The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

Explore the delicate art of shot shaping in golf, learning whether to hit a fade or a draw. Discover the importance of mastering a single shot type for improved performance. Delve into the statistical nuances of shot dispersion and the mental challenges golfers face. Hear personal anecdotes on how swing path and clubface orientation impact each shot's outcome. Get practical tips for executing draws and fades, emphasizing the balance between experimentation and consistent swing mechanics.

This week Adam and Jon tackle four reader questions on the following topics: How do you balance trying to fix your swing vs. accepting variance during a round? What are valuables forms of practice on a home golf simulator? Exploring how having a positive angle of attack is different than your iron game and its potential benefits (or drawbacks) Multiple methods to gap your club distances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The golf world endlessly talks about technique as a way to improve. In this episode, Adam and Jon explore why skill is just as important and perhaps even more important than technique if you want to become a better golfer. Find out how to diagnose, and work on your skill level.   Visit Adam's site here Visit Jon's site here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have enough grit in your golf game? This episode explores how grit and resiliency must be part of your "golf toolbox" to become a better player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golfers have been lead to believe that the solutions to their swing problems are found through complexity. In this episode, Adam and Jon explain with simplicity is a better long-term solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An exploration of how to add distance with your driver. Understanding how driver efficiency, clubhead speed, and clubfitting all play a role. Jon discusses his longer driver shaft experiment and what he learned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are practicing without feedback, it's like throwing darts blindfolded. The right feedback will help you practice more effectively and make the right changes. Adam and Jon discuss various types of feedback you can use in your practice sessions to help you improve your performance on the course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam and Jon help define a "good shot" for your tee shot and approach shots. This episode is really about helping golfers manage their expectations and help them with their strategy and mental games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An in-depth discussion on why clubface control (face angle) is perhaps the most important skill for any golfer if they want to lower their handicap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover debunked golf myths like the 'hitting down' misconception, straight left arm myth, and swinging smooth belief. Learn about the importance of club loft, natural movements, and understanding individual variations for an effective golf swing.