The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast The Flaws You Should Never Fix (And the Ones You Must)
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Dec 8, 2025 Explore the 'In Spite Of' model, where golfers learn to embrace their flaws while improving performance. Discover how quirks, like those of Jim Furyk and Adam Schenk, can lead to success on the course. Hear Jon's personal inventory of swing quirks and tips on managing chronic swing issues. The duo breaks down smash factor—its definition, importance, and why variations occur across clubs. Gain insights on whether to ignore, manage, or change specific aspects of your game to enhance overall performance.
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Prioritize Based On Course Results
- Ask which flaws you can ignore, must manage, or should actively address.
- Prioritize fixes that clearly reduce shots lost on the course before changing aesthetics.
Beware Short-Term Fixes
- Short-term swing changes can feel better but may not yield long-term score improvements.
- Track progress over months to see if an intervention truly lowers your handicap.
Friend Overcame Early Extension
- Jon Sherman tells of his friend Ryan whose lifelong early extension cost distance and control.
- After targeted lessons he moved the issue from needing address to managed and improved scores.