Fairway Performance Podcast
Conversations to help you improve your golf, your fitness and your health!
Episodes
113 episodes
113: The Mental Game Blueprint: Breathing, Personality & Playing Your Best Golf With Julien Raya
In this episode of the Fairway Performance Podcast, I'm joined by Julien Raya head mental coach at Mental Golf Type (MGT) to talk about something most golfers completely overlook: why stress, not mechanics, is the real reason your game falls...
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112: Why Getting Older Is Not an Excuse to Lose Distance
If you've ever said "I'm just getting older" to explain why you're losing distance, this episode is your wake-up call. That belief is costing you decades of great golf and it's flat out wrong.The typical golfer loses about 10% of their c...
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Episode 112
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5:58
111: The 3 Ways Every Golfer Can Add 10 Yards in 10 Weeks
There are only three ways to increase your swing speed. That's it. Three. Everything else is just a variation. In this episode, I break down all three rotational mobility, strength and power, and speed-specific training and more importantly, I ...
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Episode 111
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6:58
110: Stop Wasting Money on Lessons Until You Do This
Are you spending $150 a lesson and not improving? It's probably not your instructor's fault and it's not yours either. The problem is that your body can't physically do what your instructor is asking it to do. In this ep...
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Episode 110
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6:09
109: Why 95% of Golfers Are Ticking Time Bombs (And Don't Even Know It)
In this episode, Shaun breaks down why the vast majority of golfers are physically unprepared for what their swing demands and what to do about it.What you'll learn:The three profiles of golfers: unicorn, balanced, and...
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Episode 109
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6:35
108: The #1 Reason Your Back Hurts After Golf (It's Not Your Back)
In this episode, Shaun explains why 98% of golfers with back pain are treating the symptom, not the cause and reveals the two areas of the body that are almost always the real problem.What you'll learn:Why "where the p...
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Episode 108
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6:48
107: Martin Chuck on Breaking Bad Habits & Building Better Golf Swings
Golf coach Martin Chuck, founder of Tour Striker, joins me to talk about why most golfers never improve — and what to do about it.We dive into:The myths and bad advice that create “lifelong beginners”Martin’s ...
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Episode 107
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39:24
106: Get Golf Strong, Hit More Bombs, and Conquer Chronic Low-Back Pain (Scratch Golfers Mindset Episode)
In this high-energy and value-packed episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, I sit down with Shaun Diachkoff, founder of Fairway Performance, to dive deep into how golf-specific fitness transforms not just your physical game, but your ...
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Episode 106
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56:55
105: Meditation on Steroids: Exploring Golf Hypnotherapy with Paul Salter
Paul Salter is a performance coach and certified hypnotherapist who specializes in helping golfers overcome mental blocks, build confidence, and reach their full potential. With over 16 years of coaching experience, Paul has worked with high pe...
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Episode 105
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41:08
104: The 7 Key Factors That Will Transform Your Golf Fitness Routine
In this episode I dive into seven critical variables that golfers need to adjust in their training programs to overcome plateaus and improve performance on the course. Drawing insights from past interviews with muscle hypertrophy expert Andy Ga...
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Episode 104
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16:21
103: The Journey from PGA Tour Rookie at 40 to Golf Commentator with Gary Christian
In this episode of the Fairway Performance Podcast, Shaun interviews Gary Christian, a former professional golfer who made his debut on the PGA Tour at the age of 40. Gary shares his unique journey to professional golf, including his experience...
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Episode 103
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51:54
102: Essential Warm-Up Principles To Play Your Best Golf
In today's episode, we dive deep into the power of a well-structured warm-up, especially as many of our listeners in the Northeast U.S., UK, and Canada transition from winter to golf season. Discover how just 5-10 minutes of targeted exercises ...
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Episode 102
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17:36
101: Key Insights from Your Top 10 Instagram Golf Questions
From improving your swing speed and managing lower back pain to mastering mobility programs and training as you age, we cover a broad spectrum of topics that matter most to you, the listeners.In This Episode, You'll Discover:<...
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Episode 101
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24:43
100: Unlocking Your True Golf Potential with Larry Cheung
Join us on the Fairway Performance Podcast as we explore the intricacies of golf coaching with Larry Cheung, a distinguished golf coach based in Toronto. Larry shares his compelling journey from struggling with the yips to becoming a renowned c...
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Episode 100
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42:38
99: 7 Golf Fitness Mistakes To Avoid - Wicked Smart Golf Interview
To lower your handicap and play more consistent you need to take your fitness seriously. Most golfers suffer from back injuries that can wreak havoc on your future... so it's important to bring on a fitness guest to avoid some of the most commo...
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Episode 99
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49:07
98: Unlocking Golf Performance Using Tour Tempo with John Novosel
In this episode of the Podcast, Shaun interviews John Novosel, co-founder of Tour Tempo, to discuss the evolution of golf training, the science behind swing tempo, and its impact on swing speed. John shares insights from his extensi...
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Episode 98
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47:12
97: Playing To Your True Potential Using Data and Strategy With Will Shaw
In this episode of the Fairway Performance Podcast, Shaun interviews Will Shaw, founder of Golf Insider and BreakX Golf. They discuss Will's journey from being a golf pro to a coach and entrepreneur, emphasising the importance of biomechanics a...
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Episode 97
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45:37
96: 10 Essential Fitness Traits To Unlock Your True Potential
In this episode of the Fairway Performance Podcast, host Shaun Diachkoff discusses 10 essential traits that golfers need to develop in order to maximise their performance on the course. These traits encompass strength, power, flexib...
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Episode 96
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13:18
95: 10 Golf Fitness Questions Answered From My Instagram Poll
In this episode of the Fairway Performance Podcast, host Shaun Diachkoff addresses ten questions from listeners/Instagram followers regarding golf fitness. He covers a range of topics including mobility exercises, training for swin...
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Episode 95
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23:35
94: How To Make A Start With Golf Fitness
In this episode of the Fairway Performance Podcast, host Shaun Diachkoff discusses the importance of building a training program for beginners, particularly those over 30 looking to improve their golf game. He emphasizes the significance of str...
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Episode 94
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12:50
93: Mastering Pelvic Rotation and Tilt for a Better Golf Swing
In this episode of the Fairway Performance Podcast, host Shaun discusses the critical role of the pelvis in the golf swing. He explains how pelvic tilt and rotation contribute to power, accuracy, and injury prevention. Shaun provides insights o...
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Episode 93
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9:46
92: Mastering Dissociation For Better Ball Striking
In this episode of the Fairway Performance Podcast, host Shaun Diachkoff discusses the concept of dissociation in golf, emphasising its importance for improving ball striking and overall swing efficiency. He explains how the ability to move the...
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Episode 92
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10:41
91: Swing Coaching Is Only Half the Battle: Here’s the Other Half
Are you frustrated with your swing coaching not delivering the results you hoped for? The truth is, no matter how great your swing coach is, you can’t fully unlock your potential if your body isn’t capable of moving the way it needs to. In this...
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Episode 91
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12:34
90: Golf Goes Digital: Is Your Coach Keeping Up With Bikram Kapoor
Join Shaun as he sits down with Bikram Kapoor, the visionary behind Accelerate Golf, to explore the transformative role of technology in golf coaching. From Bikram's early days as a young golfer in India to becoming a tech entrepreneur, this ep...
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Episode 90
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36:38
89: Mobility vs. Stability: What Matters More for Golfers?
In this episode, I discuss the critical concepts of mobility and stability, particularly in the context of golf. I defines mobility as the ability to move joints through their range of motion and stability as the body's ability to maintain that...
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Episode 89
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