Distance To The Pin

Distance to the Pin is the first performance-driven golf podcast created by a junior golfer for junior golfers and their parents. Hosted by John Svogun, 2025 U11 Under Armour Golf Spring New England Champion, this show breaks down the practice drills, mindset prep, and challenges specific to junior golfers looking to lower their scores, earn brand sponsorships, and compete at the next level. Each episode goes beyond traditional practice advice to explore what actually moves the needle in junior golf development, from smarter technical training and strength work, to nutrition, recovery, mental toughness, and competitive preparation. Listeners learn from John’s first-hand experience, insights from top-rated coaches, and expert guest appearances who understand the demands of high-level youth and competitive golf. </

Distance To The Pin is a sports podcast hosted by John Thomas (JT) Svogun, with 5 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

John Thomas (JT) Svogun hosts Distance To The Pin, a sports show with 5 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  Hidden Signs Your Junior Golfer Needs an Equipment Check (Before You Change Their Swing)

  Feb 25, 202633 minS0

  Welcome to Distance to the Pin, a performance‑driven podcast built for junior golfers and parents who care about development as much as scores. In this episode, host John Svogun sits down with his dad, to uncover one of the most overlooked reasons a young golfer’s swing suddenly feels “off” and it’s not mechanics. Before you rebuild a swing that isn’t broken, make sure your equipment isn’t the real culprit.   Too many juniors start chasing drills and sequencing fixes when what’s really changed is their body, strength, or speed. John and his dad share their personal story of...

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  Episode #4

  #1 Reason Why Your Swing Breaks Down

  Feb 11, 202618 minS0

  <p>Welcome to Distance to the Pin, a performance-driven podcast built for junior golfers and parents who care about more than just scores. In this episode, elite junior golfer John Svogun and his mom break down the real reason your swing falls apart late in the round and it’s probably not what you think.</p> <p>Most junior golfers assume they need more swing work, but when timing feels off on holes 14, 15, and 16… it’s usually not a mechanics issue. It’s a capacity issue.</p> <p>Your body can’t support the swing anymore. In this conversation, John unpacks wh...

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  Episode #3

  This ONE Habit Is Holding Junior Golfers Back From Lower Scores

  Feb 4, 202613 minS0

  <p>Welcome to Distance to the Pin, a performance-driven podcast built for junior golfers and parents who care about more than just scores.</p> <p>In this episode, elite junior golfer John Svogun and his dad break down the one thing most junior golfers aren’t doing when it comes to lowering their scores and it has nothing to do with swinging a golf club.</p> <p>Instead, this conversation focuses on goal setting, why most athletes never learn how to do it properly, and how writing clear goals can change confidence, focus, and performance on the course.</p> What You’ll Le...

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  Episode #2

  Meet John Svogun, Host of DTP

  Feb 1, 202637 minS0

  <p>Welcome to the very first full episode of Distance to the Pin, a show built for youth golfers and parents who care about more than just scores. </p> <p>Hosted by elite junior golfer John Svogun, this debut episode shares John’s origin story from how he got into golf, what keeps him motivated, and the mindset shifts shaping him as a young athlete. </p> <p>In this powerful mom-son conversation, John unpacks what really drives progress in junior golf. You’ll hear how John first fell in love with the game, the challenges he’s faced, and why simply...

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  Distance To The Pin

  [TRAILER] Distance To The Pin

  Feb 1, 20264 minS0

  <p>Welcome to DTP, the first golf podcast hosted by a junior golfer. Follow John as he shares his journey to better golf, from building discipline and confidence to learning how to handle pressure and setbacks. Created for junior golfers and parents who care about long-term development and increased love of the game.</p>

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