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The 5 Pillars of Golf Strength and Conditioning for a Better Golf Swing: Motor Control, Mobility, Stability, Strength & Power
A golfers motor control is developed through consistent practice habits. Neural pathways take lots of time to develop. It is important that beginning golfers create structured practice habits 3-5 times per week to develop these neural pathways so your golf swing can become automatic over time. The 5 Pillars of Golf Performance: Build a Better Golf Swing From the Ground Up Improving your golf swing is about more than changing technique. A golfer can work endlessly on swing m

Robbie Potesta
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Professional Golfers Are Not That Good
The difference between professional golfers and high level amateur players is not as far a reach as you think. Professional golfers tend to hit the ball a little further and have a tighter impact interval, delivering the club in a tighter zone that gives them the ability to not miss shots as badly as high level amateur players. Professional Golfers Aren't as Perfect as You Think: If you've ever watched a PGA Tour broadcast, it's easy to walk away believing professional golfe

Robbie Potesta
Jul 289 min read


How to Choose the Right Driver Shaft for Your Golf Swing
Most golfers spend countless hours researching driver heads, adjusting loft settings, and chasing the latest technology. Yet one of the most important components of the driver is often ignored; the driver shaft. Choosing the right driver shaft can have a significant impact on your performance off the tee. The golf driver shaft plays a major role in how efficiently energy is transferred from your swing into the golf ball. When properly matched to your swing characteristics, th

Robbie Potesta
Jun 55 min read


How to Drive the Golf Ball 30 Yards Farther by Simply Teeing the Ball Higher
Rory Mcllroy hits the ball far by increasing his angle of attack at impact. If you are hitting up on the golf ball with your driver, you are maximizing one major variable to hitting the golf ball far without changing your clubhead speed. How to Drive the Golf Ball 30 Yards Farther by Simply Teeing the Ball Higher: Most golfers assume that hitting the ball farther requires swinging harder, getting stronger, or increasing clubhead speed. While those things can help, there is a

Robbie Potesta
Jun 15 min read


Using Gear Effect to Shape Your Golf Shots Without Changing Your Swing
Rory Mcllroy plays with a slightly in to out swing path. He is a natural drawer of the golf ball. If Rory is making consistent contact off the toe, he will struggle with hook shots. In order to counter this, he will make contact slightly towards the heel of the club in order to balance out the in to out swing path. This helps him hit straighter, more controllable shots. This is how you use gear effect in golf. Modern ball striking isn’t just about mechanics; it’s about co

Robbie Potesta
Apr 263 min read


Why Brooks Koepka Is the Best Iron Player on Tour Right Now
Why Brooks Koepka Is the Best Iron Player on Tour Right Now.

Robbie Potesta
Mar 274 min read


Fix your Heel Contact with your Stance
Fix your Heel Contact with your Stance A simple lead-foot adjustment that creates space when your hip and shoulder are restricted A lot of golfers are told to “just swing more left,” “stop coming over the top,” or “get the club more inside.” Those tips sound simple, but they often ignore the real problem. Many golfers are not fighting a swing flaw. They are fighting their body’s available range of motion. If you have internal rotation restriction in your lead hip and exte

Robbie Potesta
Jan 257 min read


The Ping G440K Driver: The “10K” Forgiveness Feel With Tour-Level Speed
The new Ping G440k Driver is designed for explosive speeds off the face on mis hits. There is a moment every golfer knows. You step onto the tee feeling decent, you make a swing that feels close enough, and then the ball tells the truth. It drifts, it falls out of the sky, or it flies shorter than it should because the strike was not perfect. Most drivers punish that moment. A few drivers forgive it. The Ping G440k driverPin defines it. Ping has built its reputation on be

Robbie Potesta
Jan 135 min read


Why Youtube Golf Instruction Doesn't Make Your Golf Game Better
Golf coaches and instructors are never giving you the main components on what you need to get better as a golfer. They are there to show you small details and draw you into buying their services. This is a good thing. No good golf coaches give their main stuff away for free. The modern golfer has unprecedented access to information. At any moment, a quick search delivers thousands of swing tips, drills, slow-motion breakdowns, and “instant fixes” promising rapid improvemen

