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MY STORY
IT WAS SEPTEMBER 2008 WHEN I REALISED MY DREAM OF BECOMING ONE OF THE BEST GOLFERS IN THE WORLD WAS OVER…
I’ll never forget the day I was taken to the local golf club. I played my first round with a borrowed set of clubs that were far too big for me, and played 18 holes.
I shot 107. In disbelief, my playing partners went into the pro shop to share what they had witnessed. The club kindly responded by saying ‘you can come and play here for free anytime’.
That was the day my life changed forever. I’ve been addicted to the game since.
THE DREAM BEGAN AGED 7…
MY GOLF JOURNEY
From that day, I spent every spare minute at the golf course.
It wasn’t long until I was playing and winning golf tournaments and I was soon able to represent my home country, Wales at all levels.
I played for Great Britain & Ireland and was a member of the Walker Cup squad.
Also, a favourite memory of mine was representing Europe in the Junior Ryder Cup and Sir Michael Bonallack trophy alongside the greatest players we watch today.
I won numerous individual titles both nationally and internationally and was tipped for major success.
THE TURNING POINT
IN 2008, AFTER A MAJOR GROWTH SPURT AND POOR QUALITY COACHING, I MADE THE DECISION TO PURSUE A NEW PATH.
THATS WHEN THE NEXT CHAPTER BEGAN.
TIME TO CHANGE THE GAME
Fast forward 10 years, after a tonne of studying, research and determination, I was awarded a Doctorate in Strength and Conditioning for Golf.
Quite frankly, worlds away from where I ever thought I would end up.
But exactly where I was meant to be.
After my playing career ended, I was committed (some may say obsessed) to helping golfers improve their on-course performance through strength and fitness.
My vision has always been to enable golfers globally to access world class golf specific S&C coaching .
Oh did I mention I’ve played Augusta…
TRAIN.
PLAY.
WIN.
I’ve supported over 10,000 golfers to date.
Golfers ranging from European tour winners to the every day golf-for-fun golfer. Both equally enjoyable.
For me, it’s all about the journey, seeing golfers transform their ability and confidence on the course through fitness is quite the privilege.
My coaching philosophy is FITTER, FASTER, FURTHER.
Are you ready to take your golf game to the next level?
Come and join us…
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BECOMING
DR.GOLF
In recent years, the likes of Tigers Woods, Rory Mcillroy, Bryson DeChambeau and many others have transformed the way in which golfers view the connection between fitness and golf.
However, when I finished competing back in 2008, the fitness element of golf performance was seen as more of nice-to-have than a need-to-have. Which is scary to think about.
So, I went on a mission to explore and understand the best training methods for golfers to improve golf performance and reduce the risk of injury.
I wanted to be a world leader, which is what lead me to embarking on my PhD journey.
After being awarded my Doctorate in Strength and Conditioning for Golf, my vision was to enable golfers globally, to easily access world-class golf specific S&C coaching.
And that’s how I became known as golf expert, Dr. Golf.
GOLFING ACHIEVIMENTS
Wales International
Walker Cup Squad Member
Great Britain & Ireland Boys
Junior Ryder Cup
Europe V Asia Pacific
INTERNATIONAL HONOURS
2008
Wales V’s Portugal (Portugal)
European men’s (Italy)
Men’s home internationals (Scotland)
2006
Wales V’s Portugal (Portugal)
European youths (Spain)
Boys home internationals (Scotland)
Men’s home internationals (Wales)
2005
Wales V’s Ireland (Wales)
European boys (Italy)
European men’s (England)
Boys Home internationals (England)
Great Britain and Ireland (Wales)
Men’s home internationals (England)
Member of the walker cup squad.
