Dr. Robert Neal

Dr Robert Neal began his career as a physical education teacher in Sydney in 1980.

He moved to Brisbane in 1982 to study for his Master’s degree (Biomechanics) at the University of Queensland. It was at this time Rob’s passion for golf really ignited: so much so that it determined his thesis topic, 3D kinematics and kinetics of the golf swing (only one other person worldwide had completed this type of analysis of a golfer)! In 1984, Rob was granted a Commonwealth Scholarship to complete his PhD in Biomechanics. The focus of the research this time was on segment interactions. Over the past 30 years, a common theme permeating much of Robert’s research has focused on golf with a range of topics that include:
3D swing analysis
Muscle activation patterns during the swing (novice-expert differences)
Optimal swing patterns (driven by appropriate muscle models)
Sequencing & timing (segment interactions)

Since leaving the academic life, Rob has been running Golf BioDynamics, a company formed to provide expert 3D golf swing analysis to the golf coach/golfer www.golfbiodynamics.com. Some experiences/qualifications he has include:
Member of the Titleist Performance Institute Biomechanics Advisory Board
2003 National Award winner for Innovation in Business (Sport) for Golf BioDynamics.
Strategic Alliance with Mr Jim McLean (#1 Golf Schools in the USA) 2003 – 2015.
3D analysis, testing and advice to numerous tour players including multiple world #1 players, major champions and Ryder Cup representatives
Consultant to:
AIS & VIS Golf Programs (Melbourne), Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation (NSW) and QAS golf program (QLD)
Numerous international touring players (LPGA, PGA, Australasian and European Tours) German, Danish, Swedish and Swiss national teams and development programs
UK PGA, Australian PGA as well as multiple PGA’s in Europe and sections in the USA
Appearances on The Golf Channel
Development of comprehensive 3D motion analysis systems for golf that allow real time swing animation, biofeedback and analysis.
Development of integrated coaching education courses and curricula