The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

By Adam Young/Jon Sherman

What's The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast about?

A deeper look into golf improvement. Adam Young and Jon Sherman provide real, actionable game-improvement advice for golfers of all levels. If you want to take your game to the next level, this is the podcast for you.

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Why It's All About "The Big 3"

05.22.2023

In this episode, we revisit our core philosophy - The Big Three. Learn why strike, ground contact and face control are the biggest influences on the quality of your ball striking. Whether you are a new Sweet Spot listener, or ...

The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast episodes:

05.22.2023 Why It's All About "The Big 3" In this episode, we revisit our core philosophy - The Big Three. Learn why strike, ground contact and face control are the biggest influences on the quality of your ball striking. Whether you are a new Sweet Spot listener, or ...
05.08.2023 Managing Expectations Series: Tee Shots w/ Lou Stagner We're excited to continue our managing expectations series with stats guru Lou Stagner. In this episode, we discuss tee shots. Lou shares some of his most interesting stats from pro golf and the amateur game that will get you thinking ...
05.01.2023 How to Acquire Skills Through Effective Practice w/ Rob Gray In this episode, we discuss the most effective ways to increase your skills through various practice methods with motor-learning expert Dr. Rob Gray. Rob is the author of How We Learn to Move, giving a great perspective on taking your ...
04.17.2023 How To Take Care of Your Body w/ Dr. Greg Rose from TPI Dr. Greg Rose, the co-founder of the Titleist Performance Institute, joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on how to take care of your body for golf. We discuss mobility, pain, injury prevention, strength training, how to increase swing speed, and ...
04.10.2023 Should You "Swing Your Swing" Part 2 In this two-part series, Adam and Jon discuss the pros and cons of the popular phrase "swing your swing." We talk about our philosophy on the golf swing and the role of aesthetics versus functionality. Should golfers stick with a ...
04.03.2023 Should You "Swing Your Swing" Part 1 In this two-part series, Adam and Jon discuss the pros and cons of the popular phrase "swing your swing." We talk about our philosophy on the golf swing and the role of aesthetics versus functionality. Should golfers stick with a ...
03.27.2023 How to Build a Home Golf Simulator w/ James Laidlaw from InHome Golf Home Golf Simulators are exploding in popularity. There are more options than ever to build it on your own or hire a company to take care of everything. James Laidlaw from InHome Golf, who recently did Jon's home installation, joins ...
03.13.2023 How to Develop a Junior Golfer w/ James Hong James Hong, a renowned junior golf instructor, joins us to discuss the state of the junior game and what has changed over the last 20 years. We also explore best practices for getting kids interested in golf, how to develop ...
02.27.2023 A New Approach to Golf Psychology w/ Jared Tendler Jared Tendler is a mental performance coach to professional golfers, traders, and poker players and a best-selling author. We explore his unique approach and how his methods go beyond conventional golf psychology to get to the root of issues. You're ...
02.13.2023 What's It Like to Play Professional Golf w/ Ashton Van Horne Korn Ferry Tour member Ashton Van Horne discusses what it's like to play professional golf and chase the dream of making it to the PGA Tour. Ashton opens up about all of his preparation, how to deal with pressure and ...
01.30.2023 Beware of Golf Advice! More golf advice (especially on the swing) is available than ever. But is consuming too much of it making you better or worse? We discuss common mistakes and how best to filter out info - even from Adam and Jon! ...
01.16.2023 How to Choose the Right Golf Ball w/ Ballnamic Marty Jertson and Chris Broadie from Ballnamic (operated by PING) join us to discuss all the factors that go into choosing the right golf ball. Let's get past the marketing fluff and learn what makes each brand's models differ from ...
01.10.2023 Play Your Best Golf in 2023 - The Art of Looking Back w/ Kent Osbourne (Part 2) The new year is almost here, and avid golfers at every level of the game will be thinking about what they hope to achieve in 2023. In this two-part series, performance coach Kent Osbourne joins us to discuss how to ...
12.19.2022 Play Your Best Golf in 2023 - The Art of Looking Back w/ Kent Osbourne (Part 1) The new year is almost here, and avid golfers at every level of the game will be thinking about what they hope to achieve in 2023. In this two-part series, performance coach Kent Osbourne joins us to discuss how to ...
12.05.2022 Lessons from The PGA Tour w/ Rick Fehr Rick Fehr has been on both sides of the golf improvement coin. He was a standout collegiate player, a PGA Tour winner, and now a golf instructor. We talk with him about how golf has evolved over the years, his ...
