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.
Playing golf in adverse weather requires a fundamental shift in both strategy and expectations. Rather than attempting to maintain standard scoring, golfers should accept that wind, rain, and cold naturally increase difficulty and dispersion. Into a headwind, prioritize straighter, more controlled shots over aggressive...
Golf performance relies on individualizing mechanics through "matchups" rather than pursuing a singular, textbook ideal. While the "Big Three"—face strike, path, and low point—are fundamental to elite play, many other swing characteristics are idiosyncratic and do not require standardization. Players often waste time o...
Maximizing driver distance requires balancing ball speed, launch angle, and spin rate to achieve optimal efficiency. While increasing swing speed through physical training and over-speed drills is effective, golfers often find significant gains by optimizing their equipment and technique. Key technical adjustments incl...
Competitive golf requires effective mental anchors to navigate high-pressure environments, such as tournament qualifiers. Focusing on immediate, tangible tasks—like maintaining a consistent pre-shot routine or managing physical comfort—prevents the mind from fixating on future outcomes or potential failure. While ego a...
Starting golf over with current knowledge shifts the focus from aesthetic-based, technical perfection to performance-driven fundamentals. Excessive block practice and rigid swing theories often create a false sense of competency, leading to frustration when on-course results fail to match range performance. Prioritizin...
Competitive golf requires managing inevitable discomfort rather than chasing a state of total ease. High-level performance often involves playing through tension, as even elite players face moments of uncertainty. When addressing par-3 tee shots, teeing the ball up—even slightly—typically improves ground contact and pr...
Effective golf improvement requires moving beyond basic statistics to identify the root causes of performance issues. A simple tracking system using checkmarks and Xs for tee shots, approach play, and wedge proximity helps golfers isolate patterns in ball striking, strategic decision-making, and mental processes. This ...
Consistency in golf stems from managing variability rather than achieving rigid, identical movements. High-level performance relies on "good variability"—the ability to adapt and recalibrate during the swing—to produce stable outcomes despite subtle differences in execution. Focusing on external tasks, such as brushing...
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