SMART Golf & Fitness Instruction

09/01/2026

Labor Day Weekend is almost here, which means we will have updated hours at each of our clubhouses for the long weekend!

Lincoln Park
⛳️ Saturday, September 5th - Normal
⛳️ Sunday, September 6th - Appointment Only
⛳️ Monday, September 7th - CLOSED

Lombard
⛳️ Saturday, September 5th - Normal
⛳️ Sunday, September 6th - Normal
⛳️ Monday, September 7th - CLOSED

Northbrook
⛳️ Saturday, September 5th - Normal
⛳️ Sunday, September 6th - CLOSED
⛳️ Monday, September 7th - CLOSED

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8th at all of our clubhouses. If you have any questions, contact our team or reach out to your coaches.

08/31/2026

Comfort zones never built a great golf swing.

Real swing changes feel awkward. Building true speed feels unstable. Stepping up to the tee with a brand-new motion takes guts. But playing safe keeps your handicap exactly where it’s always been.

Don’t be afraid to mis-hit a few shots while building something better. Fail fast, adjust, and keep pushing your boundary.

08/30/2026

Stop hurting your swing! 🛑 "Keep your head down" is outdated and can lead to injury. Discover the better way in our blog.

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A Common Myth It’s kind of funny how golf is the only sport in the world where players willingly take advice from someone who clearly has […]

08/29/2026

Stop chasing "picture-perfect" swing positions. 🎥🛑🏌️‍♂️ If you record your swing on your phone every time you're at the range, you might be falling into one of golf’s biggest traps: trying to look like an Instagram model at the top of your backswing instead of understanding your actual swing patterns.

At SMART Golf & Fitness, we use high-speed video every single day, not to force your mechanics into a Tour pro’s still frame, but to help you understand cause and effect and accelerate your learning curve.

Video is a powerful tool, but only if you know what to look for (and what to completely ignore). Stop guessing, stop over-analyzing every frame, and start using video to make real, lasting progress. 📈🎯

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For years, golfers have attempted to “see” their swing with their smartphone while filming some shots on the driving range. And although there are more video […]

08/28/2026

High school golfers: if your goal is playing at the college level, training like a weekend player isn't going to cut it. You need a college-level environment, data-driven feedback, and a clear path to get recruited.

Launching September 12th at our Lombard Clubhouse, we are introducing the Elite Performance Program! 🏆

Designed specifically for high school athletes, this program mimics an elite college practice environment in a world-class facility, led by industry-leading PGA instructors and strength coaches.

What’s Included?
🏌️‍♂️ 1 Golf Session / week
🏋️‍♂️ 1 Fitness Session / week
🎙️ Monthly College Recruiting & Development Seminar (Live/video interviews & insights from College Coaches, past collegiate standouts, and current touring pros)
👥 6:1 Small Group Ratio for maximum individual attention
📊 Weekly testing & competitions to track your progress under heat

👉 Spots are open! Tap the link in our bio or email [email protected] to secure your athlete's spot today.

08/27/2026

From playing football, wrestling, and running track back home in Southwest Missouri, Ethan has lived and breathed sports his whole life. That competitive drive is exactly what sparked his obsession with strength and conditioning, and learning how the right training keeps athletes strong, powerful, and injury-free.

Ethan’s background is the real deal:
🎓 Bachelor’s in Exercise Science (Missouri Southern State)
🎓 Master’s in Strength & Conditioning (Logan University)
🏈 Years of experience as a sports performance coach & high school football coach, training everyone from youth athletes to adults looking to move better and feel stronger.

At SMART Lincoln Park, Ethan bridges the gap between raw athleticism and golf performance, helping our members build the speed, power, and durability needed to play their best golf for years to come.

When he’s not on the training floor, you can usually find him traveling, checking out live music, exploring new spot-on food spots around Chicago, or hanging with his two dogs. 🐕🐶

08/26/2026

"I was afraid I would never be able to play again." ⛳️

In May 2025, after a six-hour spinal reconstruction surgery, double fusion, and five herniated discs, getting a golf ball off the ground felt completely impossible.

Then this member randomly walked into our Northbrook clubhouse, and everything changed.

Fast forward four months of grinding with Shane on mobility and strength rehab, while working hand-in-hand with John on a modified, pain-free swing. The result? He’s back on the course, hitting pure shots, and blowing his playing partners away with his progress.

This is why we built SMART. When fitness and golf instruction work together under one roof, incredible things happen.

We’re so proud of Steven for putting in the work and proving what’s possible! 🙌

👉 Dealing with pain or recovering from an injury? Let us build a plan that gets you back in the game. Tap the link in our bio to book your assessment!

08/25/2026

Exciting news! We’ve partnered with to allow you to use your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Savings Account (FSA) to reimburse your membership, if eligible!

That means using pre-tax dollars, resulting in a net savings of 30% on average for you.

The process is simple.
⛳️ Take a 2 minute evaluation survey from Truemed that will be reviewed by a licensed practitioner for a fee.
⛳️ If eligible, Truemed’s licensed practitioners will issue you a Letter of Medical Necessity (similar to a doctor writing a prescription). The letter can cover 12 months of reimbursements!
⛳️ Truemed will send you instructions to obtain reimbursement from your HSA/FSA administrators.

Visit the link below for more information!

08/23/2026

From swing timing to mental game, we've got you covered! 💯 Discover what separates consistent and inconsistent ball strikers in our blog post.

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We have all experienced that three or four-hole (+) stretch of hitting the ball exactly where we want, followed by a big miss on the subsequent […]

08/22/2026

Don't underestimate the power of proper equipment! 🏌️‍♂️ Our blog explores how the right clubs and putter can transform your golf game.

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Having the right equipment in your bag to match your game can do great things for both your score and your enjoyment of the game when […]