The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

Nov 17 2024 148 ep. 76 mins 505
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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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Gene Parente Breaks Down Golf's Biggest Equipment Myths w/ Robot Testing

Nov 17 2024 96 mins  
Gene Parente, the founder of Golf Laboratories, joins the show to discuss his many decades of experience with robot testing. Gene has been at the forefront of tons of industry research for golf OEMs, pro golfers, and many others. In this episode, we discuss: The history of Golf Laboratories (founded 1990) and how the end of the Cold War influenced golf technology through aerospace

Revisiting Practice Feedback

Nov 10 2024 63 mins  
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 and Jon discuss various types of feedback you can use in your practice sessions to help you improve your performance on the course. Thank you to our show sponsors, Shot Scope, Hack Motion, Bal.On, The Indoor Golf

Shallowing the Club & First Tee Jitters

Nov 03 2024 63 mins  
This episode explores two topics - shallowing the golf club and first tee jitters. Shallowing the club has been a very popular topic for years, and Adam breaks down how it can benefit golfers, but more importantly, if it's relevant to you. We also discuss how to handle first tee jitters. Thank you to our show sponsors, Shot Scope, Hack Motion, Bal.On, and The Indoor Golf Shop Excl

Ted Scott Shares Insights from His PGA Tour Journey

Oct 27 2024 69 mins  
Ted Scott joins us to discuss his 25+ year journey as a PGA Tour caddie. He shares some of his top stories caddying for Scottie Scheffler and Bubba Watson. We also discuss Ted's coaching philosophy and how, with these insights into the mental game, he helped his players through some of the biggest moments. To learn more about the practice app that Jon and Ted are involved with, ch

Mackenzie Hughes Talks Presidents Cup, 2024 Season & Answers Listener Questions

Oct 20 2024 89 mins  
PGA Tour winner Mackenzie Hughes returns to give a recap of the Presidents Cup, go over his past season on the PGA Tour, and take listener questions. Thank you to our show sponsors The Indoor Golf Shop, Eight Sleep, and Hexclad: As we head into the fall season, you'll want to check out The Indoor Golf Shop for your at-home golfing needs. I've been trusting them for years and reco

Revisiting Strokes Gained w/ Mark Broadie

Oct 13 2024 78 mins  
We revisit our discussion with Mark Broadie from 2021 to explain how strokes gained analysis can help golfers lower their scores. We discuss his key findings on tee shots, approach shots, wedge play, and putting. You don't want to miss this episode! Understanding the truth about scoring and how golfers separate themselves from one another is a cornerstone of improving. Mark's book

New Wedge Study & Nutrition Habits on the Course

Oct 06 2024 65 mins  
Jon and Adam discuss a new wedge study that challenges conventional thinking around turf interaction. We also discuss best practices for nutrition and hydration when playing to ensure that your body and mind are kept fresh. Thank you to our show sponsors The Indoor Golf Shop, Eight Sleep, LMNT, and Hexclad: As we head into the fall season, you'll want to check out The Indoor Golf S

A Different Approach to Golf Instruction w/ Chris Como

Sep 29 2024 83 mins  
In this episode, Chris Como discusses his unique approach to golf coaching, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and adaptability in instruction. He shares insights on working with top players like Xander Schauffele and Tiger Woods, highlighting the balance between risk assessment and performance improvement. Como also delves into the use of technology in coaching and th

The Art of Decision Making w/ Scott Fawcett

Sep 22 2024 90 mins  
Scott Fawcett from DECADE Golf joins the show to discuss his recent tournament experience including the U.S. Senior Open and what he learned. We talk mindset, making swing changes, better decisions on the golf course, and plenty of other topics! As mentioned, Scott is offering a 30% discount on both DECADE Elite and DECADE Foundations for Sweet Spot listeners. Use promo code sweet

Revisiting Clubface Face Control

Sep 15 2024 52 mins  
Face control is one of our "Big 3" - we wanted to revisit one of our first episodes of the Sweet Spot from 2021. If you haven't heard this one, it's a cornerstone of our philosophy. And if it's been 3+ years since you listened to it, it's time for a reminder! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices