The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

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

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode dives into the 2026 Shot Scope data report to uncover why most golfers struggle to break 80. Using data from hundreds of thousands of rou...

The “Either/Or” Fallacy in Golf Instruction

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jon and Adam explore one of the most common reasoning errors in golf instruction: false dichotomies. Many debates in golf are framed ...

The Mental Trap That Creates the Yips w/ Jason Kuhn

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Former Navy SEAL and performance coach Jason Kuhn tackles one of golf’s most frustrating problems - the yips. Jason shares his unique special forces...

What Can You Control In Golf?

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we revisit what you can control in golf and what you cannot control, and how it's crucial in your development as a player. We talk ab...

Was Ben Hogan Wrong About Shot Shaping?

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode tackles a classic Ben Hogan quote: “You only hit a straight ball by accident… so you’d better make it go one way or the other.” ...

Will AI Kill Golf Instruction?

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jon and Adam explore where golf technology is heading after some eye-opening demos at the PGA Show, including AI-powered swing analys...

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

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To access your free evaluation from Par4Success, vist this link: https://par4success.com/sweetspot Chris Finn of PAR4Success unpacks what actually ...

How Grip Technique Can Change Your Swing w/ Shauheen Nakhjavani

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Renowned swing instructor Shauheen Nakhjavani joins us to discuss how different grip techniques can alter your golf swing. Find out why the older info...

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

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sign up Jon's Weekly Newsletter ⁠Here⁠ Sign up for Adam's Weekly Newsletter ⁠Here⁠ In this episode, Jon and Adam explore a simple questio...

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

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sign up Jon's Weekly Newsletter Here Sign up for Adam's Weekly Newsletter Here In this episode, Jon and Adam explore a simple question: what does...

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

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jon and Adam are joined by club-fitting experts Woody Lashen and Sonny Burgo from Pete's Golf to unpack what’s really going on with...

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

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Part II of our discussion with Kent Osbourne, we discuss productive ways to look ahead in your next year of golf and set goals properly. Learn more...

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

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before you can think about your goals in 2026, you have to reflect properly on your last year. In this episode, we revisit a conversation with perform...

Why Trying Not to Think About Your Score Makes Golf Harder

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jon and Adam tackle two difficult questions golfers wrestle with all the time. First, they dig into why trying not to think about you...

The Flaws You Should Never Fix (And the Ones You Must)

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jon and Adam dive into a new framework Jon calls the “In Spite Of” model - an honest look at the flaws every golfer has, and how ...

A 15 Handicap Tries to Go Pro w/ Tom Coyne

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone wants to know how good they could get with unlimited time and resources. Renowned author Tom Coyne joins the show to discuss the time he trie...

Gene Parente Busts Myths With His Golf Robot

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we bring back Gene Parente from Golf Laboratories to break down some of the most eye-opening robot tests we’ve ever discussed on th...

Wild Playing Partner Behavior & Swing Shaming

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss how Adam was "swing shamed" on social media and how it reveals some truths and myths about swing aesthetics. Jon also reco...

When NOT to Hit Driver & Beginner Fundamentals

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Adam and I take a deep dive into when you actually shouldn’t hit driver—because despite what modern analytics say, there are time...

How to Filter Golf Advice

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We revisit our episode on how more golf advice (especially on the swing) is available than ever. But is consuming too much of it making you better or ...

Making a Swing Change at the Highest Level w/ Mackenzie Hughes

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PGA Tour winner Mackenzie Hughes joins the show to recap his 2025 season. He discusses how seeing Chris Como and Scott Hamilton are reshaping the conc...

You’re Not Chunking or Thinning It - You’re Missing Your Arc Depth

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jon and Adam unpack one of golf’s most overlooked fundamentals — arc depth, the vertical dimension of your swing that determines ...

Why Golf Makes You Angry (and How to Stop Sabotaging Your Game)

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jon opens up about a recent tournament where he lost his temper on the course for the first time in years and what it revealed about ...

How To Control Your Distance With Your Irons

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we revisit how to control your distance with irons. Every round, you will encounter shots where you seem to be caught between clubs. ...

Stop Chasing “I’ll Be Happy When”: Golf’s Most Dangerous Illusion w/ Karl Morris

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Performance coach Karl Morris joins the show to discuss a ton of topics, including: Mindset trap to avoid: the “I’ll be happy when…” illus...

Concept vs. Mechanics: Why Your Swing Changes Never Stick

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most golfers think new equipment is the answer, but the truth is one lesson can often do more than a $1,000 driver. In this episode, Adam and Jon dig ...

Embracing Chaos: How Mike Kim Broke Through on the PGA Tour

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

PGA Tour winner Mike Kim joins the show to discuss his breakthrough year. We discuss changes he made in his swing, working on chipping with Joe Mayo, ...

The Mount Rushmore of Golf Fears (And How to Beat Them) w/ Josh Nichols

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Golf mental coach Josh Nichols joins us for a deep dive into the real mental game: separating “band-aid” tactics from the bedrock beliefs that act...

Do Golf Balls Matter That Much & Common Myths Busted

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To submit questions you want us to tackle for future episodes, visit: https://adamyounggolf.com/survey Jon and Adam kick off with a detailed look a...

How Golfers Can Prevent and Manage Back Pain w/ Gavin Routledge

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Back pain is one of the biggest issues keeping golfers from playing their best—or from playing at all. In this episode, back pain expert Gavin Routl...

How Do Temperature, Wind, Altitude, and Humidity Alter Ball Flight?

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're rewinding to our episode on how the elements affect ball flight! Chris Broadie and Marty Jertson from PING/Ballnamic join us to discu...

The Truth About Shot Shaping: Why Curving the Ball Isn’t Always Better

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone talks about hitting fades and draws… but should you actually be shaping the ball both ways? In this episode, we explore the real tradeoffs ...

How to Deal With Scar Tissue In Your Golf Game

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you play golf long enough, you will develop plenty of scar tissue. Adam and Jon share some personal experiences to highlight how our mistakes and s...

How Grip Size and Pressure Can Reduce Dispersion by 30% w/ Liam Mucklow

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Golf coach Liam Mucklow joins us to share some interesting data he uncovered in his study on grip pressure and size. We learn how the size of your gri...

The Science of Attack Angle and Arc Depth

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To learn more about our favorite training aid, the Divot Board, visit their website here This episode explores the concept of attack angle and arc ...

The Timeless Wisdom of Harvey Penick's Little Red Book

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Harvey Penick's Little Red Book is regarded as one of the best golf books ever written. In this episode, we break down some of the top takeaways from ...

Ground Reaction Forces & Ball Rollback w/ Dr. Sasho Mackenzie

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sasho Mackenzie joins the show to discuss the role of ground reaction forces in the golf swing, his thoughts on the golf ball rollback, and severa...

How to Overcome Avoidance

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fill out our listener survey here: https://adamyounggolf.com/survey In this episode, we discuss the importance of embracing your driver and how thi...

Analyzing Rory's Rollercoaster Masters Victory w/ Dr Gio Valiante

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Check out Adam's 8-week course here: https://www.adamyounggolf.com/8-week-course/ Renowned performance coach Dr. Gio Valiante joins the show to dis...

Managing Expectations for Better Golf

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To fill out our listener survey go to https://adamyounggolf.com/survey In this episode, Jon and Adam Young discuss their personal journeys in golf,...

How to Vary Your Practice In Different Parts of the Year

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're going back in the catalog a few years to revisit how you should change your practice habits depending on the time of year. Learn more...

Steve Williams Recounts Tiger's Major Run in Together We Roared

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Williams and Evin Priest join us to discuss their new book, Together We Roared. We discuss some of Steve's top memories and insights caddying fo...

Simplifying Complex Golf Concepts w/ Mike Finney

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mike Finney explores the evolution of golf instruction, the impact of historical teaching methods, and the importance of understandin...

The Power of Big Data w/ Fabrice Mowbray

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can big data actually help you shoot lower scores? In this episode, Jon and Adam are joined by Fabrice Mowbray—a data scientist and golf enthusi...

Mastering Green Reading with Ralph Bauer

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Renowned putting coach Ralph Bauer shares insights on how to read greens more effectively using his Tour Read system. In this episode, we cover: Com...

Micro vs. Macro: The Invisible Forces Shaping Your Golf Game

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fill out our listener survey here Join Jon's Masters pool here Adam's book, The Practice Manual, celebrates its 10th anniversary and 100k copies sol...

How Do You Align Yourself Properly to Your Target?

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we revisit how to align yourself to your target. There's a ton of nuance to explore and no right answers for every golfer! Learn mor...

Unlocking A Golfer's Mind with Julie Elion

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We would love for you to fill out our listener survey and give feedback on topics you want us to explore - please visit https://www.adamyounggolf.com/...

How to Increase Your Golf IQ - Part 2

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We would love for you to fill out our listener survey and give feedback on topics you want us to explore - please visit https://www.adamyounggolf.com/...

How to Increase Your Golf IQ - Part 1

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We would love for you to fill out our listener survey and give feedback on topics you want us to explore - please visit https://www.adamyounggolf.com/...

The Art and Science of Putting w/ David Orr

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Renowned putting coach David Orr joins us to discuss the intricacies of putting performance while busting some commonly held myths. Understand how str...

The Evolution of Golf Instruction w/ Luke Kerr-Dineen

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Kerr-Dineen from Golf Digest joins us to discuss some of his top game-improvement content. We discuss Scottie Scheffler's strategic decisions, ch...

Challenging Traditional Goal Setting

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jon and Adam discuss a recent study that suggests traditional, outcome-based goals may not lead to the best performance. You'll get plenty of ideas on...

Billy Mayfair Opens Up About His Autism Diagnosis

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

5-time PGA Tour winner Billy Mayfair joins the show to discuss his recent autism diagnosis and reflects upon his career highlights, including being th...

Gary Christian's Incredible Journey to the PGA Tour

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Christian was one of the oldest rookies in PGA Tour history. He joins the show to share his inspiring story of how he fulfilled his dreams of mak...

What Do You Need to Know About the Golf Swing to Improve?

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore whether or not golfers need to know a lot about the golf swing to improve. Jon also shares his recent clubfitting experien...

Revisiting How to Build Positive Habits In Your Golf Game

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode explores ideas for positive habits you can add to your golf game on and off the course. We hope listeners will take some of these to hear...

PING's Wedge Study Explained w/ Paul Wood

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jon and Adam discuss the intricacies of wedge play with Paul Wood from PING. They delve into PING's ground-breaking research surround...

Winter Practice Ideas Rewind

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Offseason fast approaching? We have a ton of ideas on how to spend your winter productively as we rewind to the first-ever Sweet Spot episode. Thank y...

Year End Review & Playing Lessons

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jon and Adam do a year-end review of their games to give you some ideas on evaluating your own. Also, Adam discusses how on-course playing lessons sho...

Deconstructing High-Level Golf w/ Will Knauth

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Will Knauth was a standout college golfer and the winner of the Byron Nelson Award. He's currently a PhD candidate in statistics at Columbia Universit...

Gene Parente Breaks Down Golf's Biggest Equipment Myths w/ Robot Testing

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gene Parente, the founder of Golf Laboratories, joins the show to discuss his many decades of experience with robot testing. Gene has been at the fore...

Revisiting Practice Feedback

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you are practicing without feedback, it's like throwing darts blindfolded. The right feedback will help you practice more effectively and make the ...

Shallowing the Club & First Tee Jitters

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode explores two topics - shallowing the golf club and first tee jitters. Shallowing the club has been a very popular topic for years, and Ad...

Ted Scott Shares Insights from His PGA Tour Journey

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ted Scott joins us to discuss his 25+ year journey as a PGA Tour caddie. He shares some of his top stories caddying for Scottie Scheffler and Bubba Wa...

Mackenzie Hughes Talks Presidents Cup, 2024 Season & Answers Listener Questions

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PGA Tour winner Mackenzie Hughes returns to give a recap of the Presidents Cup, go over his past season on the PGA Tour, and take listener questions. ...

Revisiting Strokes Gained w/ Mark Broadie

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We revisit our discussion with Mark Broadie from 2021 to explain how strokes gained analysis can help golfers lower their scores. We discuss his key f...

New Wedge Study & Nutrition Habits on the Course

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jon and Adam discuss a new wedge study that challenges conventional thinking around turf interaction. We also discuss best practices for nutrition and...

A Different Approach to Golf Instruction w/ Chris Como

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chris Como discusses his unique approach to golf coaching, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and adaptability in instru...

The Art of Decision Making w/ Scott Fawcett

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Fawcett from DECADE Golf joins the show to discuss his recent tournament experience including the U.S. Senior Open and what he learned. We talk ...

Revisiting Clubface Face Control

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Face control is one of our "Big 3" - we wanted to revisit one of our first episodes of the Sweet Spot from 2021. If you haven't heard this one, it's a...

How to Make Golf More Simple & Remove Variables - Part 2

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this two-part discussion, Jon and Adam offer examples and ideas for simplifying and streamlining your on-course process. Thank you to our show spo...

How to Make Golf More Simple & Remove Variables - Part 1

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this two-part discussion, Jon and Adam offer examples and ideas for simplifying and streamlining your on-course process. Learn more about your ad c...

When To Intervene In Your Rounds & Using Technology Responsibly

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss how to develop a sense of whether or not you should intervene in certain patterns you see during your rounds. We also disc...

How to Deal With Playing Partners

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss a common question from listeners: how do you deal with all the different parts of playing partners? Jon also discusses his...

Logical Fallacies and Traps - Part 2

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This two-part series will get you thinking critically about your golf game! We apply principles like the Dunning-Kruger effect, Occam's Razor, Correla...

