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Cordie Walker - Formerly Golf Science Lab 204 Episodes Sep 15, 2026

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

The Wedge Mistake Most Golfers Make With Bounce and Grind
The Wedge Mistake Most Golfers Make With Bounce and Grind Sep 15, 2026 01:01:53 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
Why Your Golf Swing Gets Worse Under Pressure
Why Your Golf Swing Gets Worse Under Pressure Sep 4, 2026 00:48:56 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 t
The Hidden Reason Your Golf Misses Turn Into Blocks and Hooks
The Hidden Reason Your Golf Misses Turn Into Blocks and Hooks Aug 27, 2026 00:36:40 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 on
3 Golf Coaches React to My Worst Tournament Round (Brutal Honest Feedback)
3 Golf Coaches React to My Worst Tournament Round (Brutal Honest Feedback) Aug 20, 2026 00:36:03 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://w
Your Driver Swing Should NOT Be the Same as Your Iron Swing
Your Driver Swing Should NOT Be the Same as Your Iron Swing Aug 14, 2026 00:49:37 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 actual
Dr. Sasho MacKenzie Built His Entire Practice System Around a $290 Launch Monitor
Dr. Sasho MacKenzie Built His Entire Practice System Around a $290 Launch Monitor Aug 5, 2026 00:52:24 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
How Stress and Speed Influence Your Golf Swing (And What the Pros Do Differently)
How Stress and Speed Influence Your Golf Swing (And What the Pros Do Differently) Jul 30, 2026 00:55:52 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 mechan
I Played in the US Speed Golf Open - Here’s What Happened
I Played in the US Speed Golf Open - Here’s What Happened Jul 29, 2026 00:40:44 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
Good Golf Students Do This Better Than Those That Stay Stuck
Good Golf Students Do This Better Than Those That Stay Stuck Jun 29, 2026 00:52:31 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 Club? 2 Coaches Explain
Should You Shallow the Club? 2 Coaches Explain Jun 22, 2026 00:48:16 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.
Inside Shinnecock: How Tour Pros Are Approaching The Greens at the US Open
Inside Shinnecock: How Tour Pros Are Approaching The Greens at the US Open Jun 18, 2026 00:19:00 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
Is Zero Path Actually Bad? Two Coaches Disagree
Is Zero Path Actually Bad? Two Coaches Disagree Jun 10, 2026 00:49:34 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/k

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