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September 8, 2022
September 8, 2022
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Sitting Through Your Swing

It’s an early Friday morning, and you are driving your regular commute of about 20 minutes to work. You talked yourself into a half day of […]
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August 14, 2022
August 14, 2022
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Your Body & Club Head Speed

What are the key movements that determine club head speed? Club head speed has been one of the fastest growing aspects in golf in recent years. […]
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July 27, 2022
July 27, 2022
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Sun Protection Tips for Golfers

3 Things to Always Have With You On the Golf Course As a native of beautiful Santa Barbara, California, the sun was as consistent as Tiger’s […]
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July 15, 2022
July 15, 2022
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Sleep Your Way to Better On-Course Performance

How More Consistent Sleep Can Lower Your Scores The average adult needs between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night to optimize cognitive function. Less […]
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June 12, 2022
June 12, 2022
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Out With the Old, In With the New

With the ever growing membership and additions to our fitness staff at our Lincoln Park Clubhouse, real-estate in the gym was in high demand. With more […]
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June 7, 2022
June 7, 2022
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Why Should I Be Fit For My Golf Clubs?

As we near the beginning of Summer and golf season is pretty much in full swing, now is a great time to consider checking the specs […]
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May 28, 2022
May 28, 2022
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Speed In the Golf Swing

Where It Comes From and How to Train It Speed. Everyone wants it in the golf swing, but few really know how to train for it, […]
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April 15, 2022
April 15, 2022
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The 3-Dimensional Game of Golf

Twist it, turn it, flick it, push it, pull it… are we talking about the game BOP IT or the game of Golf?  Whether you are […]
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February 15, 2022
February 15, 2022
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What’s In a Foot?

There are 26 bones in each foot.  There are 206 bones in the entire human body.  This means a quarter (52) of the bones in your […]
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Lincoln Park golfers, the wait is over. On Monday, Lincoln Park golfers, the wait is over. On Monday, March 30th, join us for an exclusive TaylorMade Club Fitting event! Spaces are limited and these slots will go fast. Don’t spend your first round of the season wondering if your gear is holding you back.

The Details:
📅 When: Monday, March 30th
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Where: SMART Golf & Fitness in Lincoln Park

🔗 Visit the Website Event Calendar for more information and to reserve your time slot now!

#TaylorMadeGolf #LincolnParkGolf #ChicagoGolf #DemoDay #SMARTGolfFitness
The Post-Olympic Blues are real in Lombard. ❄️🏅 We The Post-Olympic Blues are real in Lombard. ❄️🏅
We’ve reached the “finding out we have to wait another 4 years” stage of the Winter Games, and let’s just say the Lombard team isn’t taking it well.

After weeks of thinking we could all definitely meddle in Curling and convinced that hockey in the short-game area is just like out on the 🧊 ice, the withdrawal is setting in.

If you see our coaches looking longingly at some ice or trying to “Luge” down the hallway on a weighted sled, just tell them 2030 is right around the corner.

In the meantime, we’re pivoting back from “Olympic Hopefuls” to “Golf Fitness Professionals.” Apparently, there isn’t a Biathlon for ‘Drive + Deadlift,’ but we’re working on it. 🏌️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️

Are you suffering from Olympic Withdrawal? Come distract yourself with a Spring Tune-Up! 🔗 Link in bio.

#WinterOlympics #LombardGolf #SMARTGolfFitness #TeamLombard #OlympicWithdrawal
Even a perfect swing can’t overcome the wrong equi Even a perfect swing can’t overcome the wrong equipment. Playing with "off-the-rack" clubs means you are constantly adjusting your mechanics to fit your gear, when it should be the other way around.

Don't start the 2026 season playing a guessing game. Get fitted by the experts at Northbrook, Lincoln Park, or Lombard and walk onto the first tee with total confidence in your kit.

🔗 Visit our website to book your 1-on-1 Club Fitting session!

#ClubFitting #TrackmanGolf #Titleist #TaylorMade #GolfTech #SMARTGolfFitness
Strength has no expiration date. 🏋️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️Meet Al Strength has no expiration date. 🏋️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️Meet Alex! He has been a staple in our community since 2022, and his recent “double-header” PR week has us all inspired.

At 70 years old, Alex proved that dedicated strength training is the ultimate “fountain of youth” for your golf game.

Within 24 hours, he hit:
✅ A massive 350lb Deadlift 
✅ A blistering 112 mph Ball Speed with his 7-iron 

It’s one thing to be strong in the gym; it’s another to see that power translate directly to your golf game. Alex’s discipline and commitment to our integrated training process are paying off in spades.

