Show Notes
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://www.instagram.com/kraftygolf/https://www.instagram.com/willrobinspga/The group dives into why a swing can look good on the range but break down under pressure, how early extension and face control show up in tournament golf, and whether it’s better to keep working on technique or simplify strategy and trust your game. They also break down the difference between training and transfer, why too many swing thoughts can hurt performance, and how target focus may matter more than chasing perfect mechanics on the course.
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