We screen how your body actually moves, shows you which restrictions are stealing your speed, and builds golf-specific training around exactly those. TPI Level 3 coaching. Golf Digest's Best Fitness Trainers in America, 2025 to 2026.

Your swing isn't the problem. Your body might be.

You've taken lessons. You've watched the YouTube videos. But if your hips don't rotate, your shoulders won't turn, your swing speed won't be going up.

Most gym programs ignore golf entirely. You end up stronger in ways that don't translate to the course. Golf-specific training fixes that.

Golf-specific strength training, mobility sessions, and 1-on-1 personal training in Portland, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, and Vancouver, WA. Membership and group classes available.

Golf-specific strength training at The Golf Gym

Why train with The Golf Gym

Generic fitness gets you fit. Golf Gym training gets you better at golf.

Without The Golf Gym

  • Stiff hips limiting your backswing
  • Guessing what to work on — no plan, no purpose
  • Lower back pain after 18 holes
  • Same injuries that keep popping up every year
  • Losing power with age

With The Golf Gym

  • Target mobility work to help your swing
  • A TPI-based program designed around your body and your game
  • A resilient, pain-free body built for golf
  • A TPI Certified coach who understands swing mechanics and physical limitations
  • Adding real, measurable yards off the tee

Free Mobility Routine

A 10 minute golf specific mobility routine, targeting hips, thoracic spine, and shoulders.

Training for Golfers

TPI Golf Fitness Assessment

TPI Golf Fitness Assessment

Scott screens how your body moves and ties it directly to what's happening in your swing.

Golf Strength Training

Golf Strength Training

Strength work built around the muscles and movement patterns that drive distance and control.

Mobility & Flexibility

Mobility & Flexibility

Targeted sessions to open up your hips, thoracic spine, and shoulders so your backswing stops fighting your body.

Swing Speed & Power

Swing Speed & Power

Training focused on adding real, measurable yards off the tee.

Junior Golf Coaching

Junior Golf Coaching

Golf fitness and movement training for young players who want to build a strong, durable foundation early.

1-on-1 Coaching

1-on-1 Coaching

Personal training sessions with Scott, scheduled around you, focused entirely on your game.

Here is what makes The Golf Gym different from a regular gym

Golf Digest recognized

Golf Digest named Scott one of the best fitness trainers in America for golf. Not a self-given title.

TPI Level 3 coach

TPI Level 3 means Scott can see how your body's limitations show up in your swing and fix them.

Golf-only training

Every exercise and every session here is built for golfers. Nothing generic, nothing borrowed from a bodybuilding template.

All skill levels

Whether you play weekends or compete as a junior, the training meets you where you are right now.

Game Improvement

Improve your golf game through The Golf Gym's proven system. We combine swing and fitness coaching.

Coaching Support

Use our fitness app to reach out anytime. We are here to support you every step of the way.

Certified, recognized, and golf-specific

This is not a generic gym program

Golf Digest Best Fitness Trainers

Golf Digest Best Fitness Trainers

Named among the best in America, 2025–2026.

TPI Certified — Fitness Level 3

TPI Certified — Fitness Level 3

Titleist Performance Institute's top fitness certification.

TPI Certified — Power Level 3

TPI Certified — Power Level 3

Advanced swing speed & power credential.

TPI Certified — Junior Level 2

TPI Certified — Junior Level 2

Qualified to train young, developing golfers.

What golfers say about training with Scott

Rated 5 from 62 Google reviews.

“Finally achieved a sub 5 handicap. Thanks Scott!!!”

David SeppiSource: via Google

“I've been working with Scott for the past few months. The wealth of golfing knowledge that Scott possesses, along with his understanding of general body mechanics, creates a super comprehensive experience. We've been able to improve my golf game on multiple fronts, including exercise, general conceptualization, and data. This dude is a true student of the game, but most importantly, he's a great instructor. When I first went in, my swing was 93mph, and within a few weeks, I was up to 110mph. And we're still going up! I can't recommend Scott enough. If you want to improve your game, give this man a call.”

Luis Gabriel AlvarezSource: via Google

“Scott knows his stuff. Highly recommend!”

Mike EntenmanSource: via Google

“I've never felt better playing golf. In our first session, I went from hitting my 7 iron about 150 yards. By the end, I was consistently hitting 180, 190, even 200 yards! — all without pain, discomfort, or fatigue. Scott has a firm understanding of how the body works in relation to the golf club. If you've struggled to learn golf by trying to get the club to different things, stop what you're doing. Go to Golf Gym today to learn what your body should be doing. The results will speak for themselves!”