Help us congratulate Alex on showing us all how it’s done! 👏

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The 2026 Season is Calling. Is Your Bag Ready? 🏌️‍ The 2026 Season is Calling. Is Your Bag Ready? 🏌️‍♂️ The snow is melting, the simulators are humming, and the first tee time of the year is closer than you think. Don't wait until you're in the parking lot of the course to realize you're down to your last scuffed-up ball.

Now is the time to STOCK UP and save at SMART Golf & Fitness!

🔥 The Featured Deal: TaylorMade Buy 3, Get 1 FREE! Purchase three dozen of the all-new TP5 or TP5x and you'll get the fourth dozen for free. Whether you need the soft feel and spin of the TP5 or the raw speed of the TP5x, this is the best value of the season.

How to grab your stash:
1️⃣ Tap the link in our bio.
2️⃣ Select your preferred Clubhouse (Lincoln Park or Lombard).
3️⃣ Follow the link to our TaylorMade microsite to customize your order.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to order your TaylorMade 4-pack today!

#SMARTGolfFitness #TaylorMadeGolf #TP5 #TP5x #GolfDeals
☘️ THE LUCK OF THE IRISH? NO, THE TRIP OF A LIFETI ☘️ THE LUCK OF THE IRISH? NO, THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME. ☘️

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! While everyone else is wearing green today, we’re planning our pilgrimage to the greenest fairways on Earth. For our 10th Anniversary SMARTCUP, we aren't just taking a trip, we’re heading to the rugged coast of Northern Ireland for the most ambitious journey in our history!

From September 22–26, 2026, join the SMART crew for 5 rounds of world-class golf, featuring three rounds at the legendary Royal County Down, consistently ranked as the #1 course in the entire world.

The 10th Anniversary Experience:
📍 4 Nights at the 5-Star Slieve Donard
⛳️ Elite Golf at Portmarnock, Ardglass, & Royal County Down
🍻 Exclusive Guinness Storehouse Tour in Dublin
🍳 Daily Full Irish Breakfasts & Luxury Dinners
🚐 Private Luxury Coach & Full-time Driver

This is the ultimate test of golf in the land where the game was perfected. Space is strictly limited—don't leave your spot to "luck." Secure your place in the 10th Anniversary legacy today.

🔗 Tap the link in our bio or visit our website for full details and registration!

#SMARTCUP #StPatricksDay #NorthernIrelandGolf #RoyalCountyDown #SMARTGolfFitness  @portmarnockgolfclub @royalcountydowngc @ardglassgolf
The 2026 season is officially on the horizon, and The 2026 season is officially on the horizon, and we want to make sure you’re hitting the first tee in style. We are giving away an exclusive SMART Pro Shop Gift Package to one lucky winner!

The Prize Includes:
✅ (1) SMART Golf Logo Shirt
✅ (1) SMART Golf Hat
✅ (1) Dozen Golf Balls

How to Enter:
1️⃣ Follow @smartgolffitness (if you aren't already!)
2️⃣ Like this post.
3️⃣ Tag your favorite golf partner in the comments (each tag = 1 entry).
4️⃣ Click the link in bio to submit our easy entry form!

Whether you’re grinding in the hitting bays or heading out to the grass, this gear is designed to keep you looking and playing your best.

The giveaway runs from Monday, March 16th and ends on Tuesday, March 31st. Winner will be contacted after Wednesday, April 1st! Good luck! 🍀

#SMARTGolfFitness #GolfGiveaway #ProShop #GolfGear #ChicagoGolf
Still using the “weighted club stretch” as your on Still using the “weighted club stretch” as your only warmup? It’s time to upgrade. To hit it long and straight from the 1st tee, you need to “wake up” your hips and mid-back so your body can actually rotate.

Run through these three moves before you even head to the range, a lesson, or get out on the course:

1️⃣ Thread the Needle

The Goal: Mobility in the thoracic spine (mid-back).

The Why: This is the “secret sauce” for a full shoulder turn. It separates your upper body movement from your lower body, preventing that dreaded “flat” backswing.

2️⃣ 90/90 Hip Switches

The Goal: Internal and external hip rotation.

The Why: If your hips are locked from the car ride over, you’ll likely sway or slide. These switches prime your lead hip to clear and your trail hip to load properly.

3️⃣ Standing Thoracic Rotations

The Goal: Dynamic rotational range of motion.

The Why: Holding a club across your chest or back teaches your body to rotate around a stable axis. It’s the ultimate “calibrator” for your swing rotation before you start swinging at full speed.

The Result? A wider arc, more speed, and a lot less “first-hole rust.”

Save this post so you have it ready for your next tee time! 

#SMARTGolfFitness #GolfWarmup #MobilityDrills #PlayBetterGolf #GolfFitness