2004
Wales V’s Ireland (Wales)
European Boys (Finland)
European Young Masters (Austria)
Boys home internationals (Ireland)
Great Britain and Ireland (Scotland)
Junior Ryder cup (U.S.A)
2003
Wales V’s Ireland (Ireland)
European boys (Czech Republic)
Boys home internationals (Wales)
European young Masters (Germany)
2002
Boys home international (Scotland)
European young masters (Germany)
INDIVIDUAL WINS
2008
Gold cross (champion)
2007
Tucker trophy (champion)
Course record (Whitchurch 63)
2006
Welsh boys championship (runner up)
2005
Simon Bulivard trophy (champion)
2004
Gold cross (champion)
European young masters (champion)
Duke of York (champion)
2003
British boys (1/4 finalist)
2002
English under 14’s (champion)
Welsh under 15’s (champion)
English under 15’s (champion)
2001
Welsh under 13’s (Runner up)
Weetabix age group (champion)
GOLF FITNESS QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D in Strength & Conditioning for Golf
Sport & Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Personal Trainer
Advanced Nutrition
Massage Therapist
Publications
Shaw J.S., Gould, Z. I., Oliver, J. L., Lloyd, R. S. (2024). Twelve weeks of progressive resistance training positively improves physical fitness and golf swing performance in talented youth golfers. J Strength Conditioning research
Shaw J.S., Gould, Z. I., Oliver, J. L., Lloyd, R. S. (2023) Within- and Between-Session Reliability of Golf Swing Variables Using the TrackMan Launch Monitor in Talented Golfers. Journal of Strength Conditioning Research,1;37(12):2431-2437
Shaw J.S., Gould, Z. I., Oliver, J. L., Lloyd, R. S. (2023) Physical determinants of golf swing performance golf swing performance in competitive youth golfers. Journal of sports sciences
Shaw J.S., Gould, Z. I., Oliver, J. L., Lloyd, R. S. (2022) Perceptions and approaches of golf coaches towards strength and conditioning activities for youth golfers. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching 0(0)
Shaw J.S., Gould, Z. I., Oliver, J. L., Lloyd, R. S. (2021) Physical Determinants of Golf Swing Performance Considerations for Youth Golfers. Journal of strength & conditioning research. November 3, 2021
Lloyd, R.S, Howard, S.W., Pedley, J.S., Read, P.J., Gould, Z.I. and Oliver (2020). The acute effects of accentuated eccentric loading on drop jump kinetics in adolescents. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research.
Radnor, J.M., Moeskops,S., Morris, S.J., Mathews, T.A., Kumar, N., Pullen, B.J., Meyers, R.W., Pedley, J.S., Gould, Z.I., Oliver, J.L. and Rhodri S. Lloyd, (2020). Developing Athletic Motor Skill Competencies in Youth. Journal of Strenght & Conditioning Research. Vol 42, (6)
Sanders, J., Gould, Z., & Moody, J. (2020). The Relationship Between Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull Force-Time Characteristics and Swing Performance in High-Level Youth Golfers. International Journal of Golf Science, 9 (1).
Gould, Z. I., Oliver, J. L., Lloyd, R. S., & Neil, R. (2019). The Longitudinal Development of Movement Competency in Young High-Level Golfers. International Journal of Golf Science, 8 (1).
Gould, Z.I., Lloyd, R.S., Oliver, J.L., Neil, R. and Bull, M. (2018). The Golf Movement Screen (GMS) is related to spine control and x- factor of the golf swing in low handicap golfers. Journal of strength and conditioning research.
Gould, Z.I., Lloyd, R.S., Oliver, J.L., Read, P. and Neil, R. (2017). Intra and inter-rater reliability of the Golf Movement Screen (GMS). International Journal of Golf Science.
Book Chapters & Conferences Proceedings
Strength and Conditioning for Golf. Authors- Paul J. Read, Justin Buckthorp, Zachariah I Gould & Rhodri S. Lloyd.
Read, P., Gould, Z.I., Lloyd, R.S., Oliver, J.L., Neil, R. and Bull, M. (2017). The Golf Movement Screen (GMS) is related to spine control and x-factor of the golf swing in elite golfers. Proceedings of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) conference (poster presentation). July 2017
Gould, Z.I., Lloyd, R.S., Oliver, J.L., and Neil, R. (2017). The development of the golf movement screen (GMS) and the associations with golf, physical and biomechanical performance. Proceedings of the Pan Wales conference (oral presentation). April 2017
Gould, Z.I., Lloyd, R.S., Oliver, J.L., Neil, R. and Condliffe, R. (2016). The associations between the Golf Movement Screen (GMS), physical performance and golf performance. Proceedings of the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) Conference (poster presentation). September 2016
Gould, Z.I., Lloyd, R.S., Oliver, J.L., and Neil, R. (2015). Intra and inter-rater reliability of the Golf Movement Screen (GMS). Proceedings of the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) Conference (poster presentation). June 2015
