Increase Clubhead Speed and Build Robustness

A structured, evidence-informed training system that improves movement capacity, builds the strength needed for higher swing speeds, and supports long-term durability while avoiding unnecessary time in the gym

Many golfers are not limited by their swing. They are limited by how their body handles the demands of the game.

Long rounds, repeated swings, and accumulated load can expose gaps in mobility, strength, and fatigue resistance that are not always obvious until symptoms appear.

You may recognize some of the common signs

  • Finishing rounds feeling stiff, sore, or unusually fatigued

  • Losing distance off the tee even though your swing mechanics have not changed

  • Persistent tightness, discomfort, or a sense that your body is not strong enough to play your best

  • Relying on stretching, foam rolling, or online workouts without seeing meaningful improvement

These issues rarely improve on their own.
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Over time, insufficient physical capacity leads to compensation, reduced swing efficiency, and a gradual decline in clubhead speed and consistency.

What begins as occasional stiffness or minor discomfort often progresses when the body is consistently asked to produce speed and absorb load it is not fully prepared for.

  • Stiffness can become persistent pain.

  • Compensation patterns develop and the swing becomes less efficient

  • Clubhead speed and distance decline gradually

  • Recovery takes longer and rounds feel more physically demanding

This trajectory is common, but it is not inevitable.

A small amount of structured training each week can improve mobility, strengthen the tissues that support the swing, and reduce discomfort. When the body is more capable of handling rotational speed and repeated effort, power and consistency follow naturally.

This is the reason I created The Robust Protocol. It is a structured, evidence-informed system built to develop a stronger and more resilient body that allows you to play better now and continue playing at a high level for years.

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A structured, evidence-informed training system that improves movement capacity, builds the strength needed for higher swing speeds, and supports long-term durability while avoiding unnecessary time in the gym

Many golfers are not limited by their swing. They are limited by how their body handles the demands of the game.

Long rounds, repeated swings, and accumulated load can expose gaps in mobility, strength, and fatigue resistance that are not always obvious until symptoms appear.

You may recognize some of the common signs

  • Finishing rounds feeling stiff, sore, or unusually fatigued

  • Losing distance off the tee even though your swing mechanics have not changed

  • Persistent tightness, discomfort, or a sense that your body is not strong enough to play your best

  • Relying on stretching, foam rolling, or online workouts without seeing meaningful improvement

These issues rarely improve on their own.
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Over time, insufficient physical capacity leads to compensation, reduced swing efficiency, and a gradual decline in clubhead speed and consistency.

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Join the Robust Protocol
$29.99 USD per month
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Upgrade to annual membership
$299 USD per year - 2 months free

Build Strength. Move Better. Play With Confidence.

The golf swing is not only a technical skill. It is a high-speed, high-load movement that requires a body capable of producing force, rotating efficiently, and tolerating repeated effort.

The Robust Protocol is a long-term, evidence-informed training system designed for golfers who want to move well, develop meaningful strength, and produce power reliably while also reducing pain and lowering the risk of overuse issues.

Unlike generic golf fitness programs or one-size-fits-all templates, The Robust Protocol adapts over time. It follows a structured and fully periodized approach so your training progresses in a logical way and continues to build on previous phases.

Build Strength. Move Better. Play With Confidence.

The golf swing is not only a technical skill. It is a high-speed, high-load movement that requires a body capable of producing force, rotating efficiently, and tolerating repeated effort.

The Robust Protocol is a long-term, evidence-informed training system designed for golfers who want to move well, develop meaningful strength, and produce power reliably while also reducing pain and lowering the risk of overuse issues.

Unlike generic golf fitness programs or one-size-fits-all templates, The Robust Protocol adapts over time. It follows a structured and fully periodized approach so your training progresses in a logical way and continues to build on previous phases.

How The Robust Protocol Works:

The Robust Protocol is structured for long-term progress, providing a clear roadmap to improving mobility, strength, and power.

