The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast The Flaws You Should Never Fix (And the Ones You Must)
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Dec 8, 2025 Explore the 'In Spite Of' model, where golfers learn to embrace their flaws while improving performance. Discover how quirks, like those of Jim Furyk and Adam Schenk, can lead to success on the course. Hear Jon's personal inventory of swing quirks and tips on managing chronic swing issues. The duo breaks down smash factor—its definition, importance, and why variations occur across clubs. Gain insights on whether to ignore, manage, or change specific aspects of your game to enhance overall performance.
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In Spite Of Framework
- Jon Sherman proposes the “In Spite Of” framework to classify golfer flaws into ignored, managed, and addressed buckets.
- This helps decide which swing quirks to leave, maintain, or fix based on impact to scoring.
Jim Furyk’s Unorthodox Success
- Jon Sherman uses Jim Furyk as an example of elite success despite an unorthodox swing.
- Furyk and his father resisted changing it because it produced results.
Adam Schenk’s Putting Struggle
- Jon Sherman recounts Adam Schenk winning a PGA Tour event while struggling with putting and sometimes putting one-handed.
- Schenk still won despite losing strokes on the greens.