You’re Thinking About Golf Completely Backwards

The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast

Adam Young/Jon Sherman

Golf, Sports

4.8 • 813 Ratings

🗓️ 6 April 2026

⏱️ 71 minutes

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To learn more about Adam's 8-week course, visit this link: https://www.adamyounggolf.com/8wk/ This episode explores why many golfers struggle to score well—not because of their swing, but because of how they think on the course. We break down the concept of “fast vs. slow thinking” and explain how most players use these mental systems in the wrong order, leading to poor decisions and unnecessary mistakes. You’ll hear real on-course examples of how emotional, instinctive decisions can derail a round, and why better players rely on more deliberate thinking before the shot. We also discuss the dangers of overthinking during execution and how it can lead to paralysis over the ball. The goal is to help you recognize your own patterns and make smarter decisions that lead to lower scores. Thank you to our show sponsors LMNT, Rhoback, and Ethos: Staying properly hydrated is critical for performance, and electrolyte imbalances can lead to fatigue, cramps, and brain fog—exactly what you don’t want on the golf course. That’s why we recommend LMNT, a zero-sugar electrolyte drink trusted by athletes and everyday golfers alike. They now offer a convenient 12 oz sparkling version with great flavors like pineapple, lemonade, and black cherry—perfect to grab before a round or workout. Sweet Spot listeners can get a free sample pack with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/sweetspot. • Rhoback makes some of the best golf apparel we’ve worn. Their polos are incredibly comfortable with moisture-wicking fabric, plenty of stretch, and a crisp collar that works on and off the course. They're got a couple of new releases for spring - the Highlands Hoodie—lightweight with great mobility for golf—and the Brookline Vest, a perfect layering piece for cooler tee times. Get 20% off your first order ⁠https://rhoback.com/⁠ using promo code SWEET. • 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	If you've listened to us for a while now, you know that John and I are all about meaningful practice and club face control.
0:05.9	We also know how frustrating generic online drills can be.
0:09.2	A secret fix for someone else might actually make your swing worse, and that's exactly why we keep recommending hack motion.
0:15.5	Think of it like your virtual golf coach.
0:17.2	It analyzes your fundamentals, diagnoses exact faults like flipping or casting,
0:22.2	and prescribes specific guided drills to fix them. It delivers a feedback loop built for your
0:27.2	unique swing rather than forcing you into unnatural positions. It honestly is a revolution
0:32.1	in golf coaching that's used by over 70,000 golfers and pros worldwide. And there's never been a better time to get one.
0:38.9	HackMotion just released their new HackMotion 4 sensor.
0:42.3	It's 25% smaller, fits under your glove, and has double the processing power.
0:48.1	Right now you can get one for $50 off with the new hardware 4,
0:52.6	or for the best deal in golf, grab the hardware 3 sensor for $70 off while the new hardware for or for the best deal in golf grab the hardware three sensor for
0:56.2	$70 off while the supplies last and get the same world-class app experience. So to level up your
1:02.5	golf game, check the link in our show notes or visit hackmotion.com forward slash sweet spot. That's hackmotion.com forward slash sweet spot. You all know I love
1:15.6	rowback. The easiest way to describe rowback is best fit, best feel. Roebuck's polos are obviously
1:21.8	incredibly comfortable, moisture wicking, tons of stretch. I love their crisp collar. They've got fun designs and all the
1:29.1	good stuff, but I've been wearing two pieces nonstop lately. The Highlands hoodie and the Brooklyn
1:35.4	vest. The Highlands hoodie is one of those hudies you can actually golf in. There's no drawstrings
1:40.4	flapping around, great stretch through the swing. It's lightweight, but it's still warm enough
1:44.7	for those early tea times. It's clean enough that you don't feel like you're showing up to the
1:49.1	course in gym clothes. And then the Brooklyn vest is a perfect layer piece. Super lightweight,
1:54.1	keeps your core warm without restricting anything, and it works with everything, over a polo,
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