Golf IQ

Explore the struggles of juggling golf gear with personal chaos, like the hilarity of horse ownership. Delve into Texas's golf scene amidst mild weather and caddy shifts impacting player success. Discover the evolution of Titleist T-Series irons, comparing the 2023 and 2025 models while debating their impact on golfers. Enjoy humorous tales of generosity in the golf community and the complex history of Nike's retreat from hard goods in the golf market, revealing the quirky intersections of sports and lifestyle.

JWall and Uncle Gene discuss some of the most peculiar and worst gear signings on the PGA Tour. Plus, the dynamic duo goes back and forth on how players' perceptions on gear differs, regardless of skill level.

Dr. Luke Benoit, a golf coach and the creator of the Butter Blade training aid, shares insights into rapidly improving your golf swing. He emphasizes the importance of mindset, suggesting golfers rely on instinct instead of mechanics while playing. Benoit delves into the neuroscience behind swing improvements, advocating for visualization techniques and simple, external cues. He also discusses mastering the mental game, promoting strategies to reduce cognitive load, enabling golfers to seamlessly translate practice into effective performance on the course.

JWall and Uncle Gene return from a short summer vacation to dish on L.A.B. Golf being sold and the Titleist prototype ball Cameron Young used in his first PGA Tour victory. Plus, is the FedEx Cup Playoff structure to blame for the lack of new equipment deals?

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.

Dr. Luke Benoit, a golf performance expert, joins LKD to unveil fast and effective methods for overhauling your golf swing. He introduces a unique seven-step approach using the Parallax app for instant visual feedback. Discover how slow-motion techniques and tools like shoulder clubs refine pivot mechanics, ensuring consistency. Benoit delves into the crucial balance between skill practice and real-game execution, emphasizing structured methods and cognitive strategies to elevate your game with rapid results.

Dr. Luke Benoit, a PhD in motor learning and founder of the Rip Ignite program, shares innovative strategies to transform your golf swing effectively. He discusses the integration of evidence-based methods in golf coaching, emphasizing the mental challenges of swing changes. Learn about the crucial transition from practice swings to real swings, including mastering downswing mechanics and the 'freezer' technique. Benoit also outlines a structured approach to improving your swing over 30 days, making golf swing enhancement accessible to all.

LKD and Sam Weinman dive into the intricacies of the handicap system and how to input "would be" scores when playing match play and why it's so imperative to record every hole.

JWall and Uncle Gene recap the Open Championship at Royal Portrush, dive into some minutiae in Scottie Scheffler's bag and discuss the differences between surlyn and urethane golf balls.

Golf Galaxy Director of Golf Experience and master fitter Chris Marchini returns to the pod to discuss all things wedges. Then JWall, Uncle Gene and Chris chop it up while answering your questions.