11.21.2022 How To Use Statistics Effectively There are many ways to track your stats these days, and golfers can get a little confused with all the available data. In this episode, Jon and Adam explore multiple ways to track your stats, what to pay attention to, ...
11.07.2022 Equipment Education Series: Fairway Woods, Hybrids, and Driving Irons w/ Woody Lashen We're excited to continue our equipment education series with one of the top clubfitters in the industry - Woody Lashen from Pete's Golf (www.petesgolf.com). In this episode, we discuss everything that goes into fitting fairway woods, hybrids, and driving irons. ...
10.31.2022 What Does It Take to Win a Club Championship? Jon recently won his club championship and talks about what it took to get it done finally. Topics include - past embarrassments, how to "prepare", a match play mindset, how hard winning is, and accepting what is out of your ...
10.24.2022 How to Improve Your Swing Tempo w/ John Novosel Jr. From Tour Tempo Everyone talks about swing tempo very generically. Terms like "swing smooth" has been thrown around for decades. In this episode, we talk with the expert on swing tempo - John Novosel Jr. from Tour Tempo. Find out why it has ...
10.11.2022 What Can You Control In Golf? Knowing what you can control in golf and what you cannot control is crucial in your development as a player. In this episode, we talk about "The Big Five" from Jon's book, The Four Foundations of Golf. You'll get some ...
10.03.2022 The Lost Art of Putting w/ Karl Morris Karl Morris joins us to have a fantastic conversation on how to improve your putting. You'll get an entirely new perspective, and many of the topics we discuss can help golfers of any level who are struggling with the flat ...
09.19.2022 How To Properly Set Goals w/ David MacKenzie Mental coach David MacKenzie from Golf State of Mind joins us to discuss goal setting. Find out what are some common mistakes golfers make when setting goals and more effective ways to motivate yourself and change habits. Thanks to our ...
09.12.2022 Understanding Club Path & Swing Direction - Part 2 This two-part series discusses the difference between club path and swing direction. We'll also help you learn more about their roles in your ball flight, ideas on how to straighten your ball flight, and much more! Learn more about your ...
09.06.2022 Understanding Club Path & Swing Direction - Part 1 This two-part series discusses the difference between club path and swing direction. We'll also help you learn more about their roles in your ball flight, ideas on how to straighten your ball flight, and much more! Learn more about your ...
08.22.2022 How To Train for Increased Swing Speed w/ Dr. Tyler Standifird Dr. Tyler Standifird, the lead biomechanist from SuperSpeed Golf, joins the show to discuss the benefits of Overspeed training. We cover a wide range of topics based on his research into how golfers train for speed. He also answers many ...
08.15.2022 Grip Technique w/ Shauheen Nakhjavani Renowned swing instructor Shauheen Nakhjavani joins us to discuss how different grip techniques can alter your golf swing. Find out why the older information might not apply and how good matchups are the key to helping control wrist angles and ...
08.08.2022 The Benefits of a Dynamic Warmup w/ Mike Carroll Fitness professional Mike Carroll from Fit For Golf joins us to discuss the benefits of dynamic warmups and how to get your body ready to practice or play golf. Want to get an awesome pair of golf sunglasses for less ...
07.18.2022 How to Deal With Alignment In this episode, we discuss how to align yourself to your target. There's a ton of nuance to explore and no right answers for every golfer! Want to get an awesome pair of golf sunglasses for less than $25? Check ...
07.11.2022 Developing the "Scratch Attitude" w/ Kent Osbourne In this episode, we talk with mental coach Kent Osbourne and his unique philosophy called the Scratch Attitude. Want to get an awesome pair of golf sunglasses for less than $25? Check out our exclusive discount for Goodr Sunglasses - ...
07.04.2022 Understanding Spin Rate - Part 2 In this two-part series, we are going to tackle spin rate. Learn what creates optimal spin rates for every club in your bag, how to increase/decrease spin where necessary, and plenty more! Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf ...
06.27.2022 A Big Announcement You Won't Want to Miss! We are excited to announce that Jon's new book, The Four Foundations of Golf, is now available for purchase! It has instantly become the #1 best-selling book on Amazon. The book is available on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover ...
06.20.2022 Equipment Education Series: Putter Fitting w/ Woody Lashen We're excited to continue our equipment education series with one of the top clubfitters in the industry - Woody Lashen from Pete's Golf (www.petesgolf.com). In this episode, we discuss everything that goes into a putter fitting. Thanks to our show ...
06.13.2022 Dealing With Success & Not Getting Ahead Of Yourself Everyone knows what it's like to start your rounds hot. But how do you keep it going? How do you deal with fears of blowing it and not focusing on your score too much? Jon recently shot his best round ...
