The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

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 and Factor! 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 obsessed with making shoes fo...

Adam and Jon take listener questions in this episode - we cover a ton of topics! Thanks to our show sponsor, Factor. Now that we’re in the thick of summer, you might be looking for wholesome, convenient meals to support sunny, active days. Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with flavorful and nutritious ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. You’ll s...

In this two-part series, we tackle how to play all kinds of different lies - sidehill, downhill, uphill, rough, and bunkers. Join Jon's Weekly Newsletter Here Download Adam's Free eBook Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this two-part series, we tackle how to play all kinds of different lies - sidehill, downhill, uphill, rough, and bunkers. Join Jon's Weekly Newsletter Here Download Adam's Free eBook Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mental performance coach Ward Jarvis joins us to talk about the dreaded "Y" word. We've all struggled with it at some point! Ward has helped PGA Tour players like Brendon Todd deal with the yips and learn from some of his methods. Join Jon's Weekly Newsletter Here Download Adam's Free eBook Here Thank you to our show sponsors SwingU! The SwingU is the #1 GPS app for golfers who want to become bett...

Every round, you will encounter shots where you seem to be caught between clubs. Do you choose a longer club and take something off? Or do you go with a shorter iron and try to swing harder? We clear up many of these concepts in this episode! Thank you to our show sponsors SwingU, Clinch Golf, and Caldera! The SwingU is the #1 GPS app for golfers who want to become better course managers and take...

Mark Sweeney from AimPoint joins us to discuss his green-reading system that has become quite popular on professional tours over the last decade. But there still are many misconceptions about what AimPoint does, and in this episode, we clear up all the details. Find out how it works and whether or not it sounds like something you can add to your game. Thank you to our show sponsors SwingU, Clinch...

In this episode, we revisit our core philosophy - The Big Three. Learn why strike, ground contact and face control are the biggest influences on the quality of your ball striking. Whether you are a new Sweet Spot listener, or a veteran, this episode is required listening! Check out Jon's Four Foundations of Golf Video Masterclass Check out Adam's 8-Week Course Thank you to our show sponsors SwingU...

We're excited to continue our managing expectations series with stats guru Lou Stagner. In this episode, we discuss tee shots. 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. Check out Jon's Four Foun...

In this episode, we discuss the most effective ways to increase your skills through various practice methods with motor-learning expert Dr. Rob Gray. Rob is the author of How We Learn to Move, giving a great perspective on taking your practice range performance to the golf course. Check out Jon's Four Foundations of Golf Video Masterclass Check out Adam's 8-Week Course Thank you to our show sponso...

Dr. Greg Rose, the co-founder of the Titleist Performance Institute, joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on how to take care of your body for golf. We discuss mobility, pain, injury prevention, strength training, how to increase swing speed, and plenty of other topics. Dr. Rose shares tons of research from TPI that will help dispel many myths and hopefully motivate you to do the right kind of w...

In this two-part series, Adam and Jon discuss the pros and cons of the popular phrase "swing your swing." We talk about our philosophy on the golf swing and the role of aesthetics versus functionality. Should golfers stick with a swing that feels more natural to them or try to change to another version of that swing? Lot's to discuss! Thank you to our show sponsor, SwingU and HelloFresh! The Swing...

In this two-part series, Adam and Jon discuss the pros and cons of the popular phrase "swing your swing." We talk about our philosophy on the golf swing and the role of aesthetics versus functionality. Should golfers stick with a swing that feels more natural to them or try to change to another version of that swing? Lot's to discuss! Thank you to our show sponsors SwingU and HelloFresh! The Swing...

Home Golf Simulators are exploding in popularity. There are more options than ever to build it on your own or hire a company to take care of everything. James Laidlaw from InHome Golf, who recently did Jon's home installation, joins the show to share his knowledge. We cover various topics, including room sizing, launch monitors, budget, turf, projectors, impact screens, and plenty more. You can ch...

James Hong, a renowned junior golf instructor, joins us to discuss the state of the junior game and what has changed over the last 20 years. We also explore best practices for getting kids interested in golf, how to develop junior players, and common pitfalls for parents. Plus, you might learn a few new ways to practice and approach the game as an adult! Thank you to our show sponsor, Hello Fresh!...

Jared Tendler is a mental performance coach to professional golfers, traders, and poker players and a best-selling author. We explore his unique approach and how his methods go beyond conventional golf psychology to get to the root of issues. You're going to learn a lot in this episode about how your mind works on the golf course! If you are interested in working with Jared directly as he writes h...

Korn Ferry Tour member Ashton Van Horne discusses what it's like to play professional golf and chase the dream of making it to the PGA Tour. Ashton opens up about all of his preparation, how to deal with pressure and plenty of other insights that you will find fascinating! Thank you to our show sponsor Hello Fresh! With HelloFresh, you get farm-fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and seasonal recipes...

More golf advice (especially on the swing) is available than ever. But is consuming too much of it making you better or worse? We discuss common mistakes and how best to filter out info - even from Adam and Jon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marty Jertson and Chris Broadie from Ballnamic (operated by PING) join us to discuss all the factors that go into choosing the right golf ball. Let's get past the marketing fluff and learn what makes each brand's models differ from one another and how they can affect your performance on the course. To learn more about Ballnamic, you can visit their website here. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

The new year is almost here, and avid golfers at every level of the game will be thinking about what they hope to achieve in 2023. In this two-part series, performance coach Kent Osbourne joins us to discuss how to reflect on your past year and then properly set goals for the following year.  To read the article mentioned in this episode, click on this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

The new year is almost here, and avid golfers at every level of the game will be thinking about what they hope to achieve in 2023. In this two-part series, performance coach Kent Osbourne joins us to discuss how to reflect on your past year and then properly set goals for the following year.  To read the article mentioned in this episode, click on this link. Thank you to our show sponsors: Tanasi...

Rick Fehr has been on both sides of the golf improvement coin. He was a standout collegiate player, a PGA Tour winner, and now a golf instructor. We talk with him about how golf has evolved over the years, his philosophy on teaching compared to his playing days and plenty of other topics! Thanks for your support of the Sweet Spot, be sure to grab a copy of Jon or Adam's book for the holidays: The...

There are many ways to track your stats these days, and golfers can get a little confused with all the available data. In this episode, Jon and Adam explore multiple ways to track your stats, what to pay attention to, and most importantly - how to answer the question of "why?" With the holiday season approaching, both of our books make great gifts and are a way to help support The Sweet Spot. You...

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 fitting fairway woods, hybrids, and driving irons. Thank you to our show sponsors: Take your mental game to the next level with the #1 app, Imagine Golf. With over 500,000 downloads and 10...

Jon recently won his club championship and talks about what it took to get it done finally. Topics include - past embarrassments, how to "prepare", a match play mindset, how hard winning is, and accepting what is out of your control. Thank you to our show sponsors: Take your mental game to the next level with the #1 app, Imagine Golf. With over 500,000 downloads and 10,000 5-star reviews, their 3-...