Golf Science Redefined
Your all-access pass to discover the latest breakthroughs in golf science and instruction revealed directly by the top minds in the field
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There’s more to golf than meets the eye. And that’s why once a year, an elite group of coaches, instructors and professional players gather together behind closed doors, to share their latest insights and breakthroughs to redefine the game.
This exclusive event is called “The Open Forum” and now you have a chance to witness first-hand the eye opening dissertations and expert panels through which the top coaches and instructors in the field share and expand their knowledge to enhance the skills of their players.
Here's a sneak peek video featuring Chris Como, tour coach, and one of the co-founders of the event.
Membership has its benefits
As an Open Forum Member, you’ll get unrestricted access to over 5 hours of exclusive streaming video footage of the latest event - Open Forum 10. Plus you’ll be able to get all the videos from previous events and tickets to the next live events at deeply discounted rates.
For Players
As a player, the insights, ideas and pro-level tips you’ll get from watching these videos will give you an edge and dramatically improve your game.
For Coaches
As a coach, you’ll get a solid understanding of the latest techniques and game breakthroughs to take your students to a whole new level.
An overview of Open Forum 10
The tenth and newest installment of the Open Forum event took things to an exciting new level. Here’s a run-down of the video presentations you’ll get access to as a member of our community:
Opening remarks & Introductions
The 2024 event was kicked off with a bang. Your hosts (Chris Como, Nick Chertok, and Michael Michaelides) take the stage to deliver a warm welcome to attendees and sponsors - and set the tone for the 10th installment of this dynamic LIVE event.
Flowcode: Dr. Rick Sessinghaus
Dr. Rick Sessinghaus has been a tour coach for over 20 years and has developed his own system of teaching revolutionary mental game tactics and strategies to competitive players and their coaches, which he calls Flowcode. If you're serious about golf, you simply can't miss this presentation.
Sportsbox: Dr. Phil Cheetham & Martin Chuck
Phil (aka. "The 3D guy”), is a pioneer in Golf kinematics. Having develop the AMM 3-D system used by TPI and many others to track motion using inertial sensors. Phil was joined by Martin Chuck, who gives examples of how a coach can apply the feedback from Sportsbox to noticeably improve a student's game.
How to effectively use a force plate: Dr. Tyler Standifird
Working as a biomechanist at Utah Valley University and serving as the Director of research for Smart2Move. In this Open Forum presentation, Tyler provides some concrete examples of how a force plate can be used effectively during a golf lesson.
Motion2Coach
Jon Sinclair and Jake Thurm give an eye-opening tour of the Motion2Coach software. They demonstrate how to use this groundbreaking markerless biomechanical analysis tool (that covers both kinematics and kinetics) to take your game to the next level.
Spin loft and friction: Short game excellence
Presented by Fredrik Tuxen, inventor and co-founder of Trackman, along with Joseph Mayo and Jon Sinclair. Joe discusses his extensive short game work with Viktor Hovland leading to well documented dramatic improvements during 2023 to the chipping and pitching success of the current World #4
The Short Game Summit
Panel Discussion about current topics such as Angle of Attack, friction, spin loft, improved repeatability, and launch angles. Featuring Joseph Mayo, James Ridyard, Parker McLachlin, Dr Erik Henrikson from Ping and Fredrik Tuxen from Trackman
Swing Changes-Despair and Hope
Dr Will Wu gives an overview of prominent motor learning concepts as applied to the golfer attempting to make a difficult swing change. This revealing presentation is a must for anyone who is trying to improve and change their swing.
Why motor learning and practice don’t align
Dr Luke Benoit is both a full time golf instructor in Minnesota. He also earned a PhD in Motor Learning. In this breakthrough talk, Luke bridges the gap between sports research and real-life golf coaching.
The Philosophy of Instruction Panel
A group of renowned golf experts take the state and reveal their most coveted methods of altering deeply ingrained patterns. Featuring: Sean Foley, Tyler Ferrell, Brian Manzella, Dr. Will Wu and Dr. Luke Benoit
Your Open Forum Hosts:
Nick Chertock
Chris Como
Mike Michaelides
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