Golf Performance Program
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This 10-week Performance Program is a small-group class created to improve the physical side of your golf game while reducing injury risk. Open to patients and golfers alike who want to advance their golf ability or return to golf after injury.
The program will consist of a pre-participation golf assessment, 10 weeks of classes, and a post-participation golf assessment.
The twice-weekly in-person sessions will focus on the primary physical components of golf, including:
- Mobility
- Balance & Coordination
- Strength
- Power
Our TPI-Certified Medical Professional and Exercise Physiologist will guide you through this comprehensive and progressive program adapted to your physical ability levels. The program utilizes golf-specific movements to improve your athletic performance and robustness on the course. Participants will work through a physical screen and be assessed for swing efficiency, club-head speed, ball speed and carry distance both before and after the program to see real-time improvements.
Requirements:
- Must be able to get on and off of the floor independently
- Must demonstrate independent levels of balance
2026 Schedule:
- Golf Pre-Program Assessment: February 23–27
- Golf Post-Program Assessment: May 11–15
- Class Meetings: Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:45–10:30 am, beginning March 2
Location:
Adaptive Sports & Fitness Center
541 N. Fairbanks Court, Mezzanine Level, Chicago, IL 60611
Price:
The total cost is $550, which includes 20 classes over 10 weeks as well as two Golf Assessments.
Register:
Complete the interest form below or call 312.238.5001 to sign up
Golf Assessment
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s Golf Performance Assessment is a comprehensive assessment of your golf-game fitness. Our TPI-Certified Physical Therapist will evaluate your swing and movements through a specialized medical lens.
The assessment consists of three parts:
- Swing Analysis utilizing our GC3 launch monitor to identify client's golf swing characteristics that may play a part in pain/dysfunction or vice versa in addition to assessing swing efficiency
- Physical assessment utilizing a full body screen through the TPI/SFMA framework to highlight physical gaps that can play a role in pain or swing characteristics
- Home exercise program development to help fill in physical gaps or correct movement that client can incorporate into a weekly routine
The result? A better understanding of your golf swing, positioning and movements, as well as an opportunity to improve your golf efficiencies and longevity on the course.
Price:
$350 for a one hour assessment
Register:
Complete the interest form below or call 312.238.5001 to sign up
Who runs the Golf Assessment and Golf Performance Class?
Chloe Miller is a physical therapist at the Adaptive Fitness & Sports Center at 541. N Fairbanks location in charge of both offerings. In addition to having her Doctorate of physical therapy, she is TPI Certified in addition to having her CSCS, or strength and conditioning certification. The TPI Certification is run through Titleist and provides a framework for physical screening and golf swing assessment utilizing normative values based on hundreds of PGA and LPGA tour players. Chloe utilizes knowledge from this certification to complete the Golf Assessment and carried this framework through the programming included within the Performance Class making it golf-specific training. An exercise physiologist will help facilitate the Performance Class as a Certified Personal Trainer and Physical Therapy Assistant with special interest in rotational sports, like golf, tennis, etc. Together, clients are sure to get the most out of this two-time per week small-group class.
Can I buy a Golf Assessment as a gift?
Yes! You can buy a voucher for a Golf Assessment or the Golf Performance Program as a gift to be utilized whenever the person is ready. Right now, we are offering a $100 discount on either option whether for yourself or someone you think would love the experience!
Adaptive Golf
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Interested in joining our adaptive golf team? Our program is open to beginning, intermediate and advanced players who have a physical disability.
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