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The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

Adam Young/Jon Sherman 218 episodes Nov 10, 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

Everything You Need to Know About Spin Rate (Part 2)
Everything You Need to Know About Spin Rate (Part 2) Nov 10, 2026 45:17 In this two-part series, we'll tackle spin rate. Learn what creates optimal spin rates for every club in your bag, how to increase or decrease spin when necessary, and plenty more. Thank you to our show sponsors HackMotion and The Indoor Golf Shop HackMotion gives golfers real-time feedback on wrist mechanics so you can stop guessing and better understand what your hands are actually doing th
Everything You Need to Know About Spin Rate (Part 1)
Everything You Need to Know About Spin Rate (Part 1) Nov 9, 2026 1:07:06 In this two-part series, we'll tackle spin rate. Learn what creates optimal spin rates for every club in your bag, how to increase or decrease spin when necessary, and plenty more. Thank you to our show sponsors HackMotion, The Indoor Golf Shop, Momentous, and Ethos HackMotion gives golfers real-time feedback on wrist mechanics so you can stop guessing and better understand what your hands ar
Why Swing Models Work… Until They Don’t
Why Swing Models Work… Until They Don’t Nov 2, 2026 1:12:22 This episode explores whether golfers should follow a specific swing model or focus more on the impact conditions that actually determine ball flight. We discuss the Mo Norman method, why different swing systems can work for certain players but fail for others, and how understanding ground contact, face contact, and face direction can give golfers more flexibility when making changes. We also look
The Most Unexpected Things That Happen Under Pressure (and how to deal with it)
The Most Unexpected Things That Happen Under Pressure (and how to deal with it) Oct 26, 2026 1:22:55 In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics, starting with a debate about whether shaping the golf ball actually gives you a larger margin for error. Jon takes us inside his dramatic club championship victory, sharing the unexpected challenges and mental strategies that helped him come out on top. We also discuss how slow play can negatively affect your decision-making in tournaments and why
The Golfer Who Breaks All Our Rules: Matt Lowe
The Golfer Who Breaks All Our Rules: Matt Lowe Oct 19, 2026 1:14:33 In this episode, Jon and Adam are joined by elite mid-amateur Matt Lowe to break down one of the most unconventional games they’ve seen at a high level. Matt explains why he plays extremely fast, shapes the ball both ways under pressure, rarely hits full iron shots, and relies heavily on instinct, feel, and a lifetime of experimentation rather than launch-monitor data or rigid routines. They also
How to Work on Your Swing Tempo the Right Way
How to Work on Your Swing Tempo the Right Way Oct 12, 2026 1:19:00 Everyone talks about swing tempo very generically. Terms like “swing smooth” have been thrown around for decades, but in this episode, we talk with an expert on swing tempo: Jon 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. Thanks to our show sponsors: The Indoor Golf
How to Play Better Golf in the Wind, Rain, and Cold
How to Play Better Golf in the Wind, Rain, and Cold Oct 5, 2026 1:06:07 Use code PG25 to get 25% off all gear at https://zerorestriction.com/ In this episode, Jon and Adam break down how golfers should adjust when wind, rain, cold, and other tough conditions start changing the game. They explain why headwinds hurt more than tailwinds help, how wind magnifies curvature and distance errors, and why simply taking more club is often a better option than trying to manuf
Why the Golf Course Feels Like a Threat, and How to Change That w/ Karl Morris
Why the Golf Course Feels Like a Threat, and How to Change That w/ Karl Morris Sep 28, 2026 1:28:15 Karl Morris rejoins the show to discuss his new book, The Mind Caddie, and practical ways golfers can simplify the mental game and access more of the skill they already have. Karl explains why attention is such a powerful performance tool, how the time between shots can shape an entire round, and why golfers often make things worse by resisting bad shots, slow play, nerves, and other parts of the
The 4 Zones of Golf Improvement w/ Luke Benoit
The 4 Zones of Golf Improvement w/ Luke Benoit Sep 21, 2026 1:26:32 In this episode, Jon and Adam are joined by golf coach and researcher Luke Benoit to explore how motor learning research can change the way golfers practice, build their swings, and ultimately perform on the course. Luke explains his framework of separating construction, calibration, transfer, and performance, arguing that golfers often get stuck in a “messy middle” where they’re trying to change
Should You Play a Fade or a Draw?
Should You Play a Fade or a Draw? Sep 14, 2026 1:02:10 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 1:29:46 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 1:04:49 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

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