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ProStance - 9mins Video Infomercial…

November 26th, 2009 | Full Swing Biomechanics, ProStance, Putting Biomechanics, Tuition

95% of golfers don’t know where their weight is truly positioned…

ProStance has been proved to improve the balance and consistency of even the world’s top golfers, creating a more consistent golf swing thereby delivering more power and accuracy to your game. Good balance is essential to powerful and consistent golf shots, putts, chips, and full swings… It is simple to use, yet the results are instant unquestionable. ProStance - ‘the base for every successfull golf swing’ has created a infomercial video to explain the features and benefits of the product. Please click on the video below to view the video. For more information, please visit www.pro-stance.com

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TPI Level 1 - Setanta College - The Sports College

November 18th, 2009 | Full Swing Biomechanics, TPI, Tuition

Setanta College – The Sports College : Specialists in Strength & Conditioning and Golf Studies Courses

Setanta College will be hosting (in association with Harrington Golf) a Titleist Performance Institute Certified Level 1 Fitness Instructor Seminar on 23rd & 24th Jan 2010 in CityWest Hotel, Dublin, Ireland. Tutors on the weekend will include personnel from TPI (USA), Harrington Golf and Setanta College.

Applications are being taken on-line This seminar will be limited to 120 places only and applicants are accepted on a first come - first served basis. For more details check the TPI section of this site. Also visit www.myTPI.com

The weekend course will serve individuals from Golf (the Teaching Pro and Fitness Instructors and Coaches), Medical/Physiotherapy/Physical Therapy, Biomechanics as well as the Leisure Fitness Industry and Strength & Conditioning Coaches who work with or wish to work with golfers at all levels of the game.

An added feature is the On-line Pre-Level 1 reading course which has an additonal cost to the main seminar. While this pre-reading is not essential for participation in the seminar, the course will give you preparatory and background understanding so that you will be well equipped for the seminar. In addition the On-line Pre-level 1 reading course continues after the seminar to help prepare you for the TPI Level 1 Golf Fitness Instructor examination

For delivery of TPI Level 1 Course and Pre-Course Reading Programme : Logon to: www.setantacollege.com

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Harrington’s Bionic Swing…

May 16th, 2009 | Full Swing Biomechanics, Padraig Harrington

Padraig Harrington has gone bionic in his attempt to create golf’s perfect swing.

The three-time Major winner has been using biomechanics and kinetic sequencing to make himself an even greater player.

It is one reason why the Irish star’s wife Caroline, coach Bob Rotella and caddy Ronan Flood lectured him on becoming too technical. They fear Harrington, famously obsessive about detail, has been going too far in his quest for new greatness.

Harrington admitted: “I have been working with an expert called Dr Paul Hurrion on biomechanics. This has been a collaboration between myself, my coach Bob Torrance and my swing adviser in the USA, Bob Rotella.

“The great thing is that I don’t completely rely on what I am being told in terms of biomechanics. “Bob Torrance has an incredible eye and can see what I need to be doing. When he spots something that has to be worked on, we alert the biomechanics guys and we build a programme to match what Bob Torrance wants to see me doing.” The field of biomechanics has become more and more important to the game’s biggest stars.

It analyses and improves a player’s swing using the kind of statistical and 3D motion capture technology used in movie animation. Fitness and swing coach Marc Wahl said: “Tiger Woods is so good that he has made everybody else search for that extra five per cent here, and another five per cent there that can get them closer to him.”

Another player who has become involved in the appliance of this science is Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell - and weeks after he was wired up at 12 different points of his body he won the Tavistock Cup. And Henrik Stenson, who blew away the field at Sawgrass last week to win with a sensational final round of 66, started using biomechanics the week before The Masters.

The worry for Harrington’s wife and advisers is that he focused too much on the technicalities. I can see why that might be a concern. But Padraig is working with Dr Paul Hurrion, who is perhaps the best in the world in this field.

“No golfer, especially not one as brilliant as Padraig, wants to make himself a robot.

