Dr. Paul Wood is the President and Chairman of the Board and has been a member of the Golf Science Board since 2018. Paul is the VP Engineering at PING, inc in Phoenix, AZ, USA. Paul has been working at PING since 2005 after completing his PhD studying Solar Flares in the Mathematics Department at St Andrews University. He spent his first few years with PING in the innovation department working on the physics of ball flight, impact dynamics and many other aspects of golf science. He has presented and published work on aerodynamics, impact dynamics, data analytics and all aspects of club performance to academic and industrial institutions. He now coordinates an Engineering department responsible for club design, product development, innovation, testing and machining.
Dr. Erik Henrikson is the Treasurer of the Board and has been a member of the Golf Science Board since 2018. Erik is the Director of Golf Science at PING, Inc in Phoenix, AZ, USA. He obtained his PhD in aerospace engineering from Arizona State University in 2010, where he studied plasma physics and micro-satellite propulsion. Since starting at PING in 2010 as a research engineer, Erik has played a part in the development of various technologies and projects. His primary areas of research include aerodynamics, inertial sensors, friction, club fitting, and motion capture.
Dr. Sasho MacKenzie is the Secretary of the Board and has been a member of the Golf Science Board since 2018. Sasho completed a PhD in Sports Bio-mechanics at the University of Saskatchewan, which focused on 3D forward dynamics simulation of the golf swing. He is currently a professor in the Department of Human Kinetics at St. Francis Xavier University and his research interests lie in the optimization of human movement with a strong emphasis on sport performance. His research encompasses both optimal sport movement patterns as well as the most advantageous training techniques. He has conducted, presented, and published research on putting, shaft dynamics, 3D mechanics of the swing, shoe fitting, and the role of center of pressure in the golf swing. He has consulted for several entities in the golf industry including Ping, Footjoy, Boditrak, Kvest, and FlightScope as well as for several top instructors such as Chris Como.
Trillium Rose is a certified teaching professional and Director of Instruction at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Maryland. Her area of expertise is in helping golfers develop their skills as quickly as possible and help them practice efficiently. She is highly skilled at designing and implementing curriculums that develop golf athletes with targeted practice plans. A graduate of Teachers College, Columbia University with a master’s degree in Motor Learning and Control, she also has a formal education in the science behind how people acquire and adapt skills. She is recognized as a Top 50 Teacher by both Golf Digest and the LPGA.
Dr Alex Bliss is the Editor in Chief at the International Journal of Golf Science. Alex is Associate Professor and Subject Lead at St. Mary’s University, Twickenham, UK. His PhD and golf research focuses primarily on the application and integration of physical training within high-performance golf. In 2022, Alex edited “Strength and Conditioning for Golf: A Guide for Coaches and Players” which was published by Routledge and has sold worldwide. He consults with a range of golfers, particularly with England Golf and professional golfers on a range of tours.