Golf fitness at GSS connects how your body moves to the physical demands of your swing. TPI-informed screening and coaching identify mobility, stability, strength, and power priorities, then turn those findings into purposeful training for Bluffton and Hilton Head golfers who want better movement and durability.
GSS golf fitness uses Titleist Performance Institute principles to identify physical limitations that affect the swing. Jay Goodwin, TPI Level 3, and Jessica Velasco, Class A PGA Professional and TPI Level 1, build training around mobility, rotational strength, speed, and durability.
What We Work On
Progress You Can Feel
WHAT WE WORK ON / 01
Swing Speed
We build lower-body strength and power to support force production from the ground up. Mobility and coordinated movement help you use that capacity, with training selected around your screen rather than chasing speed at any cost.
WHAT WE WORK ON / 02
Rotation
Hip and upper-back mobility work helps you access the rotation your swing needs. Trunk control and rotational strength exercises help you organize that movement without asking your lower back to do all the work.
WHAT WE WORK ON / 03
Balance
Single-leg strength and balance work develop control as weight shifts through the swing. Your coach adjusts support, stance, and challenge so you can build stability without losing movement quality.
WHAT WE WORK ON / 04
Course Longevity
Strength, mobility, and appropriate conditioning support the physical demands of walking, practicing, and playing. We build manageable progressions around your recovery and schedule so training supports your time on the course.
YOUR GOLF TRAINING PLAN
One-on-one. On course. At home.
10 sessions · $850
$85 per one-hour session. Every appointment is dedicated to you and your golf fitness goals.
More than your time in the studio.
Every player receives a pregame stretch routine and a daily mobility program to do at home, in addition to their training.
Start with a 30–45 minute assessment. Clubs are available at GSS, so you only need to bring your own if you want to.
As a TPI Golf Fitness Level 3 coach, Jay evaluates the body-swing connection and builds golf-specific programs around mobility, posture, rotational strength, speed, and durability.
Jay holds a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and a master's degree in Kinesiology. With more than 20 years in the fitness industry and 15 years coaching in the Lowcountry, he has trained professional athletes, local golf instructors, and players working toward stronger, more efficient movement.
Jessica connects golf instruction, movement screening, mobility, and strength development. Her Class A PGA and TPI background helps golfers understand how physical limitations influence the swing and how better movement can support power, efficiency, and consistency.
A Coastal Carolina University PGA Golf Management graduate, Jessica is a Class A PGA Professional, TPI Level 1 Golf Fitness Trainer, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and NASM Certified Nutrition Coach. She is also prenatal and postpartum certified.
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Common Questions
Answers Before You Start
Titleist Performance Institute methods connect how your body moves to how you swing. Screening identifies mobility or stability limits that may affect distance, consistency, or comfort.
No. It supports recreational and competitive golfers who want to move better, play longer, and train with purpose.
No. Fitness and instruction work best together. GSS trains the body that takes the lesson.
Golf fitness is sold in a package of 10 one-on-one sessions at $85 per session, for a total of $850. Every player also receives a pregame stretch routine and a daily mobility program to follow at home.
Golf fitness sessions last one hour. Training frequency is individualized around your starting point, recovery, playing schedule, and goals, with adjustments as you progress. The initial golf fitness assessment takes 30–45 minutes.
No. GSS has clubs available for you to use. You are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Wear clothing that lets you squat, rotate, and reach comfortably, along with supportive training shoes.
All golf fitness training is one-on-one. Your session is dedicated to your movement screen, individual program, and golf goals; there are no group sessions.
Tell your coach about symptoms, previous injuries, and healthcare restrictions before the screen. Movements can be adapted, and medical clearance may be needed. GSS provides fitness coaching, not diagnosis or medical treatment.
Start with your playing goals, training history, and any physical restrictions. TPI screening can include pelvic rotation, hip-hinge movement, an overhead deep squat, and single-leg balance to identify mobility and control priorities. Allow 30–45 minutes for your assessment. Wear comfortable training clothes and supportive shoes, and bring water. We have golf clubs available; bringing your own is optional.
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Review how your screen relates to the physical demands of your swing. Your coach explains the key priorities and how they shape your program, while technical swing instruction stays with your golf professional. Every player receives a pregame stretch routine and a daily mobility program to do at home, giving you a clear way to keep working between visits.
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Practice your selected mobility, strength, balance, and power exercises with coaching on setup and control. Your coach reviews your response and adjusts resistance, exercise choices, and frequency around practice, rounds, and recovery. Agree on the next steps before you leave.
Golf coaching and independent health club access serve different purposes. Your golf training package includes 10 one-on-one sessions for $850 ($85 per session), a pregame stretch routine, and a daily at-home mobility program. Ask about membership requirements and independent club access before purchasing. Do not assume golf coaching is included in a membership.