Shaun Diackhoff - 7 Golf Fitness Mistakes to Avoid (Fitness Friday)

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Jan 9, 2026

Shaun Diackhoff, a strength and conditioning coach and TPI-certified golf fitness specialist who left the military to build Fairway Performance, breaks down common fitness pitfalls for golfers. Short takes on core work, mobility versus flexibility, avoiding social-media program-hopping, realistic expectations, and why balanced, golf-specific training matters.

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ADVICE

Prioritize Mobility Over Flexibility

Do prioritize mobility over simple flexibility work because each joint must rotate correctly for a safe golf swing.
Fix hip and thoracic rotation limits to avoid the low back compensating and causing pain.

ANECDOTE

From Navy Gym To Global Golf Coach

Shaun moved his golf fitness business online after COVID and now serves golfers worldwide.
He narrowed his niche to middle‑aged golfers seeking distance, pain relief, and sustainable programs.

INSIGHT

Fitness Boosts Mental Resilience

Recognize fitness builds mental resilience because controlled physical stress teaches breath and focus.
Use saunas, ice baths, and hard workouts as practical exposure training to improve coping skills on the course.

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To lower your handicap and play more consistent you need to take your fitness seriously. Most golfers suffer from back injuries that can wreak havoc on your future... so it's important to bring on a fitness guest to avoid some of the most common fitness mistakes.

Shaun Diackhoff is a 3-time guest (episode 77 & 138) is a strength and conditioning coach and fellow golf addict. He's been a personal trainer since 2009 and left his career in 2014 in Aviation Maintenance in the Australian Military to pursue his passion for fitness.

He's been helping people change their bodies ever since and got into online training in 2021 with a focus on helping golfers. Now, he has the popular training platform Fairway Performance App and a huge following on Instagram.

In this episode, we'll cover:

Why you can't ignore core strength.
The difference between mobility vs. flexibility.
How a proper fitness routine can 10X your mental game.
The dangers of following too many plans on social media.
Why you need to stop setting unrealistic expectations (on or off the golf course).
How a TPI assessment can help you create custom improvement plans to help your golf swing.

And a lot more.

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