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The Fourth Pillar: Why Golf Fitness Matters More Than Your New Driver
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Kerry O'Rourke, founder of Core Golf Fitness, shares her expertise on golf-specific fitness training designed for golfers 45 and older. We discuss how proper physical conditioning can help you enjoy pain-free golf longer while potentially improving your scores.
• Golf-specific fitness differs significantly from general workouts or other sports training
• Core Golf Fitness programs can be done at home, while traveling, or in a gym with minimal equipment
• TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) certification focuses on the science of how the body and golf swing interact
• Golfers fall into two categories: "gazelles" (flexible, tall, smooth swingers) and "gorillas" (powerful, muscular players)
• The pandemic forced a pivot from in-person training to online coaching, creating more accessibility
• Equipment alone won't improve your game if your body lacks proper mobility and rotation
• The "fourth pillar" of golf is physical fitness, equally important as swing mechanics, equipment, and mental approach
• New Year's resolutions often fail because they're simply excuses to delay starting for two months
• Motivation doesn't appear magically—it begins with deciding you're worth the effort
If you're interested in improving your golf fitness, visit CoreGolfFitness.com to connect with Kerry for a free consultation and learn more about her 12-week program.
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Just Tales (00:00:00)
2. New Year's Resolutions and Fitness (00:01:27)
3. Meeting Kerry O'Rourke (00:03:46)
4. Core Golf Fitness Explained (00:07:10)
5. TPI Certification and Science of Golf (00:14:50)
6. Gazelles vs. Gorillas in Golf (00:22:33)
7. From Engineering to Fitness Career (00:28:47)
8. Pivoting During the Pandemic (00:35:19)
9. Equipment vs. Fitness in Golf (00:39:12)
10. The Truth About Resolutions (00:44:13)
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