In this episode, Shaun breaks down why the vast majority of golfers are physically unprepared for what their swing demands and what to do about it.

What you'll learn:

• The three profiles of golfers: unicorn, balanced, and ticking time bomb — and which one you probably are
• Why that stiffness, soreness, and slow distance loss is NOT a normal part of aging
• The four rotary centers that determine whether your body can safely handle your swing speed
• Why "just getting older" is a false belief that's costing you years of great golf
• The free 5-minute home assessment that gives you a clear picture of where your body stands
• How golfers in their 60s and 70s are GAINING distance, not losing it
• The realistic timeline for measurable improvement (hint: it's weeks, not years)

Key takeaway: The body is the only club you use on every single shot. If it's broken, nothing else matters not your new driver, not your lessons, not your putting drill. Assess first. Fix the foundation. Then everything else gets better.

Resources mentioned:

• Free Home Assessment:
• Fairway Performance website
• Remote coaching program application:

Connect with [YOUR NAME]:

• Instagram: @shaun.diachkoff
• Email: shaun@fairwayperformance.com

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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 single swing
• Why your thoracic spine (mid-back) being locked up creates a double whammy for your lumbar spine
• The "middle child" analogy: your low back is stuck doing everyone else's job
• Why foam rolling your back, getting massages, and even injections only provide temporary relief
• The specific assessment that identifies whether your hips or thoracic spine are the root cause
• How golfers have resolved years of chronic back pain in 2-3 weeks by fixing the actual problem

Resources mentioned:

• Free Home Assessment: https://fairwayperformancevipcoaching.com/self-assessment
• Fairway Performance website: https://fairwayperformancevipcoaching.com/discoverycallpage

Connect with [YOUR NAME]:

• Instagram: @shaun.diachkoff
• Email: shaun@fairwayperformance.com

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Golf coach Martin Chuck, founder of Tour Striker, joins me to talk about why most golfers never improve — and what to do about it.

We dive into:

• The myths and bad advice that create “lifelong beginners”
• Martin’s 3 T’s practice formula that every golfer can apply right away
• How older golfers (40–80+) can make rapid progress without perfect mobility
• Why training aids like the Tour Striker Smart Ball are used by tour pros worldwide
• The underrated importance of fitness, mobility, and mindset in shooting lower scores
• The lessons Martin learned coaching tour players and how they apply to everyday golfers

Whether you’re trying to break 100, 90, or 80, this conversation gives you a roadmap for practicing smarter and enjoying the game more.

Connect with Martin: TourStriker.com | Instagram @tourstrikergolf
Connect with Shaun: fairwayperformance.com | Instagram @shaun.diachkoff

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