The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

Mark Sweeney from AimPoint joins us to discuss his green-reading system that has become quite popular on professional tours over the last decade. But there still are many misconceptions about what AimPoint does, and in this episode, we clear up all the details. Find out how it works and whether or not it sounds like something you can add to your game. Thank you to our show sponsors SwingU, Clinch Golf, and Caldera! 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/ • Clinch Golf is founded on the belief that your golf glove is due for an upgrade. The glove is the only product in golf that hasn’t yet benefited from modern performance materials – until now. Offering superior grip, stretch, breathability and durability. It lasts 2 times longer, is washable, and touch-screen friendly. Simply put, it’s materially better. Go to clinchgolf.com and use promo code SWEETSPOT for 10% off your first order. • Say goodbye to the generic face wash on your counter because Caldera Lab is here to save the day when it comes to your skin. Backed by a leading clinical trial where nine out of ten men experienced healthier and visibly improved skin, Caldera Lab has the tools to unlock your best first impression and confidence! Today we have an exclusive offer for our audience so you can try for yourself why so many men trust Caldera Lab for their Skincare needs – use code SWEETSPOT at calderalab.com for 20% OFF their best products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we revisit our core philosophy - The Big Three. Learn why strike, ground contact and face control are the biggest influences on the quality of your ball striking. Whether you are a new Sweet Spot listener, or a veteran, this episode is required listening! Check out Jon's Four Foundations of Golf Video Masterclass Check out Adam's 8-Week Course Thank you to our show sponsors SwingU, Vuori, Caldera Lab and Clinch Golf! 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/ • Vuori makes incredibly comfortable and versatile activewear that you can wear on and off the golf course. You won't believe how good it feels! Perfect if you are sick and tired of traditional old workout gear. Sweet Spot listeners can get a 20% discount using the following URL (discount will be automatically applied) - https://www.vuori.com/sweetspot • Clinch Golf is founded on the belief that your golf glove is due for an upgrade. The glove is the only product in golf that hasn’t yet benefited from modern performance materials – until now. Offering superior grip, stretch, breathability and durability. It lasts 2 times longer, is washable, and touch-screen friendly. Simply put, it’s materially better. Go to clinchgolf.com and use promo code SWEETSPOT for 10% off your first order. • Say goodbye to the generic face wash on your counter because Caldera Lab is here to save the day when it comes to your skin. Backed by a leading clinical trial where nine out of ten men experienced healthier and visibly improved skin, Caldera Lab has the tools to unlock your best first impression and confidence! Today we have an exclusive offer for our audience so you can try for yourself why so many men trust Caldera Lab for their Skincare needs – use code SWEETSPOT at calderalab.com for 20% OFF their best products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're excited to continue our managing expectations series with stats guru Lou Stagner. In this episode, we discuss tee shots. Lou shares some of his most interesting stats from pro golf and the amateur game that will get you thinking differently about reasonable expectations. Also, you'll learn more about the proper strategy and ideas on how to practice more effectively. Check out Jon's Four Foundations of Golf Video Masterclass Check out Adam's 8-Week Course Thank you to our show sponsors SwingU, Vuori, and Clinch Golf! 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/ • Vuori makes incredibly comfortable and versatile activewear that you can wear on and off the golf course. You won't believe how good it feels! Perfect if you are sick and tired of traditional old workout gear. Sweet Spot listeners can get a 20% discount using the following URL (discount will be automatically applied) - https://www.vuori.com/sweetspot • Clinch Golf is founded on the belief that your golf glove is due for an upgrade. The glove is the only product in golf that hasn’t yet benefited from modern performance materials – until now. Offering superior grip, stretch, breathability and durability. It lasts 2 times longer, is washable, and touch-screen friendly. Simply put, it’s materially better. Go to clinchgolf.com and use promo code SWEETSPOT for 10% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss the most effective ways to increase your skills through various practice methods with motor-learning expert Dr. Rob Gray. Rob is the author of How We Learn to Move, giving a great perspective on taking your practice range performance to the golf course. Check out Jon's Four Foundations of Golf Video Masterclass Check out Adam's 8-Week Course Thank you to our show sponsors SwingU and Vuori! 