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88:15

Why the Golf Course Feels Like a Threat, and How to...

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2026/09/28

Karl Morris rejoins the show to discuss his new book, The Mind Caddie, and practical ways golfers can simplify the mental game and access more of the skill they already have. Karl explains why attention is such a powerful performance tool, how the time between shots can shape an entire round, and why golfers often make things worse by resisting bad shots, slow play, nerves, and other parts of the game they can’t fully control. They also explore Karl’s “ones, twos, and threes” framework for accepting

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86:32

The 4 Zones of Golf Improvement w/ Luke Benoit

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2026/09/21

In this episode, Jon and Adam are joined by golf coach and researcher Luke Benoit to explore how motor learning research can change the way golfers practice, build their swings, and ultimately perform on the course. Luke explains his framework of separating construction, calibration, transfer, and performance, arguing that golfers often get stuck in a “messy middle” where they’re trying to change mechanics and hit good shots at the same time. exploresThey discuss why golfers should first

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62:10

Should You Play a Fade or a Draw?

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2026/09/14

This episode is all about shot shaping and how golfers should think about their "stock" shape, and going outside of their natural abilities.Thanks to our show sponsors The Indoor Golf Shop, Ridge, and LMNT: The Indoor Golf Shop⁠⁠ has everything you need to build or upgrade your home golf setup, including top launch monitor brands, hitting mats, nets, impact screens, and custom enclosures. Their team can also help design everything from residential simulators to full commercial facilities

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89:46

The Difference Between Practicing Your Swing and...

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2026/09/07

In this episode, Jon and Adam explore why golfers can spend years chasing technical swing changes without actually becoming more skilled or consistent. They discuss why “fewer moving parts” doesn’t necessarily lead to better golf, and how constant internal thinking can pull attention away from the decisions and feel required to actually play the game. Adam explains how differential practice—intentionally changing strike location, face direction, trajectory, and other outcomes—can help golfers build

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64:49

Bad Rounds, Bad Info, and How Golfers Get Off Track

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2026/08/31

Jon and Adam discuss two different ways golfers can improve how they respond when things go wrong. Jon shares a difficult tournament experience at the Met Amateur and explains why he tries to view every round as part of a much longer process—using bad days to practice staying engaged, committing to good decisions, and building habits that will carry into future rounds. Adam then explores how faulty concepts about impact, ball flight, alignment, and swing mechanics can send golfers down the wrong

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83:43

The Swing Positions That Matter, and the Ones That Don’t

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2026/08/24

In this episode, Jon and Adam explore why golfers often obsess over “textbook” swing positions that may have little connection to better performance. Adam breaks down four categories of mechanics—from traits that barely influence impact, to movements that matter but can look very different from player to player, to the few fundamentals that are truly necessary for elite golf. They also discuss why unconventional swings like Ryan Fox’s shouldn’t be viewed as players “getting away with” bad mechanics,

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61:09

How to Maximize Driver Distance

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2026/08/17

In this episode, we discuss all of the methods golfers can use to maximize their driver distance off the tee. Thank you to our show sponsors HackMotion, LMNT, and CashApp HackMotion provides real-time feedback to help golfers improve clubface control and build more meaningful practice habits. 73% of users see measurable improvement within two weeks, and every purchase includes lifetime feature updates with no subscription required. Right now, you can save up to $50 on the new HackMotion or get

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58:20

The (Unintended) Curse of Better Ball Striking

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2026/08/10

In this episode, Jon and Adam explore why even the best-looking golf swings can still produce terrible shots—and why tiny changes at impact often matter more than what you can see on video. They break down the difference between “macro” swing mechanics and the micromechanics of strike, including how just a few millimeters of variation can turn a solid shot into a chunk or blade. They also discuss the “curse of the good ball striker,” where hitting more greens can actually make golfers feel worse

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74:52

How to Handle Pressure, and Stop Hiding From Your Driver

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2026/08/03

In this episode, Jon breaks down a pressure-filled tournament round in extreme heat and the mental strategies that helped him shoot three under and earn medalist honors in a difficult qualifier. He and Adam discuss what happens when golfers become attached to a score, why thoughts about protecting a good round can become distractions, and how simple reminders like “the score isn’t yours yet” can keep attention on the next shot. They also explore when, if ever, golfers should abandon the driver

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86:04

How Visualization Is the Secret to Feeling Like...

