Fairway Performance Podcast

In this weeks episode I answer 3 questions I have been asked in recent week which include: 1. Is there a specific exercise for creating separation in the golf swing? 2. What's one reason why you would recommend golf fitness to someone over 50 who has never done it before? 3. I am currently doing your swing speed program and want to make it harder what ways do you recommend me to progress with...

This week I'm joined by Ewan Porter. An ex pro golfer with 2 professional wins and now spends his time following the tours and commentating for the PGA tour, DP World Tour and Australasian tour. In this episode we speak about Ewan's journey into pro golf and how he ended up commentating and doing the amazing work he is doing for junior golfers in Australia and around the world to make th...

In this weeks episode I discuss a 3 step process I use to write program for my individual clients which takes into consideration their needs, the level they're at and the outcomes they're hoping to achieve.   For more information on the Bali Golf Fitness Retreat I am hosting in May please click here. 5 star accomodation, play 4 amazing golf courses and go away with the exact blueprint fo...

This week I discuss 5 key elements which will lead you to more success in your golf fitness program. For more information on the Bali Golf Fitness Retreat I am hosting in May please click here. 5 star accomodation, play 4 amazing golf courses and go away with the exact blueprint for your golf fitness, spaces are limited and using the code: BALIGOLF will get you $200 of the trip. Do you want a FREE...

This week I answer 3 questions I had sent over via my followers on Instagram . They centre around swing speed training volume, breaking through training plateaus and the best place to start your golf fitness journey! For more information on the Bali Golf Fitness Retreat I am hosting in May please click here. 5 star accomodation, play 4 amazing golf courses and go away with the exact blueprint for...

This week I discuss the benefits of breaking down your golf swing and learning more about it so you can make improvements on the course. This can be either learning more about the mechanics of the swing, what your limitations are in your body either strength, mobility or power production and then how this can show you where to put your focus so you get the most from your work in the gym. Do you wa...

This week I  go into detail on how to assess your swing for a Loss of Posture or Over the Top swing path, what physical limitations can cause this, what tests you can do to assess it and exercises/mobility drills you can use to improve these areas in your body. I'd love to know what questions you have? If you send them to shaun@fairwayperformance.com or direct message me on Instagram: @shaun....

This weeks guest Michael Leonard is the Author of Wicked Smart Golf, a golf writer and Mental Type Certified Golf Coach. He shares with us: 1. What exactly does course management mean 2. The keys to better course management 3. The most common mistakes Amatuers make with course management 4. What tools can you use to make it easier to manage your way around the course 5. Developing systems for bett...

Cameron is the Author of The Look and Shoot Putting Method and has taught more than 20,000 golfers worldwide how to improve their putting. He's also worked with elite PGA tour players including Aaron Baddeley improve their putting and go on to win on the tour!    In this interview we go into: 1. What is the look and shoot putting method 2. Why most golfers struggle with putting 3. Using natur...

This week I  go into detail on how to assess your swing for Sway and Slide and how you can determine whether it is a stability, mobility or strength issue and how to implement certain work in the gym to fix it. I'd love to know what questions you have? If you send them to shaun@fairwayperformance.com or direct message me on Instagram: @shaun.diachkoff If you're looking to improve your ga...

In this episode I explain what the TPI 3x3 strength matrix is and how you can incorporate it into your training so you make gains which will actually help you improve your golf game. I'd love to know what questions you have? If you send them to shaun@fairwayperformance.com or direct message me on Instagram: @shaun.diachkoff If you're looking to improve your game by upgrading the way your...

This week I'm answering 3 questions I've had from clients I am currently working with or those who follow me on Instagram. 1: Will weight training make me less flexible and shorten my swing? 2: What weight should I pick when doing certain golf fitness movements in the gym? 3: What clubhead speed will transfer to the course vs the speed I get when doing speed stick training? I'd love...

This week I'm joined by Jon Sherman. Author of "The Four Foundations of Golf" and Co host of The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast. In this episode Jon shares his journey into golf, how he works with golfers from around the world to make improvements in their game without improving their swing and dives into expectation management and some statistics which will put things into perspective f...