✅ Delivered through Trainerize – Workouts are pre-programmed in the Trainerize app with video demos, clear instructions, and built-in tracking.

✅ New training blocks every month – Your program evolves with structured, periodized phases that ensure consistent progress.

✅ Three workouts per week – Sessions are designed for efficiency, taking under an hour while maximizing results.

✅ Optimized for Gyms & Home Gyms – Workouts are designed for gym access but can be easily adapted for home gyms. Each exercise includes alternative options in the app for those with limited equipment.

How The Robust Protocol Works: 

The Robust Protocol is structured for long-term progress, providing a clear roadmap to improving mobility, strength, and power.

✅ Delivered through Trainerize – Workouts are pre-programmed in the Trainerize app with video demos, clear instructions, and built-in tracking.

✅ New training blocks every month – Your program evolves with structured, periodized phases that ensure consistent progress.

✅ Three workouts per week – Sessions are designed for efficiency, taking under an hour while maximizing results.

✅ Optimized for Gyms & Home Gyms – Workouts are designed for gym access but can be easily adapted for home gyms. Each exercise includes alternative options in the app for those with limited equipment.

Why I Built The Robust Protocol

When I first began working with golfers, my primary focus was sports medicine. Most of my work centered on joint mobility, balance, and movement control, shaped by my background in kinesiology and rehabilitation.

Improving movement quality made a meaningful difference. Many golfers moved better, felt better, and reduced their discomfort. For a time, I believed this was the primary lever for performance and injury reduction.

As I spent more time with higher-level players, a clear gap in the traditional approach became obvious:

  • Pain-free movement was helpful, but it did not give golfers the strength and power needed to reach their potential
  • Improvements in mobility did not consistently translate into higher clubhead speed
  • Many players lacked the physical resilience to tolerate practice, travel, and repeated high-speed swings

A foundation of healthy movement is important. However, it becomes limiting without the strength and power needed to produce force, rotate at speed, and recover week after week.

This realization led me to refine my approach. I began placing greater emphasis on strength and power development so golfers could move beyond injury prevention and build the physical qualities required for consistent, high-level performance.

Why I Built The Robust Protocol

When I first began working with golfers, my primary focus was sports medicine. Most of my work centered on joint mobility, balance, and movement control, shaped by my background in kinesiology and rehabilitation.

Improving movement quality made a meaningful difference. Many golfers moved better, felt better, and reduced their discomfort. For a time, I believed this was the primary lever for performance and injury reduction.

As I spent more time with higher-level players, a clear gap in the traditional approach became obvious:

  • Pain-free movement was helpful, but it did not give golfers the strength and power needed to reach their potential
  • Improvements in mobility did not consistently translate into higher clubhead speed
  • Many players lacked the physical resilience to tolerate practice, travel, and repeated high-speed swings

A foundation of healthy movement is important. However, it becomes limiting without the strength and power needed to produce force, rotate at speed, and recover week after week.

This realization led me to refine my approach. I began placing greater emphasis on strength and power development so golfers could move beyond injury prevention and build the physical qualities required for consistent, high-level performance.

Client Success Stories

 If you want to know how The Robust Protocol performs in the real world, here are a few experiences from golfers who have used the system​​​​​​​
 
"As a professional golfer, I use the workouts on my days/weeks off and before tournament rounds. I feel amazing after the session. I've noticed improvements in my game, day-to-day life, and health. Robust Golfer is awesome!"
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Dave Wicks, Challenge Tour
"I've seen great results with the program, increasing my average clubhead speed from 110 mph to 115mph and my maximum clubhead speed from 120mph to 127mph. I've also seen great improvements in my mobility, especially my hips."
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Salvador Rocha, Professional Golfer
"All I can say is the program has been absolutely life changing for me. Before Robust Golfer I had constant hip and back pain to the point of not wanting to play golf anymore. Almost from the day I started the program I could feel results. After going through the program totally, I am able to play constantly with no pain and I have gained distance."
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Ryan Auck, 419 Golf

