The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

In this episode, Jon recaps his experience in the U.S. Mid-Am, and then we share some of our best "mini thoughts" from Twitter.To download Jon's driver practice PDF and video, please visit this page: https://practical-golf.ck.page/driverTo download Adam's Golf Hacks guide, please visit this page: https://www.adamyounggolf.com/hacks/Thank you to our show sponsors Vuori, LinkedIn Talent Solutions, BetterHelp, and Factor!Vuori makes the most incredibly comfortable and versatile performance apparel that you can wear just about anywhere! To get 20% off your first order please visit the following link https://vuori.com/sweetspot•LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot.•Make your brain your friend with BetterHelp. Get convenient online therapy from licensed professionals - visit https://www.betterhelp.com/sweetspot to get 10% off your first month•With the busy fall season already in swing, you might be looking for wholesome, convenient meals for jam-packed days. Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with chef-prepared, dietitian-approvedready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. You’ll save time, eat well, and stay on track with your healthy lifestyle. Head to https://factormeals.com/sweetspot50 and code sweetspot50 to get 50% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jayne Storey joins us to discuss how breathing methods rooted in traditional Eastern practices that have existed for centuries can help calm your mind on the golf course. Jayne is the author of Connected Golf and Breathe Golf and coaches players of all levels, including touring professionals. We think you'll find this conversation very interesting and enlightening! You can learn more about Jayne on her website here.Thank you to our show sponsors LinkedIn Talent Solutions and Factor!LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot.•With the busy fall season already in swing, you might be looking for wholesome, convenient meals for jam-packed days. Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with chef-prepared, dietitian-approvedready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. You’ll save time, eat well, and stay on track with your healthy lifestyle. Head to https://factormeals.com/sweetspot50 and code sweetspot50 to get 50% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon, recent winner of the U.S. Mid-Am qualifier, discusses making the U.S. Mid-Am and facing pressure. Investing in golf lessons and the limitations of strokes gained analysis are also explored. The impact of golf jackets on game performance is discussed along with achieving an albatross and improving game performance through systematic desensitization.

The podcast discusses effective practice techniques for irons in golf, including understanding ground contact, improving performance, decision making and discipline. They also emphasize the impact of pin placement, developing habits, and using different iron clubs for training.

The podcast discusses the importance of practicing with your irons and how it can improve scoring ability. They cover topics such as hitting different parts of the face, designing effective practice sessions, and the significance of ball position. The hosts also talk about divot reading, misconceptions in golf, and personal experiences with shot shape and start direction.

Adam and Jon take listener questions in this episode - we cover a ton of topics!Thanks to our show sponsor, Factor. Now that we’re in the thick of summer, you might be looking for wholesome, convenient meals to support sunny, active days. Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with flavorful and nutritious ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. You’ll save time, eat well, and stay on track to reach your goals. Head to https://factormeals.com/sweetspot50 and use code sweetspot50 to get 50% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn expert tips and strategies for playing different lies in golf, including bunker shots, fairway bunkers, rough shots, and tight lies on the fairway. They discuss techniques such as wider stances and locked lower bodies for stability in bunkers, adjusting swing based on ball lie, and using more speed and opening the clubface for shots from the rough. They also explore the significance of bounce in golf and provide strategies for reducing bounce for optimal performance.

In this two-part series, we tackle how to play all kinds of different lies - sidehill, downhill, uphill, rough, and bunkers.Join Jon's Weekly Newsletter HereDownload Adam's Free eBook Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mental performance coach Ward Jarvis joins us to talk about the dreaded "Y" word. We've all struggled with it at some point! Ward has helped PGA Tour players like Brendon Todd deal with the yips and learn from some of his methods.Join Jon's Weekly Newsletter HereDownload Adam's Free eBook HereThank you to our show sponsors SwingU!The SwingU is the #1 GPS app for golfers who want to become better course managers and take a deeper dive into their games with strokes-gained analysis. It's jam-packed with features that will help you on and off the golf course. Sweet Spot listeners can get 30% off their first year's annual subscription to SwingU Plus or SwingU Pro. Use code SWEETSPOT at https://www.swingu.com/upgrade/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosts share travel experiences in Alaska and Scotland. They discuss the importance of distance control in golf and share tips for hitting shots the desired distance. They explore different methods for controlling distance on approach shots, including adjusting path and face angle. They highlight the challenges of replicating real-life conditions in simulated environments and factors affecting distance control, such as wind and course conditions.