This week I dive into integrating swing speed training with your normal training program. the flow of the episode goes like this: 1. What is speed training? 2. What does swing speed training look like? 3. How many times per week do you need to train when trying to build speed? 4. How does it fit in with other training if you're already following a program? 5. How do I advise clients to incorp...

This week I interview Mark Bull of Bull3d Academy. Mark is a PhD in Sport, exercise and rehabilitation science from Birmingham University and is also a full member of the British PGA. Mark is known mostly for his work in 3D motion capture and biomechanical swing analysis. Mark works with golfers of all levels from Major champions, to aspiring tour players and the average golfer looking to improve...

In this episode of the Fairway Performance Podcast I am joined by Golf coach Adam Young. Adam is the Co host of The Sweet Spot Golf Podcast   and Author of an incredible book called: The Practice Manual which is an absolute favourite of mine and is an essential read for the average golfer and golf coach alike. We discuss Adams philosophy when it comes to coaching golfers, how to systemise your pra...

In this episode of the Fairway Performance Podcast I interview Dr Andy Galpin. He is the director for the Center for Sports Performance at Cal State Fullerton and full time professor.  He has a Bsc in Exercise Science, Msc in Human Movement Science and PhD in Human Bioenergetics.    Andy not only knows his stuff but is also a Strength and Conditioning coach to world class athletes in many sports i...

This week I wanted to share with you 3 things which came up which I already knew but was just reminded of as I worked with clients and interviewed a couple of guests for this Podcast. 1. No exercise is off limits 2. Theres many causes to back pain and a weak back or core is not always the case 3. Any bad swing will always come down to one of the big 3 being the cause. Poor ground contact, poor fac...

This week I answer 3 questions I've had submitted via Instagram.   1. Mobility vs Flexibility, whats the difference and why is it important for golf? 2. What recommendations do I have for someone looking to start taking their golf training more seriously? 3. I get a sore lower back after playing golf lately, whats the best exercises to strengthen my core and back? I want to do more of these i...

This week I interviewed Scott Fawcett creator of Decade golf and course strategy coach to many PGA tour players including Will Zalatoris, Stewart Cink and Webb Simpson. In this episode Scott shares his story of how he came up with the Decade system and also with all the data he has collected what mistakes Amateurs are making which are costing them the most shots. To check out Scott's work and...

This week I discuss 5 reasons why strength training is beneficial for golfers. If you aren't already strength training or have no idea what the benefits are or how it could help golf then this one is for you. I hope you enjoy the episode and would love any feedback you have: shaun@fairwayperformance.com If you're looking to improve your game by upgrading the way your body moves a reminde...

This week I discuss how you can eliminate early extension in your swing by getting it moving more freely and exactly what it takes in the gym to do this. Early extension has been a fault of mine from a young age and something I see in many golfers so if you have been trying to get rid of it or simply want to know what it is and if you do it this weeks episode is worth a listen! I hope you enjoy th...

This week I break down 3 of the most common mistakes I see my clients and the general golfer make when embarking on a swing speed training journey. Plus I share what you can do so you don't make the same mistake! I hope you enjoy this episode and would love any feedback you have: shaun@fairwayperformance.com If you're looking to improve your golf game by upgrading what your body is capab...

In this episode I'm joined by Dr Luke Benoit. Luke has a Phd in Motor Learning and is the  founder of the Rypstick he's also a Golf Digest ~ Best Young Teacher/Best In State/MN Teacher of Year. In this interview we discuss how golfers can use motor learning to adopt swing changes, where golfers should start with speed training and internal and external cues  which will help you when you&...

When training for a specific goal or purpose there are right and wrong ways to go about it. This applies to every category from  weight loss. In this episode Shaun discusses 5 of the biggest and most common mistakes he sees golfers make when it comes to their training and what you can do to avoid making them yourself. To learn more about how fitness and training in the gym can improve your golf ga...