Pilates business stretches into golf seminars

For frustrated golfers who have tried everything to improve their game without consistent success, Sarah Christensen may have the missing link.

The former high-tech manufacturing executive developed Pilates for Golf four years ago, adapting the popular exercise technique to help golfers hit the ball farther and straighter.

"While any general Pilates program will benefit the golfer, the Pilates for Golf method is designed specifically to enhance a golfer's swing and consistency, and alleviate injury and back pain," said Mrs. Christensen, who's developing the seminars in part from her home in Fairhaven.

Five years ago,...