How To Knock Off the Rust After a Layoff

About this episode

This episode focuses on how to manage your game after a long layoff, particularly an offseason.

This episode focuses on how to manage your game after a long layoff, particularly an offseason. Thanks to our sponsors PuttOUT, HackMotion, Rag & Bone, Warby Parker • PuttOut Golf offers some of the most intuitive putting training aids available, and the AirBreak putting green stands out for its ability to simulate real course conditions. Unlike standard flat mats, it uses adjustable pumps to create a variety of slopes, helping golfers better understand the relationship between speed and line while keeping practice engaging. The new AirBreak Max expands on the original with a larger surface and putts up to 10 feet, and Sweet Spot listeners can save $120 on the Max or $60 on the original at ⁠puttout.golf/sweetspot⁠. • 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Adam Young, Jon Sherman

Topics covered

• golf
• layoff management
• offseason practice
• swing improvement
• putting training
• clubface control

Keywords

• golf
• layoff
• practice
• swing
• putting
• training aids
• clubface control

Sponsors

PuttOUT, HackMotion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Warby Parker

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