About this episode

J.R. Smith interviews PGA Tour pro Austin Smotherman and golf legend Gary Koch about competing at the highest level of golf.

People in this episode

Host: J.R. Smith

Guests: Austin Smotherman, Gary Koch

Topics covered

• PGA Tour
• mental toughness
• golf strategies
• pressure handling
• athlete insights

Keywords

• PGA Tour
• Austin Smotherman
• Gary Koch
• golf pressure
• mental toughness
• Korn Ferry Tour
• The Players Championship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour

Places: Dallas

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