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   Australian Ladies Masters Royal Pines 2008

Golf medicine was asked to provide physiotherapy and massage services at this years event, which turned out to be a great event despite all the rain during the week leading up. Subsequently, the event was shortened to three rounds, which made for an exciting and pressure filled final round on Sunday. England's Lisa Hall produced three great rounds to take victory on the Sunday. Royal Pines provided great facilities for the physiotherapy and massage service, which ran for the entire week. Sean, Kerrie and Brian's (massage therapist) friendly and professional approach, saw many Australian and international players take advantage of the service.

     The Golf Medicine physiotherapy and massage area                   Karrie Webb on the practice putting green

         Marta Prieto of Spain                        Gwladys Nocera of France approaches the 1st tee on the final day

Spain's Beatriz Recari practices from the bunker before her final round at the 2008 ANZ Ladies Masters

           Nikki Garrett in a nice finish position                    The driving range and practice area at Royal Pines Resort

 Stephanie Na at top of the backswing                Laura Davies prepares to rip her drive down the 1st fairway

   QLD PGA trainee school Indooroopilly 2008

Once again the PGA trainee school for 1st and 2nd year trainees was held recently, with this years event being held at Indooroopilly GC. Kerrie, Sean and Karen Lunn (1994 Female British Open Champion) all attended to share their knowledge and experience about the importance of being physically fit for golf. Kerrie spoke about golf specific screenings and what physical components are important in achieving a successful swing, Sean gave an update on his research into the swing mechanics of elite golfers at Griffith University, and Karen shared some very interesting stories about her career and how important the physical aspects of golf have become, particularly in the last 5 years.

PGA trainees go through a number golf specific physiotherapy screening tests

   Australian PGA Hyatt Regency Coolum 2007

The Australian PGA Championship was held at the Hyatt Regency Coolum once again, with many of Australia's top players making the trip to the Sunshine Coast. A number of players from the USA also played in the tournament, including World No. 11 Rory Sabbatini who is originally from South Africa but now spends most of his time in the USA.

                       Stuart Appleby casually walks the course early                                    Rory Sabbatini near impact

                             World No.11 Rory Sabbatini during the key transitional phase of the swing

         Nick Flanagan on the practice green                            Kevin Stadler is interviewed by the Golf Channel

                       Adam Scott flops one out of the bunker                                 Adam Scott and his caddy share a laugh

           Mark Hensby and Brandt Sneddeker on the practice range                     Brandt Sneddeker with his driver

                              Adam Scott in a powerful position at the top of the backswing

   QLD PGA trainee school Lakelands 2007

The PGA trainee school for 1st and 2nd year trainees was held recently at Lakelands GC. Kerrie and Sean were invited along this year, to talk about the physical aspects of golf. Kerrie spoke about the physical requirements of the golf swing, and how certain physical deficiencies can result in various swing faults.  Sean then spoke about his current study and demonstrated some of the impressive software associated with the VICON system. A number of trainees were very interested in the study and were more than happy to volunteer. A big thanks to all those trainees who volunteered!

   Australian PGA Hyatt Regency Coolum 2006

Sean attended the Australian PGA at the Hyatt Regency Coolum to  catch up with a number of players. Check out some of the action. Many of Australia's top players were present at the tournament, which culminated in a stunning playoff between Nick O'Hern and Peter Lonard. O'Hern was the eventual victor in the 3rd playoff hole, after holing out from the greenside bunker.

                          Stuart Appleby takes an unusual approach                                       Adam Scott pitches one close

                                             2006 US Open champ Geoff Ogilvy checks his yardage book

                         Stuart Appleby putts for birdie on the 4th                                  Peter Lonard approaches impact  

                                               Adam Scott - Picture perfect physically and technically!

   PGA trainee presentation North Lakes GC

Kerrie and Sean headed to North Lakes GC to talk to the 1st year trainees about golf specific fitness programs. Kerrie spoke to the trainees about 'core stability', a topic that has received much attention of late but can often be very confusing for all of us. The trainees were enthusiastic and had lots of questions to ask. Sean then took the trainees through a golf specific warm up program out on the driving range. The warm up was well received and hopefully will be implemented in the trainees pre game and pre practice routines.

   QLD PGA Emerald Lakes

Golf Medicine provided the physiotherapy and massage services at the QLD PGA held at Emerald Lakes. Many of the players took advantage of the service, which was made possible by the support of the QLD branch of the PGA. The tournament was very well organised and professionally run. Not even the rain on the Saturday was able to dampen the success of the event. Congratulations must go out to the winner of the event, Cameron Percy from Victoria!