Amateurs Aren't Lazy. They Practice Too Hard. - Nate Smith
About this episode
Nate Smith discusses his journey from professional golf to building a construction business and returning to amateur golf with a focus on intentional practice.
Play Ready Golf app: https://onelink.to/93ggkv Use code PRGPOD for 20 dollars off every year, for life. One science based hack a day for 30 days: https://playreadygolf.beehiiv.com/30hacksin30 Free 59 minute practice guide: https://onelink.to/59minplan FIND NATE Mountain Creative Construction, licensed in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Teton Valley, Idaho Nate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ndizzle4shizzle/ Nate Smith made it to pro golf, then walked away at 30 because he did not like who the game was turning him into. He got an MBA, moved to Idaho, built a construction business, and barely touched a club for eight years. Then he came back as an amateur and started winning, beating players half his age who practice every day. If you love golf but cannot give it your whole life, this one is for you. Nate plays a few weeks a year and still competes at the top of the amateur game. He breaks down how he practices with intent, why not being obsessed with results is his biggest edge, and what he would tell anyone trying to get better with limited time. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Walking away from a Tour card at 30 01:48 What eight years away taught him 04:23 The hardest lesson, he…
People in this episode
Hosts: Isaak Ramsey, Hayden Zimmerer
Guest: Nate Smith
Topics covered
- golf practice
- amateur golf
- intentional practice
- work-life balance
- competitive golf
Keywords
- golf
- amateur
- practice
- competition
- work-life balance
- intentional practice
- Nate Smith
Sponsors
Play Ready Golf
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mountain Creative Construction
Products: Play Ready Golf app, 30 hacks in 30 days, 59 minute practice guide
Places: Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Teton Valley, Idaho
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