The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

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 CBD is a university-developed formula of CBD+CBDa, and 2x better than CBD alone. Their full range of products allows you to find the right formula for you. Achieve calm, soothe aches and pains, and rest more effectively. Go to tanasi.com and enter promo code sweetspot for 50% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Four Foundations of GolfThe Practice Manual Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 can purchase them both on Amazon using the links below:The Practical Manual by Adam YoungThe Four Foundations of Golf by Jon ShermanThank 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-minute audio lessons can take your game to the next level. Download the app and get your free 7-day trial with no strings attached by searching Imagine Golf on the app store or Google Play. You can learn more on their website here.•Tanasi CBD is a university-developed formula of CBD+CBDa, and 2x better than CBD alone. Their full range of products allows you to find the right formula for you. Achieve calm, soothe aches and pains, and rest more effectively. Go to tanasi.com and enter promo code sweetspot for 50% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 10,000 5-star reviews, their 3-minute audio lessons can take your game to the next level. Download the app and get your free 7-day trial with no strings attached by searching Imagine Golf on the app store or Google Play. You can learn more on their website here.•Tanasi CBD is a university-developed formula of CBD+CBDa, and 2x better than CBD alone. Their full range of products allows you to find the right formula for you. Achieve calm, soothe aches and pains, and rest more effectively. Go to tanasi.com and enter promo code sweetspot for 50% off your first order.•The Stack is the most advanced speed training system in golf. The Stack System pairs a single club, which is configurable into 30 resistance levels, with an industry changing app. TheStack assesses your speed profile and provides customized programming. The app guides you through every swing, cheers win you set personal records, and clearly displays progress for key training metrics.  TheStack was created by leading golf researcher, Dr. Sasho MacKenzie and the VP of Fitting and Performance at Ping, Marty Jertson. Matt Fitzpatrick credited TheStack for the massive speed gains that helped him become the 2022 US Open Champion, “I’ll be honest. It worked wonders”.  You deserve more speed – check them out at thestacksystem.com and use promo code sweetspot for 10% off your purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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-minute audio lessons can take your game to the next level. Download the app and get your free 7-day trial with no strings attached by searching Imagine Golf on the app store or Google Play. You can learn more on their website here.•Tanasi CBD is a university-developed formula of CBD+CBDa, and 2x better than CBD alone. Their full range of products allows you to find the right formula for you. Achieve calm, soothe aches and pains, and rest more effectively. Go to tanasi.com and enter promo code sweetspot for 50% off your first order.•Green Chef is a CCOF-certified meal kit company. Green Chef makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you’re Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. To get $135 off across five boxes and free shipping on your first box, visit Green Chef here and enter code sweetspot135 at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone talks about swing tempo very generically. Terms like "swing smooth" has been thrown around for decades. In this episode, we talk with the expert on swing tempo - John Novosel Jr. from Tour Tempo. Find out why it has been one of Jon's favorite practice methods for years, and learn why training for tempo the right way can benefit your swing. 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-minute audio lessons can take your game to the next level. Download the app and get your free 7-day trial with no strings attached by searching Imagine Golf on the app store or Google Play. You can learn more on their website here.•Tanasi CBD is a university-developed formula of CBD+CBDa, and 2x better than CBD alone. Their full range of products allows you to find the right formula for you. Achieve calm, soothe aches and pains, and rest more effectively. Go to tanasi.com and enter promo code sweetspot for 50% off your first order.•Green Chef is a CCOF-certified meal kit company. Green Chef makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you’re Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. To get $135 off across five boxes and free shipping on your first box, visit Green Chef here and enter code sweetspot135 at checkout.•The Stack is the most advanced speed training system in golf. The Stack System pairs a single club, which is configurable into 30 resistance levels, with an industry changing app. TheStack assesses your speed profile and provides customized programming. The app guides you through every swing, cheers win you set personal records, and clearly displays progress for key training metrics.  TheStack was created by leading golf researcher, Dr. Sasho MacKenzie and the VP of Fitting and Performance at Ping, Marty Jertson. Matt Fitzpatrick credited TheStack for the massive speed gains that helped him become the 2022 US Open Champion, “I’ll be honest. It worked wonders”.  You deserve more speed – check them out at thestacksystem.com and use promo code sweetspot for 10% off your purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Knowing what you can control in golf and what you cannot control is crucial in your development as a player. In this episode, we talk about "The Big Five" from Jon's book, The Four Foundations of Golf. You'll get some much-needed perspective!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-minute audio lessons can take your game to the next level. Download the app and get your free 7-day trial with no strings attached by searching Imagine Golf on the app store or Google Play. You can learn more on their website here.Tanasi CBD is a university-developed formula of CBD+CBDa, and 2x better than CBD alone. Their full range of products allows you to find the right formula for you. Achieve calm, soothe aches and pains, and rest more effectively. Go to tanasi.com and enter promo code sweetspot for 50% off your first order.Green Chef is a CCOF-certified meal kit company. Green Chef makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you’re Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. To get $135 off across five boxes and free shipping on your first box, visit Green Chef here and enter code sweetspot135 at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karl Morris joins us to have a fantastic conversation on how to improve your putting. You'll get an entirely new perspective, and many of the topics we discuss can help golfers of any level who are struggling with the flat stick. You can learn more about The Lost Art of Golf Series of books here.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-minute audio lessons can take your game to the next level. Download the app and get your free 7-day trial with no strings attached by searching Imagine Golf on the app store or Google Play. You can learn more on their website here.Tanasi CBD is a university-developed formula of CBD+CBDa, and 2x better than CBD alone. Their full range of products allows you to find the right formula for you. Achieve calm, soothe aches and pains, and rest more effectively. Go to tanasi.com and enter promo code sweetspot for 50% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mental coach David MacKenzie from Golf State of Mind joins us to discuss goal setting. Find out what are some common mistakes golfers make when setting goals and more effective ways to motivate yourself and change habits.Thanks to our show sponsor, Hello Fresh. To get 65% off your next meal kit and free shipping, please visit https://www.hellofresh.com/sweetspot65 or use promo code sweetspot65 at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This two-part series discusses the difference between club path and swing direction. We'll also help you learn more about their roles in your ball flight, ideas on how to straighten your ball flight, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices