On the Mark Golf Podcast

Bernie Najar on Speed, Power and Finesse for Better Golf

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Aug 11, 2025
Bernie Najar, a renowned PGA Professional and Director of Instruction at Caves Valley Golf Club, shares insights from his experience coaching World Long Drive Champion Kyle Berkshire. He discusses how golfers of any skill level can enhance their clubhead speed and distance. Bernie emphasizes the balance of speed, power, and finesse in both practice and execution. He also debunks common myths that may hinder performance, offering strategies to personalize training and improve swing mechanics for better overall results on the course.
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INSIGHT

Speed Potential Exists At Any Age

  • Your body has a modifiable speed potential that training and sequencing can improve.
  • Bernie Najar says even older players can find efficiency gains to increase clubhead speed.
ADVICE

Prioritize Solid Contact Over Raw Speed

  • Do prioritize solid contact before chasing clubhead speed.
  • Hitting the ball cleanly is the foundation for converting speed into distance.
ANECDOTE

Kyle Berkshire Shows Speed Through The Bag

  • Kyle Berkshire produced extreme speeds across his entire bag, not just the driver.
  • Seeing his lob-wedge and seven-iron speeds proves elite speed can be applied to irons.
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