Note: Kevin Kirk is a distinguished golf swing coach, recognized for his innovative approach and expertise in biomechanics. Named the 2019 PGA Teacher of the Year, Kevin has coached both PGA and LPGA players, including Masters winner Patrick Reed and Lexi Thompson. For more info, follow Kevin on Instagram.

Golf Fitness Essential: How To Improve Shoulder Strength For Your Golf Swing

If you struggle with inconsistent ball striking, the role your shoulders play in your golf swing is worth considering. Unless you've incorporated golf-specific fitness exercises to improve shoulder strength and function in your swing, they're likely not contributing to consistency as much as they could. Let's get into it.

The Flaw: Lack of Shoulder Strength

Most golfers are familiar with the term "chicken wing." It's a common flaw in the golf swing that can have a significant impact on a golfer's performance - and a perfect example of improper shoulder strength and mobility in the golf swing. If the shoulder is not doing its part properly, it can lead to a variety of problems, including reduced power, poor control, and inconsistent ball striking.

Balancing Your Body: A Key to Successful Golf Fitness Training

Introduction

In the intricate dance that is a consistent and powerful golf swing, rotation plays a pivotal role. It's the engine that drives power, accuracy and consistency. In last month's installment of The Big 3 for our online golf fitness app, Coach Joey D delved deep into the essence of rotation and introduced three transformative golf exercises he uses with Dustin Johnson to supercharge this crucial aspect of your swing.

Introduction

Imagine standing on the inside edge of a sand trap, your ball nestled like a pearl in an oyster. You've read about how to execute this shot a hundred times. You know the theory, the technique, the exact angle your club needs to enter the sand. But as you swing, your body doesn't quite cooperate and the ball stubbornly remains in its sandy bed.

Understanding Upper/Lower Body Separation in your Golf Swing: A Major Key to Power and Control

In the golf swing, the ability to achieve separation between the upper and lower body—often referred to simply as 'separation'—is a game-changer. This technique allows golfers to rotate their upper body independently from a stable lower body, generating more speed while maintaining control in their swing, leading to improved performance on the course.

Finding your best golf swing is a matter of balance. Your brain is telling you to swing hard in order to hit the ball farther. But if you don’t have balance figured out before you take that mighty swing, the odds that you'll produce a shot at the target are subpar.