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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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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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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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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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:

• Get early access to his new tracking app: adamyounggolf.com/app
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Is that ache from your workout - or a warning sign? Chris Finn breaks down the exact difference between normal training soreness and the early signs of injury, and why the "I don't want to lift because I'll be sore for my tournament" mindset is costing golfers their strength and their game.

You'll learn:

• The 72-hour rule for telling soreness apart from injury
• Why stopping and restarting workouts causes more soreness, not less
• The one symptom that separates a tight muscle from a real problem (numbness, tingling, sharp or shooting pain)
• Why the pros train through majors instead of resting

If you're not sure whether what you're feeling is normal or a red flag, take the free injury risk assessment at par4success.com. Assess. Don't guess.

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Stronger grip means a faster swing - but only if you're squeezing at the right moment. Chris Finn breaks down new force-plate data showing exactly how much grip strength translates to clubhead speed, and reveals the counterintuitive timing pattern that separates tour pros from amateurs: pros peak their grip pressure at the transition, not at impact.

You'll learn:

• The measurable pounds-to-mph relationship between grip strength and swing speed
• Why squeezing a stress ball doesn't build the right kind of grip strength (and what does)
• The exact moment in the swing where pros apply peak pressure - and why amateurs get it backwards
• How grip timing affects wrist and elbow injury risk, not just speed

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