Beware of Golf Advice!

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Beware of Golf Advice!

FromThe Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

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111 minutes

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Jan 30, 2023

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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!
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Released:

Jan 30, 2023

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Podcast episode

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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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Top Swing Myths & How They Can Harm Your Game: Jon and Adam tackle some of the top golf myths out there and how they can (potentially) damage your swing. It really is a conversation about how important intent is in the golf swing and the dangers of "cherry-picking" concepts from other golfer's swings... by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
55 min listen
Wedge Play Part 1: An overview of wedge play - its role in scoring, technique thoughts, and how to practice effectively. by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
58 min listen
What Is Consistency in Golf?: In this episode, we discuss the idea of consistency in golf. It's perhaps one of the most misused words in the game. In our conversation it's broken down into the following four categories: Score Outcome Movement Technique This episode will change a lot ... by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
60 min listen
Winter Golf Practice Ideas: Looking for ways to work on your golf game during the winter? Our first Sweet Spot episode goes over a ton of ideas on how to keep your game sharp in the winter:Impact location trainingGround strike Swing TempoWorking with launch monitorsImproving y... by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
59 min listen
Why Clubface Control Is Such an Important Skill: An in-depth discussion on why clubface control (face angle) is perhaps the most important skill for any golfer if they want to lower their handicap. Show notes: Face angle definition: where the clubface is pointed at impact. Many refer to it as open (rig... by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
50 min listen
What Is a Good Golf Shot? Managing Expectations on Tee Shots & Approach Shots: Adam and Jon help define a "good shot" for your tee shot and approach shots. This episode is really about helping golfers manage their expectations and help them with their strategy and mental games. Check out the pre-season offer on Shot Scope V3 GPS Wa... by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
49 min listen
How To Make a Successful Swing Change: Making a successful change to your golf swing can bring your game to new levels. But it’s not without its risks or challenges. There are so many things to consider that myself and co-host Adam Young tackled this topic in our latest podcast episode. Many ... by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
55 min listen
Mark Broadie Interview: How To Use Strokes Gained Analysis to Lower Your Scores: Mark Broadie joins us in this episode to explain how strokes gained analysis can help golfers lower their scores. We discuss his key findings on tee shots, approach shots, wedge play, and putting. You don't want to miss this episode! Understanding the tr... by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
77 min listen
Do You Have Enough Grit In Your Golf Game?: Do you have enough grit in your golf game? This episode explores how grit and resiliency must be part of your "golf toolbox" to become a better player. Jon and Adam explore different definitions of the word and give actionable advice on how to deal with ... by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
62 min listen
Getting the Right Feedback During Your Practice Sessions: If you are practicing without feedback, it's like throwing darts blindfolded. The right feedback will help you practice more effectively and make the right changes. Adam's Book - Practical Manual Strike Quality: How you are striking the face of the club ... by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
61 min listen
How to Maximize Your Driver Distance: This episode is all about hitting your driver farther! We talk about efficiency versus swing speed and practical ways to add distance to your drives through various methods. by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
61 min listen
Wedge Play - Part 2: Part 2 of our discussion on wedge play. Understanding wedge design, how to play certain lies, and taking reader questions. by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
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The Longer Driver Shaft Experiment - Understanding driver efficiency, clubhead speed, and clubfitting: This episode is an exploration of how to add distance with your driver. Understanding how driver efficiency, clubhead speed, and clubfitting all play a role. Jon discusses his longer driver shaft experiment and what he learned. Link to the full article a... by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
58 min listen
Simplicity vs. Complexity in the Golf Swing: Golfers have been lead to believe that the solutions to their swing problems are found through complexity. In this episode, Adam and Jon explain with simplicity is a better long-term solution. Learn more about Adam Young's new 8-week courses here. Check ... by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
59 min listen
Skill and Technique: Too Much of One, Not Enough of the Other: The golf world endlessly talks about technique as a way to improve. In this episode, Adam and Jon explore why skill is just as important and perhaps even more important than technique if you want to become a better golfer. Find out how to diagnose, and w... by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
63 min listen
How Do You Control Impact - Better Swing Mechanics or Skill? (Part 1) by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
73 min listen
Approach Shot Strategy: How to Lower Your Scores w/ Smarter Targets: Picking the right targets with your approach shots is one of the fastest ways to lower your handicap. In this episode, Adam and Jon debunk some of the common myths about approach shot strategy and provide a simple framework to give yourself the best chan... by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
66 min listen
How to Conquer Scoring Milestones by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
70 min listen
How To Improve Your Putting: An overview of putting - why speed control is so important, how to control your start line, and green reading. Visit Jon's site here Visit Adam's site here by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
68 min listen
How Swing Matchups Work & Create Success: The golf swing has endless variables and there is no right way to do it. This episode is all about swing matchups and how golfers can create success with their natural tendencies versus trying to fit a model golf swing. Learn about functional matchups an... by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
66 min listen
Shot Shaping: Fade or Draw?: In this episode, we discuss everything you should consider when it comes to shot shaping. Which shot shape is better? What makes the ball curve a certain way? Does one go farther than another? Should you play a fade or a draw based on the pin location o... by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
64 min listen
Mailbag Episode: 4 Questions Answered: This week Adam and Jon tackle four questions from listeners on the following topics: How do you balance trying to fix your swing vs. accepting variance during a round? What are valuables forms of practice on a home golf simulator? Exploring how having a ... by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
62 min listen
Scott Fawcett Interview Part 2: Tee Shot Strategy & DECADE by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
69 min listen
Locus of Attention: What Do You Think About While You Swing?: What do you think about while you swing? Adam and Jon discuss a concept called "locus of attention." This one will get you thinking differently (no pun intended). We discuss how most golfers have been lead to rely on internal swing thoughts, and why movi... by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
67 min listen
Differential vs. Calibration Practice: Weighing the Benefits: Do you ever consider how your practice style can affect your performance on the course? In this episode, we discuss the benefits of differential practice and how adding it to your sessions can help you deal with adversity on the golf course and build ski... by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
61 min listen
Improve Your Golf Fitness: Interview w/ Mike Carroll from Fit 4 Golf: Learn from one of the top fitness experts in golf. Mike Carroll from Fit 4 Golf dispels myths you've heard about golf fitness and shares some of his core philosophies on how to get stronger, more mobile, and explosive in your golf swing. To learn more a... by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
93 min listen
Equipment Education Series: Iron Fitting with Woody Lashen by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
89 min listen
Dylan Frittelli Interview Part 1: The Perspective of a PGA Tour Player by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
29 min listen
Equipment Education Series: Driver Fitting with Woody Lashen by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
72 min listen
Learn Clubfitting: Interview w/ Marty Jertson from PING: In this episode, Jon and Adam interview their first guest, Marty Jertson - the VP of Fitting & Performance for PING Golf. Marty shares clubfitting knowledge from PING's research, debunks some myths, and talks about what it's like to warm up next to Tiger... by The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast
64 min listen

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Beware of Golf Advice!

Beware of Golf Advice!

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