“What I do say is that greater understanding of how the body works will give anybody a better swing and down the line, even if it has not happened so far, Padraig should emerge even better. You only have to look at Stenson to see what can be possible.”

Padraig Harrington - 3D TPI software

By Ken Lawrence 17/05/2009
http://www.mirror.co.uk:80/news/top-stories/2009/05/17/harrington-s-bionic-swing-115875-21365350/

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ProStance To Exhibit At PGA Merchandise Show

January 20th, 2009 | Full Swing Biomechanics, ProStance, Putting Biomechanics

ProStance, the revolutionary training aid, is delighted to announce they will be exhibiting at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show, Orlando.

The inflatable balance aid, the must-have tool for any golfer wanting to improve their game, will be on show for the first time at booth #2080 at the Orange County Convention Center from the 29 - 31 January 2009.

With over 40 Tour professionals already trusting this unique product, including three-time major winner Padraig Harrington, Paul McGinley, Bradley Dredge, Philip Archer, Richard Finch and Becky Brewerton, the simple balance aid is steadily confirming it’s position as one of the most-advanced, yet simple, game improvement tools on the market today.

With results at the elite end of the game that include improving driving distance by up to 27 yards and reducing the putts per round by up to four strokes, ProStance ensures weight is concentrated through the centre of gravity of the golfer’s body. The result: improved balance leading to powerful more consistent ball striking and smoother more consistent putting strokes

Providing instant feedback during every swing, ProStance is so simple yet effective, it is set to revolutionise the way golf is taught.

With plans to expand its distribution and sales in the US and more countries worldwide, the ProStance team look forward to welcoming you to booth #2080, at the 2009 PGA Merchandise show. www.pro-stance.com

Media Contact:
Pure Sports Marketing on +44 (0)1332 866455 or e-mail info@weknowsport.com

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Golf, with Peter Ricketts - The European Tour qualifying school

November 7th, 2008 | Full Swing Biomechanics

THIS is the time of reckoning for many stalwarts of the European Tour. Those not in the end-of-season top 115 find themselves with a mountain to climb if they are to get their golf careers back on track.

Among them, sadly, is Peter Baker. The Wolverhampton 41-year-old won his player’s card back last year through success on the Challenge Tour. After five grim years in the doldrums he was back where he had happily collected a total of over £3 million since he turned pro in 1986.

“I was just one good finish away from keeping my card,” he said. “I played good golf all through the summer but my putting let me down.”

But the former Ryder Cup player is far from despondent. He hopes to fix the putting with visits to Paul Hurrion’s Quintic putting academy at Berkswell. Hurrion is the man Padraig Harrington thanked for helping him to win the last two Open Championships, so had the magic technological software spotted any faults in Baker’s action?

“Yes, plenty,” he said. “Without giving too much away, my set-up was wrong.”

He is hoping the new method works as he prepares to tackle next week’s Tour qualifying school in Spain. His last two visits proved disastrous but, he said: “It’s going to be different this time. Previously it has been at San Roque and I’ve never liked the course or the place and I think I’ll do better at Catalunya.” And what, I ventured to ask, if he fails, would he go back to the Challenge Tour?

“Well, yes, if necessary, though with my place in the order of merit (132nd) I should get quite a few invites on the European Tour.” The qualifying school is split into two and this week Birmingham’s Tom Whitehouse is among those going through the agony. Tom had a dreadful season and finished 167th on the Tour list.He entered 33 tournaments – more than most on the Tour – and gave himself little respite from the week-by-week battering. Others tackling the pain in Spain this week are new pro Matt Cryer, until recently Warwickshire’s No.1 amateur, and Kenilworth’s Jamie Elson and Mark Mouland

Leading the Midland card-keepers on the big Tour was John Bickerton. The man from Droitwich won 627,816 euros and finished 48th. One behind him at 49th was Steve Webster, winning 604,181 euros, and his Atherstone stable mate, Paul Broadhurst, also assured his 2009 season but was not satisfied with his performance. He was 99th with a mere 290,416 euros to show for his pains.

http://www.birminghammail.net:80/birmingham-sport/other-sport/golf/2008/11/07/golf-with-peter-ricketts-97319-22208086/ Golf, with Peter Ricketts: Birmingham Mail, UK.