Client Success Stories

 If you want to know how The Robust Protocol performs in the real world, here are a few experiences from golfers who have used the system​​​​​​​ 
"As a professional golfer, I use the workouts on my days/weeks off and before tournament rounds. I feel amazing after the session. I've noticed improvements in my game, day-to-day life, and health. Robust Golfer is awesome!"
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Dave Wicks, Challenge Tour
"I've seen great results with the program, increasing my average clubhead speed from 110 mph to 115mph and my maximum clubhead speed from 120mph to 127mph. I've also seen great improvements in my mobility, especially my hips."
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Salvador Rocha, Professional Golfer
"All I can say is the program has been absolutely life changing for me. Before Robust Golfer I had constant hip and back pain to the point of not wanting to play golf anymore. Almost from the day I started the program I could feel results. After going through the program totally, I am able to play constantly with no pain and I have gained distance."
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Ryan Auck, 419 Golf
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  • "Before starting the program I had significant knee and back pain from golfing L5/S1 disc herniation. After completing 12 weeks, my back has been so much more flexible, I've eliminated any knee pain, and have developed much more hip mobility than before.

    Because of my new found mobility I was able to finally develop a natural in-to-out swing and play the best golf of my life (shaved 4 stroke off my handicap) and pain free at that"

    Chad Davis

  • "In the last year I've added approximately 45 yards with my driver and about 25 yards per club with my irons. Big, big changes!!"

    Dennis B.

  • "I can now make a full and complete turn on the backswing which has had a dramatic effect on my distance. My clubhead speed was measured at 109 mph. Not bad considering I'll be 62 in a few weeks"

    Paul Murray

  • "This program has allowed me to not only gain the speed and distance I needed, but also got rid of 95% of the aches and pains. The program is simple enough that I can easily do it from home or when I'm traveling for golf and business"

    Fredrick Taggart, Lancaster Golf Academy

  • "My experience with Thomas has been nothing short of life changing. I was struggling with low back pain that was dictating my day-to-day activities, as well as my hobbies. As a golfer I assumed low back pain was just part of the game. Thomas gave me the tools and ambition I was struggling to find on my own, or with other training programs. In just two short months I was on my way to pain free life, and golf game!"

    Cliff Oppegaard

  • I can't recommend Thomas and his program enough! After a microdiscectomy and hip repair, I could barely get through a round. Now I'm able to play several times a week without pain and I'm plating the best golf of my life!"

    David Horlander

  • "My swing speed has increased from 103 mph to 116 mph and it feels almost effortless. Thanks to this program I have a lot more confidence in my game and I'm having a lot more fun"

    Jim M.

  • "My back was so bad that I could barely swing a golf club. Years of sports injuries finally caught up to me. Within a week of starting the program, I was playing golf again. Within a month, my swing speed was back to 115 and I was playing multiple times a week."

    Jeff S.

  • " I had an ongoing shoulder problem for over a year. After a month of the program I'm now back to playing golf pain free!

    It's made my life so much easier, being able to put clothes on and work is easier than the previous year. Being able to sleep at night without pain is the best feeling! Thank you Thomas!"

    Mr. L

  • "I am 52 years old with a 1 handicap and a history of back problems. This program has improved my mobility and relieved my pai, improving my golf game and quality of life at the same time. The videos are very well done and time efficient."

    Frank Majors

  • "Back surgery had me feeling down and out. I thought I would never feel normal again.  Thanks to Thomas I have never felt physically better."

    Bryan Montgomery

  • "I started working with Thomas with an aim to help with different injuries I was experiencing and also improve my movement for golf. In a short period I have found myself injury free for the first time in the last two years and generally feeling better day to day.

    I'm also seeing the benefits on the course. Increasing my flexibility and strength has led to a consistent 7-8 mph improvement in driver clubhead speed. I cannot recommend him highly enough."

