Episodes

  • How to Increase Your Golf IQ - Part 2

    How to Increase Your Golf IQ - Part 2
    Mar 10 2025
    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/survey/ In this two-part series, Jon and Adam explore the concept of Golf IQ and how to increase it. Some topics we explore include: The CAT system includes Concepts, Awareness, and Techniques. How to apply the knowledge you learn off the course during your rounds Awareness of ball flight laws Understanding when to take risks or play conservatively and much more Thank you to our show sponsors, The Indoor Golf Shop, Tangent, and Rhoback: As we head into the winter season, you'll want to check out The Indoor Golf Shop for your at-home golfing needs. I've been trusting them for years and recommend them to anyone who wants to improve their home setup. They have all the top launch monitor brands, like SkyTrak, Uneekor, Foresight, and Trackman, and options that will fit any budget. Right now, they are running some huge sales on some of these names. Whether you want to build your dream simulator set up by yourself or have their team custom build something for you as they did in my house, they can help you make the right decision. To learn more, visit their website - shopindoorgolf.com • PGA Tour pros have a team—caddies, data scientists, and coaches—guiding every shot. But you? All you need is TANGENT. TANGENT is your AI-powered caddie and coach, learning your game with automatic shot tracking running seamlessly in the background. It analyzes your real distances, dispersions, and tendencies, getting smarter with every round. With real-time course data, including weather, elevation, and hazards, TANGENT helps you navigate the course like a pro—giving you optimized target and club recommendations for every shot right from your phone or wrist with the best Apple Watch app in golf. And after the round? TANGENT goes beyond strokes gained. It doesn’t just tell you how you played—it tells you why. Get clear, actionable insights and a personalized AI Coach that maps out exactly what to work on—down to the drills, metrics, and benchmarks from pro to 25 handicap. Try TANGENT Golf free today in the iOS App Store—and as a Sweet Spot listener, use promo code SWEET30 for 30% off a premium subscription. • Experience the unmatched comfort and versatility of Rhoback (pronounced ROW-back) Activewear, perfect for the golf course to everyday life. From polos with the best collars in the game to incredibly soft Q-zips for early morning rounds and hoodies so comfortable you'll never want to take them off, Rhoback delivers performance without sacrificing style. Use code SWEET20 for 20% off your first purchase at rhoback.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • How to Increase Your Golf IQ - Part 1

    How to Increase Your Golf IQ - Part 1
    Mar 3 2025
    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/survey/ In this two-part series, Jon and Adam explore the concept of Golf IQ and how to increase it. Some topics we explore include: The CAT system includes Concepts, Awareness, and Techniques. How to apply knowledge you learn off the course during your rounds Awareness of ball flight laws Understanding when to take risks or play conservatively and much more Thank you to our show sponsors The Indoor Golf Shop, Tangent, and Rhoback: As we head into the winter season, you'll want to check out The Indoor Golf Shop for your at-home golfing needs. I've been trusting them for years and recommend them to anyone who wants to improve their home setup. They have all the top launch monitor brands, like SkyTrak, Uneekor, Foresight, and Trackman, and options that will fit any budget. Right now, they are running some huge sales on some of these names. Whether you want to build your dream simulator set up by yourself or have their team custom build something for you as they did in my house, they can help you make the right decision. To learn more, visit their website - shopindoorgolf.com • PGA Tour pros have a team—caddies, data scientists, and coaches—guiding every shot. But you? All you need is TANGENT. TANGENT is your AI-powered caddie and coach, learning your game with automatic shot tracking running seamlessly in the background. It analyzes your real distances, dispersions, and tendencies, getting smarter with every round. With real-time course data, including weather, elevation, and hazards, TANGENT helps you navigate the course like a pro—giving you optimized target and club recommendations for every shot right from your phone or wrist with the best Apple Watch app in golf. And after the round? TANGENT goes beyond strokes gained. It doesn’t just tell you how you played—it tells you why. Get clear, actionable insights and a personalized AI Coach that maps out exactly what to work on—down to the drills, metrics, and benchmarks from pro to 25 handicap. Try TANGENT Golf free today in the iOS App Store—and as a Sweet Spot listener, use promo code SWEET30 for 30% off a premium subscription. • Experience the unmatched comfort and versatility of Rhoback (pronounced ROW-back) Activewear, perfect for the golf course to everyday life. From polos with the best collars in the game to incredibly soft Q-zips for early morning rounds and hoodies so comfortable you'll never want to take them off, Rhoback delivers performance without sacrificing style. Use code SWEET20 for 20% off your first purchase at rhoback.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • The Art and Science of Putting w/ David Orr