Jake JBSource: via Google

“Scott is great, I’m swinging faster and pain free for the first time in years!”

Anthenie StenersenSource: via Google

“As a PGA Professional, I appreciate Scott's knowledge and enthusiasm. I've been working with him for about three months and have seen noticeable improvement in my golf movement along with speed gains. Thanks, Scott! 💪💪”

Zach EmerySource: via Google

“The Golf Gym and Scott are a great time! I was nursing chronic hip pain for two years and my golf game was struggling. In a matter of a couple months Scott had me back stronger, pain free and hitting the ball farther than I had before the injury. Highly recommend!”

James HolohanSource: via Google

“Scott is so kind and will really push you to be the athlete you aspire to be!”

MateoSource: via Google

“As soon as Scott became my trainer I saw an immediate correlation with better scores, more strength, and much more distance. His mobility curriculum is incredible and my back which has a great deal of issues became indescribably better and more flexible. If you want to get better at golf mobility and strength work are imperative and Scott is the guy who can get you right!”

William KeszlerSource: via Google

“Scott knows his stuff. I have ran through many evaluations in my life, and the details provided in this particular evaluation were top notch. Get in and see him when you can.”

Cole GickSource: via Google

“The Golf Gym has been amazing. My wife and I trained together and each one of us hit the ball longer because of our increased strength and flexibility. Our GHIN’s also reflect the improvement. We highly recommend The Golf Gym!”

Reggie GuytonSource: via Google

“Scott is a jewel. I have only had two sessions but already know it is helping me with strength, flexibility and swing speed/length off the tee. He is great at explaining exercises, sends great personalized videos so I can do them at home and is super encouraging.”

Louis LibbySource: via Google

“Highly recommend Scott! I am mid single digit HCP and I have been working out at the golf gym for a few months now. Scott is a golfer, he is super knowledgeable with golf functional training and has all kinds of workouts to improve rotational strength. I am seeing significant improvements with my swing speed in just a few months. Looking forward to continuing the work outs at golf gym to improve my golf game, stay fit and prevent injuries.”

Seth RamakrishnanSource: via Google

“It was great. Scott was super helpful and made a plan specific for me and my speed training and strength. Saw super good results in a short amount of time!”

Elliot LeeSource: via Google

“Scott is very passionate and knowledgeable. He practices what he preaches. If you desire more speed, more power, more injury prevention, more fun, and a better overall golf game then this place is for you.”

Chris HarlowSource: via Google

Common questions

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Pre practice activation is the only way to play. 

The goal is to wake up hips, shoulders, spine for a good practice session. 

#golfgym #golfperformanceI think golfers do these for the wrong reasons. They won’t help you get a stronger core and swing faster. Want to know what will? Comment GOLF CORE and I’ll send you a link to my top 3 golf core movements to build rotational strength and stability for golf.

#golfgym #golfcorePoor side bend limits people from playing more golf more often than poor hip internal mobility does.

#golfgym #mytpiPeople that hit the ball far move very efficiently - this is a great example. There’s not much to work on here.. but there is one thing.. can you spot it?

1. Early weight shift away from target
2. High hands 
3. Early weight shift toward target
4. Explosive leg drive

#golfgym #golfperformanceGolfer? Wrist pain? It can be pretty debilitating especially during the season. Check your strength capacity of the movement that hurts.. that’s what worked for us here. 

#golfgym #golffitness #golfperformanceHere’s a full workout with Addison. She’s made a lot of progress and is ready for any challenge! We’ve done the full TPI Fitness Assessment and we know where to put our energy and focus. 

Do you want to train like her? Comment SKOUT for details - you’ll get stronger and better at golf along the way. 
#golfgymOne of my favorite total body strength movements. We’re moving slowly with intention here. The goal is to maintain posture and keep the belt pointed forward while rotating the upper body.

#golfgym #golffitnessMastering the deadlift with my guy Read

#golfgym #golfstrengthThis rotational strength drill will help increase your thoracic rotation mobility and strength of your upper body pull - great combo for a golfer

Most importantly, keep your knees close together by squeezing a foam roller so you can isolate the upper body turn.

#golfgym #mytpiTo really train max power output you’ll need more time between efforts 

To hit bombs, Golfers need an explosive upper body push. Just ask Titleist. 

I’ll share patterns #2 - #4 soon

#golfgym #golffitness #mytpi

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