06.06.2022 How Do Wind, Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude Alter Ball Flight w/ Marty Jertson & Chris Broadie We are finally going to put a bunch of myths to bed in this episode! Chris Broadie and Marty Jertson from PING/Ballnamic join us to discuss the big 4. How do wind, temperature, humidity, and altitude alter ball flight? You ...
05.23.2022 Understanding Spin Rate - Part 1 In this two-part series, we are going to tackle spin rate. Learn what creates optimal spin rates for every club in your bag, how to increase/decrease spin where necessary, and plenty more! Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf ...
05.16.2022 Chasing Scratch Interview: Can We Help Mike & Eli on their Quest to Scratch? We are very excited to debut our episode with Mike and Eli from Chasing Scratch! We recorded this back in February but held on to it for a bit so it could coincide with their Season 5 debut. Adam and ...
05.09.2022 Warming Up Properly Before Your Round This episode discusses various methods to warm up properly before your round. Depending on how much time you have, you'll get plenty of ideas on using your time effectively and get to the first tee ready to go! Thanks to ...
04.25.2022 How to Become a Better Tournament Golfer w/ Scott Fawcett Scott Fawcett, the founder of DECADE, joins us to discuss tournament golf. Whether you are thinking about playing competitively, want to get better in tournaments, or are just interested in the topic in general, you will learn a lot in ...
04.18.2022 How to Take Your Driver to the Next Level - Part 2 Our long-awaited driver improvement series is here! Adam and Jon explore how you can take your game to the next level off the tee. Want to get an awesome pair of golf sunglasses for less than $25? Check out our ...
04.11.2022 How to Take Your Driver to the Next Level - Part 1 Our long-awaited driver improvement series is here! Adam and Jon explore how you can take your game to the next level off the tee. Want to get an awesome pair of golf sunglasses for less than $25? Check out our ...
03.28.2022 Sasho MacKenzie Interview - Part 2 Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, a biomechanist and one of golf's leading researchers, joins us to cover various topics that will surely get you thinking differently! Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for ...
03.21.2022 Sasho MacKenzie Interview - Part 1 Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, a biomechanist and one of golf's leading researchers, joins us to cover various topics that will surely get you thinking differently! Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for ...
03.14.2022 The Frustration of Learning How do you know if you're on the right track in your golf improvement journey? In this episode, we discuss "the frustration of learning" and what are reasonable expectations as you progress and have setbacks. Thanks to our show sponsor, ...
02.28.2022 Managing Expectations Series: Approach Shots w/ Lou Stagner We're excited to continue our managing expectations series with stats guru Lou Stagner. In this episode, we discuss approach play. Lou shares some of his most interesting stats from pro golf and the amateur game that will get you thinking ...
02.14.2022 How to Alter Your Practice Throughout the Season How should you change your practice methods based on the time of year? This episode explores how to adjust your preparation for the off-season, early, mid, and late-season periods. Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can ...
01.31.2022 Equipment Education Series: Wedge Fitting w/ Woody Lashen We're excited to continue our equipment education series with one of the top clubfitters in the industry - Woody Lashen from Pete's Golf (www.petesgolf.com). In this episode, we discuss everything that goes into a wedge fitting. Thanks to our show ...
01.17.2022 Building Positive Habits In Your Golf Game This episode explores ideas for positive habits you can add to your golf game on and off the course. We hope listeners will take some of these to heart and think of others they can add! Thanks to our show ...
01.04.2022 Quick Fixes, Band-Aids, and Compensations This episode explores some of the differences between short-term changes you can make in your game. Some of them can be positive and can have long-lasting benefits. Conversely, others only provide temporary band-aids, and the deeper issue is not resolved. ...
12.21.2021 How To Get the Most From Swing Lessons - Shauheen Nakhjavani Interview Renowned swing coach Shauheen Nakhjavani joins the show to share his insights on how to get the most out of taking lessons. Some topics we discuss: How much time you should set aside and your commitment level. How to find ...
12.14.2021 What Does It Take to Become a Scratch Golfer? Part 2 Becoming a scratch golfer is an elusive and often misunderstood milestone for many players. This series tries to demystify what it takes to get your handicap down to zero. Or should you even pursue it in the first place? In ...

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