# Why Your Body Is the Real Reason Behind Your Swing Flaws w/ Dave Phillips

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Podcast: [The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sweet-spot-golf-podcast-2136062)
Published: 2026-04-13T11:14:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we’re joined by renowned coach and co-founder of the Titleist Performance Institute, Dave Phillips, for a deep dive into how the body truly drives the golf swing. We explore why there’s no single “perfect” swing and how understanding a player’s physical capabilities is critical to building a repeatable, efficient motion. Dave shares behind-the-scenes insights from working with elite players like Jon Rahm, including how limitations can actually become strengths when properly managed. We also discuss the role of technology, biomechanics, and AI in the future of coaching—and where human coaching still matters most. Dave also discusses how he co-founded For Wellness with Phil Mickelson, and the benefits of the products for health and recovery. If you’ve ever wondered why your swing changes or how to build more consistency, this conversation will change how you think about improvement. To learn more about For Wellness, visit their website here: https://forwellness.com/ To learn more about TPI, visit their website here: https://www.mytpi.com/ Thank you to our show sponsors HackMotion, Pestie, and Ridge: If you’ve listened to us for a while, you know we’re big on meaningful practice and clubface control—and that’s why we recommend HackMotion. It acts like a virtual coach, analyzing your swing, identifying issues like flipping or casting, and giving you personalized drills with real feedback. Used by over 70,000 golfers worldwide, it’s one of the most effective tools we’ve seen for improving your swing. Right now, you can get up to $50 off the new HackMotion 4, or $70 off the previous version, while supplies last at https://hackmotion.com/sweetspot • Pestie has made handling pest control surprisingly simple. It’s a customized, do-it-yourself kit tailored to yo…

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