In simply the previous three PGA Tour seasons, Scottie Scheffler has seen his star shine brighter than most of his friends’, with the present No. 1-ranked golfer on this planet working his strategy to the highest of the game.

To place into perspective simply how exceptional Scheffler’s been in that timeframe, the 26-year-old went from six top-10 finishes in 2021, to 11 top-10 finishes and three victories in 2022 — together with a serious title on the Masters — to already having received twice in 2023 (and 7 high 10s), together with the Gamers Championship final weekend.

Whereas the ascension in Scheffler’s recreation is clear, all of his success can’t be tied to easily swinging the golf membership higher. In actual fact, it could be on account of one thing else: How he’s improved each his physique and endurance.

Each golfer is aware of that the game is tough. It’s draining mentally, bodily and emotionally, and for a participant of Scheffler’s caliber — who has stress to win each event wherein he performs — it may be taxing to manage every of these components all of sudden. What separates the great ones from the greats is the power to seek out (and achieve) that further gear.

To assist Scheffler hit that plateau, his coach, Dr. Troy Van Biezen, has pushed the golfer to new limits, making certain that he has sufficient within the tank to complete sturdy on Sundays. It’s why Van Biezen has centered on bettering Scheffler’s endurance, which has taken practically a decade to perform.

So how has Dr. Troy helped enhance Scheffler’s physique, priming him for the grind of the PGA Tour schedule? I had the chance to talk with the world-class coach, who revealed a few of his secrets and techniques with the very best golfer on the planet.

How Dr. Troy has helped evolve Scottie Scheffler’s physique and endurance

To assist Scottie Scheffler’s physique get into the form it must for a protracted PGA Tour season, Dr. Troy Van Biezen incorporates the GOLFFOREVER health platform and the Golf Endlessly Swing Coach. By doing so, Scheffler’s been ready so as to add extra energy, stability and mobility, saying his work within the gymnasium has ready him to hit the ball the precise means.

“Now I’m coaching myself within the gymnasium on learn how to transfer correctly on the course,” Scheffler stated. “And, after I’m on the market (over golf pictures), I don’t must assume as a lot to swing the best way I must swing.”

However earlier than changing into such a dominant presence on the golf course, Dr. Troy needed to be trustworthy with Scheffler, telling him he beforehand lacked the power to shut tournaments.

“When he first got here onto the PGA Tour, no person knew who Scottie Scheffler was,” Troy stated. “However one of many issues I seen was that he wasn’t capable of shut the deal. One of many largest issues was his endurance.

“I at all times hear Tiger [Woods’] voice at the back of my head when he stated that he needs to really feel as sturdy mentally, bodily and emotionally as he does on Thursday teeing it up, as he does coming down a again 9 on a Sunday. Finish of that yr [2019], we sat down and centered on increase Scottie’s endurance. In order that, when he’s enjoying on Sunday afternoon, he’s bodily and mentally prepared, and never fatiguing on himself.”

So what sorts of issues is Dr. Troy doing drive Scheffler’s endurance ranges? He instructed me that all of it begins with a mixture of each power and velocity.

“We do a number of power strikes, a number of velocity strikes. On the finish of the exercises, we do burners or hits. It may be using a motorcycle for 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off. It may be smashing a ball for 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off. It may be sled pushes. One thing that’s cardiovascular taxing, as a result of I needed to problem his nervous system; even throughout his post-workout.”

The influence on the Masters

After incomes his first main title on the Masters final yr, I requested Dr. Troy if he thinks Scheffler would’ve received with out the assistance of power coaching — particularly given the size of Augusta Nationwide.

“Wow, that’s an excellent query; I’d prefer to say sure,” he stated. “In case you take a look at golf now in comparison with a decade in the past, for those who’re not in form, you’re not going to have the ability to compete at a excessive stage on the PGA Tour.

“That is the best way I take a look at it. A variety of guys who do very well at first of the yr could usually crash in the direction of the top of the yr. I feel that’s a bodily concern. Take away the golf course; elements just like the journey, the time zones, the beds, and the logistical issues behind the scenes that folks don’t see, it takes a toll on you.

“However the time that Scottie put in final yr off the course — and never simply coaching, however the best way we’ve centered on restoration as nicely — that has stored him on the high of his recreation.”

What novice golfers should concentrate on to enhance their endurance

As an novice golfer, I’m at all times seeking to enhance my recreation. Whereas most of that includes repetitions with the golf membership and caring for myself within the gymnasium, Dr. Troy jogs my memory to essentially concentrate on two particular areas: mobility and suppleness.

“It’s a must to have mobility and suppleness,” he Troy stated. “{Golfing} requires that, it’s simply so vital. I feel a number of novice guys, what we frequently see is, whereas they’re within the gymnasium and so they exercise, they simply don’t have mobility and suppleness to maneuver the best way it’s essential in a golf swing… you could have to have the ability to flip and transfer.”

Whereas there’s definitely no assure that you simply’ll begin enjoying golf like Scheffler, by incorporating a few of Dr. Troy Van Biezen’s recommendations above, you’ll be in higher place to endure all {that a} spherical of golf throws your means. By overcoming the psychological, bodily and emotional side, you’ll be in place to shoot decrease scores at a better clip.

Nick Dimengo

Golf.com Editor