Athletic Skills Podcast

Most Golf Coaches Get This Wrong with Chris Hair

Athletic Skills Podcast

Show Notes

🚨 Most golfers are training the wrong way—and it’s costing them power, speed, and consistency. Are you one of them?

Golfers are obsessed with technique, but what if that’s not enough? The real game-changer for adding distance, accuracy, and longevity isn’t just perfecting your swing—it’s strength & conditioning.

In this episode, Chris Hair, a performance coach specialising in golf athletic development, reveals how the right physical training can transform a golfer’s game. Whether you're a golf coach, S&C practitioner, or player, this episode will challenge traditional thinking and show you how to integrate strength training for better performance on the course.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

🏋️‍♂️ The #1 reason golfers struggle to generate power—and how to fix it.

⛳ Why most golfers are training wrong—and what they should be doing instead.

🔥 The biggest myths about golf performance training—debunked.

📊 The simple way to add effortless power to your swing using strength training.

🤝 How golf coaches and S&C practitioners can work together to maximize player development.

If you coach golfers or want to improve your own game, this episode will change the way you think about golf fitness forever.

Links & Resources 📩 Connect with Chris Hair on LinkedIn

⛳ Follow Chris on Instagram for golf training insights

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