Robbie Potesta
Jan 43 min read


Bryson DeChambeau’s Bulking Mistake: What Golfers Can Learn About Building Muscle Without Unnecessary Fat Gain
Bryson Dechambeau putting on a large amount of muscle mass over the course of 2 years. Bryson DeChambeau’s dramatic body transformation made waves in the golf world. His approach to gaining size and power was aggressive, and for a time, it seemed like he had cracked the code to distance domination. However, looking back, even DeChambeau himself has expressed regret about how he went about it. New-look Bryson DeChambeau reveals secret behind 'crazy' weight loss While he gaine

Robbie Potesta
Jan 34 min read


How to Develop the Beginning Golfers Coordination
Building a beginning golfers coordination takes time and patience. 5000 to 15000 balls must be hit in order to reach a level of skill where hitting the golf ball feels natural. How to develop a beginning golfers coordination to hit the golf ball solid everytime! Introduction Golf, often considered a sport of finesse and precision, relies heavily on the coordination of various elements to hit the ball with accuracy and power. Developing this coordination is a journey that requ

Robbie Potesta
Dec 10, 20254 min read


How your Face to Path Relationship Influences your Shot Shapes
Your face to path relationship at impact dictates which way the golf ball will curve. The Golfers Face to Path Relationship and how it effects Shot Direction and Shape The face-to-path relationship is a cornerstone in understanding and mastering the intricacies of the golf swing. This crucial dynamic refers to the alignment and interaction between the clubface and the swing path during the golf swing. Achieving a harmonious face-to-path relationship is paramount for consist

Robbie Potesta
Nov 13, 20255 min read


Mobility, Strength, Golfswing: Achieve an Elite Swing | External Focus Golf
Improving your mobility and strength can create an environment where your body is able to swing at an elite level. Mobility and Strength Can Systematically Improve Your Golf Swing Golf might look easy, but it is actually a very technical sport. To play well, you need coordination, control, and power. The two most important physical qualities for golfers are mobility and strength . More mobility means moving your joints freely and efficiently, and strength means having the po

Robbie Potesta
Nov 6, 20253 min read


The Perfect Takeaway for your Golf Swing
Mastering your takeaway is the first step to a great golf swing. In the world of golf, the swing is a sequence of motions that work...

Robbie Potesta
Sep 22, 20253 min read


Golf Coach Exposes the Real Reason Pros Shoot Over Par
The best players in the world still shoot over par from time to time. No golfer can be 100% perfect every single day. Professional...

Robbie Potesta
Aug 19, 20256 min read


Are Heavier Golf Clubs Better?
Heavier golf clubs can improve coordination, center contact, and a feeling of control while swinging the golf club. Are Heavier Golf...

Robbie Potesta
Jul 26, 20253 min read


Why Heavier Golf Clubs Might Be the Game Changer You've Been Missing
Heavier golf clubs can maximize your control and feel, leading to straighter, more accurate shots. There is a reason many professional...

Robbie Potesta
Jul 24, 20253 min read


The Ten-Finger Golf Grip: How To Use It + The Pros and Cons
The 10 finger golf grip is not used by many PGA Tour Professionals but some players may have great success with it. Is your grip costing...

Robbie Potesta
Jul 12, 20254 min read


Concentration in Golf is a Critical Skill
Concentration is a critical skill that every golfer must master. It is important to know that you must learn the appropriate amount of...

Robbie Potesta
Jul 11, 20254 min read


Understanding the Nuances of the Golf Swing: Macro vs Micro Movements
Introduction: Macro vs Micro Movements in the Golf Swing: Golf, often described as a game of inches, is a sport where the slightest...

Robbie Potesta
Jun 30, 20255 min read


Mastering forward shaft lean in golfers
Forward shaft lean can be an effective way for players to produce solid golf shots. It is important to consider that not every player...

Robbie Potesta
May 20, 20252 min read


Why golfers never get better after taking lessons!
Why golfers never get better after taking golf lessons. It isn't enough to just pick any random golf coach. You need someone with expert...

Robbie Potesta
May 15, 20255 min read


Why maintaining balance is CRUCIAL for your golf swing
Swinging as fast as you can while maintaining good balance can help you deliver the club into the ball with large amounts of speed while...

Robbie Potesta
May 13, 20254 min read


Why Stretching is CRITICAL to your golf swing motion
Why Stretching is Critical to your Golf Swing Motion The essence of golf lies not just in the skill of the player or the quality of the...

Robbie Potesta
May 10, 20254 min read
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