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EPISODE · May 16, 2026 · 57 MIN

Jon Sherman: Why Golf Feels Harder Than It Should | Expectations, Pressure & Better Scores

from How Low Can You Go? Golf Podcast · host Dave Alexander and Chris Donaldson

“Most golfers don’t actually understand what good golf looks like for their skill level.”Today we’re joined by Jon Sherman — author of The Four Foundations of Golf, founder of Practical Golf, and co-host of The Sweet Spot Podcast.This is one of the most honest conversations we’ve had yet about the mental side of golf.⛳ IN THIS EPISODEWhy golfers put so much pressure on themselves Fear of choking and protecting good rounds Why expectations destroy enjoyment What “good golf” actually looks like Why elite golf is mostly avoiding disasters Why mid-handicap golfers might be the most tortured golfers on earthJon also explains why most golfers fundamentally misunderstand scoring, consistency and improvement — and how changing your expectations can completely transform both your golf and your enjoyment of the game.🎯 IF YOU’VE EVER...Cared too much about your scoreLet one bad hole ruin your roundPanicked trying to break 80, 90 or 100Wondered why golf feels mentally exhausting...…this episode is for you.🎙️ Part 2 coming next week.⛳ FOLLOW JON SHERMAN📘 Practical Golf https://practical-golf.com/📚 The Four Foundations of Golf https://practical-golf.com/book/📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@jonshermangolf📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/practical.golf🎧 The Sweet Spot Podcast https://sweetspotgolfpodcast.com/🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOWHow Low Can You Go explores how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their scores, and actually understand what moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things.🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf.📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howlowcanyougopodcast/📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HowLowCanYouGoPodcast💌 Contact [email protected]🏨 Big shout out to The Leddie on Scotland’s Golf Coast.If you’re enjoying the podcast, leaving a quick review really helps us grow — and helps more golfers shoot lower scores. ⛳

“Most golfers don’t actually understand what good golf looks like for their skill level.” Today we’re joined by Jon Sherman — author of The Four Foundations of Golf, founder of Practical Golf, and co-host of The Sweet Spot Podcast. This is one of the most honest conversations we’ve had yet about the mental side of golf. ⛳ IN THIS EPISODE Why golfers put so much pressure on themselves Fear of choking and protecting good rounds Why expectations destroy enjoyment What “good golf” ...

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