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Padraig Harrington - 300fps Driver

October 20th, 2008 | Biomechanics Consultancy, Full Swing Biomechanics, Padraig Harrington, Quintic Video Software

Tags: paulhurrion, quintic, driver, slow motion study

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ProStance makes its debut at the Munich Trade Show

October 8th, 2008 | Full Swing Biomechanics, ProStance, Putting Biomechanics

Munich Trade Show : 05th Oct - 07th Oct 2008

ProStance made its debut on the trade show circuit this month by exhibiting at the Golf Europe trade fair in Munich (dates). This was the official European Launch of ProStance and the event was a huge success. All in all the feedback from all of the many visitors to the exhibition stand was fantastic.

Among the many positive comments made by many of the visitors trying ProStance were how effective it was in teaching the correct feeling of balance and also its versatility for different sizes of students. Among some of the visitors to the stand were many Challenge Tour and European mini tour pros eager to find out how ProStance could help them. Some our most notable visitors were Local German Ladies European Tour Player Liz Esterl and Austrian Natasha Fink who both left with a ProStance keen to try it out.

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Hi-Tec CDT wins GOLF EUROPE Product Award 2008

October 8th, 2008 | Biomechanics Consultancy, Full Swing Biomechanics, Hi-Tec, Padraig Harrington, Quintic Video Software

Global sports and outdoor footwear manufacture HI-TEC are proud winners of the Golf Europe Product Awards 2008 presented yesterday at the Golf Europe Exhibition, Germany. Judged by leading industry experts the HI-TEC Pure Power WPi scooped top prize at this years prestigious awards only open exclusively to innovative products scheduled for market introduction in 2009.

The brand new HI-TEC Pure Power WPi is a revolution in golf footwear, never seen before! Featuring HI-TEC’s exclusive CDT game enhancement technology, developed in partnership with Quintic Consultancy and world number 4 and 3 time major winner Padraig Harrington, this style continues to prove that winning power does come from your feet!

The Pure Power WPi also features the worlds first in nano technology - ion-mask™. ion-mask™ is a brand new, earth friendly, scientific advancement that works on a molecular level to repel water and other liquids, ensuring your footwear stays lighter, dryer and cleaner for longer, without changing the original properties of the material.

Unlike other waterproofing technologies that only offer waterproofing with a degree of breathability, the ion-mask™ water management technology offers a further 6 key benefits.

100 % Waterproof - By enhancing each individual fibre of the materials themselves and with particularly dense material such as leather it is possible to engineer a 100% waterproof product.
100% Breathable - The treatment binds invisibly (on a nano scale) to material fibres, enhancing them, rendering the material as breathable after the process as before.
Hydrophobic - By enhancing each individual fibre the shoe itself becomes protected, much less absorbent to liquids and quicker drying.
Lightweight - A treated shoe does not absorb as much water in wet conditions and is on average 35grams lighter than those with a membrane.
Stay Cleaner - Like water, the treatment also helps to repel dirt and reduce staining whilst the low surface energy prevents long-term dirt and mud build up.
Environment Friendly - Non toxic, minute quantities of chemical are used during the room temperature process ensuring virtually no waste of materials of energy in comparison to dip application (DWR’s) or membrane technologies.

The award winning Power Power WPi represents a perfect illustration of HI-TEC’s commitment to instantly comfortable and lightweight game enhancing footwear. Available from May 2009 in White / Silver and White / Cobalt in sizes 6-12’s inc halves the Pure Power WPi has a suggested retail around £109.99.

Discover more about HI-TEC featuring ion-mask at www.wetisdry.com
Discover more about HI-TEC CDT at www.cdtpower.com

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Padraig Harrington wins the 137th Open Championship!

