GolfWell Podcast
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.
Latest episodes
Apr 28, 2017 • 21min
4.11 Why Are Pressure Mats and Force Plates so Popular?
4.11 Why Are Pressure Mats and Force Plates so Popular? by Cordie Walker
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Apr 21, 2017 • 26min
4.10 3 Types of Motion Capture Systems and Why You Should Use Them
Motion capture is a critical tool to get accurate data on what the body is doing in the golf swing and a piece of technology that's helping biomechanists do better research and golf instructors make better informed decisions.
Apr 14, 2017 • 20min
4.9 The Essentials of Launch Monitors
In this episode we're looking at launch monitors; how they're used, how the technology works, and what they're role is in golf with our guest Liam Mucklow.
Apr 2, 2017 • 21min
4.8 The Practical Application of Biomechanics
We've learned a lot about biomechanics and gone through a lot of important concepts and ideas, but what now? How is this info applied and what do we do about it? That's what we talk about in this podcast.
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Mar 24, 2017 • 27min
4.7 What Makes a Good Putter Good? w/ Dr Rob Neal
4.7 What Makes a Good Putter Good? w/ Dr Rob Neal by Cordie Walker
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Mar 17, 2017 • 16min
4.6 Let’s Talk About Pressure Shift Instead of Weight Shift
4.6 Let’s Talk About Pressure Shift Instead of Weight Shift by Cordie Walker
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Mar 13, 2017 • 22min
4.5 Ground Reaction Forces and the Reason to Pay Attention
With all the buzz about "GRF" and "center of pressure" what do the different terms mean and what does the research say about the golfers interaction with the ground? In this episode we learn from Dr Mike Duffey and Dr Scott Lynn about the forces going on with the ground and talk about what ground reaction forces actually are.
Mar 2, 2017 • 25min
4.4 What You Need to Know About Kinetics and the Golf Swing w/ Dr Sasho MacKenzie
We'll look at the role of forces in the golf swing, from definitions to a practical application you'll get an overview of kinetics with Dr Sasho Mackenzie.
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Feb 23, 2017 • 21min
4.3 What the Research Says about X-FACTOR w/ Dr Phil Cheetham
In today's episode we're taking a look at the research around X-Factor and X-Factor Stretch done by our guest Dr Phil Cheetham. First popularized in the 90's by Golf Magazine and Jim McLean, X-Factor is the difference between the rotation of thorax and pelvis at the top of the backswing. Is it relevant? Does it hold up under research? Listen into the episode below to find out.
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Feb 17, 2017 • 26min
4.2 Understanding the Kinematic Sequence w/ Dr Phil Cheetham
In this episode you'll learn about one of the most commonly referred to measurements of the golf swing, the kinematic sequence. Learn from Dr Phil Cheetham, leader in the industry of 3D analysis and kinematics as he explains what it measures, what it means, how it relates to performance, and the story of the development.
