Maintaining a fixed spine angle and specified postural positions are key in the execution of a proficient golf swing. If the golfer is unable to maintain the required postural positions and spine angle through the phases of the swing, the ability to execute a biomechanically efficient swing will most likely be impeded. Such situations typically result in the development of compensations in an attempt to overcome these postural changes affecting the golf swing. These compensations typically result in swing faults such as early extension, flat shoulder plane, or over-the-top resulting in a loss of power, poor ball striking, and an inability to execute a repeatable swing.

The cause of changes in ones spine angle or posture during the swing can be connected to improperly fitted equipment, poor sequencing or timing within the biomechanics of the swing, or physical dysfunctions impeding one's ability to execute a proficient golf swing. Looking at the "physical side" of postural issues within the swing we become aware of the neccessity for certain physical parameters to be present in the body. If the body is lacking in the required levels of flexibility, mobility, stability, strength, or power execution of a proficient swing will most likely be hindered, resulting in the development of compensations or swing faults (i.e. postural changes) in an attempt to overcome these physical dysfunctions.

The introduction of golf fitness exercises to improve ones flexibility, mobility, stability, strength, and power is one step a golfer can take to overcome physical dysfunctions impeding the golf swing. Over time such golf exercises can develop the required physical parameters within the body for the golf swing, allowing the golfer with the potential to execute a proficient golf swing.