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2026/07/27

To learn more about the Kairo app, visit their website here: https://kairoapp.co/In this episode, Jon and Adam are joined by sports psychologist Jim Doorley to explore how visualization can improve both the mental and physical sides of golf. Jim explains why effective visualization is really a form of multisensory mental rehearsal, how it can help golfers prepare for pressure, refine movement patterns, and manage anxiety, and why it works best alongside physical practice rather than replacing

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97:57

How to Win the War on Double Bogeys

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2026/07/20

Mike Hutchinson from Arccoss Golf joins us with extensive research from their massive database of golf shots. Our main topic is uncovering what causes double bogeys the most and how they translate to scoring potential across all handicap levels. We think you'll be surprised by the results. Thank you to our show sponsors, For Wellness, Monarch, LMNT, and CashApp Golfers who care about their game should care about taking care of their bodies too. The Good Stuff from For Wellness is a small scoop

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69:50

Why You Keep Missing the Center of the Clubface

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2026/07/13

In this episode, Jon and Adam take a deep dive into one of golf’s most feared problems: the shanks. They explain what is actually happening at impact, why many common swing fixes can make the problem worse, and how golfers can use face spray, strike-location practice, and simple constraints to regain control. Adam also breaks down how setup, hand position, body movement, and equipment can influence heel and toe contact—but emphasizes that learning to intentionally move strike around the clubface is

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91:56

Why Most Swing “Fundamentals” Aren’t Actually...

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2026/07/06

In this episode, Jon and Adam are joined by instructor and 3D motion capture expert Jon Sinclair for a deep dive into what the best players actually do — and what everyday golfers should not blindly copy. Sinclair explains why many so-called fundamentals, like grip, stance, and posture, are not universal, and how great players often succeed by building around their own “superpowers.” The conversation explores how golfers create consistency through better thought processes, why trying to fix every

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98:43

The Hidden Mental Skill Most Golfers Never Train w/...

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2026/06/29

To learn more about Jim Waldron's teaching and golf schools, visit: https://balancepointgolf.com/ In this episode, we are joined by golf coach Jim Waldron for a wide-ranging conversation about the mind-body connection in golf. Jim explains how awareness, focused attention, and staying “external” can help golfers quiet the inner voice, manage pressure, and access their skills more freely on the course. The discussion also covers the yips, pre-shot routines, balance, Ben Hogan’s mental

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93:34

What Would You Do Differently If You Could Start Golf...

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2026/06/22

In this episode we explore what we would do differently if we had the chance to start golf over again with all the knowledge we have now. Thanks to our show sponsors For Wellness, Strike Wedge, Monarch, and Ultra Pouches: For Wellness is a small scoop that can be added to coffee, smoothies, or protein shakes, with ingredients like collagen for joint support, L-theanine for focus, MCTs for energy, cinnamon for antioxidants, and Himalayan salt for minerals and electrolytes. For Wellness conducted

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68:38

Why Comfort Is Overrated, and Margin for Error Is...

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2026/06/15

The episode explores why golfers should not expect to feel fully comfortable on the course, especially under pressure, and how accepting nerves, bad swings, or lingering fears can help keep a round together. There is also a debate about whether golfers should tee the ball up on par threes, which is tied to a larger conversation about margin for error, reducing big mistakes, and testing what works best for your own game. Finally, the episode covers how on-course personality affects performance, and

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57:17

A Simple Stat-Tracking System That Actually Helps...

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2026/06/08

In this episode, Jon and Adam discuss a simple but more useful way to track golf stats without getting buried in apps or misleading numbers like fairways hit and total putts. Jon explains how golfers can evaluate tee shots, approach shots, wedge play, and putting with a basic checkmark/X system focused on whether shots were functional, playable, and connected to scoring. The larger message is that stat tracking only matters if it leads to a better post-round review: identifying good shots, spotting

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105:57

What Golfers Get Wrong About Consistency

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2026/06/01

In this episode, we take a deep dive into one of golf’s most misunderstood words: consistency. Adam and Jon unpack why consistency is not about making the exact same swing every time, but rather learning how to manage variability, improve impact patterns, and build bigger margins for error. They discuss why golfers often make themselves less consistent by trying to control too much, and how external focus, differential practice, smarter strategy, and better expectations can all help. If you’ve

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76:02

How to Warm Up for Your Rounds Properly

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2026/05/25

In this episode, we discuss how to spend whatever time you have before your round productively. Whether it's 5 minutes or 45 minutes, you'll get ideas for warming up effectively without falling into common traps.Thank you to our show sponsors Monarch, Ultra Pouches, For Wellness, and Rhoback Golfers who care about their game should care about taking care of their bodies too. The Good Stuff from For Wellness is a small scoop that can be added to coffee, smoothies, or protein shakes, with

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70:10

Preparing for Tournaments, Practice, and Avoiding Big...

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2026/05/18

Scott is offering a 30% discount on both DECADE Elite and DECADE Foundations for Sweet Spot listeners. Use promo code sweetspot on the DECADE website: ⁠⁠https://decade.golf/⁠⁠ Also, ⁠⁠this link⁠⁠ will automatically apply the coupon code. In Part 2 of our conversation with Scott Fawcett from DECADE Golf, we shift from shot shaping into how golfers can actually prepare to score better. Scott shares what he’s focusing on as he gets ready for tournament golf, including 20- to 40-foot speed control,

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