Top 5 Golf Strength & Conditioning Myths Debunked | Boost Club Head Speed & Distance

Key Points

• Myth #1: “S&C makes you too bulky for golf”

  • Completely unfounded — gaining large muscle mass takes years of specific hypertrophy training and nutrition.

  • In 10+ years of working with golfers, the coach hasn’t seen this issue once.

• Myth #2: “Stretching is all you need in-season”

  • Flexibility has a role, but resistance training is key to performance.

  • Stretching alone won’t improve force production, recovery, or longevity.

• Myth #3: “Flexibility training boosts performance”

  • Research shows flexibility in isolation doesn’t improve speed, power, or durability like strength training does.

• Myth #4: “Only certain body types can excel in golf”

  • You don’t need to look like Rory or Tiger.

  • Any age, gender, or body type can increase power, mobility, and golf performance with proper S&C.

• Myth #5: “S&C should mimic the golf swing”

  • Doing ‘golfy’ exercises with bands that resemble the swing won’t create enough muscle tension for adaptation.

  • Real gains come from progressively overloaded strength training, not golf-simulated movements.

• Core Message:

  • Golfers must improve force production through structured resistance training.

  • Proper S&C increases club head speed, distance, and overall golf performance — regardless of physique or skill level.