Simplifying Complex Golf Concepts w/ Mike Finney

The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

Adam Young/Jon Sherman

Sports, Golf

4.8 • 721 Ratings

🗓️ 28 April 2025

⏱️ 96 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Mike Finney explores the evolution of golf instruction, the impact of historical teaching methods, and the importance of understanding biomechanics and ball flight laws. We discuss the influence of the Golf Machine, the necessity of unlearning outdated concepts, and the role of clubface control. Most importantly, Mike explains how to simplify complex topics for golfers who should know only what they need to know. Thanks to our show sponsor Rhoback 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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0:57.4	Welcome back to another episode of The Sweet Spot.
1:00.3	This is John Sherman from the Four Foundations of Golf.
1:03.1	And as always, I'm joined by...
1:05.6	Adam from Adam Young Golf.
1:07.8	Adam, you want to tee up our guest today for us?
1:10.6	Well, I know him from the instruction
1:12.4	forums. So there are the forums. Yeah, so there's some Facebook forums that they were super
1:19.2	active back in like 2012, I would say, was like the peak. So you'd have a lot of the guys that
1:24.9	we've had on here, like Sasho McKenzie.
1:31.3	I think Chris Comer used to comment on there occasionally, Dr. Kwan.
1:36.3	And then there used to be good battles with guys like Brian Manzella and Jacobs. And for some reason, the industry is kind of separated a little.
1:40.4	Maybe Mike can talk some about that.
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