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The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

Adam Young/Jon Shermansweetspotgolfpodcast.podbean.com
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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Episodes

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 your clubface direction. Want to get an awesome pair of golf sunglasses for less than $25? Check out our exclusive discount for Goodr Sunglasses - use promo code SWEETSPOT at checkout for a 15% discount. Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, yo...

Aug 15, 20221 hr 17 min

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 than $25? Check out our exclusive discount for Goodr Sunglasses - use promo code SWEETSPOT at checkout for a 15% discount. Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your a...

Aug 08, 20221 hr 16 min

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 out our exclusive discount for Goodr Sunglasses - use promo code SWEETSPOT at checkout for a 15% discount. Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Jul 18, 20221 hr 41 min

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 - use promo code SWEETSPOT at checkout for a 15% discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 20221 hr 18 min

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 Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 04, 202246 min

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 versions all around the world. Here are links you can use to access the book in various Amazon markets: Amazon US Amazon UK Amazon Canada Amazon Australia Amazon Germany Amazon France Amazon Spain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 27, 20224 min

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 sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 20, 20221 hr 38 min

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 ever, and in this episode, we take a deep dive into what went through his head and what lessons you can learn from the experience. Special thanks to our show sponsors TheStack and Goodr Sunglasses To receive a special 20% discount on TheStack swing speed training system, visit the https://www.thest...

Jun 13, 202256 min

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 are definitely going to learn something new and will likely change your mind on what you've been told all these years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 06, 20221 hr 2 min

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 Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 23, 20221 hr 6 min

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 Jon try to help point Mike and Eli in the right direction on a few parts of their games holding them back. You will likely see a lot of connection to your current game and how to go about analyzing your plan to improve. #LGLG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 16, 20221 hr 27 min

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 our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 09, 20221 hr 14 min

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 this wide-ranging discussion! Want to get an awesome pair of golf sunglasses for less than $25? Check out our exclusive discount for Goodr Sunglasses - use promo code SWEETSPOT at checkout for a 15% discount. Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you c...

Apr 25, 20222 hr 12 min

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 exclusive discount for Goodr Sunglasses - use promo code SWEETSPOT at checkout for a 15% discount. Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Apr 18, 20221 hr 24 min

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 exclusive discount for Goodr Sunglasses - use promo code SWEETSPOT at checkout for a 15% discount. Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Apr 11, 20221 hr 32 min

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 all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 20221 hr 10 min

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 all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 20221 hr 17 min

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, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 14, 20221 hr 24 min

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 differently about reasonable expectations. Also, you'll learn more about the proper strategy and ideas on how to practice more effectively. Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf s...

Feb 28, 20221 hr 33 min

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 find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Feb 14, 20221 hr 17 min

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 sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 31, 20221 hr 38 min

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 sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 17, 20221 hr 17 min

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. Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 04, 20221 hr 42 min

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 a swing coach. What are reasonable expectations for both sides of the relationship? How goals can change based on the player's skill level. How long should you wait to see results, and if it makes sense to change coaches? Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you ca...

Dec 21, 20211 hr 38 min

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 this two-part series, we discuss topics like: How much time it might require Will it even make you happier? What does scratch golf look like from a statistical perspective Your mindset on the course Impact requirements Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can...

Dec 14, 20211 hr 7 min

What Does It Take to Become a Scratch Golfer? Part 1

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 this two-part series, we discuss topics like: How much time it might require Will it even make you happier? What does scratch golf look like from a statistical perspective Your mindset on the course Impact requirements Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can...

Dec 07, 20211 hr 24 min

How To Practice Effectively With Launch Monitors

In this episode, we discuss how to practice with launch monitors of all different price levels. Whether you have a basic model like the PRGR or a Foresight GCQuad, we're including tips on making your practice sessions more effective! Here are links to reviews on some of the models we discussed, along with special pricing offers for Sweet Spot listeners: PRGR Launch Monitor Review I Purchase Link Swing Caddie SC200+ Review I Purchase Link (Black Friday Offer) Swing Caddie SC300 Review I Purchase ...

Nov 23, 20211 hr 25 min

Equipment Education Series: Iron Fitting with 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 an iron fitting. Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Nov 16, 20211 hr 28 min

How Do You Control Impact? Part 2

In this two-part series, we explore what creates more optimal impact positions. Is it controlling the mechanical elements of your golf swing, like your takeaway and various other positions? Or is it more about your overall skill and what we cannot see? Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Nov 09, 20211 hr

How Do You Control Impact - Better Swing Mechanics or Skill? (Part 1)

In this two-part series, we explore what creates more optimal impact positions. Is it controlling the mechanical elements of your golf swing, like your takeaway and various other positions? Or is it more about your overall skill and what we cannot see? Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Nov 02, 20211 hr 12 min
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