The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast The “Either/Or” Fallacy in Golf Instruction
Mar 16, 2026
They debunk false dichotomies that divide technique and feel, steep versus shallow swings, and mechanics versus athleticism. They explore how social media polarizes coaching and why nuance beats choosing sides. They examine practice types, angle-of-attack trade-offs, putting paradoxes, and when coaching can accidentally harm performance.
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Hitting Up On Driver Is Not Universally Bad
- Hitting up on the driver can increase carry and sometimes accuracy; it's not universally worse.
- Adam cites Tour players and his own game (hitting nine degrees up) as evidence that up‑angle can be accurate.
Calculate Tradeoffs Before Changing Angle Of Attack
- Quantify trade-offs before changing a player's angle of attack.
- Adam explains using launch/spin predictions to estimate yardage gain and strokes saved, then discussing the risk with the player.
Physics Gives Rules But Not Universals
- Some geometric truths are broadly applicable (e.g., face angle predicts direction); nuance decides applicability.
- Adam notes steep wedge attack gives larger margin for vertical errors but isn't right for everyone.
