GolfWell Podcast

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...

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...

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-...

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 US...

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'...

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.

Watch the video that started the conversation → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkl5agGLkck‪@kraftygolf_‬ broke down the modern pattern he teaches: shallow arm mechanics + steep body mechanics. Controlling the clubface, shallowing the club in transition, and staying in posture while you rotate through the ball. This sparked a lot of discussion around these mechanics and who can use them in their o...

If you’ve ever wondered why armlock putting didn’t completely take over the game, this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for. I sat down with Sam Bettinardi to unpack the real story behind the first mass-market armlock putter, how Matt Kuchar helped shape its design, and what Bettinardi learned after more than a decade of building these putters. We dig into the prototypes, the early challeng...

Have you ever wondered if a broomstick or armlock putter could actually make putting easier? 🤔 In this episode, putting coach David Orr of Flatstick Academy breaks down the science, biomechanics, and psychology behind alternative putting styles — from the claw to lead-arm lock to broomstick.🎙️ This is part of our Alternative Putting Series on the GolfWell Podcast— where we talk with the best mind...

The long putter is back... and Lucas Glover is a big reason why. After years of battling the yips, Glover found a new weapon that completely transformed his game. We break down the rise of the long putter, how it helped Glover win back-to-back tournaments, and what makes this putting style so effective. If you’ve ever wondered why more pros are switching to broomsticks, this is the story behind th...

Is the future of putting already here? LAB Golf CEO Sam Hahn joins us to break down the rise of broomstick and sweeper putters — from Adam Scott’s early switch to Lucas Glover’s breakout wins. We dive into the tech behind LAB’s designs, why graphite shafts changed everything, and Sam’s controversial take on armlock putting. If you’ve ever wondered why more pros (and amateurs) are going long, this...

Thinking about switching to an armlock putter? In this episode, we dive deep into all things armlock putting with Marty Jertson, VP of Fitting & Performance at Ping. We cover everything you need to know:-Why armlock works and who it helps most-The big drawback that golfers overlook-Best specs (length, loft, head weight) for armlock putters-How it stacks up against broomstick/long putters-Train...

Want to lower your golf scores without rebuilding your swing? Coach Will explains the Scoring Method-how smarter decisions, better course management, and simple drills can help golfers of all levels break 80, avoid big numbers, and finally play consistent golf. From breaking 80 without obsessing over swing changes to avoiding costly triple bogeys with smarter course management, this episode dives...

How tight should you hold the golf club? Is it really a “3 out of 10” like you’ve always heard… or is there more to the story? In this episode, we break down brand-new research on grip pressure with insights from Liam Mucklow, who has studied golfers of every skill level using pressure-sensor grips. From Tour pros to slicers and high-handicappers, we’ll show you what really happens with the hands...

Ever wonder why your perfect range swing falls apart the second you tee off in a tournament? 🏌️‍♂️ This video reveals the real reason - and how to fix it starting today. I sit down with performance coach Dr. Luke Benoit  @rypgolf  to uncover exactly why your golf swing changes under pressure - and how to finally take your practice swing to the course. Learn more about Ryp and the Ryp Ignite progra...

It’s Open Championship week — and we’re talking all things prep, practice, and the gear moves players make when it matters most. Nico Darras is back for a wide-ranging conversation on how pros get ready for majors, the difference between sticking with your stock shot or adapting to links golf, why some players tinker with gear (and why most of us shouldn’t), and the weird things wind does to your...

We’re diving deep into golf speed training with Dr. Alex Ehlert, a sports scientist who works with players of all levels at PGA Frisco. In this episode, we break down the mechanics of speed, how to structure a smart training session, and the real-world journey of adding 10+ mph to your swing. Whether you're trying to break through a plateau or just figuring out how to swing faster without losi...

Ever wondered why tour pros rarely hit 60-yard wedge shots? Or why amateurs obsess over yardages that the best in the world actively avoid? In this episode of the Golf Well Podcast, host Cordie Walker sits down with Dr. Nico Darras of Golf Blueprint to unpack the real data, strategies, and myths behind distance wedge play. From launch angles and spin control to wind math and why setup is everythin...

What if the 3-wood is the most overrated club in your bag? In this episode of the Golf Well podcast, I sit down with Marty Jertson , VP of Fitting & Performance at Ping, to talk about the rise of the Thriver —a shorter, higher-lofted second driver that's replacing fairway woods for tour players like Neil Shipley and Preston Summerhays. We break down: – Why the 3-wood is becoming obsolete for h...

Get ready for a deep dive into the science of golf with Dr. Sasho MacKenzie. In this episode, we cover it all, from the surprising impact of iron size on shot shaping to advanced concepts in swing mechanics. Here’s what you’ll learn as we recap the World Scientific Congress of Golf: - Why smaller irons might not always be better for shaping shots - The surprising truths about club kinetics and how...

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wood, Vice President of Engineering at Ping and President of the Golf Science Organization, discuss insights from the recent World Scientific Congress of Golf. They delve into various research topics, including the physics of putting on sloping surfaces, technological advancements in measuring putting dynamics and the latest buzz in the research community.