and strengthening
  • Functional drills that mimic golf movements
  • Re-education of swing patterns through integrated training

The goal isn’t to force a "perfect swing"—it’s to create a swing that works with your body, not against it.

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Why Lake Country Golfers Trust Kinetic for TPI Training

At Kinetic, we specialize in golf-specific movement analysis and correction through TPI. Golfers across Lake Country, WI, choose us because:

  • We understand the game—mechanically and physically
  • Every client receives a 1-on-1 TPI screening
  • Treatment plans are customized for real improvement, not generic routines
  • Our cash-based model means more focused, personalized care

Whether you're a weekend player or chasing lower scores in competition, TPI training at Kinetic helps you build a more efficient, repeatable, and powerful swing—starting with how your body moves.