Episodes
Special guest, Carlo Ciullo, shares how he helps golfers explore different clubface angles and flight paths to make them comfortable with the uncomfortable. Chris and Carlo discuss the importance of assessing your strengths, weaknesses, and focusing on one thing at a time. Connect with Carlo: @carlociullogolfhttps://www.carlociullogolf.com    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/14/24
Chris is going on a 9 day trip to play 16 rounds at Cabot Cliffs! He shares how he has been preparing for the trip and training in cycles for peak performance. Listen to find out how you can prepare for your own golf trips! Take our home assessment to start preparing: https://www.par4success.com/podcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/09/24
Special Guest, Charlie Hulme from The Smylie Show, joins Chris today to share behind the scenes insights from The Smylie Show, the U.S. Open, and more! Charlie walks through his journey in sports media, his recent injury and recovery, and his highlights from the past year surrounded by pros! The Smylie Show Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smylie-show/id1686899797 or "The Smylie Show" wherever you listen to podcasts Pebble Beach Playlist:...
Published 08/07/24
Do you expect to play worse as you age? DON'T! Today, Chris shares a story that shatters the false belief that aging comes with pain, slower speeds, and higher scores. Sam accepted his life with back pain and stagnant speeds, but we didn't. After working on mobility and strengthening soft tissue, Sam eliminated his back pain and gained over 10 mph, and you can too!Take the same home mobility assessment Sam took: https://par4success.com/podcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Published 08/02/24
Special guest, Andrew Rice, joins Chris on today's episode to talk about how he got into instruction, his process for first-time students, and how to simplify golf technology! Connect with Andrew:@andrewricegolfwww.andrewricegolf.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/31/24
It's normal to get sore after a round of golf, right? WRONG! Today, Chris busts the myth that post-round soreness is normal. You don't have to be sore after a round, and luckily there is an easy fix! Doing soft tissue work often on muscles most used in your golf swing will drastically improve your recovery in as little as a few weeks!Check your mobility (and where you should focus your soft tissue work): https://www.par4success.com/podcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/26/24
Special Guest, Jason Baile, joins Chris on today's episode to talk about technology and tailoring lessons around what has already been established in a swing. Hear Jason's coaching philosophy, how the physical side of golf has gone from non-existent to integral, and how to know if your instructor is worth your time!Connect with Jason: @jasonbailepga   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/24/24
Welcome to the final episode of the 4 part series on transfer training! In this episode, Chris breaks down the prerequisites for transfer training, recaps parts 1, 2, and 3, and shares a drill to put speed out front and maximize clubhead speed!Step 1: Mobility Assessment: www.par4success.com/podcast Step 2: Safe Swing Speed Calculator: www.par4success.com/s3p Step 3: Whoosh drill: https://youtu.be/yiU2TH4EWvQ    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/19/24
Special Guest, Kasey Yardley, joins Chris Finn to talk about the origin of @golfrabble, his current golf game, and what he has been working on in his game. Kasey walks through the drills he uses to practice his short game and what he focuses on when chipping and putting. Check out Kasey Yardley @golfrabble on all platforms!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/17/24
Welcome to part 3 of the 4 part series on how to implement physical skills into your golf swing! In this episode, Chris breaks down the prerequisites for transfer training, recaps parts 1 and 2, explains the difference between x-factor and x-factor stretch, and shares 2 disassociation drills for you to practice and implement in your transfer training. Tune in next Friday for the transfer training finale! Step 1: Mobility Assessment: www.par4success.com/podcast Step 2: Safe Swing Speed...
Published 07/12/24
Special Guest Chris Ryan joins our host, Chris Finn, to share his journey in becoming an instructor, how to determine what you should work on, and the importance on maintenance over quick fixes. Check out Chris Ryan:www.chrisryangolf.comhttp://www.youtube.com/@ChrisRyanGolf@ChrisRyanGolf   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/10/24
Part 2 of the 4 part series on how to implement physical skills into your golf swing. In this episode, Chris breaks down the prerequisites for transfer training, recaps part 1, and shares a feedback drill to practice leading with your hips. Tune in next Friday for part 3! Step 1: Mobility Assessment: www.par4success.com/podcast Step 2: Safe Swing Speed Calculator: www.par4success.com/s3p Step 3: Banded hip drill   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/05/24
If you haven't heard part 1, start here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-85-perfect-your-putt-part-1-w-special-guest-david/id1696620965?i=1000660262857 Special guest David Orr from Flatstick Academy joins Chris today to share how to putt like a pro! David discusses dissassociation, the difference between directional and rotational stability, and the body's connection to putting! Connect with David:@davidorr@flatstickacademyhttps://flatstickacademy.com/  Click here to watch the...
