Fairway Performance Podcast

Early extension. Hanging back. Coming over the top. You've watched the videos and done the drills, and the fault is still there. In this episode Shaun connects fitness to swing mechanics and explains why your most stubborn swing faults usually aren't swing problems at all. They're body problems. In this episode: Why your body takes "detour routes" when proper movement isn't availableThe link between hip internal rotation and early extensionWhat's really behind an inability to shift weight to ...

In this episode, Shaun sits down with Mark Williamson better known as The Golf Yogi a former professional golfer turned golf fitness and performance specialist based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mark played professionally for nearly a decade, competing across the Gateway, Tight Lies, Hooters, Pepsi, Golden State, and U.S. Pro Golf Tours, racking up four wins and three course records. But it was a chance introduction to yoga dragged along by his wife in 2003 that changed the trajectory of his caree...

If you've ever said "I'm just getting older" to explain why you're losing distance, this episode is your wake-up call. That belief is costing you decades of great golf and it's flat out wrong. The typical golfer loses about 10% of their club head speed per decade after 40. That's roughly 30 miles an hour over 30 years. About 100 yards of carry. That's the difference between playing golf and watching golf. But here's the thing that rate of decline is based on the average golfer who does absolu...

Are you spending $150 a lesson and not improving? It's probably not your instructor's fault and it's not yours either. The problem is that your body can't physically do what your instructor is asking it to do. In this episode, I break down why the body has to come first before golf lessons, how fixing your physical limitations turns a 2% return on instruction into a 15-20% return, and the exact first step you need to take before booking your next lesson. If you've ever been ...

In this episode, Shaun explains why 98% of golfers with back pain are treating the symptom, not the cause and reveals the two areas of the body that are almost always the real problem. What you'll learn: Why "where the pain is" is almost never "where the problem is"The role of your lumbar spine in the golf swing (hint: it's supposed to be stable, not the thing doing all the rotating)How limited hip internal rotation — especially on the lead side — forces your low back to compensate on every s...

In this high-energy and value-packed episode of The Scratch Golfer’s Mindset Podcast, I sit down with Shaun Diachkoff, founder of Fairway Performance, to dive deep into how golf-specific fitness transforms not just your physical game, but your mental edge as well. Shaun’s background in the Australian military, paired with his deep experience in strength and conditioning, offers a no-BS, high-accountability approach to training that’s rooted in discipline, structure, and personalization. ...

In this episode I dive into seven critical variables that golfers need to adjust in their training programs to overcome plateaus and improve performance on the course. Drawing insights from past interviews with muscle hypertrophy expert Andy Galpin, there are many actionable tips on exercise selection, order, volume, intensity, frequency, rest, and progression. Whether you’re not seeing results from your current training or just need a better structured program, this discussion will equip you...

In today's episode, we dive deep into the power of a well-structured warm-up, especially as many of our listeners in the Northeast U.S., UK, and Canada transition from winter to golf season. Discover how just 5-10 minutes of targeted exercises can significantly enhance your performance and reduce injury risks. Key Highlights: The Science of Warm-Ups: Uncover compelling statistics that show the undeniable benefits of dynamic warm-ups, including improved driving distance and swing mechanics.Thr...