The Golf Fitness Bomb Squad with Chris Finn

By Chris Finn, CEO P4S GolfSports Golf

The Golf Fitness Bomb Squad with Chris Finn episodes

August 12Ep 239: The Real Lifespan of Your Driver, Wedges & Irons - With Club Champion's Matt Gandolfi
Matt Gandolfi has run over 10,000 one-to-one club fittings and now trains Club Champion's fitters across the Southeast. In this episode, Chris sits down with him to break down exactly when you should replace every club in your bag - and the answers aren't what most golfers assume.
Drivers: Why "300 rounds" isn't the full story, and what to actually watch for
Wedges: Groove wear timelines, plus the fingernail test to check yours at home
Shafts: Why "stiff" and "regular" labels are inconsistent across brands - and what actually matters
Fairway woods vs. long irons: Why more golfers, including tour pros, are making the switch
The ego problem: Why golfers hold onto clubs that are hurting their scores
If you've been playing the same clubs for years without knowing whether it's time for a fitting, this episode gives you the real benchmarks.
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38 min
August 05 Ep 238: How You Can Overcome Limiters in Your Golf Game w/ Special Guest Michael Breed
In this episode, Chris is joined by legendary golf instructor, radio and TV host, Michael Breed. Michael goes into the common physical and mental limiters he sees from students he instructs and how golfers can combat these limiters. Michael also explains how grip strength is undervalued in the golf swing and how strength training correlates with grip strength in men and women.

