James Hong, a renowned junior golf instructor, joins us to discuss the state of the junior game and what has changed over the last 20 years. We also explore best practices for getting kids interested in golf, how to develop junior players, and common pitfalls for parents. Plus, you might learn a few new ways to practice and approach the game as an adult!Thank you to our show sponsor, Hello Fresh!With HelloFresh, you get farm-fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and seasonal recipes delivered right to your doorstep. Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable – that’s why it’s America’s #1 meal kit, and Jon has been a customer for over a year. To get 65% off and free shipping use code sweetspot65 or visit this link: https://hellofresh.com/sweetspot65 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mental performance coach Jared Tendler discusses his unique approach to golf psychology, including aligning expectations with reality, the concept of moving average, and managing high expectations. He also explores the psychology behind golf performance and offers tips for improving confidence and handling emotions. The episode concludes with a preview of Jared's upcoming book and opportunities for golfers to share their stories.

Korn Ferry Tour member Ashton Van Horne discusses what it's like to play professional golf and chase the dream of making it to the PGA Tour. Ashton opens up about all of his preparation, how to deal with pressure and plenty of other insights that you will find fascinating!Thank you to our show sponsor Hello Fresh! With HelloFresh, you get farm-fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and seasonal recipes delivered right to your doorstep. Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking easy, fun, AND affordable – that’s why it’s America’s #1 meal kit, and Jon has been a customer for over a year. To get 65% off and free shipping use code sweetspot65 or visit this link: https://hellofresh.com/sweetspot65 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More golf advice (especially on the swing) is available than ever. But is consuming too much of it making you better or worse? We discuss common mistakes and how best to filter out info - even from Adam and Jon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marty Jertson and Chris Broadie from Ballnamic (operated by PING) join us to discuss all the factors that go into choosing the right golf ball. Let's get past the marketing fluff and learn what makes each brand's models differ from one another and how they can affect your performance on the course.To learn more about Ballnamic, you can visit their website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new year is almost here, and avid golfers at every level of the game will be thinking about what they hope to achieve in 2023. In this two-part series, performance coach Kent Osbourne joins us to discuss how to reflect on your past year and then properly set goals for the following year. To read the article mentioned in this episode, click on this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new year is almost here, and avid golfers at every level of the game will be thinking about what they hope to achieve in 2023. In this two-part series, performance coach Kent Osbourne joins us to discuss how to reflect on your past year and then properly set goals for the following year. To read the article mentioned in this episode, click on this link.Thank you to our show sponsors:Tanasi CBD is a university-developed formula of CBD+CBDa, and 2x better than CBD alone. Their full range of products allows you to find the right formula for you. Achieve calm, soothe aches and pains, and rest more effectively. Go to tanasi.com and enter promo code sweetspot for 50% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Fehr has been on both sides of the golf improvement coin. He was a standout collegiate player, a PGA Tour winner, and now a golf instructor. We talk with him about how golf has evolved over the years, his philosophy on teaching compared to his playing days and plenty of other topics!Thanks for your support of the Sweet Spot, be sure to grab a copy of Jon or Adam's book for the holidays:The Four Foundations of GolfThe Practice Manual Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are many ways to track your stats these days, and golfers can get a little confused with all the available data. In this episode, Jon and Adam explore multiple ways to track your stats, what to pay attention to, and most importantly - how to answer the question of "why?"With the holiday season approaching, both of our books make great gifts and are a way to help support The Sweet Spot. You can purchase them both on Amazon using the links below:The Practical Manual by Adam YoungThe Four Foundations of Golf by Jon ShermanThank you to our show sponsors:Take your mental game to the next level with the #1 app, Imagine Golf. With over 500,000 downloads and 10,000 5-star reviews, their 3-minute audio lessons can take your game to the next level. Download the app and get your free 7-day trial with no strings attached by searching Imagine Golf on the app store or Google Play. You can learn more on their website here.•Tanasi CBD is a university-developed formula of CBD+CBDa, and 2x better than CBD alone. Their full range of products allows you to find the right formula for you. Achieve calm, soothe aches and pains, and rest more effectively. Go to tanasi.com and enter promo code sweetspot for 50% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're excited to continue 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 fitting fairway woods, hybrids, and driving irons.Thank you to our show sponsors:Take your mental game to the next level with the #1 app, Imagine Golf. With over 500,000 downloads and 10,000 5-star reviews, their 3-minute audio lessons can take your game to the next level. Download the app and get your free 7-day trial with no strings attached by searching Imagine Golf on the app store or Google Play. You can learn more on their website here.•Tanasi CBD is a university-developed formula of CBD+CBDa, and 2x better than CBD alone. Their full range of products allows you to find the right formula for you. Achieve calm, soothe aches and pains, and rest more effectively. Go to tanasi.com and enter promo code sweetspot for 50% off your first order.•The Stack is the most advanced speed training system in golf. The Stack System pairs a single club, which is configurable into 30 resistance levels, with an industry changing app. TheStack assesses your speed profile and provides customized programming. The app guides you through every swing, cheers win you set personal records, and clearly displays progress for key training metrics.  TheStack was created by leading golf researcher, Dr. Sasho MacKenzie and the VP of Fitting and Performance at Ping, Marty Jertson. Matt Fitzpatrick credited TheStack for the massive speed gains that helped him become the 2022 US Open Champion, “I’ll be honest. It worked wonders”.  You deserve more speed – check them out at thestacksystem.com and use promo code sweetspot for 10% off your purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices