The Golf Parent, episode 57
The Truth About Speed Training for Junior Golfers - Dr. Sasho MacKenzie
2026-03-11
What if your junior golfer could gain real speed without grinding endlessly on the range? In this episode, Dr. Sasho MacKenzie joins Ryan to unpack the science behind speed training, biomechanics, and athletic development in junior golf. As one of the leading minds behind The Stack System, Dr. MacK
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Putting research favors giving the ball a speed that gets it to the hole; lag putting is a key skill (he cites Instinct Putting).
Dr. Sasho MacKenzie (biomechanist) · The Golf Parent
Putting · Equipment and fitting
Skip opposite side speed swings: his lab research found no benefit, and they just take time away from normal swings.
Dr. Sasho MacKenzie (biomechanist) · The Golf Parent
Speed and distance
Speed training with lighter/heavier implements is generally reasonable; an age matched baseball bat for a 9 year old is a similar load. Measure rather than assume.
Dr. Sasho MacKenzie (biomechanist) · The Golf Parent
Speed and distance · Equipment and fitting · Age by age