    The Art and Science of Putting w/ David Orr
    Feb 17 2025
    Renowned putting coach David Orr joins us to discuss the intricacies of putting performance while busting some commonly held myths. Understand how stroke mechanics, green reading, speed control, and other aspects of putting all contribute to a common goal - making more putts inside of 10 feet and three putting less often. Thank you to our show sponsors Bal.On and The Indoor Golf Shop In the world of golf today, speed is the name of the game. Young elite golfers are already hitting farther than today’s top players. If you want to compete, you have to start with your foundation. You have to own the ground. That’s where BAL.ON comes in. BAL.ON’s smart wearable device slips seamlessly into your golf shoe to measure magnitude and distribution throughout your swing. Understanding this information leads to greater ball speed and lower scores. See the unseen with BAL.ON’s industry-leading, award-winning technology and connected app to unlock your fastest, most powerful swing. It’s the missing tool to supplement the holistic development of today’s golfer. For more information on BAL.ON, please visit www.bal-on.golf. • As we head into the fall season, you'll want to check out The Indoor Golf Shop for your at-home golfing needs. I've been trusting them for years and recommend them to anyone who wants to improve their home setup. They have all the top launch monitor brands, like SkyTrak, Uneekor, Foresight, and Trackman, and options that will fit any budget. Right now, they are running some huge sales on some of these names. Whether you want to build your dream simulator set up by yourself or have their team custom build something for you as they did in my house, they can help you make the right decision. To learn more, visit their website - shopindoorgolf.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • The Evolution of Golf Instruction w/ Luke Kerr-Dineen

    The Evolution of Golf Instruction w/ Luke Kerr-Dineen
    Feb 10 2025
    Luke Kerr-Dineen from Golf Digest joins us to discuss some of his top game-improvement content. We discuss Scottie Scheffler's strategic decisions, challenging the top players to his "grid" combine, Moe Norman's swing, and Luke's philosophy on the golf swing. Thank you to our show sponsors Bal.On and The Indoor Golf Shop In the world of golf today, speed is the name of the game. Young elite golfers are already hitting farther than today’s top players. If you want to compete, you have to start with your foundation. You have to own the ground. That’s where BAL.ON comes in. BAL.ON’s smart wearable device slips seamlessly into your golf shoe to measure magnitude and distribution throughout your swing. Understanding this information leads to greater ball speed and lower scores. See the unseen with BAL.ON’s industry-leading, award-winning technology and connected app to unlock your fastest, most powerful swing. It’s the missing tool to supplement the holistic development of today’s golfer. For more information on BAL.ON, please visit www.bal-on.golf. • As we head into the fall season, you'll want to check out The Indoor Golf Shop for your at-home golfing needs. I've been trusting them for years and recommend them to anyone who wants to improve their home setup. They have all the top launch monitor brands, like SkyTrak, Uneekor, Foresight, and Trackman, and options that will fit any budget. Right now, they are running some huge sales on some of these names. Whether you want to build your dream simulator set up by yourself or have their team custom build something for you as they did in my house, they can help you make the right decision. To learn more, visit their website - shopindoorgolf.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Challenging Traditional Goal Setting

    Challenging Traditional Goal Setting
    Feb 3 2025
    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 how to set goals in your golf game and personal life from this episode! Thank you to our show sponsors Bal.On and The Indoor Golf Shop In the world of golf today, speed is the name of the game. Young elite golfers are already hitting farther than today’s top players. If you want to compete, you have to start with your foundation. You have to own the ground. That’s where BAL.ON comes in. BAL.ON’s smart wearable device slips seamlessly into your golf shoe to measure magnitude and distribution throughout your swing. Understanding this information leads to greater ball speed and lower scores. See the unseen with BAL.ON’s industry-leading, award-winning technology and connected app to unlock your fastest, most powerful swing. It’s the missing tool to supplement the holistic development of today’s golfer. For more information on BAL.ON, please visit www.bal-on.golf. • As we head into the fall season, you'll want to check out The Indoor Golf Shop for your at-home golfing needs. I've been trusting them for years and recommend them to anyone who wants to improve their home setup. They have all the top launch monitor brands, like SkyTrak, Uneekor, Foresight, and Trackman, and options that will fit any budget. Right now, they are running some huge sales on some of these names. Whether you want to build your dream simulator set up by yourself or have their team custom build something for you as they did in my house, they can help you make the right decision. To learn more, visit their website - shopindoorgolf.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Billy Mayfair Opens Up About His Autism Diagnosis

    Billy Mayfair Opens Up About His Autism Diagnosis
    Jan 20 2025
    5-time PGA Tour winner Billy Mayfair joins the show to discuss his recent autism diagnosis and reflects upon his career highlights, including being the only golfer to beat Tiger Woods in a playoff. To learn more about Billy and his foundation, you can visit his website: https://www.billymayfair.org/ Thank you to our show sponsors Hack Motion, Bal.On and The Indoor Golf Shop We are giving away three HackMotion wrist sensors this month, the ultimate training aid trusted by golfers worldwide. Enter the giveaway now, winners will be picked January 24th: https://hackmotion.com/sweetspot • In the world of golf today, speed is the name of the game. Young elite golfers are already hitting farther than today’s top players. If you want to compete, you have to start with your foundation. You have to own the ground. That’s where BAL.ON comes in. BAL.ON’s smart wearable device slips seamlessly into your golf shoe to measure magnitude and distribution throughout your swing. Understanding this information leads to greater ball speed and lower scores. See the unseen with BAL.ON’s industry-leading, award-winning technology and connected app to unlock your fastest, most powerful swing. It’s the missing tool to supplement the holistic development of today’s golfer. For more information on BAL.ON, please visit www.bal-on.golf. • As we head into the fall season, you'll want to check out The Indoor Golf Shop for your at-home golfing needs. I've been trusting them for years and recommend them to anyone who wants to improve their home setup. They have all the top launch monitor brands, like SkyTrak, Uneekor, Foresight, and Trackman, and options that will fit any budget. Right now, they are running some huge sales on some of these names. Whether you want to build your dream simulator set up by yourself or have their team custom build something for you as they did in my house, they can help you make the right decision. To learn more, visit their website - shopindoorgolf.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Gary Christian's Incredible Journey to the PGA Tour

    Gary Christian's Incredible Journey to the PGA Tour
    Jan 13 2025
    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 making it to the highest level of professional golf after a long series of setbacks on developmental tours. This is one of the most emotional stories we've ever shared on the Sweet Spot; you won't want to miss this one! Thank you to our show sponsors Hack Motion, Bal.On and The Indoor Golf Shop We are giving away three HackMotion wrist sensors this month, the ultimate training aid trusted by golfers worldwide. Enter the giveaway now, winners will be picked January 24th: https://hackmotion.com/sweetspot • In the world of golf today, speed is the name of the game. Young elite golfers are already hitting farther than today’s top players. If you want to compete, you have to start with your foundation. You have to own the ground. That’s where BAL.ON comes in. BAL.ON’s smart wearable device slips seamlessly into your golf shoe to measure magnitude and distribution throughout your swing. Understanding this information leads to greater ball speed and lower scores. See the unseen with BAL.ON’s industry-leading, award-winning technology and connected app to unlock your fastest, most powerful swing. It’s the missing tool to supplement the holistic development of today’s golfer. For more information on BAL.ON, please visit www.bal-on.golf. • As we head into the fall season, you'll want to check out The Indoor Golf Shop for your at-home golfing needs. I've been trusting them for years and recommend them to anyone who wants to improve their home setup. They have all the top launch monitor brands, like SkyTrak, Uneekor, Foresight, and Trackman, and options that will fit any budget. Right now, they are running some huge sales on some of these names. Whether you want to build your dream simulator set up by yourself or have their team custom build something for you as they did in my house, they can help you make the right decision. To learn more, visit their website - shopindoorgolf.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • What Do You Need to Know About the Golf Swing to Improve?

    What Do You Need to Know About the Golf Swing to Improve?
    Jan 6 2025
    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 experience. Thank you to our show sponsors Hack Motion, Bal.On and The Indoor Golf Shop We are giving away three HackMotion wrist sensors this month, the ultimate training aid trusted by golfers worldwide. Enter the giveaway now, winners will be picked January 24th: https://hackmotion.com/sweetspot • In the world of golf today, speed is the name of the game. Young elite golfers are already hitting farther than today’s top players. If you want to compete, you have to start with your foundation. You have to own the ground. That’s where BAL.ON comes in. BAL.ON’s smart wearable device slips seamlessly into your golf shoe to measure magnitude and distribution throughout your swing. Understanding this information leads to greater ball speed and lower scores. See the unseen with BAL.ON’s industry-leading, award-winning technology and connected app to unlock your fastest, most powerful swing. It’s the missing tool to supplement the holistic development of today’s golfer. For more information on BAL.ON, please visit www.bal-on.golf. • As we head into the fall season, you'll want to check out The Indoor Golf Shop for your at-home golfing needs. I've been trusting them for years and recommend them to anyone who wants to improve their home setup. They have all the top launch monitor brands, like SkyTrak, Uneekor, Foresight, and Trackman, and options that will fit any budget. Right now, they are running some huge sales on some of these names. Whether you want to build your dream simulator set up by yourself or have their team custom build something for you as they did in my house, they can help you make the right decision. To learn more, visit their website - shopindoorgolf.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 38 mins