Client Testimonials
I'll admit, it took seeing dramatic results from every single one of my students that I had referred to FitGolf Performance Centers for me to finally sign up for a program myself. Some of my elite junior golfers have picked up over 30 yards off the tee and one even gained over 50 yards!
Others whom I have sent to FitGolf that are closer to my own age, now have the physical capabilities and know-how to use their muscles in the correct sequence for the golf swing. This enables them to perform movements that they were previously incapable of doing. Such movements include; completing a full shoulder turn, maintaining the width of their swing, creating lag and firing hips and leg muscles in the proper sequence. All of these retrained learned motions would have been futile without David's expertise.
As for myself, I got exactly what I asked for when we had our evaluation session. Even before my 14 sessions were completed, I had reached all of my goals that I had set out to attain. I did not lose any distance with my clubs due to aging. I had developed a stronger core and more flexibility. My body had changed allowing me to swing more smoothly. Finally, I wanted to be able to walk 18 holes without feeling pain afterward, and that's exactly what I achieved. I have referred many students and will continue to do so to FitGolf Performance Centers, all with the same results...fantastic!
Others whom I have sent to FitGolf that are closer to my own age, now have the physical capabilities and know-how to use their muscles in the correct sequence for the golf swing. This enables them to perform movements that they were previously incapable of doing. Such movements include; completing a full shoulder turn, maintaining the width of their swing, creating lag and firing hips and leg muscles in the proper sequence. All of these retrained learned motions would have been futile without David's expertise.
As for myself, I got exactly what I asked for when we had our evaluation session. Even before my 14 sessions were completed, I had reached all of my goals that I had set out to attain. I did not lose any distance with my clubs due to aging. I had developed a stronger core and more flexibility. My body had changed allowing me to swing more smoothly. Finally, I wanted to be able to walk 18 holes without feeling pain afterward, and that's exactly what I achieved. I have referred many students and will continue to do so to FitGolf Performance Centers, all with the same results...fantastic!
Mark Csencits
PGA Head Teaching Professional, Bethlehem Golf Club
I've been working with the folks at FitGolf for 15 years. I credit the program for my continuing success on the golf course. Although I'm moving into my late 50's, I have not lost distance, and have actually gained some and have a better ball flight. I began with the physical assessment, moved to myofacial release, and for the last several years, I have been working with TPI certified trainers to make my body the best it can be for swinging the golf club.
FitGolf has also diagnostic equipment to detect swing changes/flaws. Recently, after a lesson with my pro, I took the video to Jason, my trainer, and using his equipment, discovered my weight was too much on my toes. This was an easy fix and saved me hours of frustration on the range figuring out what was wrong. I recommend FitGolf to golfers of ALL ages.
FitGolf has also diagnostic equipment to detect swing changes/flaws. Recently, after a lesson with my pro, I took the video to Jason, my trainer, and using his equipment, discovered my weight was too much on my toes. This was an easy fix and saved me hours of frustration on the range figuring out what was wrong. I recommend FitGolf to golfers of ALL ages.
ALEXANDRA (AK) FRAZIER
FitGolf Client
I've been working with Jason at FitGolf for about 5 years. I started going to see Jason after I retired to increase my flexibility, build a better core, ensure a proper and consistent golf swing, and help me to move my weight through the ball gaining distance. I have lowered my overall handicap down to single digits with better swing mechanics, better core strength, flexibility, and consistency. I have even been able to shoot my age, one of my long-term goals. I have gone to several golf pros over the years, but none provided me with clear feedback on how to hit through the ball consistently. The diagnostic equipment Jason uses easily shows what I need to change to gain proper mechanics and consistency in my golf swing. I highly recommend Jason and FitGolf to improve your golf swing and enjoy the game of golf and get a fit body. I only wish I had started the program sooner.
Ernst Binder
FitGolf Client (Conshohocken, PA)
FitGolf Performance Centers is the best thing that has happened for not only my golf swing, but my application of the golf swing in my teaching. As a teaching professional, I deal with student's body limitations every day. I have found, through personal experience that when the body gets overlooked in the application of swing changes, the process can become very frustrating and limiting for students' ability to make a lasting change.
FitGolf has drastically improved my golf swing and my ability to maintain balance and stability in my golf swing. I am swinging the club as well as I ever have in my entire life! I bring my excitement and new found flexibility through the Master's Program and stabilization from B3 sessions into each and every session I teach. Thanks, FitGolf, for transforming my golf swing and my understanding that the body is one of the most important pieces of the golf swing.
FitGolf has drastically improved my golf swing and my ability to maintain balance and stability in my golf swing. I am swinging the club as well as I ever have in my entire life! I bring my excitement and new found flexibility through the Master's Program and stabilization from B3 sessions into each and every session I teach. Thanks, FitGolf, for transforming my golf swing and my understanding that the body is one of the most important pieces of the golf swing.
