Par 3 Podcast with J.R. Smith & Stephen Malbon

Nick Bonilla and Joshua Kelley join the Par 3 Podcast during Masters Week at the Malbon House in Augusta.

They talk Masters predictions, the legendary Augusta gnomes, how golf content has exploded over the last decade, and why athletes like LeBron James, Steph Curry, and J.R. Smith are getting deeper into the game.

Josh also shares what it was like going from working on rail cars to creating content with Tiger Woods and Steph Curry, while Nick breaks down how he found his lane through golf comedy, skits, and rap.

CHAPTERS
00:00 – Welcome to the Par 3 Podcast
01:03 – Who’s winning the Masters?
02:45 – Experiencing Augusta National
03:41 – Masters food & the pimento cheese debate
05:11 – What makes Augusta so special
07:13 – The legendary Masters gnome
10:01 – How golf content has changed in 10 years
11:15 – Going from a regular job to full-time creator
12:54 – The rise of YouTube golf
13:26 – How Bob Does Sports inspired Nick
14:06 – Finding your niche as a creator
14:35 – Pro athletes are taking over golf content
15:51 – Why growing the game is good for golf
17:01 – Playing golf with Steph Curry
18:23 – Filming with Tiger Woods
19:08 – The reality of being a full-time creator
19:54 – Why golf creates unexpected friendships
21:55 – What golf teaches you about someone
22:35 – Trash talking Steph Curry
23:49 – What’s next for Joshua Kelley
24:46 – What’s next for Nick Bonilla
25:08 – Nick’s upcoming golf rap project
26:25 – Closing out from Augusta

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PAR 3 PODCAST - Golf & Adulting with J.R. Smith & Stephen Malbon
Par 3 Podcast is the golf podcast where the game meets the culture. Two-time NBA Champion J.R. Smith and Malbon Golf co-founder Stephen Malbon sit down with PGA Tour and LPGA pros, NBA and NFL athletes, musicians, skaters and creators for unfiltered conversations about golf, gear, fashion, the mental game, and the obsession that hooks all of us.

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How does playing with LEGO turn into a career in sports and a ticket to the Masters?

Gold Yeller joins the Par 3 Podcast to share the story behind his viral LEGO sports recreations, how a Tiger Woods Masters video changed his life, and why golf has become such a major part of his journey.

From meeting OG Lot and taking spontaneous golf trips to working with major sports brands and attending his fifth Masters, Goldie breaks down how a creative hobby turned into a lane of its own.

He also talks about Malbon’s impact on modern golf culture, the explosion of golf across sports and entertainment, and why 2026 could be his biggest year yet.

CHAPTERS
00:00 – Meet Gold Yeller
00:58 – How He Got Into the Malbon World
01:52 – Becoming Best Friends With OG Lot
03:33 – How Goldie Fell in Love With Golf
04:47 – The LEGO Video That Changed His Life
05:10 – Turning Viral Videos Into a Career
06:17 – How LEGO Animation Started
06:59 – Creating the Viral Tiger Woods Video
07:35 – The Moment His Phone Started Blowing Up
08:01 – Coming Full Circle at the Masters
09:00 – Why Malbon Understands Golf Culture
10:12 – Watching Malbon’s Rise
10:40 – Why 2026 Could Be His Biggest Year
11:18 – A Part Three LEGO Recreation?

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Par 3 Podcast is the golf podcast where the game meets the culture. Two-time NBA Champion J.R. Smith and Malbon Golf co-founder Stephen Malbon sit down with PGA Tour and LPGA pros, NBA and NFL athletes, musicians, skaters and creators for unfiltered conversations about golf, gear, fashion, the mental game, and the obsession that hooks all of us.

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acksonville Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen joins JR Smith on the Par 3 Podcast for a conversation about football, golf, leadership, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level.

Coach Coen breaks down the insane preparation required in the NFL, what he learned watching players like Aaron Donald, Matthew Stafford, and Cooper Kupp, and how playing quarterback shaped the way he coaches today.

He also talks about Trevor Lawrence’s underrated athleticism, building relationships with players as a younger head coach, balancing football with family, and why golf has become his escape from the game.

CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro
00:44 – Welcoming Liam Coen
01:31 – How JR & Liam Met Through Golf
02:24 – Liam’s Golf Journey
03:35 – The Physical Grind of the NFL
04:36 – Why Film Study Separates Great Players
05:54 – What Made Aaron Donald Different
06:50 – How Liam Approaches Golf
08:38 – Golfers on the Jaguars
10:19 – Do Quarterbacks Make Better Head Coaches?
11:47 – What Makes Trevor Lawrence Special
13:13 – Trevor Lawrence’s Size & Athleticism
14:48 – Golf, Family & Life Outside Football
16:06 – Being a Younger Head Coach in the NFL
16:29 – Building Real Relationships With Players
17:23 – JR & Liam Reflect on Their Journey

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Par 3 Podcast is the golf podcast where the game meets the culture. Two-time NBA Champion J.R. Smith and Malbon Golf co-founder Stephen Malbon sit down with PGA Tour and LPGA pros, NBA and NFL athletes, musicians, skaters and creators for unfiltered conversations about golf, gear, fashion, the mental game, and the obsession that hooks all of us.

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Mister Mort joins the Part 3 Podcast from Augusta, Georgia for his first-ever trip to The Masters.

We get into the wild world of Masters fashion, the unwritten rules of Augusta National, why golf style has completely changed over the last decade, and how golf has become one of the hottest spaces for fashion and culture.

Mort breaks down everything from tour visors, wind shirts, pleated pants, Masters green and yellow, spectator outfits, and vintage golf style to why major fashion brands are suddenly embracing golf.

