

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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Nov 9, 2021 • 60min
How Do You Control Impact? Part 2
In this two-part series, we explore what creates more optimal impact positions. Is it controlling the mechanical elements of your golf swing, like your takeaway and various other positions? Or is it more about your overall skill and what we cannot see?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 2, 2021 • 1h 12min
How Do You Control Impact - Better Swing Mechanics or Skill? (Part 1)
In this two-part series, we explore what creates more optimal impact positions. Is it controlling the mechanical elements of your golf swing, like your takeaway and various other positions? Or is it more about your overall skill and what we cannot see? 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

Oct 26, 2021 • 1h 19min
Andrew Rice Interview: Wedge Play
Top instructor Andrew Rice joins the show to share his knowledge on wedge play. We discuss various topics on how to hit functional wedge shots, why skill is so important, and how to practice your wedge game more effectively.Special thanks to our show sponsor Shop Indoor Golf - you can check them out for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 2021 • 1h 8min
Scott Fawcett Interview Part 2: Tee Shot Strategy & DECADE
In part two of our episode with Scott Fawcett, the founder of DECADE, we continue our discussion on tee-shot strategy. We also explore how strategy is mostly about psychology and get a bit philosophical at times. Here is a link to the YouTube video Scott mentions that everyone should watch!Thanks to our show sponsor Shop Indoor Golf, be sure to check them out for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 2021 • 1h 17min
Scott Fawcett Interview Part 1: Tee Shot Strategy & DECADE
In part one of our interview with Scott Fawcett, the founder of DECADE, we discuss his approach to tee-shot strategy. Some topics include:
Learning to embrace driver
Why safety clubs might not be that safe
How dispersion factors into decision making
Why shaping it both directions off can be a mistake
Avoiding the big trouble
Here is a link to Scott's YouTube video on driving strategy that everyone should watch!Thanks to our show sponsor Shop Indoor Golf, be sure to check them out for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 2021 • 59min
Dylan Frittelli Interview Part 2: Post Analysis
Jon and Adam unwind some of the key concepts from the Dylan Frittelli interview.Thanks to our show sponsor Shop Indoor Golf, be sure to check them out for all of your home golf simulator needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 2021 • 29min
Dylan Frittelli Interview Part 1: The Perspective of a PGA Tour Player
This week we talked with PGA Tour Player Dylan Frittelli. We were interested in getting the perspective of a tour player on many of the topics we cover on the Sweet Spot, such as speed training, equipment changes, swing thoughts, in-round adjustments, and several other topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 2021 • 1h 20min
Managing Expectations Series: Putting & Greenside Wedge Play with Lou Stagner
We're excited to kick off our managing expectations series with stats guru Lou Stagner. In this episode, we discuss putting and wedge play around the greens. Lou shares some of his most interesting stats from pro golf and the amateur game that will get you thinking differently about reasonable expectations in your short game. Also, you'll learn more about the proper strategy and ideas on how to practice more effectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 8, 2021 • 1h 9min
How to Conquer Scoring Milestones
Every golfer wants to know how to reach the next scoring level in their games. In this episode, we discuss scoring milestones in the following context:
What skills are required to reach various scoring levels (breaking 100, 90, 80, etc.)
How to use statistics to reach your goals
Becoming more comfortable on the golf course
Why it's more about limiting mistakes than hitting miraculous shots
Should you be thinking about your scores while you play?
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Aug 31, 2021 • 1h 11min
Equipment Education Series: Driver Fitting with Woody Lashen
We're excited to start 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 a driver fitting.
Clubhead specs: Center of gravity, Moment of Inertia, Loft, Adjustability
Shaft: Length, Weight, Profile, Aftermarket vs. Stock
If you're interested in learning more about drivers and how they function, you will love this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