Ashley Martin
PGA Apprentice, GolfTEC Store Manager
I am a senior golfer and I have worked with Jason for the past 3 years. Usually, my sessions are during the winter months. Each year, Jason has developed an individual program of strength training, balance and coordination, and also swing analysis. Jason is great in training me such that I have improved in all the areas he worked on. Most improved are my balance and swing. As a result, my handicap has dropped by 5. Jason is very professional, has a keen interest that you achieve your goals in golf, and an absolutely fantastic trainer.
Gihan Tennekoon
FitGolf Client (Conshohocken, PA)
The program works! Period! I suffered with back pain during and after every round of golf. Within 3 weeks, my flexibility and posture were vastly improved. The exercises were designed to strengthen my core muscles that helped produce a more stable swing. I don't worry about taking a full swing anymore. within no time, I was hitting an added 25 yeards to my drives. Kudos to Ryan for getting me back to the game I love!
Victor
FitGolf Client (Raleigh, NC)
I've been going here for the past few years. They have helped me get rid of my back, shoulder, and wrist pain! They also helped me increase my driver club head speed from 108mph to 116mph in a few months. I'm extremely happy about my progress and it's all thanks to Jason Rivkin. He goes above and beyond to make each of his students achieve their goals.
Jerry Haftmann
FitGolf Client (Conshohocken, PA)
I played a lot of golf starting in my teens through my mid-forties, but very little after. A couple of years back, after retiring for the third time, I thought I would try to learn to play this game correctly. I started to play again, took lessons, and then recently got an email from GAP (Golf Association of Philadelphia), offering a free half hour evaluation with FitGolf. I was sold. In addition to improved flexibility and balance which led to much better ball striking and YES, more distance. Now at age 78, if I don't shoot my age, I have not had a good day. THANK YOU, Jason!
Newt Brosius
FitGolf Client (Conshohocken, PA)
I've been playing golf for almost 20 years and after working with FitGolf Performance Centers, I am hitting farther and straighter than I ever have. My swing feels balanced, powerful, yet effortless. Anyone who is committed to improving their game needs to come in and see FitGolf Performance Centers.
Alison Shoemaker
FitGolf Client
I came in to help my golf and David and his team were able to help me analyze and work on my strength and flexibility targeting my golf swing. David also identified physical issues with my shoulder and hip that required medical remediation, which helped me for life, not just golf. I have continued to work with both David and Jason for both golf and life fitness and have introduced several friends who have had similar results. Highly recommend for those looking to improve their golf (and life) fitness.
Gus Carey
FitGolf Client
What began as a Christmas gift from my wife, evolved in a change in both of our lifestyles. We have always been fitness-oriented, but FitGolf took us to a new level that we didn't know existed. Mobility, stability and strength are now a part of every workout. I had been a member of TOI and CorePerformance.com, and was so familiar with golf-specific and core exercises. But I'm here to tell you that without the knowledge and dedicated professional guiding you, well, you might as well try to learn the golf swing just by reading a book. You will never reach your full potential.
With Chad's expertise, we have changed our golf swings because of increased mobility, stability and strength. It's funny, but the stronger and more flexible you get, the less effort goes into keeping everything connected. And that means greater distance and consistency. Looking back, I realize that my golf swing was one compensation after another. It caused pain and adaptation. You can't swing like a pro if you can't simply more like a pro. The program was one of the best things we have ever done and we recommend it to everyone.
With Chad's expertise, we have changed our golf swings because of increased mobility, stability and strength. It's funny, but the stronger and more flexible you get, the less effort goes into keeping everything connected. And that means greater distance and consistency. Looking back, I realize that my golf swing was one compensation after another. It caused pain and adaptation. You can't swing like a pro if you can't simply more like a pro. The program was one of the best things we have ever done and we recommend it to everyone.
Rob
FitGolf Client
Pleasure working with Jason the last few months. He helped me create a plan and workouts to help me excel in my golf game. I came in very inflexible and struggled to complete movements and after a few months, feel loose and ready to continue to get better. Could not recommend him enough!
Liam Baron
FitGolf Client (Conshohocken, PA)
Last year when I started, I had a few goals; more consistent ball striking, a lower handicap and 3 more rounds in the 70's. I also had some shoulder pains that I wanted to address. By the end of the season, I had reduced my handicap from 8 to 6 and managed to shoot two rounds in the 70's.
This year, my handicap has dropped to 5 and I have shot 5 consecutive rounds in the 70's. I attribute my significant improvement to two factors; I have much better range of motion and consequently, much better balance. Second, I have significantly improved my putting to focusing my eyes on the cup and not the ball. I am a fan of what you have done for me and have recommended your program to others.
This year, my handicap has dropped to 5 and I have shot 5 consecutive rounds in the 70's. I attribute my significant improvement to two factors; I have much better range of motion and consequently, much better balance. Second, I have significantly improved my putting to focusing my eyes on the cup and not the ball. I am a fan of what you have done for me and have recommended your program to others.
RR
FitGolf Client
I started working with Greg at FitGolf Performance Centers in 2012. My back hurt all the time, but worst of all, my range of motion was very limited. Luckily, I met Jim and Greg at the Sacramento FitGolf Center. They started me with an evaluation and a program tailored just for my special needs as a professional golfer. After working with Greg, I started feeling more balanced, powerful and flexible. The FitGolf program has made me a new golfer and all of my personal goals have been accomplished. I highly recommend FitGolf to any player, regardless of any level. You will not regret it!
Isaac Sanchez
FitGolf Client (Sacramento, CA)
Just writing to tell you the success your program brought me. After being injured most of last season, and injury free season was my first goal, and then passing the PGA Playing Ability Test was my second goal. Both of which were not going to happen without a specific program for flexibility, balance and rotation. The program you gave me early this spring, has kept me injury free and I'm proud to say I have been able to improve my game enough to pass the Playing Ability Test.
Your swing analysis also helped me define how to move forward with my swing changes and postural improvements. I am at my own personal ball striking best at age 48 and this has forced me into setting new and loftier goals for my game, which only six months earlier was at its lowest. Thank you so much for your services. I'll be back soon!
Your swing analysis also helped me define how to move forward with my swing changes and postural improvements. I am at my own personal ball striking best at age 48 and this has forced me into setting new and loftier goals for my game, which only six months earlier was at its lowest. Thank you so much for your services. I'll be back soon!
Robert Van Duyse
FitGolf Client
Yesterday, I shot an 82 at Sterling Farms in Stamford and I owe it all to you and the FitGolf program. It was 10 strokes better than I have ever shot at Sterling and better than I have shot anywhere else, by 5 shots. I can trace the improvement in my golf by looking back at my scores before and after I started the FitGolf Performance Centers program in late July. The program really works.
Sean S.
FitGolf Client
When I was in last week for my session, I told you about my recent hole in one. I was really excited because it happened on a hole that has been messing with my head because it is all water. Because of our work on posture, stance and learning to actually use my glutes to power through the ball, I decided to use less club than I usually do and hit it with confidence. We were on the last hole of our Opening Day Tournament and I knew I had been getting better distance and ball flight throughout the afternoon, so that hit was the icing on the cake. Everybody got to drink because of that ball carrying the lake and rolling straight into the hole!
I have since played a couple more rounds and I am seeing, and more importantly, feeling a difference in my swing. It is still not completely unconscious, because I have to remind myself to activate the power core, but it is getting more automatic. My swing feels more powerful, but I don't feel like I have to hit it harder. It is more about moving everything in the right timing and order and not freezing up in any segment of the swing.
I knew before we started that I had trouble with hip rotation and the massage therapy has really helped release that tightness. I am looking forward to this season even if I am aware of how my glutes are sore from exercise all the time!
I have since played a couple more rounds and I am seeing, and more importantly, feeling a difference in my swing. It is still not completely unconscious, because I have to remind myself to activate the power core, but it is getting more automatic. My swing feels more powerful, but I don't feel like I have to hit it harder. It is more about moving everything in the right timing and order and not freezing up in any segment of the swing.
I knew before we started that I had trouble with hip rotation and the massage therapy has really helped release that tightness. I am looking forward to this season even if I am aware of how my glutes are sore from exercise all the time!
Sandy Baker
FitGolf Client
I am now 82 and still do a number of the exercises in the "tray position", as well as the stretching. These have helped me to continue to play golf as often as seven consecutive days and in the current summer, I have scored my age or better at least a half dozen times. I also often walk 18, carrying my bag. I truly believe that your program is a continuing help.
Ed Boyd
FitGolf Client
My FitGolf regimen is progressing nicely and I an anxious to get out on the course and reap the benefits. I wanted to let you know that I have enjoyed two unexpected benefits to the program already. My unfixable "trick" shoulder seems tighter now and it hasn't rolled in over a year. Before this turn-around, I was considering a bone graft to stabilize the joint. I am also pleased to report that my notoriously sore and stiff back feels much more limber each morning since I started the routine you designed for me. Thank you!
Scott Yard
FitGolf Client
I have been working with Jason Rivkin at FitGolf in Conshohocken for three years and cannot recommend him highly enough. He really knows physiology and relation to the golf swing. Everything he suggests is highly tailored to your own needs. Plus, he is a very enjoyable person.
Edward Kaier
FitGolf Client (Conshohocken, PA)