Logical Fallacies and Traps - Part 1

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This two-part series will get you thinking critically about your golf game! We apply principles like the Dunning-Kruger effect, Occam's Razor, Correla...

Fighting the War on Double Bogeys (and other stats) w/ Mike Hutchinson

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Hutchinson from Arccos Golf joins us with extensive research from their massive database of golf shots. Our main topic is uncovering what causes ...

50K Swings to Be Great, Transferring Practice to the Course & Spending Mental Budget

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss a few topics in this episode, including how many swings you need to reach a higher level. Why do golfers struggle to transfer their practic...

Improving Your Mindset & How Small Changes Can Have Big Impacts

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss two main topics: how much your mindset can influence your golf game and how seemingly minor changes can affect your ball s...

PGA Tour Winner Mike Kim Talks Practice games, Secret fines, and Funny Stories from the Tour

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

PGA Tour winner Mike Kim joins the show again to update us on his season. We discuss a new putting practice game he's been using, funny stories from t...

How to Overcome Negative Thinking w/ Jared Tendler

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mental performance coach Jared Tendler joins us to discuss a wide range of topics including overcoming negative thoughts, embarrassment, dealing with ...

New Trackman Numbers, Scheffler's Footwork, Taking Divots & More

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we tackle many different topics, including Trackman's new tour average data and plenty of listener questions. Thank you to our show ...

How to Become a Better Putter w/ Preston Combs

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Putting expert Preston Combs joins the show to discuss his different methods for helping golfers perform better on the greens. We discuss face control...

How to Structure Your Improvement

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Adam and Jon go over a detailed plan for improving your golf game. If you want to learn more about Adam's 8 Week Course, visit this l...

How to Add Swing Speed the Right Way w/ Alex Ehlert

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Ehlert is a sports scientist who has done extensive research into how golfers can increase their swing speed. We discuss the pros and cons of var...

Mailbag Episode - Listener Questions

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jon and Adam answer a variety of listeners' questions on various topics. Thank you to our show sponsors Shot Scope, Rhoback, Maui Nu...

Joe Mayo Discusses Getting Steep With Your Wedges

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Mayo has received a lot of attention over the past year for his work with Viktor Hovland and his wedge game. He joins the show to discuss his beli...

The Latest Upgrades in Equipment Technology w/ Woody Lashen

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're excited to continue our equipment education series with one of the top clubfitters in the industry - Woody Lashen from Pete's Golf (www.petesgol...

The Foundations of Winning Golf and Listener Q&As

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A quick discussion of Jon's new book, The Foundations of Winning Golf (available on Amazon), as well as taking listener questions. Thank you to our s...

How Self-Hypnosis Can Improve Your Performance w/ Dr. David Spiegel

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stanford psychiatrist Dr. David Spiegel is one of the most published and respected experts in the field of hypnosis. In this episode, he clears up myt...

How to Approach Early-Season Play

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For those of you who have an extended off-season, we created an episode to give you some best practices for getting back up to speed after a long layo...

Lessons Learned from Chasing Scratch's Mike & Eli

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike and Eli from the hugely popular podcast join us to check in on their games. What have they figured out on their quest to achieve a scratch handic...

Everything You Need to Know About Angle of Attack

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many golfers don't fully understand the concept of angle of attack. In this episode, we took a very deep dive to give you a well-rounded understanding...

Stories From a Well-Lived Life in Golf w/ Mark Immelman

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Immelman holds a lot of titles - CBS broadcaster, golf coach, and podcaster. He joins us to discuss his unique journey through golf, his philosop...

10 Ways to Improve Your Golf Game in 2024 - Part 2

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this two-part series, Jon and Adam share 10 ideas you can use to improve your golf game in 2024. Thank you to our show sponsors LMNT and LinkedIn ...

10 Ways to Improve Your Golf Game in 2024 - Part 1

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this two-part series, Jon and Adam share 10 ideas you can use to improve your golf game in 2024. Thank you to our show sponsors LMNT and LinkedIn ...

Becoming a Scratch Golfer & The Women's Game w/ Tori Totlis

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tori Totlis is the owner of Complete Confidence Golf, which is a vibrant community of female golfers. In this episode, she discusses how she became a ...

PGA Tour Winner Mackenzie Hughes talks mindset, practice philosophy, and his coaching relationship w/ Jon

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Two-time PGA Tour winner Mackenzie Hughes discusses a wide range of topics, including his coaching relationship with Jon, his mindset on the course, p...

Dealing with Anxiety and the Top Mental Myths in Golf w/ Dr. Bhrett McCabe

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sports psychologist Dr. Bhrett McCabe joins us to discuss some of the big takeaways from his new book, Kick Anxiety's Ass. We also discuss some of the...