The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

In this episode, Jon and Adam answer a variety of listeners' questions on various topics. Thank you to our show sponsors Shot Scope, Rhoback, Maui Nui Venison, and LinkedIn Talent Solutions: Shot Scope just announced their new V5 GPS watch and performance tracking system. There are tons of upgrades, like full-color maps of each hole, GPS distances to hazards, layup points, and doglegs, and dynamic...

Joe Mayo has received a lot of attention over the past year for his work with Viktor Hovland and his wedge game. He joins the show to discuss his belief that being steep with wedges is a viable option for players of all levels and has benefits compared to having a more shallow angle of attack. This has been a very hot topic in the instructional world lately, and we guarantee this will be a highly...

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, Woody shares everything new he has seen in the clubfitting world from the newest product releases. Thank you to our show sponsors Shot Scope, Rhoback, Maui Nui Venison, and LinkedIn Talent Solutions: Shot Scope just announced...

A quick discussion of Jon's new book, The Foundations of Winning Golf (available on Amazon), as well as taking listener questions. Thank you to our show sponsor LinkedIn Talent Solutions! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stanford psychiatrist Dr. David Spiegel is one of the most published and respected experts in the field of hypnosis. In this episode, he clears up myths surrounding self-hypnosis and shares tactics on how golfers can use it to their advantage to increase their focus and calm nerves on the course. If you are interested in trying out his app, Reveri, you can use this link to get two weeks free. Than...

For those of you who have an extended off-season, we created an episode to give you some best practices for getting back up to speed after a long layoff. Thank you to our show sponsors, Rhoback, Shot Pattern, and LinkedIn Talent Solutions! If you want insanely comfortable, stylish golf/athletic gear that can be worn on and off the course, look no further than Rhoback. Their polos, hoodies, and qua...

Mike and Eli from the hugely popular podcast join us to check in on their games. What have they figured out on their quest to achieve a scratch handicap? You are going to learn a lot from this one! Thank you to our show sponsors, CORE Golf and LinkedIn Talent Solutions! If you are looking to sharpen up your practice, check out CORE Golf. It's filled with a ton of fun and engaging games that you ca...

Many golfers don't fully understand the concept of angle of attack. In this episode, we took a very deep dive to give you a well-rounded understanding of how it relates to every club in your bag! Thank you to our show sponsor LinkedIn Talent Solutions! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot. Learn m...

Mark Immelman holds a lot of titles - CBS broadcaster, golf coach, and podcaster. He joins us to discuss his unique journey through golf, his philosophy on game improvement, and stories from being involved in the pro game. Be sure to check out his podcast, On The Mark! Thank you to our show sponsors LMNT and LinkedIn Talent Solutions! LMNT helps anyone stay hydrated—without the sugar and other dod...

In this two-part series, Jon and Adam share 10 ideas you can use to improve your golf game in 2024. Thank you to our show sponsors LMNT and LinkedIn Talent Solutions! LMNT helps anyone stay hydrated—without the sugar and other dodgy ingredients found in popular electrolyte and sports drinks. Check out their new Chocolate flavors that are meant to be enjoyed hot for the colder season. To try LMNT r...

In this two-part series, Jon and Adam share 10 ideas you can use to improve your golf game in 2024. Thank you to our show sponsors LMNT and LinkedIn Talent Solutions! LMNT helps anyone stay hydrated—without the sugar and other dodgy ingredients found in popular electrolyte and sports drinks. Check out their new Chocolate flavors that are meant to be enjoyed hot for the colder season. To try LMNT r...

Tori Totlis is the owner of Complete Confidence Golf, which is a vibrant community of female golfers. In this episode, she discusses how she became a scratch golfer, seasoned tournament player and also explores the current state of the women's game. Thank you to our show sponsors LMNT and LinkedIn Talent Solutions! LMNT helps anyone stay hydrated—without the sugar and other dodgy ingredients found...

Two-time PGA Tour winner Mackenzie Hughes discusses a wide range of topics, including his coaching relationship with Jon, his mindset on the course, practice philosophy, and much more! To download Jon's driver practice PDF and video, please visit this page: https://practical-golf.ck.page/driver To download Adam's Golf Hacks guide, please visit this page: https://www.adamyounggolf.com/hacks/ Thank...

