

The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
Adam Young/Jon Sherman
A deeper look into golf improvement. Adam Young and Jon Sherman provide real, actionable game-improvement advice for golfers of all levels. If you want to take your game to the next level, this is the podcast for you.
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Mar 14, 2022 • 1h 25min
The Frustration of Learning
How do you know if you're on the right track in your golf improvement journey? In this episode, we discuss "the frustration of learning" and what are reasonable expectations as you progress and have setbacks.Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 28, 2022 • 1h 34min
Managing Expectations Series: Approach Shots w/ Lou Stagner
We're excited to continue our managing expectations series with stats guru Lou Stagner. In this episode, we discuss approach play. 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.Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 2022 • 1h 18min
How to Alter Your Practice Throughout the Season
How should you change your practice methods based on the time of year? This episode explores how to adjust your preparation for the off-season, early, mid, and late-season periods.Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jan 31, 2022 • 1h 38min
Equipment Education Series: Wedge Fitting w/ Woody Lashen
Top clubfitter Woody Lashen from Pete's Golf educates on wedge fitting, emphasizing bounce, sole width, and shaft matching for optimal performance. Discussion includes Tiger Woods' shaft experience and the significance of lie angles and turf interaction in achieving precision shots around the green.

Jan 17, 2022 • 1h 18min
Building Positive Habits In Your Golf Game
This episode explores ideas for positive habits you can add to your golf game on and off the course. We hope listeners will take some of these to heart and think of others they can add!Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 4, 2022 • 1h 43min
Quick Fixes, Band-Aids, and Compensations
This episode explores some of the differences between short-term changes you can make in your game. Some of them can be positive and can have long-lasting benefits. Conversely, others only provide temporary band-aids, and the deeper issue is not resolved.Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 21, 2021 • 1h 39min
How To Get the Most From Swing Lessons - Shauheen Nakhjavani Interview
Renowned swing coach Shauheen Nakhjavani joins the show to share his insights on how to get the most out of taking lessons. Some topics we discuss:
How much time you should set aside and your commitment level.
How to find a swing coach.
What are reasonable expectations for both sides of the relationship?
How goals can change based on the player's skill level.
How long should you wait to see results, and if it makes sense to change coaches?
Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 2021 • 1h 8min
What Does It Take to Become a Scratch Golfer? Part 2
Becoming a scratch golfer is an elusive and often misunderstood milestone for many players. This series tries to demystify what it takes to get your handicap down to zero. Or should you even pursue it in the first place? In this two-part series, we discuss topics like:
How much time it might require
Will it even make you happier?
What does scratch golf look like from a statistical perspective
Your mindset on the course
Impact requirements
Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 7, 2021 • 1h 25min
What Does It Take to Become a Scratch Golfer? Part 1
Becoming a scratch golfer is an elusive and often misunderstood milestone for many players. This series tries to demystify what it takes to get your handicap down to zero. Or should you even pursue it in the first place? In this two-part series, we discuss topics like:
How much time it might require
Will it even make you happier?
What does scratch golf look like from a statistical perspective
Your mindset on the course
Impact requirements
Thanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 2021 • 1h 26min
How To Practice Effectively With Launch Monitors
In this episode, we discuss how to practice with launch monitors of all different price levels. Whether you have a basic model like the PRGR or a Foresight GCQuad, we're including tips on making your practice sessions more effective! Here are links to reviews on some of the models we discussed, along with special pricing offers for Sweet Spot listeners:PRGR Launch Monitor Review I Purchase LinkSwing Caddie SC200+ Review I Purchase Link (Black Friday Offer)Swing Caddie SC300 Review I Purchase Link (Black Friday Offer)Rapsodo MLM Review I Purchase LinkThanks to our show sponsor, The Indoor Golf Shop, you can find them at www.shopindoorgolf.com for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices