<img height="1" width="1" src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=341565233709563&amp;ev=PageView &amp;noscript=1">
Golf Fitness Training Blog

Train Your X-Factor: A Simple Drill to Improve Golf Disassociation

Coach Joey D Nov 14, 2025 12:36:14 PM
0

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.

Read More

Power Starts from the Ground Up

Coach Joey D Oct 17, 2025 3:23:17 PM
0

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.

Read More

Find Your Balance and Power Like the Pros

Coach Joey D Oct 8, 2025 8:30:00 AM
0
When it comes to your golf swing, two things separate the best players in the world from the rest of the pack: balance and separation. In today’s tip, Coach Joey D and Coach Josh McCumber break down how to use the ground more effectively and train your body to move like a tour player.
Read More

Fix Your Golf Posture: The Spine Angle Drill Every Golfer Should Know

Coach Joey D Oct 2, 2025 1:46:49 PM
2

When it comes to building a consistent golf swing, setup is everything. Too often, golfers step up to the ball with poor posture—rounded spine, hips out of position, and no real stability to start the swing. That’s why Coaches Joey D and Josh McCumber are breaking down one of the simplest but most effective posture drills you can do before every round.

Read More

Improve Your Spine Angle for a Better Turn and Stronger Golf Swing

Coach Joey D Sep 19, 2025 11:45:00 AM
0

When it comes to building a consistent and powerful golf swing, spine angle plays a crucial role. A neutral spine and solid posture at setup not only make it easier to rotate, but also help create more efficient movement patterns throughout the swing.

Read More

5 Awareness Tips That Will Help You Play Better Golf

Coach Joey D Sep 15, 2025 1:44:01 PM
0

When it comes to improving your golf game, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with endless swing tips and technical advice. But sometimes, the key isn’t doing more — it’s becoming more aware of how your body moves.

Read More

Fix Your Reverse Pivot with This Simple Loop Band Drill

Coach Joey D Sep 8, 2025 11:31:21 AM
0

Golfers at every level run into the same problem: too much knee flex. When that lead knee collapses, it creates a lower-body reverse pivot. The result? Lost stability, poor sequencing, and inconsistent contact.

Read More

Unlock More Power and Consistency: The Role of Load and Follow-Through in Your Golf Swing

Coach Joey D Sep 2, 2025 8:45:00 AM
3

If you’ve ever wondered why your swing feels powerful some days and flat the next, the answer might come down to two simple keys: how well you load up and how well you follow through. Master these two pieces of the swing, and you’ll start seeing straighter, longer, and more consistent shots.

Read More

Knee Flex, Hip Hinge, and Turn: The Big Three for a Better Golf Swing

Coach Joey D Aug 29, 2025 2:12:56 PM
0

When it comes to building a powerful, repeatable golf swing, most players start with the club. Grip, shaft, stance — all important. But if your body isn’t set up the right way, none of that matters. The truth is, your swing lives or dies on three simple moves: knee flex, hip hinge, and turn. Nail these, and you’ll finally unlock the athletic, consistent swing you’ve been chasing.

Read More

Preseason Golf Workout Exercises to Help You Get Ready for Your Season

Coach Joey D Apr 5, 2021 9:50:36 PM
0

If you're a golfer living in the northern two-thirds of the country, this is a special time of the year. It's no longer dark at 4:30 in the afternoon, weather forecasts stop mentioning snow, and temperatures start to creep into the 50s and 60s. Winter is over and, well, it's time to hit some balls. But just because the calendar is telling you it's almost golf season, it doesn't necessarily mean your body is ready to hit the course. Fear not! Hit IT Great has you covered.

Read More