# Was Ben Hogan Wrong About Shot Shaping?

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Podcast: [The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sweet-spot-golf-podcast-2136062)
Published: 2026-02-23T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This episode tackles a classic Ben Hogan quote: “You only hit a straight ball by accident… so you’d better make it go one way or the other.” We break down what that really means, and whether trying to shape every shot is actually helping your game or quietly widening your dispersion. Using real launch monitor data, on-course experience, and some ball-flight physics, we explore why tighter shot patterns matter more than how the ball curves in the air. Thank you to our show sponsors Ultra Pouches and Cash App Ultra is the ultimate guilt-free pouch — delivering instant focus and mental clarity, without nicotine or caffeine. New customers can use code SWEETSPOT to get 15% off at https://takeultra.com/https://takeultra.com/ • Download Cash App Today ⁠by visiting this link⁠ #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at ⁠https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement⁠. Cash App Green, overdraft coverage, borrow, cash back offers and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit ⁠http://cash.app/legal/podcast⁠ for full disclosures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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