The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast Wild Playing Partner Behavior & Swing Shaming
Nov 10, 2025
Prepare for laughs as the hosts dive into the wild antics of a tournament playing partner who disrupted the game in style. Find out how one host dealt with being 'swing shamed' on social media and the realities of swing aesthetics versus performance. Learn about the psychology of distractions on the course and how to maintain focus. Plus, discover the fine line between acceptable behavior and chaos among golfers. It's a humorous yet insightful discussion about the quirks of golfing life!
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Tournament Partner Chipped On Greens
- Jon witnessed a playing partner repeatedly chip on putting greens and play with only five clubs during a tournament round.
- Jon felt the behavior was disrespectful to competitors and the tournament and chose not to confront the player to protect his own round.
Aesthetics Don't Equal Performance
- Adam got swing-shamed online but views swing aesthetics as largely separate from performance.
- He emphasizes impact, repeatability, and target focus over making the swing look pretty.
Protect Your Round First
- Choose whether to confront a distracting playing partner or to shut them out and protect your own round.
- Jon recommends avoiding confrontation mid-round when it could derail your performance and instead focus on your sphere of control.
