In this episode of the Golf Yourself Healthy Podcast, we’re joined by Dan Coughlan, Head of Strength & Conditioning for the DP World Tour, to go inside the physical preparation of elite professional golfers and explore what it truly takes to build a body that performs at the highest level - week after week, season after season.
Dan shares his experience working with some of the best players in the world, explaining how modern golf fitness has evolved beyond simply getting stronger. We discuss why durability, movement quality, and recovery are just as important as speed and power, and how poor physical preparation often leads to injury, inconsistency, and shortened careers.
This conversation breaks down how the DP World Tour approaches strength training, mobility, rotation, and load management, and what everyday golfers can learn from elite-level programming without overtraining or burning out.
If you want to train smarter, stay healthy, and play your best golf for longer, this episode delivers practical insight from the very top of the professional game.
🗣 Guest Bio – Dan Coughlan
Dan Coughlan is the Head of Strength & Conditioning for the DP World Tour, where he leads physical performance strategies for elite professional golfers competing at the highest level of the game. With extensive experience in athletic development, injury prevention, and long-term player durability, Dan specialises in building golfers who can perform consistently under the demands of modern professional golf.
His work bridges performance, health, and longevity, ensuring players are prepared not just to compete—but to sustain elite performance across long careers.
⛳ What You’ll Learn
What elite golf fitness really looks like on the DP World Tour
Why strength alone isn’t enough for high-level performance
How mobility, rotation, and stability support speed and consistency
Common physical mistakes that lead to injury in golfers
How professionals manage training, travel, and recovery
What amateur golfers can apply from tour-level conditioning
