R5, HOLE 18: Masters Week, Golf Life, Legacy & Going Viral (ft. OG Lott & Rhetorik, Dwyane Wade & Dorell Wright)

Timestamps:

00:00 – Masters intro + wild outfit reactions

00:41 – Walking Augusta & fan attention all day

01:40 – First-time Masters experience + no phones vibe

03:03 – Cheap food, Amen Corner & full course breakdown

04:46 – Gambling on Hole 16 + meeting Good Good crew

05:43 – Augusta week plans + DJ life + Malbon house

06:38 – Love for golf + Tiger Woods appreciation

08:00 – Masters merch pickups (flags, chairs, rare items)

10:14 – How they got into golf + going viral early

10:58 – Favorite courses: Pebble Beach, Ireland & more

12:35 – Golf trip advice: don’t bring lames

13:20 – Booking courses + playing 36 holes

15:31 – Clappers Cup golf event breakdown

16:31 – How to go viral (trial reels strategy)

18:09 – Content advice: just post, don’t overthink

18:59 – Dwyane Wade & Dorell Wright join the podcast

19:39 – Masters experience + Augusta vibes

21:20 – Building Ace Members Club (golf brand)

22:16 – Golf mindset vs basketball mindset

23:49 – Favorite golf moments + hole-in-one story

25:22 – Golf as a life metaphor (family moments)

26:30 – Mental toughness: “next shot” mentality

27:53 – Applying pro athlete mindset to golf

28:46 – Trash talk stories (NBA + golf)

31:17 – Wade addresses media & defending his legacy

33:23 – Potential 2v2 match + future collabs

34:54 – Favorite clubs in the bag

36:20 – Dream golf partners (Steph Curry, teammates)

38:13 – Why they started Ace + helping the next generation

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J.R. Smith sits down with PGA Tour pro Austin Smotherman and then golf legend Gary Koch at The Players Championship for a deep dive into what it really takes to compete at the highest level of golf.

From rebuilding a career on the Korn Ferry Tour to mastering pressure, routines, and mental toughness—this episode is packed with insights for athletes, golfers, and competitors in any field.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & setting the scene at The Players

00:36 – Austin Smotherman joins the show

01:15 – From Korn Ferry Tour to PGA Tour success

02:24 – Handling pressure & trusting the process

03:53 – Dallas becoming a golf hotspot

08:23 – Tournament golf vs casual golf (huge difference)

10:05 – Mental shift when keeping score seriously

12:17 – Pace of play & adapting on tour

12:56 – The “happy bubble” mindset with his caddie

14:38 – Pre-shot routines & consistency at elite level

18:41 – Ray Allen story & competitive mindset

20:32 – Playing at The Players & course strategy

22:53 – Gary Koch joins the podcast

24:00 – His PGA Tour career & transition to broadcasting

25:07 – Why golf is one of the hardest sports to win

26:17 – Journaling & improving performance

27:32 – Difference between practice golf & tournament golf

29:14 – Tiger Woods’ dominance explained

30:32 – Is Scottie Scheffler the next Tiger?

32:41 – Technology’s impact on modern golf

34:13 – Evolution of training & player support teams

35:05 – The iconic “Better Than Most” call story

37:24 – Transitioning from player to analyst

40:16 – Why broadcasting became his passion

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J.R. Smith & Stephen Malbon sit down with Nick Van Exel and Kordell Stewart for a fun and insightful conversation about golf, competition, and the mentality that made them elite athletes. They break down swing mechanics, course management, trash talk on the course, and why golf might be the most humbling sport of them all. From wild gambling stories to dream golf foursomes, this episode is packed with laughs, gems, and real competitor talk.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro and welcome

0:38 Kordell Stewart’s golf journey and learning from the pros

1:50 Swing mechanics: trail arm, elbow position, and consistency

3:08 How quarterback fundamentals translate to golf

4:25 Nick Van Exel on anticipation, feel, and athletic instinct

5:18 Why trying to be perfect ruins your golf game

6:37 Playing for your misses and smarter course management

7:52 Competitor mindset, ego, and chasing greatness in golf

9:46 Why golf is like football and basketball: take the easy play

11:22 Learning to play the course instead of other people

12:06 Trash talk on the course and dealing with big hitters

13:23 Why golf is the most humbling sport to talk trash in

15:13 How Kordell Stewart got into golf

16:21 Nick Van Exel’s first experience getting hooked on golf

18:29 Dream golf foursomes: Tiger, MJ, Scottie Scheffler, and more

21:57 Closing thoughts and outro

Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media

Ⓒ 2023 Golf & Adulting LLC c/o Par 3 Podcast - J.R. Smith, Stephen Malbon, DBPodcasts

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