Published 07/03/24
NEW SERIES! Today is the first part of a 4 part series on how to implement physical skills into your golf swing. In this episode, Chris breaks down the prerequisites for transfer training and a feedback drill to practice weight shifting. Tune in next Friday for part 2! Step 1: Mobility Assessment: www.par4success.com/podcast Step 2: Safe Swing Speed Calculator: www.par4success.com/s3p Step 3: Weight Shift Drill: https://youtube.com/shorts/7fjh2bmNADM    See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Published 06/28/24
Special guest David Orr from Flatstick Academy joins Chris today to share how to putt like a pro! David covers reading greens, starting the ball on the line, and adjusting speed. Stay tuned for part 2 where David and Chris cover the body's connection to putting! Connect with David: @davidorr @flatstickacademy https://flatstickacademy.com/ Click here to watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/D4oYaNoD4iQ   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/26/24
Chris brings on our Director of Research, Bobby Prengle, to talk about the U.S. Open. Bobby and Chris discuss what we can learn from Bryson and Rory including the importance of driving distance and physical fitness. To find out your safe swing speed potential, click here: https://par4success.com/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/21/24
Special guest, Dr. Greg Rose from TPI joins Chris today to talk about how the golf industry has advanced over the past 5 years. Chris and Greg talk about advancements in technology and knowledge and how that has changed the way players train. Chris and Greg also explain how this technology is useful to analyze phenoms like Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler! Connect With TPI: @mytpi https://www.mytpi.com 2024 TPI Summit: https://www.mytpi.com/summit/   See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Published 06/19/24
Do you want to swing faster? Don't miss out on this simple proven practice that will ensure you swing faster! Chris shares a key finding from recent research we conducted that shows the key piece missing from those who want to gain speed but aren't. The key: TRACKING your speed with a swing speed monitor! When looking at our golfers, those who regularly tracked their speed showed improvements! Of those who weren't regularly tracking, only 20% showed improvements, even though they were all...
Published 06/14/24
Special Guest Jim Hardy from U.S. Kids Golf joins Chris today to share insights as an instructor for beginner golfers. Jim breaks down U.S Kids Golf's 10 level player pathway, warns parents about the most common mistakes in club fitting, and indicators of future success in the game of golf! Check out U.S Kids Golf: https://www.uskidsgolf.com/ @u.s.kidsgolf   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/12/24
The U.S. Open will be right in our backyard this year! Pinehurst is only an hour away from our facility, so in honor of the pros coming home, Chris shares insights on what the longest day in golf is like for the pros, how they prepare, and how they prevent fatigue and injury. The BEST news is: you can take care of your body just like the pros, so you can play without fear of fatigue or injury! Take our 10 minute at-home assessment to see where your danger zones are:...
Published 06/07/24
Special Guest, Evan Singer, from The Par Train joins Chris for today's episode. Evan shares the origin story of The Par Train, the most common mental mistakes made, and the fight that seperates good golfers from great golfers. More From Evan & The Par Train:https://www.thepartrain.com/All socials: @thepartrain   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/05/24
Never give up on the game. Chris shares an inspirational story of a cancer survivor who was told he would never walk again. Listen as Chris shares his journey from being wheelchair bound and unable to stand to playing golf and working on construction sites again!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/31/24
Want to increase your swing speed? Don't we all... In this episode, Chris covers the 3 types of golfers and the next step for each golfer type to increase their swing speed. He also covers the key metrics that research has proven to increase swing speed and how you can gain speed while also reducing injury. Take the home assessment: www/par4success.com/podcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/29/24
Should you do golf fitness AND physical therapy? Just one? In this episode, Chris clears up the confusion on the best path to improvement. Interested in fitness, physical therapy, or both? Schedule a call to learn more about our programs: www.par4success.com/podcast What should The Golf Fitness Bomb Squad podcast listeners be called? Cast your vote on our story: www.instagram.com/par4success    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/24/24
Find out which soft tissue tools work best for your situation. Chris explains when you should use a ball versus a theragun versus a theracane. While they all have their advantages, knowing when to use which will change the game. TFL Release: https://youtube.com/shorts/DFeeZ41_1pw   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/22/24