Top instructor Andrew Rice joins the show to share his knowledge on wedge play. We discuss various topics on how to hit functional wedge shots, why skill is so important, and how to practice your wedge game more effectively. Special thanks to our show sponsor Shop Indoor Golf - you can check them out for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
In part two of our episode with Scott Fawcett, the founder of DECADE, we continue our discussion on tee-shot strategy. We also explore how strategy is mostly about psychology and get a bit philosophical at times. Here is a link to the YouTube video Scott mentions that everyone should watch! Thanks to our show sponsor Shop Indoor Golf , be sure to check them out for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
In part one of our interview with Scott Fawcett, the founder of DECADE, we discuss his approach to tee-shot strategy. Some topics include: Learning to embrace driver Why safety clubs might not be that safe How dispersion factors into decision making Why shaping it both directions off can be a mistake Avoiding the big trouble Here is a link to Scott's YouTube video on driving strategy that everyone should watch! Thanks to our show sponsor Shop Indoor Golf , be sure to check them out for all of yo...
Jon and Adam unwind some of the key concepts from the Dylan Frittelli interview. Thanks to our show sponsor Shop Indoor Golf , be sure to check them out for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talked with PGA Tour Player Dylan Frittelli. We were interested in getting the perspective of a tour player on many of the topics we cover on the Sweet Spot, such as speed training, equipment changes, swing thoughts, in-round adjustments, and several other topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're excited to kick off our managing expectations series with stats guru Lou Stagner. In this episode, we discuss putting and wedge play around the greens. Lou shares some of his most interesting stats from pro golf and the amateur game that will get you thinking differently about reasonable expectations in your short game. Also, you'll learn more about the proper strategy and ideas on how to practice more effectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
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 If you're interested in learning more about drivers and how they function, you will love this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
In the second part of our pre-shot routine series, we discuss the execution and post-shot analysis phase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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...
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An overview of putting - why speed control is so important, how to control your start line, and green reading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 2 of our discussion on wedge play. Understanding wedge design, how to play certain lies, and taking reader questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An overview of wedge play - its role in scoring, technique thoughts, and how to practice effectively Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Consistency is one of the most misused terms in golf. Let's clear it up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fade or Draw? Both? A discussion about shot shaping and how golfers should choose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
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. Visit Adam's site here Visit Jon's site here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
