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The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

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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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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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Published 2021-09-08

How to Conquer Scoring Milestones

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Every golfer wants to know how to reach the next scoring level in their games. In this episode, we discuss scoring milestones in the following context:

  • What skills are required to reach various scoring levels (breaking 100, 90, 80, etc.)
  • How to use statistics to reach your goals
  • Becoming more comfortable on the golf course
  • Why it's more about limiting mistakes than hitting miraculous shots
  • Should you be thinking about your scores while you play?

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Every golfer wants to know how to reach the next scoring level in their games. In this episode, we discuss scoring milestones in the following context:

  • What skills are required to reach various scoring levels (breaking 100, 90, 80, etc.)
  • How to use statistics to reach your goals
  • Becoming more comfortable on the golf course
  • Why it's more about limiting mistakes than hitting miraculous shots
  • Should you be thinking about your scores while you play?

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Published 2021-08-31

Equipment Education Series: Driver Fitting with Woody Lashen

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We're excited to start 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 driver fitting.

  • Clubhead specs: Center of gravity, Moment of Inertia, Loft, Adjustability
  • Shaft: Length, Weight, Profile, Aftermarket vs. Stock


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We're excited to start 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 driver fitting.

  • Clubhead specs: Center of gravity, Moment of Inertia, Loft, Adjustability
  • Shaft: Length, Weight, Profile, Aftermarket vs. Stock


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Published 2021-08-19

How To Build a Consistent & Successful Pre-Shot Routine (Part 2)

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In the second part of our pre-shot routine series, we discuss the execution and post-shot analysis phase.

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In the second part of our pre-shot routine series, we discuss the execution and post-shot analysis phase.

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Published 2021-08-11

How To Build a Consistent & Successful Pre-Shot Routine (Part 1)

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A consistent pre-shot routine can help increase your performance on the course. This episode discusses the overall benefits of a routine, what to avoid, and the first two components - pre-shot analysis and preparation. This is part one of a two-part series.

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A consistent pre-shot routine can help increase your performance on the course. This episode discusses the overall benefits of a routine, what to avoid, and the first two components - pre-shot analysis and preparation. This is part one of a two-part series.

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Published 2021-08-03

Recovery Shots: How to Make the Right Strategic Decisions, Play Different Shots, and Save Strokes!

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Recovery shots don't sound like fun, but the decisions golfers make can greatly influence their scores. In this episode, we discuss how to choose the right strategy and advise how to play different shots in the trees and out of fairway bunkers. Bogey is your friend!

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Recovery shots don't sound like fun, but the decisions golfers make can greatly influence their scores. In this episode, we discuss how to choose the right strategy and advise how to play different shots in the trees and out of fairway bunkers. Bogey is your friend!

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Published 2021-07-27

How to Make the Right Decisions From the Rough: Evaluating Lies, Targets, and Ball Flight

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In this episode, Adam and Jon take a deep dive into the rough. Learn how your ball flight changes with various lies, how to adjust your technique, and make smarter strategic decisions. This one will save you strokes!

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In this episode, Adam and Jon take a deep dive into the rough. Learn how your ball flight changes with various lies, how to adjust your technique, and make smarter strategic decisions. This one will save you strokes!

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Published 2021-07-08

Mark Broadie Interview: How To Use Strokes Gained Analysis to Lower Your Scores

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Mark Broadie joins us in this episode 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 Every Shot Counts is a must-read, and his Golfmetrics app is a great stat-tracking resource for golfers who want to understand where they need to improve.

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Mark Broadie joins us in this episode 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 Every Shot Counts is a must-read, and his Golfmetrics app is a great stat-tracking resource for golfers who want to understand where they need to improve.

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Published 2021-06-30

Differential vs. Calibration Practice: Weighing the Benefits

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Do you ever consider how the style of practice you perform 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. Additionally, we explore how calibration practice has its place as well. If you don't know what either of them is, this episode will likely get you thinking very differently!

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Do you ever consider how the style of practice you perform 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. Additionally, we explore how calibration practice has its place as well. If you don't know what either of them is, this episode will likely get you thinking very differently!

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Published 2021-06-23

Improve Your Golf Fitness: Interview w/ Mike Carroll from Fit 4 Golf

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Learn from one of the top fitness experts in golf. Mike Carrol 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.

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Learn from one of the top fitness experts in golf. Mike Carrol 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.

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Published 2021-06-16

How Swing Matchups Work & Create Success

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The golf swing has endless variables, and there is no right way to do it. This episode is 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 and why it might not be a good idea to take your friend's swing advice!

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The golf swing has endless variables, and there is no right way to do it. This episode is 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 and why it might not be a good idea to take your friend's swing advice!

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Published 2021-06-07

Approach Shot Strategy: How to Lower Your Scores w/ Smarter Targets

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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 chance of success. If you follow this advice, your scores will drop!

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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 chance of success. If you follow this advice, your scores will drop!

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Published 2021-06-01

Learn Clubfitting: Interview w/ Marty Jertson from PING

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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 at a major.

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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 at a major.

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Published 2021-05-24

Locus of Attention: What Do You Think About While You Swing?

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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).

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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).

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Published 2021-05-11

How to Maximize Your Driver Distance

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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.

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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.

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Published 2021-05-05

Wedge Play - Part 2

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Part 2 of our discussion on wedge play. Understanding wedge design, how to play certain lies, and taking reader questions.

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Part 2 of our discussion on wedge play. Understanding wedge design, how to play certain lies, and taking reader questions.

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Published 2021-04-06

Mailbag Episode: 4 Questions Answered

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This week Adam and Jon tackle four reader questions 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 positive angle of attack is different than your iron game and its potential benefits (or drawbacks) Multiple methods to gap your club distances.

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This week Adam and Jon tackle four reader questions 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 positive angle of attack is different than your iron game and its potential benefits (or drawbacks) Multiple methods to gap your club distances.

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Published 2021-03-30

Skill and Technique: Too Much of One, Not Enough of the Other

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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 work on your skill level.

 

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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 work on your skill level.

 

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Published 2021-03-23

Do You Have Enough Grit In Your Golf Game?

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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.

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Published 2021-03-16

Simplicity vs. Complexity in the Golf Swing

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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.

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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.

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Published 2021-03-09

The Longer Driver Shaft Experiment - Understanding driver efficiency, clubhead speed, and clubfitting

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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.

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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.

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Published 2021-03-02

Getting the Right Feedback During Your Practice Sessions

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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.

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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.

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Published 2021-02-24

What Is a Good Golf Shot? Managing Expectations on Tee Shots & Approach Shots

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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.

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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.

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Published 2021-02-18

Why Clubface Control Is Such an Important Skill

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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.

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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.

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Published 2021-02-09

How To Make a Successful Swing Change

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Making a successful change to your golf swing can bring your game to new levels. But it’s not without its risks or challenges. Here's how to do it the right way.

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Making a successful change to your golf swing can bring your game to new levels. But it’s not without its risks or challenges. Here's how to do it the right way.

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Published 2021-02-09

Winter Golf Practice Ideas

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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.

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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.

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