The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

Preparing for Tournaments, Practice, and Avoiding Big Mistakes (Scott Fawcett Part 2)

Scott Fawcett on Shot Shaping, Double-Crosses, and Stock Shots (Part 1)

Why Your Worst Golf Is 90% Mental w/ Jared Tendler

Jared Tendler’s new book, Everyday Golf Psychology, provides a practical framework for navigating the mental challenges of golf. The discussion challenges the "myth of finding it," arguing that golf is an ever-evolving struggle rather than a problem to be solved. Tendler emphasizes that frustration often stems from an ...

How To Knock Off the Rust After a Layoff

ClubFitting, Are Handicaps Fair, And the Fix Most Golfers Miss

Club fitting serves as an accommodation for existing swing patterns rather than a definitive solution for strike inconsistencies. Players often rely on equipment to mask underlying technical flaws, but true improvement stems from developing the ability to identify and rectify strike location errors. Utilizing "constrai...

Why Your Body Is the Real Reason Behind Your Swing Flaws w/ Dave Phillips

You’re Thinking About Golf Completely Backwards

Why Most Golfers Never Break 80 (The Data Is Clear)

Scoring in golf is fundamentally determined by tee and approach shot performance rather than short-game proficiency. Most amateur golfers plateau in the high 80s because they lack the ball-striking consistency required to hit greens in regulation, creating a "cascading effect" where poor long-game execution forces diff...

The “Either/Or” Fallacy in Golf Instruction

The Mental Trap That Creates the Yips w/ Jason Kuhn

The "yips" represent involuntary muscle contractions triggered by a subconscious perception of threat rather than a lack of mental toughness. This performance-inhibiting condition often stems from a codependent relationship between an athlete's identity and their success, creating a high-pressure environment that cause...

What Can You Control In Golf?

Was Ben Hogan Wrong About Shot Shaping?

The podcast explores Ben Hogan's quote, "You only hit a straight ball by accident," and debates its implications for modern golf. It questions whether golfers should always aim to shape their shots or if striving for a straighter shot yields better results. The hosts discuss the difficulty of hitting both perfectly str...

Will AI Kill Golf Instruction?

How Golfers Should Train for Speed, Longevity, and Fewer Injuries w/ Chris Finn

The podcast explores golf fitness, specifically how golfers can improve their health, strength, and mobility to enhance their game and prevent injuries. Chris Finn from Par4Success, a golf fitness expert, shares insights from his research and experience working with over 15,000 golfers. A key point is the importance of...

How Grip Technique Can Change Your Swing w/ Shauheen Nakhjavani

The Real Signs You’re Becoming a Better Golfer (Part 2)

The Real Signs You’re Becoming a Better Golfer (Part 1)

The Truth About L.A.B. Putters w/ Woody Lashen & Sonny Burgo

The podcast explores the technology and fitting considerations surrounding zero-torque putters, particularly L.A.B. models. It addresses the question of whether zero-torque is a lasting innovation or a passing fad, noting that while the concept isn't new, advancements in design and weighting have renewed interest. The ...

The Art of Looking Ahead & Setting Goals w/ Kent Osbourne (Part 2)

The Art of Reflection on Your Past Year w/ Kent Osbourne