If your golf swing looks like a lightning rod—with the club pointing straight up instead of toward the target line—you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common swing faults golfers struggle with, and it often comes down to limited shoulder mobility and poor positioning at the top of the backswing.

Do you struggle with fatigue? Do you get to the golf course and feel tired before you even tee it up? How do you feel walking down the 9th fairway? What about 12?

One of the most critical—and often overlooked—pieces of the golf swing is proper connection. When your arms stay connected to your torso, your body and club can move together as one unit. That connection is essential for a clean takeaway, better width, and more consistent ball striking.

When golfers talk about improving their swing, you’ll hear a lot of discussion around “feel.”

When the temperatures drop, your body tends to get stiffer—especially through the core, shoulders, and upper back. That’s why Winter Wednesday is all about staying strong and mobile through smart, efficient movement.

Tempo is one of those elements in the golf swing that every player feels—but not every player trains. If your rhythm is off, your sequencing breaks down. When your sequencing breaks down, the swing loses power, timing, and ball-striking quality.

One of the biggest keys to generating speed, power, and consistent ball-striking in your golf swing is proper disassociation, often referred to as your X-factor. When your upper and lower body move together as one unit, you lose the ability to create separation. That leads to loss of power, inconsistent sequencing, and a ball flight that rarely matches your intention.

When it comes to building power and consistency in your golf swing, it all starts beneath your feet. I’m Coach Joey D, and alongside Coach Josh McCumber, we’re breaking down how to use the force of the ground to create more efficient, explosive swings.