The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
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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Differential vs. Calibration Practice: Weighing...
Do you ever consider how your practice style can affect your performance on the course? In this episode, we discuss the benefits of differential practice and how adding it to your sessions can help you deal with adversity on the golf course and build ski...
57 min
127
Improve Your Golf Fitness: Interview w/ Mike Ca...
Learn from one of the top fitness experts in golf. Mike Carroll from Fit 4 Golf dispels myths you've heard about golf fitness and shares some of his core philosophies on how to get stronger, more mobile, and explosive in your golf swing.  To learn more a...
89 min
128
How Swing Matchups Work & Create Success
The golf swing has endless variables and there is no right way to do it. This episode is all about swing matchups and how golfers can create success with their natural tendencies versus trying to fit a model golf swing. Learn about functional matchups an...
62 min
129
Approach Shot Strategy: How to Lower Your Score...
Picking the right targets with your approach shots is one of the fastest ways to lower your handicap. In this episode, Adam and Jon debunk some of the common myths about approach shot strategy and provide a simple framework to give yourself the best chan...
62 min
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Learn Clubfitting: Interview w/ Marty Jertson f...
In this episode, Jon and Adam interview their first guest, Marty Jertson - the VP of Fitting & Performance for PING Golf. Marty shares clubfitting knowledge from PING's research, debunks some myths, and talks about what it's like to warm up next to Tiger...
60 min
131
Locus of Attention: What Do You Think About Whi...
What do you think about while you swing? Adam and Jon discuss a concept called "locus of attention." This one will get you thinking differently (no pun intended). We discuss how most golfers have been lead to rely on internal swing thoughts, and why movi...
63 min
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How To Improve Your Putting
An overview of putting - why speed control is so important, how to control your start line, and green reading.   Visit Jon's site here Visit Adam's site here
64 min
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How to Maximize Your Driver Distance
This episode is all about hitting your driver farther! We talk about efficiency versus swing speed and practical ways to add distance to your drives through various methods.  
57 min
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Wedge Play - Part 2
Part 2 of our discussion on wedge play. Understanding wedge design, how to play certain lies, and taking reader questions.
52 min
135
Wedge Play Part 1
An overview of wedge play - its role in scoring, technique thoughts, and how to practice effectively.
54 min
136
What Is Consistency in Golf?
In this episode, we discuss the idea of consistency in golf. It's perhaps one of the most misused words in the game. In our conversation it's broken down into the following four categories: Score Outcome Movement Technique This episode will change a lot ...
56 min
137
Shot Shaping: Fade or Draw?
In this episode, we discuss everything you should consider when it comes to shot shaping.  Which shot shape is better? What makes the ball curve a certain way? Does one go farther than another? Should you play a fade or a draw based on the pin location o...
60 min
138
Mailbag Episode: 4 Questions Answered
This week Adam and Jon tackle four questions from listeners on the following topics: How do you balance trying to fix your swing vs. accepting variance during a round? What are valuables forms of practice on a home golf simulator? Exploring how having a ...
58 min
139
Skill and Technique: Too Much of One, Not Enoug...
The golf world endlessly talks about technique as a way to improve. In this episode, Adam and Jon explore why skill is just as important and perhaps even more important than technique if you want to become a better golfer. Find out how to diagnose, and w...
59 min
140
Do You Have Enough Grit In Your Golf Game?
Do you have enough grit in your golf game? This episode explores how grit and resiliency must be part of your "golf toolbox" to become a better player. Jon and Adam explore different definitions of the word and give actionable advice on how to deal with ...
58 min
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Simplicity vs. Complexity in the Golf Swing
Golfers have been lead to believe that the solutions to their swing problems are found through complexity. In this episode, Adam and Jon explain with simplicity is a better long-term solution. Learn more about Adam Young's new 8-week courses here. Check ...
55 min
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The Longer Driver Shaft Experiment - Understand...
This episode is an exploration of how to add distance with your driver. Understanding how driver efficiency, clubhead speed, and clubfitting all play a role. Jon discusses his longer driver shaft experiment and what he learned. Link to the full article a...
54 min
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Getting the Right Feedback During Your Practice...
If you are practicing without feedback, it's like throwing darts blindfolded. The right feedback will help you practice more effectively and make the right changes. Adam's Book - Practical Manual Strike Quality: How you are striking the face of the club ...
57 min
144
What Is a Good Golf Shot? Managing Expectations...
Adam and Jon help define a "good shot" for your tee shot and approach shots. This episode is really about helping golfers manage their expectations and help them with their strategy and mental games. Check out the pre-season offer on Shot Scope V3 GPS Wa...
45 min
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Why Clubface Control Is Such an Important Skill
An in-depth discussion on why clubface control (face angle) is perhaps the most important skill for any golfer if they want to lower their handicap. Show notes: Face angle definition: where the clubface is pointed at impact. Many refer to it as open (rig...
46 min
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Top Swing Myths & How They Can Harm Your Game
Jon and Adam tackle some of the top golf myths out there and how they can (potentially) damage your swing. It really is a conversation about how important intent is in the golf swing and the dangers of "cherry-picking" concepts from other golfer's swings...
51 min
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How To Make a Successful Swing Change
Making a successful change to your golf swing can bring your game to new levels. But it’s not without its risks or challenges. There are so many things to consider that myself and co-host Adam Young tackled this topic in our latest podcast episode. Many ...
51 min
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Winter Golf Practice Ideas
Looking for ways to work on your golf game during the winter? Our first Sweet Spot episode goes over a ton of ideas on how to keep your game sharp in the winter:Impact location trainingGround strike Swing TempoWorking with launch monitorsImproving y...
57 min