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The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

Why Most Swing “Fundamentals” Aren’t Actually Fundamental w/ Jon Sinclair

The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

Adam Young/Jon Sherman

Sports, Golf

4.8819 Ratings

🗓️ 6 July 2026

⏱️ 91 minutes

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Summary

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 bad shot can make things worse, and how swing changes need to evolve into playable skills on the course. They also get into wedge technique, short-game launch conditions, shaft consistency, and why better data should simplify your golf game rather than make it more confusing. Visit Jon's website to learn more about his services here: https://www.sinclairgolf.com/ Thanks to our show sponsors, For Wellness, LMNT, Ethos, and Pestie 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 ingredients like collagen for joint support, L-theanine for focus, MCTs for energy, cinnamon for antioxidants, and Himalayan salt for minerals and electrolytes. Sweet Spot listeners can get the best price on a 90-day subscription and welcome kit at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forwellness.com/sweetspot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with promo code SWEETSPOT for an extra 10% off. • As the weather gets warmer, staying properly hydrated on the golf course becomes even more important. LMNT’s new Lemonade Iced Tea flavor combines electrolytes, magnesium, and potassium with no sugar or questionable sports drink ingredients, plus caffeine from black tea extract for a steadier energy boost. Because the caffeine comes from tea, it’s naturally paired with L-theanine and polyphenols, which can feel smoother than the spike-and-crash effect of many energy drinks. For golfers looking for hydration and a little back-nine energy, this is a great option to try. With any purchase you're going to get a free sample pack. To claim your special offer visit ⁠⁠drinklmnt.com/sweetspot⁠ • Protect your family’s financial future with life insurance through ⁠⁠⁠Ethos⁠⁠⁠. Ethos makes the process simple and 100% online—you can get a quote in seconds and apply in as little as 10 minutes, with coverage options up to $3 million and some policies starting around $30 per month. There’s no medical exam required—just answer a few health questions online to get started. Learn more and get your free quote at ⁠⁠⁠https://ethos.com/SWEETSPOT • Pestie makes pest control simple by giving you a DIY kit with the pro-grade treatment, sprayer, mixing bag, gloves, and instructions you can complete in less than 10 minutes. Each plan is customized to your location, season, bugs, and climate, so you can protect your home year-round without waiting around for contractors, dealing with service windows, or signing expensive contracts. Fix your bug problem before it gets worse — go to ⁠https://pestie.com/SWEETSPOTS⁠ for 10% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

Pull yourself together.

0:01.1

We have work to do.

0:02.1

And by we, I mean you.

0:04.2

The Devil Wears Product 2 is out now to buy a rent at home.

0:08.0

We are all so thrilled.

0:09.3

Critics are calling it a perfect sequel.

0:12.5

I am the new futures editor at Runway.

0:14.1

Ah-di-da, Andy.

0:15.9

Make your movie night iconic.

0:20.1

Oh my God, just hide a feeling for once, please.

0:23.3

The Devil wears Prada too.

0:25.7

Not bad.

0:27.2

Available exclusively to buy or rent.

0:29.2

That's all.

0:30.3

Welcome back to another episode of The Sweet Spot.

0:32.6

This is John Sherman from the Four Foundations of Golf.

0:34.9

And as always, I'm joined by. Adam from Adamian Golf.

0:38.7

So today we have a guest on the show that I'm sure we've mentioned his name a few times. And Adam and me are always like, oh, we've got to get this guy on. He's done a ton of research and 3D motion capture and a ton of other things. So we're happy to have John Sinclair on the show. John, welcome to the sweet spot. Yeah, thank you for having me.

0:54.5

It's a great honor to finally get to come on. Oh, I don't know about that, but we're glad to have you.

1:00.0

We do mention you occasionally, John. Yeah, we do. You've come up quite a few times, so it's about time,

1:05.4

like I said. There's a few guys that I trust. You're one of them. Chris Como, Sasha McKenzie, Joe Mayo.

1:13.5

I think going through that list mentally this morning, it's like, oh yeah, they're all very data-driven and humble enough to say when they've been wrong in the past with certain things or, you know, humble enough to change their ideas on things.

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