Pinehurst, N.C., June 10, 2024 – The Pinehurst branch of OsteoStrong® is proud to announce its partnership with Michael McGowan, a competitor in the 124th U.S. Open Championship. The 33-year-old Southern Pines native will take to the iconic Pinehurst No. 2 golf course on Thursday, June 13 to compete against 155 other players for the coveted championship title. OsteoStrong® is thrilled to support this talented Moore County local in his first U.S. Open, and they are honored to call him a loyal patron of their skeletal strength programs.
“Many of the clients we serve at OsteoStrong® are golfers, seeking good posture, great balance and strong bones,” says Kathy Virtue, owner of the company’s Pinehurst branch. “Michael understands that staying in great physical shape will help his game, so he is a natural fit for our brand.”
As the son of PGA Tour player Pat McGowan and renowned instructor Bonnie McGowan, Michael comes from a storied legacy of professional golf. His maternal grandmother Peggy Kirk Bell, who also called Southern Pines home, was a passionate advocate for women’s golf. Her remarkable career earned her a spot in the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2019. Her son-in-law Pat also qualified for four U.S. Opens, and he was recognized as the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year in 1978. The family’s deep connection to the Pinehurst area can be seen through the Pine Needles Resort & Lodge, a prestigious golf club purchased by Peggy and her husband, Warren “Bullet” Bell. The facility has hosted multiple tournaments, including four U.S. Women’s Opens. This historic legacy lives on in Michael, a graduate of the University at North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who grew up just a few miles from the site of his first U.S. Open.
“We are excited that one of our premier OsteoStrong® centers located in Pinehurst is sponsoring Michael McGowan at the 2024 U.S. Open,” says company CEO Kyle Zagrodzky. “The athletic performance improvements we’ve witnessed with our golfers over the years has been nothing short of amazing!”
With tried-and-tested exercises that improve balance, stability, muscle strength and posture, OsteoStrong® is ideal for golfers looking to get the most out of their swing. While their programs provide numerous benefits for people of all ages and abilities, professional athletes will find that by increasing their bone density through scientifically-proven biohacks, they can build a more powerful frame, therefore increasing their muscular engagement and strength.
“As any golfer knows, staying fit, strong and balanced is essential for a good round,” Michael says. “My weekly visit to OsteoStrong® of Pinehurst helps build stronger bones, better balance and improves my strength!”
Michael McGowan completes a final session with OsteoStrong® of Pinehurst before the Open begins
OsteoStrong® is honored not only that Michael is a regular visitor to their Pinehurst center, but that they have the opportunity to partner with him in his first U.S. Open Championship. Michael enters the tournament on June 13 with the unwavering support
of the entire OsteoStrong® company, from their headquarters in Houston, Texas to their locations around the world. The staff of their local Pinehurst center in particular look forward to witnessing his stellar performance. OsteoStrong® wishes their new partner Michael McGowan the best of luck in the 124th U.S. Open, and they extend their best wishes to his family, a pillar in the Pinehurst community.
About OsteoStrong
OsteoStrong is “the ultimate biohack”: a membership-based integrative health and wellness center with a focus on musculoskeletal strengthening. Under the direction of a skilled technician, users engage in safe, controlled movement that results in a stimulus to the central nervous system, triggering new bone growth. Backed by strong scientific data, these accessible sessions are designed to benefit individuals of all ages and health backgrounds, but they can be especially helpful for those with osteoporosis, those experiencing chronic pain or athletes in need of strength training. The company’s center in Pinehurst, NC is joined by 150+ locations worldwide. For more information and to book a free trial session, visit osteostrong.me.