Sports psychologist Dr. Bhrett McCabe joins us to discuss some of the big takeaways from his new book, Kick Anxiety's Ass. We also discuss some of the biggest "mental myths" he has seen among golfers. To download Jon's driver practice PDF and video, please visit this page: https://practical-golf.ck.page/driver To download Adam's Golf Hacks guide, please visit this page: https://www.adamyounggolf.c...

Michael Kim joins the show to talk about what it's like playing on The PGA Tour and shares his philosophy on game improvement. Michael has become a great Twitter follow and shares tons of great insights on how he thinks golfers of all levels can take their game to the next level! To download Jon's driver practice PDF and video, please visit this page: https://practical-golf.ck.page/driver To downl...

Karl Morris, a performance coach, joins us to discuss his wonderful book he co-authored, The Lost Art of Golf. In this wide-ranging discussion, we cover topics like how to set goals properly, practice philosophy, on-course adjustments, and much more! To download Jon's driver practice PDF and video, please visit this page: https://practical-golf.ck.page/driver To download Adam's Golf Hacks guide, p...

In this episode, Jon and Adam answer listener questions and tackle plenty of other topics like: Should you hit up on your driver? Novak Djokovic's best mental tip (and how it can help golfers) Taking more responsibility for your game and much more! To download Jon's driver practice PDF and video, please visit this page: https://practical-golf.ck.page/driver To download Adam's Golf Hacks guide, ple...

Renowned swing instructor Andrew Rice joins the show to discuss playing in the wind, swing philosophy, wedge play, and much more! To download Jon's driver practice PDF and video, please visit this page: https://practical-golf.ck.page/driver To download Adam's Golf Hacks guide, please visit this page: https://www.adamyounggolf.com/hacks/ Thank you to our show sponsors, LinkedIn Talent Solutions, Be...

Jon and Adam explore the hypothetical scenario of what they would do differently if they could take up golf again with everything they know now. To download Jon's driver practice PDF and video, please visit this page: https://practical-golf.ck.page/driver To download Adam's Golf Hacks guide, please visit this page: https://www.adamyounggolf.com/hacks/ Thank you to our show sponsors, Manscaped, Lin...

Frank Nobilo, CBS Broadcaster and famed playing professional joins us to discuss many topics. We talk about how golf has evolved during his career, his philosophy on coaching, and how technology has influenced the modern game. To download Jon's driver practice PDF and video, please visit this page: https://practical-golf.ck.page/driver To download Adam's Golf Hacks guide, please visit this page: h...

Scott Fawcett from DECADE Golf joins us to discuss what he has learned playing in tournaments the last year, expectation management, and making better strategic decisions (and plenty more). To download Jon's driver practice PDF and video, please visit this page: https://practical-golf.ck.page/driver To download Adam's Golf Hacks guide, please visit this page: https://www.adamyounggolf.com/hacks/ T...

In this episode, Jon recaps his experience in the U.S. Mid-Am, and then we share some of our best "mini thoughts" from Twitter. To download Jon's driver practice PDF and video, please visit this page: https://practical-golf.ck.page/driver To download Adam's Golf Hacks guide, please visit this page: https://www.adamyounggolf.com/hacks/ Thank you to our show sponsors Vuori, LinkedIn Talent Solutions...

Jayne Storey joins us to discuss how breathing methods rooted in traditional Eastern practices that have existed for centuries can help calm your mind on the golf course. Jayne is the author of Connected Golf and Breathe Golf and coaches players of all levels, including touring professionals. We think you'll find this conversation very interesting and enlightening! You can learn more about Jayne o...

In this episode, we discuss what are the best investments in your golf game for various budget levels. Also, Jon recounts everything that was going through his head when he recently won medalist honors at his U.S. Mid-Am qualifier. Thank you to our show sponsor LinkedIn Talent Solutions! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at htt...

In this two-part series, we discuss how to effectively practice with your irons (and other approach shot clubs). These are your true "scoring clubs," so this series is very important! Thank you to our show sponsors, TRUE Linkswear, Factor, and LinkedIn Talent Solutions! Comfort is incredibly important to me because I walk a ton, and that's exactly why I've trusted TRUEs all these years. They are o...