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The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

Deconstructing High-Level Golf w/ Will Knauth

The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

Adam Young/Jon Sherman

Sports, Golf

4.8 • 721 Ratings

🗓️ 25 November 2024

⏱️ 94 minutes

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Summary

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 University and consults with PGA Tour players on strategy. We cover a wide range of topics, including: How to make swing changes Playing in a PGA Tour event Using launch monitors effectively Dealing with pressure in tournaments Proper strategy using statistics and plenty more Thank you to our show sponsors, Shot Scope, Hack Motion, Red Rooster, Bal.On, The Indoor Golf Shop, and EightSleep Exclusive Offer for The Sweet Spot Community - buy the popular Shot Scope PRO L2 Laser Rangefinder for only $129.99 (on sale) and receive mobile-enabled CONNEX shot tracking tags for FREE. Claim yours today here: http://shotscope.com/sweetspot (Limited Stock) • Following the new hardware launch earlier this summer, HackMotion has also enhanced its software, transforming it into a virtual coach on the go. It now offers swing diagnostics and training plans based on guided drills. Just take 10 shots, and HackMotion will analyze your swing, providing a personalized practice plan based on your most critical swing fault. Right now, HackMotion is running its biggest sale of the year, offering up to 20% off. Don’t miss out—check out the offer here before it ends: https://hackmotion.com/sweetspot • Red Rooster is known for the wide range of sizes, fit, feel, and durability of their gloves. They've got 36 total sizes for righties and lefties, including men's regular and cadet and women and kids. If you want to give their gloves a try, we think you're going to love them. We have a special where you can purchase one glove and get the next one 50% off. Go to redroostergolf.com and use promo code 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 • Unfortunately, people now sleep less than they ever have at any time in history, and we now know poor sleep health has many negative outcomes on our health. By automatically regulating temperature with scientific precision, Eigh Sleep adapts to your body’s needs throughout the night, ensuring that each sleep phase is optimized for recovery. If you want a more restful, deeper sleep, we offer Sweet Spot listeners a $350 discount on the Pod 4 ultra. Visit eightsleep.com/sweetspot or use promo code SWEETSPOT at checkout.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

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.

0:07.3

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.

0:14.8

Bal on, smart wearable device slips seamlessly into your golf shoe to measure ground forces, balance and weight distribution

0:22.5

throughout your swing. Understanding this information leads to greater ball speed and lower scores.

0:28.6

See the unseen with Bal-on's industry-leading, award-winning technology and connected app to unlock your

0:34.8

fastest, most powerful swing. It's the missing tool to supplement the holistic development of today's golfer.

0:41.3

Inspired by Continental's legacy of high-performance technology,

0:45.3

Bal-on brings the principles of ground force to top golfers and instructors.

0:50.6

Start building your foundation of Fast Today.

0:52.9

For more information on Balon, please visit www.

0:58.0

bow-hyphen-on.golf.

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Welcome back to another episode of The Sweet Spot. This is John Sherman from the four

1:44.2

foundations of golf. And as always, I'm joined by Adam. Adamian Golf. So today we have someone

1:51.4

joining us on the show. I've wanted to have Will on for a while. Will had the unfortunate

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