Is Zero Path Actually Bad? Two Coaches Disagree

About this episode

Justin Kraft and Dr Luke Benoit debate the implications of a zero club path in golf.

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/kraftygolf/Dr Luke Benoit - https://www.instagram.com/dr.luke.benoit.golf/Check out the post on the flyer lies https://www.instagram.com/p/DY0OwG1EU-h/?img_index=1

People in this episode

Host: Cordie Walker

Guests: Justin Kraft, Dr Luke Benoit

Topics covered

• club path
• face angle
• flyer lie myth
• ball striking
• on-course practice
• tour pros

Keywords

• zero club path
• flyer lie
• golf coaching
• ball striking
• golf tips

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Organizations: GolfWell podcast

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