The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

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

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

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

In the second part of our pre-shot routine series, we discuss the execution and post-shot analysis phase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A consistent pre-shot routine can help increase your performance on the course. This episode discusses the overall benefits of a routine, what to avoid, and the first two components - pre-shot analysis and preparation. This is part one of a two-part series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recovery shots don't sound like fun, but the decisions golfers make can greatly influence their scores. In this episode, we discuss how to choose the right strategy and advise how to play different shots in the trees and out of fairway bunkers. Bogey is your friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Adam and Jon take a deep dive into the rough. Learn how your ball flight changes with various lies, how to adjust your technique, and make smarter strategic decisions. This one will save you strokes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Broadie, a pioneer in golf analytics and author of 'Every Shot Counts', discusses his groundbreaking strokes gained analysis. He reveals how this method helps golfers assess their performance across all aspects of the game, including tee shots, approach shots, and putting. Broadie challenges traditional stats like greens in regulation, advocating for personalized data tracking. Listeners will learn how strategic aiming and shot selection can enhance scores and why mastering short putts is crucial for improvement.

Do you ever consider how the style of practice you perform can affect your performance on the course? In this episode, we discuss the benefits of differential practice and how adding it to your sessions can help you deal with adversity on the golf course. Additionally, we explore how calibration practice has its place as well. If you don't know what either of them is, this episode will likely get you thinking very differently! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices