MACOMB, Ill.  -  Western Illinois head women's golf coach Lia Biehl Lukkarinen has added to her already impressive list of accomplishments.

Lukkarinen is now a Level I certified golf fitness instructor (C.G.F.I.) through the Titleist Performance Institute. She was a PGA and LPGA Class A professional. Lukkarinen is also a First Tee coach.

TPI is a three level education course designed to teach participants how to identify and overcome any physical restrictions that are limiting potential for athletes. Each workshop features the latest in golf-specific health and fitness, from golf swing biomechanics, to physical screening techniques, to exercise prescriptions, to the most recent research and development in the field of golf swing analysis.

“TPI is a great organization and have worked with a lot of top players,” said Lukkarinen. “I think it's important to stay on top of changing technology and continuing education to be able to help my team.”

Some information from mytpi.com