July 24th, 2008 | Full Swing Biomechanics, Padraig Harrington, Putting Biomechanics

Padraig defends his Open Championship in style with a fine final round of one under par 69 to give him a four shot victory. He joins an exclusive club of multiple major winners, is the first European to defend his title in 102 years and is now ranked at number 3 in the world….

Six opening pars gave Padraig the start he needed in the last round of the Open and he never really looked back after that. Bogies on the 7th 8th and 9th gave him some work to do but he finished in style with birdies on the 13th and 15th before the shot of the day at the par five 17th where he hit his second shot close to make an eagle three and give himself a four shot lead down the last. Speaking afterwards he said it was very satisfying to be out in the last group in a major and to perform under pressure. He leaps to number three in the world rankings and is number one on the Ryder Cup team going to Valhalla in September…

Congratulations Padraig from all at Quintic.

With this win Padraig Harrington secured his 13th European Tour International Schedule victory in his 275th European Tour event. It was his second Major Championship victory in his 41st Major Championship appearance.

*His second Open Championship victory following his triumph in 2007. His second win came in his 12th Open Championship appearance.
*First player to successfully defend The Open Championship since Tiger Woods in 2005-2006.
*Becomes the 16th player to successfully defend The Open Championship title.
*Becomes the first European to successfully defend The Open Championship since James Braid in 1905-1906.
*Becomes the 26th different player to record multiple victories in The Open Championship.
*Becomes only the second European Tour Member to successfully defend a Major Championship, following Nick Faldo at the 1989-1990 Masters Tournament.
*Becomes the 31st different player to successfully defend a Major Championship.
*Becomes the first player to successfully defend a European Tour title since Tiger Woods at the 2006-07 US PGA Championship.
*First time he has successfully defended a European Tour title in his career.
*The 51st occasion a European Tour event has been successfully defended.
*The 28th different player in European Tour history to successfully defend a title.
*The third Irish victory in a Major Championship, following his win in 2007 and Fred Daly in the 1947 Open Championship.
*His fourth top ten finish in The Open Championship from his 12 appearances – and 11th overall top ten from his Major Championship career.
*His victory becomes the 34th Major Championship victory since 1979 by a European Tour Member.
*Becomes the ninth different European Tour Member to win a Major Championship since 1979.
*The sixth Irish victory of The 2008 European Tour International Schedule. The most in a single European Tour season, beating the five of 1989. They are: Graeme McDowell (Ballantine’s Championship and The Barclays Scottish Open), Damien McGrane (Volvo China Open), Darren Clarke (BMW Asian Open), Peter Lawrie Open de España) and Padraig Harrington (The 137th Open Championship).
*Moves to fourth in the European Tour Order of Merit with €1,438,076 from 29th.
*Moves to the top of The Ryder Cup World Points List with 238.64
*Second victory of 2008 following the Ladbrokes Irish PGA Championship last week.
*Third consecutive European Tour season with a victory.
*Moves to a career-high of third in the Official World Golf Ranking.
*Gains a five year exemption into The Masters Tournament, the US Open Championship and USPGA Championship.
*Gains a place in the 2008 PGA Grand Slam of Golf
*Gains a place in the 2008 WGC – Bridgestone Invitational
*Gains a place in the 2009 HSBC Champions
*Extends his European Tour exemption until the end of 2018.
*Moves over €18 million in European Tour Official Career Earnings – just the fourth player to achieve the feat
*The 44th Irish victory on The European Tour.
*Third top ten finish of the 2008 season and 95th of his European Tour career
*His 23rd win as a professional.

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HI-TEC Powers Padraig to Major victory AGAIN!

July 23rd, 2008 | Full Swing Biomechanics, Padraig Harrington

“It’s no coincidence that I was wearing the world’s best golf shoes in winning back-to-back Open Championships. In some of the most testing conditions ever, HI-TEC’s CDT technology gave me amazing balance and stability“.

Padraig Harrington Open Champion 2007 & 2008

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