Are men and women golf swings actually different? Or is there really just one fundamental golf swing?

In this episode of the Athletic Motion Golf Podcast, Mike Granato and Shaun Webb sit down with instructor Nathalie Sheehan to discuss the real differences between male and female golfers, common swing tendencies, and how instructors should approach coaching each.

While the fundamentals of the golf swing remain the same, Nathalie explains there are often physical tendencies and skill development differences that show up between male and female players.

Some of the key topics covered include:

• Why many female golfers struggle with grip strength early on
• Common swing tendencies instructors see in men vs women
• Why female golfers often over-rotate the backswing
• The role of strength, flexibility, and posture in the golf swing
• Why creativity in practice can improve scoring
• How coaching juniors differs from coaching adult golfers
• Mental game differences between male and female players

Nathalie also shares her journey from competitive junior golf to becoming one of the top instructors in the game, working with players at Pelican Golf Club in Florida and appearing regularly on the Golf Channel.

If you've ever wondered:

Should women swing differently than men?
Do female golfers need different instruction?
Are there mechanical differences between male and female golf swings?

This conversation breaks down the science, coaching insights, and real-world experience behind those questions.