    Steven J. Clements

  • "After suffering catastrophic injuries from a rock climbing accident, I felt like my progress in recovery had stagnated and my physical job was becoming more difficult to manage.

    Thomas helped me in a big way, identifying muscular imbalances that were exacerbating my aches and pains, and giving me the tools I needed to correct those imbalances. This allowed me to return to work mostly pain free, and provided me with greater functionality in day to day life."

    Chris Sillars

  • "Thomas has helped me tremendously through recovery of low back pain, a broken elbow, shoulder surgery, and a ruptured posterior tibialis.

    I can not think of anyone I'd rather entrust with the care of my back, or any other musculoskeletal issues, than Thomas Malchow. He is very well trained with years of experience and many cases of successful treatment of pain patients. His sessions are engaging and he makes them fun as well."

    C. David Miles, DMD

  • "Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such an effective training program. My body has never felt so good. It just feels like my muscles are working together instead of against each other."

    Chandler Christensen

  • "I first heard Thomas on Mark Immelman’s podcast, and his take on back pain and golf made perfect sense.

    Struggling with low back pain, I started working with him in 2019 and was immediately impressed. As a retired surgeon, I enjoy our sessions and his detailed video cues. His programs have improved my health—and added 15 yards to my drives!"

    Mike Sible, M.D.

  • "As a freestyle skier, I fractured my L5 twice in 2 years. After the second injury, I was bedridden for 3 months and told I’d never ski again.

    Traditional rehab failed, but Thomas changed everything. In weeks, my pain eased; in months, I walked 10 km. After 2 and half years of hard work with Robust Golfer, I was skiing again without limits. I’m very thankful to Thomas and can't recommend him highly enough."

    Nick Riemer, Steepsteep

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  • "I had severe knee and back pain from an L5/S1 herniation. After 12 weeks, my back is more flexible, knee pain is gone, and hip mobility improved.

    With this new mobility, I developed a natural swing, shaved four strokes off my handicap, and now play pain-free!"

    Chad Davis

  • "In the last year I've added approximately 45 yards with my driver and about 25 yards per club with my irons. Big, big changes!!"

    Dennis B.

  • "I can now make a full and complete turn on the backswing which has had a dramatic effect on my distance. My clubhead speed was measured at 109 mph. Not bad considering I'll be 62 in a few weeks"

    Paul Murray

  • "This program has allowed me to not only gain the speed and distance I needed, but also got rid of 95% of the aches and pains. The program is simple enough that I can easily do it from home or when I'm traveling for golf and business"

    Fredrick Taggart, Lancaster Golf Academy

  • "Working with Thomas was life-changing. I thought low back pain was just part of golf, but it was limiting my daily life. He gave me the tools and motivation I couldn’t find elsewhere. In just two months, I was on my way to a pain-free life—and golf game!"

    Cliff Oppegaard

  • I can't recommend Thomas and his program enough! After a microdiscectomy and hip repair, I could barely get through a round. Now I'm able to play several times a week without pain and I'm plating the best golf of my life!"

    David Horlander

  • "My swing speed has increased from 103 mph to 116 mph and it feels almost effortless. Thanks to this program I have a lot more confidence in my game and I'm having a lot more fun"

    Jim M.

  • "My back was so bad that I could barely swing a golf club. Years of sports injuries finally caught up to me. Within a week of starting the program, I was playing golf again. Within a month, my swing speed was back to 115 and I was playing multiple times a week."

    Jeff S.

  • " I had an ongoing shoulder problem for over a year. After a month of the program I'm now back to playing golf pain free!

    It's made my life so much easier, being able to put clothes on and work is easier than the previous year. Being able to sleep at night without pain is the best feeling! Thank you Thomas!"

    Mr. L

  • "I am 52 years old with a 1 handicap and a history of back problems. This program has improved my mobility and relieved my pai, improving my golf game and quality of life at the same time. The videos are very well done and time efficient."

