About this episode

The episode discusses common traps golfers face, emphasizing skill over club fitting and analyzing the handicap system.

This episode explores a few common traps golfers fall into, starting with the overreliance on club fitting as a “fix” rather than a tool that can only accommodate your tendencies. Jon and Adam make the case that real improvement comes from skill—especially your ability to identify and adjust strike patterns. They also break down the handicap system and why matches can feel unfair, but ultimately argue you’re better off accepting the variability and focusing on your own performance. Thanks to our show sponsors HackMotion, PuttOut, Rhoback, LMNT, and Ultra Pouches If you’ve listened to us for a while, you know we’re big on meaningful practice and clubface control—and that’s why we recommend HackMotion. It acts like a virtual coach, analyzing your swing, identifying issues like flipping or casting, and giving you personalized drills with real feedback. Used by over 70,000 golfers worldwide, it’s one of the most effective tools we’ve seen for improving your swing. Right now, you can get up to $50 off the new HackMotion 4, or $70 off the previous version, while supplies last at ⁠https://hackmotion.com/sweetspot • PuttOut Golf offers some of the most intuitive putting training aids…

People in this episode

Hosts: Adam Young, Jon Sherman

Topics covered

• club fitting
• handicap system
• golf improvement
• skill development
• strike patterns

Keywords

• club fitting
• handicap
• golf skills
• strike patterns
• golf improvement

Sponsors

HackMotion, PuttOut, Rhoback, LMNT, Ultra Pouches

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