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30 min
July 29Ep 237: Stop Fixing Your Swing. Track These 3 Things Instead - with Adam Young
Most golfers chase a prettier swing and get worse. Adam Young - author of the international bestseller The Practice Manual and one of the most data-driven coaches in golf - joins Chris Finn to explain why the best players in the world have "ugly" swings that work, and why nearly every bad shot comes down to just three measurable things.
In this episode, you'll learn:
The "Big 3" behind almost every bad shot: ground contact, face contact, and face direction
Why a 6-millimeter strike difference turns a flush shot into a chunk - and why your swing didn't change
How Scheffler, Furyk, and Gotterup prove function beats form
The simple finger system for measuring your misses without a $25,000 launch monitor
The ball-flight algorithm that fixes your path with zero swing thoughts
Why 60%+ of a good player's errors are mental faults - club selection, target selection, commitment - not swing flaws
Connect with Adam:
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57 min
July 22Ep 236: Your Launch Monitor Is Warning You About Injury - Here's How to Read It
Your Trackman numbers don't just show ball flight - they show what your body can and can't do. In this episode, Chris Finn breaks down the difference between a swing problem and a body problem, including the story of a Tour pro whose path change was the first warning sign of an injury nobody caught.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why chasing numbers on a sim without knowing your physical limitations leads to injury
Where launch monitor data actually belongs - fittings, progress tracking, and diagnosing what changed
How to tell if a bad stretch is a swing issue, an intent issue, or a body issue
The "one number, one feel" practice framework the best players use to match feel to real
The early warning signs in your data that your body is breaking down before pain shows up
Not sure what your body can and can't do?
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12 min
July 15Ep 235: Peptides, PRP, and Stem Cells for Golfers Over 40 with Dr. Steve Matta
Most golfers over 40 accept the same three-step path: anti-inflammatories, a cortisone shot, then surgery. Dr. Steve Matta built his practice around a different option.
Dr. Matta is the founder and chief physician of Meeting Point Health, a performance-driven medical practice specializing in regenerative orthopedics and longevity medicine. He is board-certified in family and sports medicine, holds additional certifications in stem cell and peptide therapy, is a TPI Level 3 Medical professional, and teaches peptide therapy to physicians through the Seeds Scientific Research and Performance Institute.
In this episode, Chris and Dr. Matta break down what regenerative medicine actually looks like for the aging golfer:
What peptides are, how they work, and the specific compounds Dr. Matta uses for injury recovery, strength gains, and even first-tee nerves
Why the source of your peptides matters - and the real risks of gray-market and gas station products
When PRP is the right call, when stem cells are worth the investment, and when it is time to consider surgery
Why injections without rehab fall short, and how regenerative treatments and physical training work together
How to think about the cost of cutting-edge care when insurance will not cover it
Whether you are managing golfer's elbow, back pain, or knee arthritis, this conversation gives you a framework for evaluating options beyond the standard medical playbook.
Connect with Dr. Matta at meetingpointhealth.com or on Instagram at @meetingpointphilly.
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58 min
July 08EP 234: Tight by the 10th Hole: What's Really Causing Your Golf Back Pain
If your back locks up mid-round, won't let you play multiple days in a row, or has you nervous about making it through a member guest - this episode is for you.
95% of golf-related back issues are completely preventable. Chris Finn breaks down why back pain on the course is not bad luck, not aging, and not something you just manage through. It's a signal - and once you know what it's telling you, the fix is straightforward.
You'll learn:
Why summer makes it worse - and the warm-up assumption that's quietly putting your back at risk
The three root causes behind golf back pain and why cumulative load is sneaking up on you
Why stretching and ibuprofen aren't solving anything - and what actually does
The difference between soft tissue pain and nerve pain - and the one red flag that means you need imaging immediately
The exact three-step fix and why the order matters
The 10-minute post-round recovery routine that makes the next day significantly easier
Low back pain accounts for nearly 40% of all golf injuries. If you're already feeling it, don't wait until it costs you an event. Take the free assessment at parforsuccess.com and find out what's actually causing it before your next round.
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12 min
July 01Ep 233: The Coach Behind Webb Simpson and Grayson Murray Reveals How He Builds Tour Players | Ted Keigiel
What separates a good instructor from one who has coached two PGA Tour winners since childhood? Ted Kiegiel - Director of Golf at Carolina Country Club and one of the most respected teachers in the game - joins Chris Finn to pull back the curtain on how elite coaches actually develop players.
Ted has spent his career at Augusta National, The Country Club in Brookline, and Maidstone Club before landing at Carolina CC. He coached Webb Simpson and Grayson Murray from age 9. He also holds black belts in martial arts - which shaped how he reads movement, force generation, and body patterns long before TrackMan existed.
In this conversation, Ted shares the exact frameworks he uses with every player - the 3-Pod System, the 20-20-20 practice structure, his OOPS method for on-course prep, and the 3-question post-round debrief that cuts through noise and gets to what actually matters in your game.
If you've ever wondered what a world-class instructor is actually thinking when you step onto the tee for the first time - this episode answers that question in full.
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40 min
June 24Ep 232: Hit It 250 Last Year. 220 This Year. Here's Why
You didn't lose your distance because you're getting older. You lost it because your body changed and your training didn't.
In this solo episode, Chris Finn breaks down exactly why golfers in their 40s, 50s, and 60s lose club speed - and why age is the correlation, not the cause. Using data from over 15,000 golfers, Chris walks through what's actually driving your distance loss and the exact sequence to reverse it.
You'll learn:
Why the "I'm just getting older" explanation is costing you 30+ yards
The three mobility limitations that shorten your backswing and kill your speed
Why your "seven iron" probably isn't a seven iron anymore
How low-weight, high-rep workouts are neurologically training your body to go slower
The three-phase fix - mobility, strength, and transfer training - and the realistic timeline for each
Why golfers who do the right things gain 20-30 yards in year one and only lose 2 mph over the next decade while everyone else loses 10
The distance you've lost isn't gone forever. Start with the free mobility assessment at parforsuccess.com - it'll show you exactly where your speed went and what to fix first.
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15 min
June 19 Ep 231: 8 Tools Every Golfer Needs for a Faster, Stronger Swing
In this episode, Chris breaks down the 4 levels of the Golf Performance Pyramid and 2 tools for each level that can elevate your game. From mobility and strength to transfer training and speed, discover what level you're in and what equipment you need! Learn how to use specialized equipment like lacrosse balls, Kpulleys, launch monitors, and cutting-edge tech like the Mustard Golf app. Whether you're aiming for better sequencing or faster swings, this episode tells you exactly what you need to succeed.

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16 min
June 10Ep 230: You Don't Have A Swing Problem with Todd Anderson
Most golfers blame their swing when their game falls apart. But what if the real problem is that nobody has ever properly assessed what is actually holding you back?
In this episode of the Golf Fitness Bomb Squad, Chris Finn sits down with Todd Anderson, Director of Instruction at the PGA Tour Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass. With over 40 years of teaching experience, four-time PGA Teacher of the Year honors, and consistent recognition as a Golf Digest Top 50 instructor, Todd has coached FedEx Cup champions, 60+ tour wins across multiple tours, and developed some of the top junior golfers in the country.
In this conversation, they cover:
Why finding the cause - not the symptom - is the single most important thing in improving your golf game
How Todd approaches assessment differently for tour players, amateurs, and juniors
Why your body is the limiting factor in your swing - and what to do about it
The truth about AI and technology in golf instruction and how to use it without going down the wrong path
What golfers over 50 need to prioritize right now to play better golf for decades to come
Learn more about Todd Anderson and the PGA Tour Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass: https://tpc.com/sawgrass/tour-performance-center/
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45 min

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The Golf Fitness Bomb Squad with Chris Finn is the ultimate podcast for golf enthusiasts looking to hit bombs on the course, avoid exploding as they age, and achieve longevity in their game!