    Frank Majors

  • "Back surgery had me feeling down and out. I thought I would never feel normal again.  Thanks to Thomas I have never felt physically better."

    Bryan Montgomery

  • "I started working with Thomas to heal injuries and improve my golf movement. In a short time, I became injury-free for the first time in two years and felt better daily.
    On the course, increased flexibility and strength boosted my driver clubhead speed by 7-8 mph. I highly recommend him!"

    Steven J. Clements

  • "After a rock climbing accident, my recovery stalled, and my physical job became harder.
    Thomas identified muscular imbalances causing my pain and gave me the tools to fix them. Now, I’m back to work mostly pain-free and moving better in daily life."

    Chris Sillars

  • "Thomas guided me through recovery from low back pain, a broken elbow, shoulder surgery, and a ruptured posterior tibialis.

    With his expertise and experience, he’s the only person I’d trust for musculoskeletal care. His sessions are effective, engaging, and even fun!"

    C. David Miles, DMD

  • "Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such an effective training program. My body has never felt so good. It just feels like my muscles are working together instead of against each other."

    Chandler Christensen

  • "I first heard Thomas on Mark Immelman’s podcast, and his insights on back pain and golf clicked.

    Dealing with low back pain, I started working with him in 2019 and was immediately impressed. His programs improved my health—and added 15 yards to my drives!"

    Mike Sible, M.D.

  • "I fractured my L5 twice and was bedridden for months, told I’d never ski again. Traditional rehab failed, but Thomas changed everything.

    In weeks, my pain eased; in months, I walked 10 km. After 2.5 years, I was skiing without limits. I’m very thankful and I highly recommend him!

    Nick Riemer, Steepsteep

Try The Robust Protocol RISK FREE

I'm so confident that you'll find great value from the materials contained within The Robust Protocol that you can try the group risk free for 7 days.

If at any time during your first week, you feel the program is not right for you, I'll refund your money no questions asked.

Try The Robust Protocol RISK FREE

I'm so confident that you'll find great value from the materials contained within The Robust Protocol that you can try the group risk free for 7 days.

If at any time during your first week, you feel the program is not right for you, I'll refund your money no questions asked.

Join now to get immediate access to:

 ✅ Structured, Periodized Training Plans – New training phases released every month to ensure continuous progress in strength, mobility, and power.

✅ Easy-to-Follow Workouts in Trainerize – Every session includes video demonstrations, clear instructions, and tracking to help you stay consistent.

✅ A Golf-Specific Strength & Power System – Scientifically designed to improve mobility, durability, and clubhead speed without unnecessary fatigue.

✅ Flexible & Efficient Training – Workouts take less than an hour, require minimal equipment, and fit into any schedule.

✅ Ongoing Support & Progress Tracking – Stay on track with structured programming that ensures steady, long-term gains in performance and injury prevention.

✅ Direct Messaging Support in the App – Have questions? Need modifications? Get guidance through two-way messaging in Trainerize. 
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Join the Robust Protocol
$29.99 USD per month
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Upgrade to annual membership
$299 USD per year- 2 months free

Join now to get immediate access to:

 ✅ Structured, Periodized Training Plans – New training phases released every month to ensure continuous progress in strength, mobility, and power.

✅ Easy-to-Follow Workouts in Trainerize – Every session includes video demonstrations, clear instructions, and tracking to help you stay consistent.

✅ A Golf-Specific Strength & Power System – Scientifically designed to improve mobility, durability, and clubhead speed without unnecessary fatigue.

✅ Flexible & Efficient Training – Workouts take less than an hour, require minimal equipment, and fit into any schedule.

✅ Ongoing Support & Progress Tracking – Stay on track with structured programming that ensures steady, long-term gains in performance and injury prevention.

✅ Direct Messaging Support in the App – Have questions? Need modifications? Get guidance through two-way messaging in Trainerize. 
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Join the Robust Protocol
$29.99 USD per month
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Upgrade to annual membership
$299 USD year- 2 months free
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