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/ • Vuori makes incredibly comfortable and versatile activewear that you can wear on and off the golf course. You won't believe how good it feels! Perfect if you are sick and tired of traditional old workout gear. Sweet Spot listeners can get a 20% discount using the following URL (discount will be automatically applied) - https://www.vuori.com/sweetspot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Greg Rose, the co-founder of the Titleist Performance Institute, joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on how to take care of your body for golf. We discuss mobility, pain, injury prevention, strength training, how to increase swing speed, and plenty of other topics. Dr. Rose shares tons of research from TPI that will help dispel many myths and hopefully motivate you to do the right kind of work to play golf pain-free and improve your performance! Thank you to our show sponsors SwingU and HelloFresh! 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/ • 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 50% off and free shipping on your first box use code sweetspot50 or visit this link: https://hellofresh.com/sweetspot50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this two-part series, Adam and Jon discuss the pros and cons of the popular phrase "swing your swing." We talk about our philosophy on the golf swing and the role of aesthetics versus functionality. Should golfers stick with a swing that feels more natural to them or try to change to another version of that swing? Lot's to discuss! Thank you to our show sponsor, SwingU and HelloFresh! 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/ • 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 50% off and free shipping on your first box use code sweetspot50 or visit this link: https://hellofresh.com/sweetspot50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this two-part series, Adam and Jon discuss the pros and cons of the popular phrase "swing your swing." We talk about our philosophy on the golf swing and the role of aesthetics versus functionality. Should golfers stick with a swing that feels more natural to them or try to change to another version of that swing? Lot's to discuss! Thank you to our show sponsors SwingU and HelloFresh! 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/ • 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 50% off and free shipping on your first box use code sweetspot50 or visit this link: https://hellofresh.com/sweetspot50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Home Golf Simulators are exploding in popularity. There are more options than ever to build it on your own or hire a company to take care of everything. James Laidlaw from InHome Golf, who recently did Jon's home installation, joins the show to share his knowledge. We cover various topics, including room sizing, launch monitors, budget, turf, projectors, impact screens, and plenty more. You can check out the progress on Jon's simulator in this Twitter thread. If you want to download InHome Golf's free guide, you can visit their website here: https://inhomegolf.com/ and James graciously provided his email address for questions here: james@inhomegolf.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Jared Tendler is a mental performance coach to professional golfers, traders, and poker players and a best-selling author. We explore his unique approach and how his methods go beyond conventional golf psychology to get to the root of issues. You're going to learn a lot in this episode about how your mind works on the golf course! If you are interested in working with Jared directly as he writes his new golf book, please visit this link to the survey we mentioned in the show: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/jtgolf 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

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 Golf The 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 Young The Four Foundations of Golf by Jon Sherman 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. 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

Jon recently won his club championship and talks about what it took to get it done finally. Topics include - past embarrassments, how to "prepare", a match play mindset, how hard winning is, and accepting what is out of your control. 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. • Green Chef is a CCOF-certified meal kit company. Green Chef makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you’re Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. To get $135 off across five boxes and free shipping on your first box, visit Green Chef here and enter code sweetspot135 at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone talks about swing tempo very generically. Terms like "swing smooth" has been thrown around for decades. In this episode, we talk with the expert on swing tempo - John Novosel Jr. from Tour Tempo. Find out why it has been one of Jon's favorite practice methods for years, and learn why training for tempo the right way can benefit your swing. 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. • Green Chef is a CCOF-certified meal kit company. Green Chef makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you’re Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or just looking to eat more balanced meals, Green Chef offers a range of recipes to suit your preferences. To get $135 off across five boxes and free shipping on your first box, visit Green Chef here and enter code sweetspot135 at checkout. • 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