Golf IQ How to change your golf swing—quickly (Part 3)
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Aug 4, 2025 Dr. Luke Benoit, a doctor specializing in golf swing calibration, shares fascinating insights on improving performance. He contrasts block practice with random practice, revealing how varied training scenarios enhance real-game readiness. Benoit discusses refining swings through cognitive strategies and problem-solving, while also tackling the biases that can affect swing mechanics. He emphasizes adaptability, urging golfers to embrace intentional misses for stronger accuracy and confidence on the course.
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Random Practice Beats Block Practice
- Random practice better prepares golfers for the variable situations on the course compared to block practice.
- Block practice improves performance temporarily but fails in real course conditions due to lack of skill rounding.
Purposeful Challenging Practice
- Luke Benoit pitches poorly to his kids to challenge their batting and enhance learning.
- Intentional difficulty in practice makes the experience fun and educative.
Solve Biases With Opposite Shots
- Correct your swing biases by practicing opposite shot outcomes, like hitting hooks for slices.
- Focus on solving ball flight problems rather than worrying about exact swing mechanics.