GolfWell Podcast

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 whole lot more - and what it can do for your practice sessions is genuinely surprising.They get into the Practice Tracker, the Wedge Games, what the device actually measures, how accurate it really is, and - most importantly - why tracking your practice changes everything.In this episode:-Why most golfers practice without ever knowing if they're getting better-What ball speed actually tells you (and why it's the stat that matters most)-How the Practice Tracker app turns raw data into meaningful feedback-What "spread" is — and why it might be the most underrated practice metric in golf-How the Wedge Games work and why they make practice more honest-Why a $300 device can outperform a $20,000 launch monitor for the average golfer-If you're putting in range time without tracking what's happening, you're flying blind. This episode changes that.

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 routine leads to real performance gains. Justin Kraft shares practical tactics for fixing common swing faults - like early extension and steepness - without overengineering. Meanwhile, Luke Benoit discusses how top players tighten variability and master evaluation on-the-fly, whether during a tournament or a casual round.

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. Whether you're a passionate golfer, a fitness enthusiast, or simply craving a fresh way to elevate your health, this episode shows you how to turn rough starts into remarkable finishes.

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.