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The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

Adam Young/Jon Sherman 218 episodes Latest Jun 1, 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.

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A Simple Stat-Tracking System That Actually Helps Your Golf Game Jun 8, 2026 3437 In this episode, Jon and Adam discuss a simple but more useful way to track golf stats without getting buried in apps or misleading numbers like fairways hit and total putts. Jon explains how golfers can evaluate tee shots, approach shots, wedge play, and putting with a basic checkmark/X system focused on whether shots were functional, playable, and connected to scoring. The larger message is that
What Golfers Get Wrong About Consistency Jun 1, 2026 6357 In this episode, we take a deep dive into one of golf’s most misunderstood words: consistency. Adam and Jon unpack why consistency is not about making the exact same swing every time, but rather learning how to manage variability, improve impact patterns, and build bigger margins for error. They discuss why golfers often make themselves less consistent by trying to control too much, and how ex
How to Warm Up for Your Rounds Properly May 25, 2026 4562 In this episode, we discuss how to spend whatever time you have before your round productively. Whether it's 5 minutes or 45 minutes, you'll get ideas for warming up effectively without falling into common traps. Thank you to our show sponsors Monarch, Ultra Pouches, For Wellness, and Rhoback Golfers who care about their game should care about taking care of their bodies too. The Good Stuff from
Preparing for Tournaments, Practice, and Avoiding Big Mistakes (Scott Fawcett Part 2) May 18, 2026 4210 Scott is offering a 30% discount on both DECADE Elite and DECADE Foundations for Sweet Spot listeners. Use promo code sweetspot on the DECADE website: ⁠⁠https://decade.golf/⁠⁠ Also, ⁠⁠this link⁠⁠ will automatically apply the coupon code. In Part 2 of our conversation with Scott Fawcett from DECADE Golf, we shift from shot shaping into how golfers can actually prepare to score better. Scott shares
Scott Fawcett on Shot Shaping, Double-Crosses, and Stock Shots (Part 1) May 11, 2026 3515 Scott is offering a 30% discount on both DECADE Elite and DECADE Foundations for Sweet Spot listeners. Use promo code sweetspot on the DECADE website: ⁠https://decade.golf/⁠ Also, ⁠this link⁠ will automatically apply the coupon code. Check out Jon's new YouTube Channel with Pete's Golf called Golf Gear Explained: https://www.youtube.com/@golfgearexplained Scott Fawcett from DECADE Golf joins
Why Your Worst Golf Is 90% Mental w/ Jared Tendler May 4, 2026 4874 Purchase Jared Tendler's new book, Everyday Golf Psychology here Join the free community Jared created around the book here In this episode, Jon and Adam are joined by Jared Tendler to break down the biggest misconceptions in the mental game and the release of his new book Everyday Golf Psychology. They explore why golfers are obsessed with “finding it,” why that mindset is fundamentally flaw
How To Knock Off the Rust After a Layoff Apr 27, 2026 4729 This episode focuses on how to manage your game after a long layoff, particularly an offseason. Thanks to our sponsors PuttOUT, HackMotion, Rag & Bone, Warby Parker • PuttOut Golf offers some of the most intuitive putting training aids available, and the AirBreak putting green stands out for its ability to simulate real course conditions. Unlike standard flat mats, it uses adjustable pumps t
ClubFitting, Are Handicaps Fair, And the Fix Most Golfers Miss Apr 20, 2026 4006 This episode explores a few common traps golfers fall into, starting with the overreliance on club fitting as a “fix” rather than a tool that can only accommodate your tendencies. Jon and Adam make the case that real improvement comes from skill—especially your ability to identify and adjust strike patterns. They also break down the handicap system and why matches can feel unfair, but ultimately a
Why Your Body Is the Real Reason Behind Your Swing Flaws w/ Dave Phillips Apr 13, 2026 4592 In this episode, we’re joined by renowned coach and co-founder of the Titleist Performance Institute, Dave Phillips, for a deep dive into how the body truly drives the golf swing. We explore why there’s no single “perfect” swing and how understanding a player’s physical capabilities is critical to building a repeatable, efficient motion. Dave shares behind-the-scenes insights from working with eli
You’re Thinking About Golf Completely Backwards Apr 6, 2026 4287 To learn more about Adam's 8-week course, visit this link: https://www.adamyounggolf.com/8wk/ This episode explores why many golfers struggle to score well—not because of their swing, but because of how they think on the course. We break down the concept of “fast vs. slow thinking” and explain how most players use these mental systems in the wrong order, leading to poor decisions and unnecessar
Why Most Golfers Never Break 80 (The Data Is Clear) Mar 23, 2026 4172 This episode dives into the 2026 Shot Scope data report to uncover why most golfers struggle to break 80. Using data from hundreds of thousands of rounds, the discussion reveals that scoring isn’t about making more birdies, but about avoiding costly mistakes and managing difficult situations more effectively. It walks through each part of the game—off the tee, approach play, short game, and puttin
The “Either/Or” Fallacy in Golf Instruction Mar 16, 2026 5604 In this episode, Jon and Adam explore one of the most common reasoning errors in golf instruction: false dichotomies. Many debates in golf are framed as “either/or” arguments—technique vs feel, steep vs shallow, mechanics vs athleticism—when the reality is far more nuanced. Jon and Adam break down how these faulty binaries show up in instruction, social media discussions, and the way golfers inter

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