Dr. Luke Benoit - The Science of Swing Changes & Gaining Speed (Flashback Friday)

About this episode

Dr. Luke Benoit returns to discuss swing changes and speed training strategies for golfers.

>>Start speed training with Rypstick now . Use code "WICKEDSMART" to save 20% on all RYP Golf products. Dr. Luke Benoit back for his second interview to help you dominate the offseason. He has a Ph.D. in motor learning and control, a 12X best young teacher, the #1 ranked instruction in MN by Golf Digest, and the creator of Rypstick Golf. Before his impressive teaching career, he was also a professional golfer with 18 wins! We had a great chat and think you'll gain a ton of valuable strategies when you listen to the full interview. When you listen, you will learn: Why early extension happens. How to change your grip to fix your ball flight. How to schedule practice based on your goals. The importance of grip & a common myth debunked. The mistake most people are making with lag putting practice. The Rypstick guarantee that will make adding speed inevitable. How ButterBlade and foam balls can change your practice routine. And more! WICKED SMART GOLF Apply for 1:1 performance coaching with Michael (limited spots available) Wicked Smart Golf Academy To Lower Your HDCP Fast : The FASTEST way to play consistent golf. Recommended Products Speed Train With Rypstick : The #1 speed trainer…

People in this episode

Host: Michael Leonard

Guest: Dr. Luke Benoit

Topics covered

• swing changes
• gaining speed
• golf training
• motor learning
• practice strategies

Keywords

• swing changes
• speed training
• golf instruction
• practice routine
• grip changes

Sponsors

RYP Golf

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Golf Digest

Products: Rypstick Golf, RYP Golf, ButterBlade, foam balls, Shot Pattern, DECADE Golf

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