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Perfection to the Tee SWING INTO HIGH GEAR WITH UGP’S MULTI-FACTOR PROGRAM WRITTEN BY: MICHELLE JACO PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY: UGP
Sports reward hard work and determination— cliché, but true. However, when it comes to your golf game, the formula for improvement can be a bit more complicated. Tweak your stance, go to the range, play different courses—what do you do when traditional golf instruction proves to be ineffective and leaves you confused and frustrated? With their latest state-of-the-art facility in Costa Mesa, UGP offers members advanced performanceenhancing practices backed by their unique program that can target all aspects of the game. As UGP’s Director of Performance, Leo Rooney explains, “Golf development is not about quick fixes or overnight results. It's about committing to a process and plan that will improve your game over time, so you don’t end up going back to old habits after unsuccessfully trying something new you saw on TV.” Does this sound like you? UGP might be just what you need.
How Fitting • Your hardware matters. UGP assesses everything from your club’s grip, shaft, to the head and can tailor a club unique to your exact physical characteristics. Rooney says, “Playing with clubs that aren’t fit for you is comparable to playing ice hockey in tennis shoes; you can play but your performance will be severely limited.”
“The difference between having clubs properly fit can be a huge improvement towards a player's distance, ball striking and accuracy.” —Leo Rooney
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Rest, Recover, Repeat • “The recovery process enables you to prepare for tomorrow. Without proper recovery, you won't be able to play golf at your best potential,” states Rooney. UGP has quite the recovery regimen, as they specialize in golf-specific physical therapy and use the latest technological advancements and a whole sports medicine team.
“Being able to control your emotions, focus and mindset is a must to play your best golf.” —Leo Rooney
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• For an effective swing, golfers do require a level of athleticism, and in order to improve in this area, training must be specific to the demands of
the game. “Whether it be mobility, power, speed, strength, stability or coordination, we want to make sure your body does not hinder your golf development,” says Rooney.
• Coaching is a pivotal aspect in sports, and UGP certainly doesn’t skimp there. While you may not be headed for the Ryder Cup just yet, Rooney explains that his coaching staff is more than equipped to help your golf game develop. “All of our coaches have a unique background and skill set that enables them to not only be a swing instructor but also a golf coach. Inspiration and motivation are key factors in our coaching philosophy.”
