The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

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 belief that being steep with wedges is a viable option for players of all levels and has benefits compared to having a more shallow angle of attack. This has been a very hot topic in the instructional world lately, and we guarantee this will be a highly entertaining, informative discussion to listen to!!! Thank you to our show sponsors Shot Scope, Maui Nui Venison, and LinkedIn Talent Solutions: Shot Scope just announced their new V5 GPS watch and performance tracking system. There are tons of upgrades, like full-color maps of each hole, GPS distances to hazards, layup points, and doglegs, and dynamic yardages to the front, middle, and back of greens. You'll also get 16 of their second-generation shot-tracking tags, which gives you access to 100+ statistics on their online portal, like the strokes-gained analysis. Best of all, there are no ongoing fees! Receive $70 off by visiting this link or by using the code SWEETSPOT on their website: https://shotscope.com/ • Maui Nui Venison is delicious, sustainably sourced, nutrient-dense, and low in saturated fat. It is the only stress-free, 100% wild-harvested red meat on the market. We absolutely love their Venison Jerky sticks and cooking with all their different cuts of meat. They have very limited monthly memberships available, and if you want to try them out visit https://mauinuivenison.com/golf or use promo code GOLF for 20% off your first order. • LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.petesgolf.com). In this episode, Woody shares everything new he has seen in the clubfitting world from the newest product releases. Thank you to our show sponsors Shot Scope, Rhoback, Maui Nui Venison, and LinkedIn Talent Solutions: Shot Scope just announced their new V5 GPS watch and performance tracking system. There are tons of upgrades, like full-color maps of each hole, GPS distances to hazards, layup points, and doglegs, and dynamic yardages to the front, middle, and back of greens. You'll also get 16 of their second-generation shot-tracking tags, which gives you access to 100+ statistics on their online portal, like the strokes-gained analysis. Best of all, there are no ongoing fees! Receive $70 off by visiting this link or by using the code SWEETSPOT on their website: https://shotscope.com/ • If you want insanely comfortable, stylish golf/athletic gear that can be worn on and off the course, look no further than Rhoback. Their polos, hoodies, and quarter-zips are silky smooth! Use code SWEET for 20% off your purchase at https://rhoback.com/ • Maui Nui Venison is delicious, sustainably sourced, nutrient-dense, and low in saturated fat. It is the only stress-free, 100% wild-harvested red meat on the market. We absolutely love their Venison Jerky sticks and cooking with all their different cuts of meat. They have very limited monthly memberships available, and if you want to try them out visit https://mauinuivenison.com/golf or use promo code GOLF for 20% off your first order. • LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 show sponsor LinkedIn Talent Solutions! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 myths surrounding self-hypnosis and shares tactics on how golfers can use it to their advantage to increase their focus and calm nerves on the course. If you are interested in trying out his app, Reveri, you can use this link to get two weeks free. Thank you to our show sponsor LinkedIn Talent Solutions! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 layoff. Thank you to our show sponsors, Rhoback, Shot Pattern, and LinkedIn Talent Solutions! If you want insanely comfortable, stylish golf/athletic gear that can be worn on and off the course, look no further than Rhoback. Their polos, hoodies, and quarter-zips are silky smooth! Use code SWEET for 20% off your purchase at https://rhoback.com/ • Do you want to take your strategy to the next level this year? Check out Shot Pattern, an app that allows you to preview any golf course you are playing while overlaying your typical dispersion data on tee shots and approach shots. Additionally, you can get strokes gained analysis to help you decide the best target. It also integrates with popular launch monitors, so you can easily create customized plans based on your data. Check out Shot Pattern on the Apple App Store for a free trial, and use code SWEETSPOT30 to get 25% off their yearly subscription. • LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 handicap? You are going to learn a lot from this one! Thank you to our show sponsors, CORE Golf and LinkedIn Talent Solutions! If you are looking to sharpen up your practice, check out CORE Golf. It's filled with a ton of fun and engaging games that you can customize based on which part of your game needs the most work. You get detailed videos explaining how to perform each drill properly. Additionally, there are loads of great features that grade your performance, keep track of your discipline, and hold you accountable. If you want to try it out, you can download it here from the Apple Store - there is a free trial. You can also use promo code SWEETSPOT for 15% off a yearly subscription. • LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of how it relates to every club in your bag! Thank you to our show sponsor LinkedIn Talent Solutions! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Immelman holds a lot of titles - CBS broadcaster, golf coach, and podcaster. He joins us to discuss his unique journey through golf, his philosophy on game improvement, and stories from being involved in the pro game. Be sure to check out his podcast, On The Mark! Thank you to our show sponsors LMNT and LinkedIn Talent Solutions! LMNT helps anyone stay hydrated—without the sugar and other dodgy ingredients found in popular electrolyte and sports drinks. Check out their new Chocolate flavors that are meant to be enjoyed hot for the colder season. To try LMNT risk-free and get a free gift visit drinkLMNT.com/sweetspot • LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Talent Solutions! LMNT helps anyone stay hydrated—without the sugar and other dodgy ingredients found in popular electrolyte and sports drinks. Check out their new Chocolate flavors that are meant to be enjoyed hot for the colder season. To try LMNT risk-free and get a free gift visit drinkLMNT.com/sweetspot • LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Talent Solutions! LMNT helps anyone stay hydrated—without the sugar and other dodgy ingredients found in popular electrolyte and sports drinks. Check out their new Chocolate flavors that are meant to be enjoyed hot for the colder season. To try LMNT risk-free and get a free gift visit drinkLMNT.com/sweetspot • LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 scratch golfer, seasoned tournament player and also explores the current state of the women's game. Thank you to our show sponsors LMNT and LinkedIn Talent Solutions! LMNT helps anyone stay hydrated—without the sugar and other dodgy ingredients found in popular electrolyte and sports drinks. Check out their new Chocolate flavors that are meant to be enjoyed hot for the colder season. To try LMNT risk-free and get a free gift visit drinkLMNT.com/sweetspot • LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two-time PGA Tour winner Mackenzie Hughes discusses a wide range of topics, including his coaching relationship with Jon, his mindset on the course, practice philosophy, and much more! To download Jon's driver practice PDF and video, please visit this page: https://practical-golf.ck.page/driver To download Adam's Golf Hacks guide, please visit this page: https://www.adamyounggolf.com/hacks/ Thank you to our show sponsors LMNT, LinkedIn Talent Solutions, and BetterHelp! LMNT helps anyone stay hydrated—without the sugar and other dodgy ingredients found in popular electrolyte and sports drinks. Check out their new Chocolate flavors that are meant to be enjoyed hot for the colder season. To try LMNT risk-free and get a free gift visit drinkLMNT.com/sweetspot • LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot. • Make your brain your friend with BetterHelp. Get convenient online therapy from licensed professionals - visit https://www.betterhelp.com/sweetspot to get 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 biggest "mental myths" he has seen among golfers. To download Jon's driver practice PDF and video, please visit this page: https://practical-golf.ck.page/driver To download Adam's Golf Hacks guide, please visit this page: https://www.adamyounggolf.com/hacks/ Thank you to our show sponsors LMNT, Vuori and BetterHelp! LMNT helps anyone stay hydrated—without the sugar and other dodgy ingredients found in popular electrolyte and sports drinks. Check out their new Chocolate flavors that are meant to be enjoyed hot for the colder season. To try LMNT risk-free and get a free gift visit drinkLMNT.com/sweetspot • Vuori makes the most incredibly comfortable and versatile performance apparel that you can wear just about anywhere! To get 20% off your first order please visit the following link https://vuori.com/sweetspot • Make your brain your friend with BetterHelp. Get convenient online therapy from licensed professionals - visit https://www.betterhelp.com/sweetspot to get 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Kim joins the show to talk about what it's like playing on The PGA Tour and shares his philosophy on game improvement. Michael has become a great Twitter follow and shares tons of great insights on how he thinks golfers of all levels can take their game to the next level! To download Jon's driver practice PDF and video, please visit this page: https://practical-golf.ck.page/driver To download Adam's Golf Hacks guide, please visit this page: https://www.adamyounggolf.com/hacks/ Thank you to our show sponsors Vuori and BetterHelp! Vuori makes the most incredibly comfortable and versatile performance apparel that you can wear just about anywhere! To get 20% off your first order please visit the following link https://vuori.com/sweetspot • Make your brain your friend with BetterHelp. Get convenient online therapy from licensed professionals - visit https://www.betterhelp.com/sweetspot to get 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karl Morris, a performance coach, joins us to discuss his wonderful book he co-authored, The Lost Art of Golf. In this wide-ranging discussion, we cover topics like how to set goals properly, practice philosophy, on-course adjustments, and much more! To download Jon's driver practice PDF and video, please visit this page: https://practical-golf.ck.page/driver To download Adam's Golf Hacks guide, please visit this page: https://www.adamyounggolf.com/hacks/ Thank you to our show sponsors, Golfer's Journal, LinkedIn Talent Solutions, and BetterHelp! The Golfer's Journal is a quarterly, premium publication that sets the standard for quality in golf media. The magazine is beautiful—the photography is exceptional, and the storytelling covers the soul and spirit of the game in a way no other publication can match. But that's just the beginning—TGJ is a golf community full of obsessives just like you and me. Their online community is buzzing 24/7. And you get a ton of other benefits, including member discounts on everything from Bushnell to Arccos to AG1, an annual gift for premium members, and a full schedule of Broken Tee Society Head to golfersjournal.com/subscribe and join me in the Broken Tee Society. • LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot. • Make your brain your friend with BetterHelp. Get convenient online therapy from licensed professionals - visit https://www.betterhelp.com/sweetspot to get 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jon and Adam answer listener questions and tackle plenty of other topics like: Should you hit up on your driver? Novak Djokovic's best mental tip (and how it can help golfers) Taking more responsibility for your game and much more! To download Jon's driver practice PDF and video, please visit this page: https://practical-golf.ck.page/driver To download Adam's Golf Hacks guide, please visit this page: https://www.adamyounggolf.com/hacks/ Thank you to our show sponsors, Vuori, LinkedIn Talent Solutions, BetterHelp, and Factor! Vuori makes the most incredibly comfortable and versatile performance apparel that you can wear just about anywhere! To get 20% off your first order please visit the following link https://vuori.com/sweetspot • LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot. • Make your brain your friend with BetterHelp. Get convenient online therapy from licensed professionals - visit https://www.betterhelp.com/sweetspot to get 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renowned swing instructor Andrew Rice joins the show to discuss playing in the wind, swing philosophy, wedge play, and much more! To download Jon's driver practice PDF and video, please visit this page: https://practical-golf.ck.page/driver To download Adam's Golf Hacks guide, please visit this page: https://www.adamyounggolf.com/hacks/ Thank you to our show sponsors, LinkedIn Talent Solutions, BetterHelp, and Factor! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot. • Make your brain your friend with BetterHelp. Get convenient online therapy from licensed professionals - visit https://www.betterhelp.com/sweetspot to get 10% off your first month • With the busy fall season already in swing, you might be looking for wholesome, convenient meals for jam-packed days. Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with chef-prepared, dietitian-approved ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. You’ll save time, eat well, and stay on track with your healthy lifestyle. Head to https://factormeals.com/sweetspot50 and code sweetspot50 to get 50% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon and Adam explore the hypothetical scenario of what they would do differently if they could take up golf again with everything they know now. To download Jon's driver practice PDF and video, please visit this page: https://practical-golf.ck.page/driver To download Adam's Golf Hacks guide, please visit this page: https://www.adamyounggolf.com/hacks/ Thank you to our show sponsors, Manscaped, LinkedIn Talent Solutions, BetterHelp, and Factor! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot. • Make your brain your friend with BetterHelp. Get convenient online therapy from licensed professionals - visit https://www.betterhelp.com/sweetspot to get 10% off your first month • With the busy fall season already in swing, you might be looking for wholesome, convenient meals for jam-packed days. Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with chef-prepared, dietitian-approved ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. You’ll save time, eat well, and stay on track with your healthy lifestyle. Head to https://factormeals.com/sweetspot50 and code sweetspot50 to get 50% off. • Fresh Ball Fall is upon us, and you need to be in the festive spirit. Light a candle, get some pumpkin spice, and make sure your balls look NICE with the sponsor — MANSCAPED™. Nature may clear the leaves of their trees, but you’ll need Manscaped’s help to get you ready for that sweater weather. Get your pants puppies prepared for cuffing season with a trim as refreshing as a fall breeze by going to Manscaped.com and using code SWEETSPOT for 20% off plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Nobilo, CBS Broadcaster and famed playing professional joins us to discuss many topics. We talk about how golf has evolved during his career, his philosophy on coaching, and how technology has influenced the modern game. To download Jon's driver practice PDF and video, please visit this page: https://practical-golf.ck.page/driver To download Adam's Golf Hacks guide, please visit this page: https://www.adamyounggolf.com/hacks/ Thank you to our show sponsors, Manscaped, LinkedIn Talent Solutions, BetterHelp, and Factor! LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot. • Make your brain your friend with BetterHelp. Get convenient online therapy from licensed professionals - visit https://www.betterhelp.com/sweetspot to get 10% off your first month • With the busy fall season already in swing, you might be looking for wholesome, convenient meals for jam-packed days. Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with chef-prepared, dietitian-approved ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. You’ll save time, eat well, and stay on track with your healthy lifestyle. Head to https://factormeals.com/sweetspot50 and code sweetspot50 to get 50% off. • Fresh Ball Fall is upon us, and you need to be in the festive spirit. Light a candle, get some pumpkin spice, and make sure your balls look NICE with the sponsor — MANSCAPED™. Nature may clear the leaves of their trees, but you’ll need Manscaped’s help to get you ready for that sweater weather. Get your pants puppies prepared for cuffing season with a trim as refreshing as a fall breeze by going to Manscaped.com and using code SWEETSPOT for 20% off plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Fawcett from DECADE Golf joins us to discuss what he has learned playing in tournaments the last year, expectation management, and making better strategic decisions (and plenty more). To download Jon's driver practice PDF and video, please visit this page: https://practical-golf.ck.page/driver To download Adam's Golf Hacks guide, please visit this page: https://www.adamyounggolf.com/hacks/ Thank you to our show sponsors Vuori, LinkedIn Talent Solutions, BetterHelp, and Factor! Vuori makes the most incredibly comfortable and versatile performance apparel that you can wear just about anywhere! To get 20% off your first order please visit the following link https://vuori.com/sweetspot • LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to faster. Post your job for free at https://linkedin.com/sweetspot. • Make your brain your friend with BetterHelp. Get convenient online therapy from licensed professionals - visit https://www.betterhelp.com/sweetspot to get 10% off your first month • With the busy fall season already in swing, you might be looking for wholesome, convenient meals for jam-packed days. Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with chef-prepared, dietitian-approved ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. You’ll save time, eat well, and stay on track with your healthy lifestyle. Head to https://factormeals.com/sweetspot50 and code sweetspot50 to get 50% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices