GolfWell Podcast
Most golfers stay stuck doing the same things. We’re here to change that. Cordie Walker talks with the best coaches, players, and researchers in the game to figure out what actually helps you improve. Then we break it down into simple, practical ideas you can use right away. No jargon. No fluff. Just real conversations, smarter strategies, and tools that move your game forward. If you love the process of getting better and want to train with purpose, this show is for you.
Episodes
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Cordie, Justin Kraft, and Luke Benoit review listener golf swings and explore why overthinking mechanics can keep practice from translating to the course. They break down common swing issues, from grip and clubface to sequencing, and share practical ways to build skill and play with fewer swing thoughts. Watch for honest swing anal...
Why your golf swing looks perfect on video but falls apart on the course may come down to one thing: transfer training. Luke Benoit, Justin Kraft, and host Cordie Walker explain how to move from technical practice in a net or on the range to skill development, on-course testing, and confident performance under pressure. They also explore motor learning, neuroplasticity, swing thoughts, practice variability, and how to build a layer...
In this episode, we're joined by top coach and fitter Jon Sinclair to break down how wedge bounce and grind affect full swings, chips, bunker shots, and turf interaction. Jon explains why low-bounce wedges can dig, how to match wedge design to your swing and course conditions, and why the right equipment should fit your delivery - not force you to change it.Follow Jon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonsinclairgolfWant your...
Why do some golfers have ugly swings and shoot great scores… while others have beautiful swings and can’t take them from the range to the golf course?
In this episode, Cordie is joined by coaches Justin Kraft and Luke Benoit for a wide-ranging conversation about how golfers actually improve. From there, the conversation turns into a deeper debate about swing mechanics, skill development, transfer training, and how m...
We're reviewing a real listener's swing live, diagnosing what's actually going wrong, and laying out a step-by-step plan to fix it.Want your swing reviewed live on the show? Send us in a video swing@golfwell.coJustin Kraft: https://www.instagram.com/kraftygolf/Dr Luke Benoit: https://www.instagram.com/dr.luke.benoit.golfWhat we get into: 0:00 - Online vs in person lessons, and which one actually works 2:40 - New series: send us you...
In this episode, Cordie sits down with Justin Kraft, Luke Benoit, and Will Robins for an honest conversation about what really happens when tournament pressure hits. After shooting 83-82 and losing nine golf balls in competition, Cordie opens up about the tension between swing mechanics, overthinking, and actually scoring when it matters most.https://www.instagram.com/dr.luke.benoit.golf/https://www.instagram.com/kraftygolf/https:/...
In this episode, we dig into what really changes when you go from irons to driver - and why the answer is more nuanced than simply having “two different swings.”They break down how ball position, spine tilt, angle of attack, ground forces, and intent change throughout the bag, including why more golfers are using aggressive vertical force with the driver and what “jumping” in the golf swing actually means.We...
Check it out here https://bit.ly/stackwedge-golfwell (use discount code GSL)In this episode, Cordie sits down with Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, one of the world's leading golf biomechanists and founder of The Stack speed training system, to talk about why a $300 launch monitor might be the most impactful piece of practice equipment you can own.Sasho started building The Stack's radar to track speed. Along the way, he realized it could do a...
Most golfers overcomplicate their swings, but what if the secret to better scores is doing less? Discover how PGA Tour pros streamline their practice for consistency. These insights could redefine your approach, helping you hit more fairways, avoid out-of-bounds shots, and play stress-free golf, even under pressure.We talk about the counterintuitive strategies pros use: why focusing less on mechanics and more on visualization and r...
Imagine hitting golf shots with a heart rate of 172, hitting great putts, and shooting scores you never believed possible - all while outpacing your own expectations. Cordie sits down with Scott Dawley and shares how a simple decision - to put a date on the calendar - catapulted him into a new realm of performance, proving that challenging yourself with speed golf can redefine what’s achievable on the course and in life. Whet...
How do you maximize lessons, practice, and changing your swing? Cordie sits down with two of Minnesota's top coaches - Justin Kraft and Dr. Luke Benoit to discuss the habits of effective coaching and practice.
Should you shallow the golf club or not? I sat down with two coaches who get blamed for the modern shallow swing to settle it. What "shallowing" actually means, why most amateurs do it wrong, and how it lets you finally stop early extending.
What makes Shinnecock Hills one of the toughest putting tests in golf? In this episode, putting coach Ralph Bauer joins Cordie Walker to break down the unique challenge of reading and rolling putts on some of the fastest, slopiest greens in championship golf. From understanding through-lines and lag putting strategy to handling wind on exposed greens, Ralph shares the same insights he's using with players preparing for one of the g...
Is a zero club path actually bad? Justin Kraft and Dr Luke Benoit join the GolfWell podcast to debate club path, face angle, and the flyer lie myth most golfers get wrong.We get into why your 9-iron flies farther than your wedge on a flyer lie, what good ball striking actually means, on-course practice that works, and why so many tour pros draw the driver.Justin Kraft - https://www.instagram.com/kraftygolf/Dr Luke Benoit - https://...
You ever practice for months and then completely fall apart in your first real round? Yeah. Me too.I called Coach Will Robbins right after to break down what actually happens to your body and your brain under tournament pressure — and what to do about it.🏌️ Work with Will → bit.ly/scoringmethod-golfwell (code GOLFWELL)📘 Get The Scoring Edge → https://www.amazon.com/Scoring-Edge-Coaches-Golfwell-Guidebook/dp/B0GR6S11PV📩 Fre...
Can a scratch golfer who doesn't run compete in the US Speed Golf Open? 80 days to find out.The Garmin watches are awesome for fitness AND golf - https://creatorlink.shop/4mW5uedThis is Episode 1 of Chasing Opens. Scott Dawley held the speed golf world record (65 in 42 minutes) and runs Speedgolf USA. He's coaching me through what might be the dumbest thing I've ever signed up for.🏃 Speedgolf USA: https://speedgolfusa.comScott Daw...
We got the chance to sit down with Dr. Joe Lacaze (inventor of Rotex) to talk about why it is so effective in activating the golf swing so quickly and efficiently. Use code GOLFWELL10 for a discount when picking up the ROTEXMotionCombo Bundle https://bit.ly/rotexgolf
Fast Eddie Fernandes joins the podcast to break down how he started and maintains his training for an elite swing speed, what it takes to become a long drive golfer, and how he structures his workouts and recovery to stay at the top of his game.We dive into how Eddie approaches strength, mobility, and durability in the gym in his 50's and what his recovery looks like as well. Whether you're chasing more distance or just want to tra...
Scott Fawcett answers your comments from our two-video series at Old Memorial - course management, aiming off middle of the green, lag putting drills, wind math, and why "just hit it at the middle" isn't good enough.👉 Get DECADE: https://decade.golf — use code CORDIE for a discount
I talked with Jake from Fully Equipped Golf at Golf.com and we went over all things PGA Show 2026. We talk through everything we liked and would potentially use in our own golf game and training.
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