The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

Latest Episodes:

How To Take Care of Your Body w/ Dr. Greg Rose from TPI Apr 17, 2023

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Dr. Greg Rose, the co-founder of the Titleist Performance Institute, joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on how to take care of your body for golf. We discuss mobility, pain, injury prevention, strength training, how to increase swing speed, and plenty of other topics. Dr. Rose shares tons of research from TPI that will help dispel many myths and hopefully motivate you to do the right kind of work to play golf pain-free and improve your performance!

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Should You "Swing Your Swing" Part 2 Apr 10, 2023

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In this two-part series, Adam and Jon discuss the pros and cons of the popular phrase "swing your swing." We talk about our philosophy on the golf swing and the role of aesthetics versus functionality. Should golfers stick with a swing that feels more natural to them or try to change to another version of that swing? Lot's to discuss!

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Should You "Swing Your Swing" Part 1 Apr 03, 2023

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How to Build a Home Golf Simulator w/ James Laidlaw from InHome Golf Mar 27, 2023

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Home Golf Simulators are exploding in popularity. There are more options than ever to build it on your own or hire a company to take care of everything. James Laidlaw from InHome Golf, who recently did Jon's home installation, joins the show to share his knowledge. We cover various topics, including room sizing, launch monitors, budget, turf, projectors, impact screens, and plenty more. You can check out the progress on Jon's simulator in this Twitter thread.

If you want to download InHome Golf's free guide, you can visit their website here: https://inhomegolf.com/ and James graciously provided his email address for questions here: james@inhomegolf.com

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How to Develop a Junior Golfer w/ James Hong Mar 13, 2023

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James Hong, a renowned junior golf instructor, joins us to discuss the state of the junior game and what has changed over the last 20 years. We also explore best practices for getting kids interested in golf, how to develop junior players, and common pitfalls for parents. Plus, you might learn a few new ways to practice and approach the game as an adult!

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A New Approach to Golf Psychology w/ Jared Tendler Feb 27, 2023

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Jared Tendler is a mental performance coach to professional golfers, traders, and poker players and a best-selling author. We explore his unique approach and how his methods go beyond conventional golf psychology to get to the root of issues. You're going to learn a lot in this episode about how your mind works on the golf course!

If you are interested in working with Jared directly as he writes his new golf book, please visit this link to the survey we mentioned in the show: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/jtgolf

Thank you to our show sponsor, Hello Fresh!

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What's It Like to Play Professional Golf w/ Ashton Van Horne Feb 13, 2023

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Korn Ferry Tour member Ashton Van Horne discusses what it's like to play professional golf and chase the dream of making it to the PGA Tour. Ashton opens up about all of his preparation, how to deal with pressure and plenty of other insights that you will find fascinating!

Thank you to our show sponsor Hello Fresh!

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Beware of Golf Advice! 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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How to Choose the Right Golf Ball w/ Ballnamic Jan 16, 2023

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Marty Jertson and Chris Broadie from Ballnamic (operated by PING) join us to discuss all the factors that go into choosing the right golf ball. Let's get past the marketing fluff and learn what makes each brand's models differ from one another and how they can affect your performance on the course.

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Play Your Best Golf in 2023 - The Art of Looking Back w/ Kent Osbourne (Part 2) Jan 10, 2023

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The new year is almost here, and avid golfers at every level of the game will be thinking about what they hope to achieve in 2023. In this two-part series, performance coach Kent Osbourne joins us to discuss how to reflect on your past year and then properly set goals for the following year.

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