The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

Mental performance coach Jared Tendler discusses overcoming negative thoughts, distractions, and embarrassment in golf. He highlights strategies for managing emotions, improving mental game, and enhancing performance under pressure. Tendler emphasizes the importance of self-improvement and skill enhancement in combatting negative thinking on the course.

This podcast covers a range of topics including new Trackman data for PGA Tour players, optimizing distance in golf swings, footwork analysis, and the impact of divots on ball flight. The hosts share personal golf experiences, insights on swing techniques, and reflections on the show's content planning.

Putting expert Preston Combs shares methods for better putting, discussing face control, speed control, and green reading. Tips on improving putting skills through assessment and techniques, focusing on stroke mechanics, speed control, and setup components. Insights on putting movement, stroke patterns, and the debate on alignment aids. Emphasis on purposeful practice, personalized drills, and setup precision for enhanced putting performance.

Adam Young, a golf improvement expert known for his detailed courses, joins the conversation to share valuable insights on refining your game. He discusses his upcoming eight-week interactive course, emphasizing the importance of targeted practice and performance tracking. The duo delves into resilience on the course, personal experiences with injuries, and mastering the mental aspects of golf. They explore practical strategies for self-coaching, improving technique, and navigating common challenges, offering listeners a structured path to significant improvement.

Alex Ehlert is a sports scientist who has done extensive research into how golfers can increase their swing speed. We discuss the pros and cons of various methods, such as technical changes, speed stick training, weight lifting, and more!Thank you to our show sponsors Rhoback, Tangent, Maui Nui Venison, and LinkedIn Talent Solutions:If you want insanely comfortable, stylish golf/athletic gear that can be worn on and off the course, look no further than Rhoback. Their polos, hoodies, and quarter-zips are silky smooth! Use code SWEET for 20% off your purchase at https://rhoback.com/•Tangent is an intuitive AI Caddie app Adam Young is involved with. It is a powerful all-in-one app that recommends club and target locations based on the math behind strokes gained and your personal shot patterns. Tangent features sensorless shot-tracking that can be used with your Apple watch or phone without tags. Additionally, you'll receive a post-round analysis to see where you can improve and recommend a specific course of action in your practice sessions. If you like measurable data, you'll love this app.To download Tangent and try it out for free, visit their website here, or check out the Apple App Store. If you like it and want to upgrade to their paid subscription, use promo code SWEET30 for 30% off.•Maui Nui Venison is delicious, sustainably sourced, nutrient-dense, and low in saturated fat. It is the only stress-free, 100% wild-harvested red meat on the market. We absolutely love their Venison Jerky sticks and cooking with all their different cuts of meat. They have very limited monthly memberships available, and if you want to try them out visit https://mauinuivenison.com/golf or use promo code GOLF for 20% off your first order.•LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jon and Adam answer a variety of listeners' questions on various topics.Thank you to our show sponsors Shot Scope, Rhoback, Maui Nui Venison, and LinkedIn Talent Solutions:Shot Scope just announced their new V5 GPS watch and performance tracking system. There are tons of upgrades, like full-color maps of each hole, GPS distances to hazards, layup points, and doglegs, and dynamic yardages to the front, middle, and back of greens. You'll also get 16 of their second-generation shot-tracking tags, which gives you access to 100+ statistics on their online portal, like the strokes-gained analysis. Best of all, there are no ongoing fees! Receive $70 off by visiting this link or by using the code SWEETSPOT on their website: https://shotscope.com/•If you want insanely comfortable, stylish golf/athletic gear that can be worn on and off the course, look no further than Rhoback. Their polos, hoodies, and quarter-zips are silky smooth! Use code SWEET for 20% off your purchase at https://rhoback.com/•Maui Nui Venison is delicious, sustainably sourced, nutrient-dense, and low in saturated fat. It is the only stress-free, 100% wild-harvested red meat on the market. We absolutely love their Venison Jerky sticks and cooking with all their different cuts of meat. They have very limited monthly memberships available, and if you want to try them out visit https://mauinuivenison.com/golf or use promo code GOLF for 20% off your first order.•LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Mayo joins the show to discuss the benefits of being steep with wedges in golf, challenging traditional beliefs. The conversation explores the world of wedge play, impact positions, vertical swing plane, angle of descent, and wrist control. They also touch on arm movement in chip shots and animal rescue efforts, as well as film memorabilia and locations. An insightful discussion on unconventional golf techniques and challenging traditional beliefs.

Top clubfitter Woody Lashen discusses latest golf equipment advancements like Shot Scope's V5 GPS watch, club design impact on performance, turf interaction, lab putter innovation, putter consistency, and optimizing swing speed with customized driver shafts.

The podcast discusses the author's new book on winning golf, the competitive mindset in golf, mastering the mental game, comparing SimGolf and real-life golf, balancing skill development and competition, deciphering 'True Scratch' in golf, and optimizing practice through data analysis.

Dr. David Spiegel discusses debunking myths about hypnosis and its practical applications in sports like golf. Learn about self-hypnosis techniques for calmness and anxiety management, as well as the power of hypnosis in pain management. Explore how hypnosis can enhance performance in various activities and the benefits of using mindfulness apps like Revery.