Ep 210 - Robert Garrigus: The Community College Golfer Who Made It to the PGA Tour
About this episode
Robert Garrigus shares his journey from community college golf to the PGA Tour, discussing his experiences and insights from professional golf.
This week, I’m joined by former PGA Tour winner Robert Garrigus. Robert shares the journey from community college golf to competing against the best players in the world, proving there is more than one pathway to the PGA Tour. We discuss how he became one of the longest hitters in professional golf, his breakthrough years between 2010 and 2012, what it's like contending in major championships, and his memorable T3 finish at the 2011 U.S. Open. We also dive into his unique short-putter setup, the realities of life on tour, lessons learned from playoff defeats, and the advice he'd give aspiring young golfers chasing their dreams. Whether you're a junior golfer, parent, coach or simply a fan of the game, this episode is packed with stories and insights from someone who competed at the highest level. In this episode we cover: Community college vs Division I golf Becoming one of the longest hitters on the PGA Tour Winning on tour and handling pressure The 2011 U.S. Open experience Major championship golf His unique putting setup Life lessons from nearly two decades in professional golf Training Aids & Discount Codes Back 2 Basics Putting – Use the code YGP10 for 10% off or Click…
People in this episode
Host: Brent Dale
Guest: Robert Garrigus
Topics covered
- PGA Tour
- community college golf
- longest hitters
- major championships
- putting setup
- life on tour
- aspiring golfers
Keywords
- PGA Tour
- golf
- Robert Garrigus
- U.S. Open
- putting
- golf training
- community college
- long hitters
- major championships
- golf advice
Sponsors
Back 2 Basics Putting, Divot Board, Strike Wedge, Ryp Golf Speed Training, Your Golf Performance Academy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Your Golf Performance Academy
Products: Back 2 Basics Putting, Divot Board, Strike Wedge, Ryp Golf Speed Training
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