Hey all, welcome to my Skool group! I started this as a way for patients, clients, and followers to get advice on physical issues they are having with their swing. We can share what has worked for us, and I'll be doing Q&As so you can ask specific questions about trouble areas in your body that effect your swing. The whole goal of this group is to play better golf for longer, and without pain! More videos coming soon focusing on the "why?" behind problem areas of your swing, and exercises/movements to fix them!

If you’ve ever felt like you’re losing power in your swing, topping the ball, or slicing it out to the right, there’s a good chance you’re dealing with a swing fault called flat shoulder plane. Many golfers are told this is a “swing path problem,” but in reality, it often comes down to your body—not your swing. As a physical therapist who works with golfers every day, I see this issue show up again and again, and the fix usually has less to do with your swing mechanics and more to do with how well your body can move. In this post, we’ll break down: - What a flat shoulder plane is - Why it happens - Three key physical limitations that cause it - Simple exercises to help you fix it for good What Is a Flat Shoulder Plane? In a healthy golf swing, your shoulders rotate on a plane that’s perpendicular to your spine—meaning they tilt down toward the ball as you turn. With a flat shoulder plane, your shoulders rotate too horizontally, pointing more toward the horizon than down at the ball. The result? Loss of power, inconsistent contact, and common swing faults like slicing and topping. Why Does a Flat Shoulder Plane Happen? The most important thing to understand is that most golfers don’t flatten their shoulders on purpose. Instead, it’s a compensation for physical limitations. If your body can’t support or allow proper rotation, your shoulders will adjust to “make the swing happen”—and that’s when faults creep in. Here are the three biggest physical issues behind flat shoulder plane: 1. Weak Hips and Glutes Your hips and glutes are your engine for holding posture in the swing. If they don’t have the strength to support you—especially as the round goes on—your body will instinctively “stand up” out of posture. This is often linked with early extension, which goes hand-in-hand with flat shoulder plane. When your hips push forward, your shoulders follow by tipping up and flattening out. Fix It: Hip Hinge with Rotation or Deadlifts - Start with a kettlebell or club across your hips. - Push your hips back, hinging like you’re about to sit in a chair. - Keep your back straight and rotate your upper body while staying stable in your hips.