GolfWell Podcast

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 layered training process that helps new changes actually stick.Want your swing reviewed live on the show? Send us a video: swing@golfwell.coJustin Kraft: https://www.instagram.com/kraftygolf/Dr Luke Benoit: https://www.instagram.com/dr.luke.benoit.golfCordie's recommended systems and gear(Partner and affiliate links. Buy through them, and it supports the show. We only run stuff we use.)Skytrak (discount code GOLFSCIENCELAB) https://bit.ly/skytrak-gslStack (discount code GSL) https://bit.ly/stackcordiediscountThe Scoring Method (code: GOLFWELL) https://thescoringmethod.com/Tour Aim (code: GOLFWELL15) https://bit.ly/touraimDISCOUNTDECADE (Scott Fawcett) (code: GOLFWELL) https://bit.ly/decadegolfwellGarmin Fenix 8 https://creatorlink.shop/4mW5uedDr Luke Benoit’s Practice DNA test - https://thegolftextbook.com/practice-dna/

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 swing reviewed live on the show? Send us a video: swing@golfwell.coCordie's recommended systems and gear(Partner and affiliate links. Buy through them, and it supports the show. We only run stuff we use.)Skytrak (discount code GOLFSCIENCELAB) https://bit.ly/skytrak-gslStack (discount code GSL) https://bit.ly/stackcordiediscountThe Scoring Method (code: GOLFWELL) https://thescoringmethod.com/Tour Aim (code: GOLFWELL15) https://bit.ly/touraimDISCOUNTDECADE (Scott Fawcett) (code: GOLFWELL) https://bit.ly/decadegolfwellGarmin Fenix 8 https://creatorlink.shop/4mW5uedDr Luke Benoit’s Practice DNA test - https://thegolftextbook.com/practice-...

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 much you should actually be thinking about your swing while you play.
Want your swing reviewed live on the show? Send us a video: swing@golfwell.co
Justin Kraft: https://www.instagram.com/kraftygolf/
Dr Luke Benoit: https://www.instagram.com/dr.luke.benoit.golf
Cordie's recommended systems and gear
(Partner and affiliate links. Buy through them, and it supports the show. We only run stuff we use.)
Skytrak (discount code GOLFSCIENCELAB) https://bit.ly/skytrak-gsl
Stack (discount code GSL) https://bit.ly/stackcordiediscount
The Scoring Method (code: GOLFWELL) https://thescoringmethod.com/
Tour Aim (code: GOLFWELL15) https://bit.ly/touraimDISCOUNT
DECADE (Scott Fawcett) (code: GOLFWELL) https://bit.ly/decadegolfwell
Garmin Fenix 8 https://creatorlink.shop/4mW5ued
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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 your swing 3:40 - How to film your swing so a coach can actually help you 5:30 - Face on vs down the line, and what each one really shows 7:00 - Meet Marcus: scratch, fighting blocks and pull hooks 7:45 - The mechanics index game (guessing his handicap from mechanics alone) 10:30 - The real cause: a trail arm that rotates in too early and steepens the shaft 13:30 - Why a high handle at impact wrecks face control 20:45 - Steep and inside out, the worst combo in golf 24:45 - Two ways to fix it: full rebuild vs just cleaning up the takeaway 30:40 - Proof: a 30 minute lesson, backswing only, and the guy's flushing it Cordie's recommended systems and gear (Partner and affiliate links. Buy through them and it supports the show. We only run stuff we use.)Skytrak (discount code GOLFSCIENCELAB) https://bit.ly/skytrak-gslStack (discount code GSL) https://bit.ly/stackcordiediscountThe Scoring Method (code: GOLFWELL) https://thescoringmethod.com/Tour Aim (code: GOLFWELL15) https://bit.ly/touraimDISCOUNTDECADE (Scott Fawcett) (code: GOLFWELL) https://bit.ly/decadegolfwellGarmin Fenix 8 https://creatorlink.shop/4mW5ued

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://www.instagram.com/willrobinspga/The group dives into why a swing can look good on the range but break down under pressure, how early extension and face control show up in tournament golf, and whether it’s better to keep working on technique or simplify strategy and trust your game. They also break down the difference between training and transfer, why too many swing thoughts can hurt performance, and how target focus may matter more than chasing perfect mechanics on the course.