Ep 213: Mark Crossfield’s Midlife Speed Rebuild: Why “Practice More” Stops Working

Mark Crossfield joins Chris Finn on The Golf Fitness Bomb Squad for a real talk episode on what actually separates elite players from great amateurs—especially in your 40s, 50s, and 60s. Mark shares why his “Senior Tour” journey isn’t really about chasing a dream… it’s about answering the question most golfers avoid: what are tour players doing that the rest of us simply can’t fake? They dig into the truth behind speed and aging (including the “41 cliff”), why over-practicing can backfire, and how rebuilding your engine through strength + mobility changes what your “game speed” feels like. They also break down the trap of chasing a max swing, how to close the gap between “all-out” and “playable,” and why Mark has replaced range sessions with workouts—even though he admits he hates lifting. Plus: Mark gives a clear, no-hype breakdown of today’s golf tech stack, what launch monitors are actually worth buying, and why most golfers get tricked by numbers instead of getting better. If you’ve ever felt like your swing is still “pretty good” but your body isn’t cooperating anymore—this one will hit home. In this episode: Why TV “shoulder turn” isn’t really shoulder turn The real separator: speed + strength (not more reps on the range) Mobility breakthroughs (and the “brittle” wake-up call) The difference between max speed and gaming speed How to build a training routine that actually sticks Tech in 2026: what matters, what’s overkill, and what to buy Follow Mark Crossfield: YouTube + socials: search “Mark Crossfield” Website: MarkCrossfieldGolf.com (free classes + upcoming paid classes) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Claim Your FREE Home Assessment: https://go.par4success.com/podcast Follow Par4Success: Instagram: @par4success TikTok: @p4sgolf YouTube: @Par4Success Facebook: @P4SGolf