By:
Aaron Kilian-Smith, PGA, 1st Assistant Golf Professional
If we haven’t met already, my name is Aaron Kilian-Smith, your 1st Assistant Golf Professional and resident Mach 3 Certified Instructor at The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch. In other words, I teach people how to unlock their inner Happy Gilmore!
We hear it every week on the PGA Tour: the announcers rave over the power players of the game and how they create their speed and power from “the ground up.” But what does that mean? More to the point, how do we learn to create this within our own golf swing?
The elite players of the game can create so much power because they have trained their bodies’ ability to dynamically balance and move more efficiently than most. They put emphasis on sending their energy through the ball and to the target — not from the top of the swing to the ball, like so many of us are guilty of when we are really trying to get after one.
Mach 3 is a program designed to get your body moving more efficiently and effectively in the golf swing with an emphasis on speed out-in-front! Under my guidance, students will train with several different tools that are designed to help you build a stable, dynamic pattern while utilizing your sense of sight and sound to guide you. In other words, we are going to build strength in our big movement muscles, while also training our fast twitch muscles and their response time. Even better, Mach 3 is free of technical jargon!
With a wealth of data from the Mach 3 gym, right here in the San Antonio area, I can guarantee that golfers of all ages can benefit from this program. In fact, on average, players ranging in age from 50-70 years old can expect to see a 5-10+ mph in swing speed gains, on the low end. This computes to roughly 15-30 yards longer off the tee, and typically much straighter as well!
What does a workout look like?
When coming to see me for an individual or group session, players should be prepared to move! We always start with some targeted stretching designed specifically for Mach 3 and the movements I am asking you to make. From there, we start working through the different tools and identifying “power leaks” and deficiencies in an individual’s movement patterns to target during workouts. In these short bursts, I will push you to your limit and help you break through it. In the moment, you will be able to see, feel and hear the change as you make it via the training tools. This is the magic of Mach 3!
Can I do this at home?
Absolutely! To get the most out of Mach 3, I encourage everyone to pick up a “Speed Bomber” and “Jet Stick” combo to take the workouts home. It is recommended that students work diligently for the first six weeks of their training. That doesn’t mean it will occupy a lot of your time though. Generally, at-home workouts last 20-30 minutes and I’m only asking you to do that three to six times a week, max.
Is this a group class or can I do it 1-on-1?
Yes, and yes! If you have a friend or two that is interested in Mach 3, the group setting can be great for getting started with the program. It allows a unique opportunity to encourage your peers and help provide confirmation for one another, while also motivating each other to stick with it.
At the same time, if you’d rather do this in a 1-on-1 setting, I totally understand and encourage it! This is a great opportunity for students to dive deeper into workouts, while also allowing me to create a personalized program to help my students reach their goals.
If you’re interested or have more questions about Mach 3 Golf Speed Training, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email or by calling the Golf Shop at 830.336.4653. Better yet, if you see me, just flag me down and I will be glad to elaborate.
Aaron Kilian-Smith, PGA, is the 1st Assistant Golf Professional at The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch. He can be reached at akiliansmith@cordilleraranch.com and 830.336.4653.
