Jerry Kelly Lost 6 Times at Q School—And Kept Going | Dan Evans Show #93

About this episode

Jerry Kelly discusses his challenging journey in professional golf, including his struggles at Q School and his eventual success on the PGA Tour.

Jerry Kelly joins Dan Evans for a raw and revealing conversation about one of the toughest paths in pro golf. Before becoming a longtime PGA Tour player and one of the game’s most respected veterans, Kelly went 0-for-6 at Q School, waited 200 starts for his first win, and built his career the hard way. He opens up about the chip on his shoulder, the mindset that kept him going, his love for the Cologuard Classic and the moments that shaped him on and off the course.

People in this episode

Host: Dan Evans

Guest: Jerry Kelly

Topics covered

• professional golf
• Q School
• PGA Tour
• career challenges
• mindset
• sports veterans

Keywords

• Jerry Kelly
• Q School
• PGA Tour
• golf career
• sports mindset
• Cologuard Classic
• professional golf

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PGA Tour, Cologuard Classic

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