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The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

Adam Young/Jon Sherman 218 Episodes Sep 14, 2026

A deeper look into golf improvement. Adam Young and Jon Sherman provide real, actionable game-improvement advice for golfers of all levels. If you want to take your game to the next level, this is the podcast for you.

Episodes

Should You Play a Fade or a Draw?
Should You Play a Fade or a Draw? Sep 14, 2026 3730 This episode is all about shot shaping and how golfers should think about their "stock" shape, and going outside of their natural abilities. Thanks to our show sponsors The Indoor Golf Shop, Ridge, and LMNT: The Indoor Golf Shop⁠⁠ has everything you need to build or upgrade your home golf setup, including top launch monitor brands, hitting mats, nets, impact screens, and custom enclosures. T
The Difference Between Practicing Your Swing and Building Skill
The Difference Between Practicing Your Swing and Building Skill Sep 7, 2026 5386 In this episode, Jon and Adam explore why golfers can spend years chasing technical swing changes without actually becoming more skilled or consistent. They discuss why “fewer moving parts” doesn’t necessarily lead to better golf, and how constant internal thinking can pull attention away from the decisions and feel required to actually play the game. Adam explains how differential practice—intent
Bad Rounds, Bad Info, and How Golfers Get Off Track
Bad Rounds, Bad Info, and How Golfers Get Off Track Aug 31, 2026 3889 Jon and Adam discuss two different ways golfers can improve how they respond when things go wrong. Jon shares a difficult tournament experience at the Met Amateur and explains why he tries to view every round as part of a much longer process—using bad days to practice staying engaged, committing to good decisions, and building habits that will carry into future rounds. Adam then explores how fault
The Swing Positions That Matter, and the Ones That Don’t
The Swing Positions That Matter, and the Ones That Don’t Aug 24, 2026 5023 In this episode, Jon and Adam explore why golfers often obsess over “textbook” swing positions that may have little connection to better performance. Adam breaks down four categories of mechanics—from traits that barely influence impact, to movements that matter but can look very different from player to player, to the few fundamentals that are truly necessary for elite golf. They also discuss why
How to Maximize Driver Distance
How to Maximize Driver Distance Aug 17, 2026 3669 In this episode, we discuss all of the methods golfers can use to maximize their driver distance off the tee. Thank you to our show sponsors HackMotion, LMNT, and CashApp HackMotion provides real-time feedback to help golfers improve clubface control and build more meaningful practice habits. 73% of users see measurable improvement within two weeks, and every purchase includes lifetime featur
The (Unintended) Curse of Better Ball Striking
The (Unintended) Curse of Better Ball Striking Aug 10, 2026 3500 In this episode, Jon and Adam explore why even the best-looking golf swings can still produce terrible shots—and why tiny changes at impact often matter more than what you can see on video. They break down the difference between “macro” swing mechanics and the micromechanics of strike, including how just a few millimeters of variation can turn a solid shot into a chunk or blade. They also discuss
How to Handle Pressure, and Stop Hiding From Your Driver
How to Handle Pressure, and Stop Hiding From Your Driver Aug 3, 2026 4492 In this episode, Jon breaks down a pressure-filled tournament round in extreme heat and the mental strategies that helped him shoot three under and earn medalist honors in a difficult qualifier. He and Adam discuss what happens when golfers become attached to a score, why thoughts about protecting a good round can become distractions, and how simple reminders like “the score isn’t yours yet” can k
How Visualization Is the Secret to Feeling Like You’ve Been There Before w/ Jim Doorley
How Visualization Is the Secret to Feeling Like You’ve Been There Before w/ Jim Doorley Jul 27, 2026 5164 To learn more about the Kairo app, visit their website here: https://kairoapp.co/ In this episode, Jon and Adam are joined by sports psychologist Jim Doorley to explore how visualization can improve both the mental and physical sides of golf. Jim explains why effective visualization is really a form of multisensory mental rehearsal, how it can help golfers prepare for pressure, refine movement
How to Win the War on Double Bogeys
How to Win the War on Double Bogeys Jul 20, 2026 5877 Mike Hutchinson from Arccoss Golf joins us with extensive research from their massive database of golf shots. Our main topic is uncovering what causes double bogeys the most and how they translate to scoring potential across all handicap levels. We think you'll be surprised by the results. Thank you to our show sponsors, For Wellness, Monarch, LMNT, and CashApp Golfers who care about their ga
Why You Keep Missing the Center of the Clubface
Why You Keep Missing the Center of the Clubface Jul 13, 2026 4190 In this episode, Jon and Adam take a deep dive into one of golf’s most feared problems: the shanks. They explain what is actually happening at impact, why many common swing fixes can make the problem worse, and how golfers can use face spray, strike-location practice, and simple constraints to regain control. Adam also breaks down how setup, hand position, body movement, and equipment can influenc
Why Most Swing “Fundamentals” Aren’t Actually Fundamental w/ Jon Sinclair
Why Most Swing “Fundamentals” Aren’t Actually Fundamental w/ Jon Sinclair Jul 6, 2026 5516 In this episode, Jon and Adam are joined by instructor and 3D motion capture expert Jon Sinclair for a deep dive into what the best players actually do — and what everyday golfers should not blindly copy. Sinclair explains why many so-called fundamentals, like grip, stance, and posture, are not universal, and how great players often succeed by building around their own “superpowers.” The conversat
The Hidden Mental Skill Most Golfers Never Train w/ Jim Waldron
The Hidden Mental Skill Most Golfers Never Train w/ Jim Waldron Jun 29, 2026 5923 To learn more about Jim Waldron's teaching and golf schools, visit: https://balancepointgolf.com/ In this episode, we are joined by golf coach Jim Waldron for a wide-ranging conversation about the mind-body connection in golf. Jim explains how awareness, focused attention, and staying “external” can help golfers quiet the inner voice, manage pressure, and access their skills more freely on the

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