We also talk about the insane amount of money surrounding Masters week in Augusta, including houses renting for tens of thousands of dollars, what you can and can't wear at Augusta National, and Mort's outfit for his birthday at The Masters.

If you're into golf, fashion, streetwear, The Masters, or the culture surrounding the game, this one's for you.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Mister Mort Joins Part Three Podcast
00:38 Finally Making It to The Masters
01:00 What Do You Wear to Augusta National?
01:59 The Wildest Outfits at The Masters
02:20 Why Masters Green & Yellow Is So Iconic
02:59 The Unwritten Rules of The Masters
04:02 Why Tour Visors Are Elite
04:39 What Happens When It Rains at Augusta?
05:16 The INSANE Money Augusta Makes During Masters Week
05:36 $70,000 to Rent a House for ONE WEEK?!
06:16 Are There Really No Birds at The Masters?
06:51 Rhythms
07:49 When Did Golf Become Cool?
08:08 Mister Mort Breaks Down Modern Golf Fashion
09:12 Golf Clothes Are Taking Over Everyday Fashion
10:12 Why Every Fashion Brand Wants Into Sports
10:46 Are Traditional Golf Brands Too Boring?
11:20 Why Baggy Golf Pants Are Coming Back
11:57 Spending His Birthday at The Masters
12:28 Masters Traditions & Augusta Stories
12:57 Flying Into Augusta for Masters Week
13:16 Mister Mort Breaks Down His Masters Outfit
13:59 Outro

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Par 3 Podcast is the golf podcast where the game meets the culture. Two-time NBA Champion J.R. Smith and Malbon Golf co-founder Stephen Malbon sit down with PGA Tour and LPGA pros, NBA and NFL athletes, musicians, skaters and creators for unfiltered conversations about golf, gear, fashion, the mental game, and the obsession that hooks all of us.

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Golf is changing and Fore All is helping lead the movement.
Fore All CEO & Co-Founder Jen Clyde and Marketing Director Megan Heaton join the Par 3 Podcast during Masters Week to talk about breaking down the barriers keeping women from golf, building a lifestyle brand around the game, and why the future of golf is bigger than what happens on the course.
From Jen being left out of business conversations because she didn't golf, to building a brand centered around style, confidence, community, and accessibility, this conversation explores why more women are picking up clubs — and why golf culture may only be getting started.
Fore All describes its broader mission around style, inclusivity, education, and community, with the company growing from early women's golf events into a full lifestyle brand.
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Welcome to the Par 3 Podcast
00:38 – Meet Megan Heaton & Jen Clyde
01:42 – How Jen discovered golf through business
02:48 – The REAL story behind Fore All
03:34 – Megan's journey into golf
04:29 – How Megan joined Fore All
06:07 – How Fore All started & where it's going
08:27 – The future of women's golf
08:55 – Bringing golf to Coachella & the Barbie collaboration
10:19 – Rhythms
11:42 – Why every woman should consider trying golf
12:07 – Golf, family & uninterrupted connection
12:27 – How golf creates business opportunities
14:06 – Why golf forces you to slow down
15:14 – How beginners can get into golf
16:32 – Affordable ways to learn the game
17:15 – You DON'T need expensive clubs
17:33 – Start at the range, Topgolf or a simulator
18:08 – Learning golf etiquette
19:07 – What Masters Week means to Fore All
20:31 – Experiencing Augusta & golf culture
20:52 – Why golf brands need community
22:16 – Fore All's message to the golf world
22:46 – “Double Bogeys Are Hot”
23:43 – Thank you to the golf community
24:20 – Where to follow Jen, Megan & Fore All
25:04 – Outro
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Par 3 Podcast is the golf podcast where the game meets the culture. Two-time NBA Champion J.R. Smith and Malbon Golf co-founder Stephen Malbon sit down with PGA Tour and LPGA pros, NBA and NFL athletes, musicians, skaters and creators for unfiltered conversations about golf, gear, fashion, the mental game, and the obsession that hooks all of us.
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Josh Donaldson & Aaron Hicks Reveal What Golf Taught Them After MLB | Par 3 Podcast

What happens when two former MLB stars trade the baseball diamond for tournament golf?

In this episode of the Part 3 Podcast, Josh Donaldson and Aaron Hicks share how golf has become their new competitive obsession, why tournament pressure feels different than playing in the majors, and the biggest lessons they've learned since retiring from baseball.

They also break down the mental similarities between baseball and golf, tell hilarious stories from celebrity tournaments, discuss watching Jason Day battle through a rough ball-striking round at Pebble Beach, and reveal their ultimate golf bucket-list destinations.

Whether you're a golfer, baseball fan, or just love hearing elite athletes talk competition, this episode is packed with insight and laughs.

00:00 Welcome to the Part Three Podcast
00:37 Introducing Josh Donaldson & Aaron Hicks
01:00 Why celebrity golf tournaments are so much fun
02:38 How both players improved their golf games
05:05 Playing golf together with no handicaps 😂
05:53 Baseball vs. golf: The biggest mental differences
08:33 Watching Jason Day grind through a bad ball-striking round
12:10 Balancing golf, family, and retirement from MLB
14:42 Why tournament golf makes you a better player
16:56 Discovering your "golf DNA" under pressure
18:36 Dream golf destinations: Ireland, Augusta & Cypress Point
20:17 Outro

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Meet the next generation of golf stars in this special Par 3 Podcast episode filmed during Masters Week in Augusta.

Stephen Malbon sits down with elite junior golfers Nora, Elena, Roy, and Riviera Lindholm to talk about competing at Augusta National, winning major junior tournaments, handling pressure, staying focused, and chasing their dreams of playing on the LPGA Tour.

From Drive, Chip & Putt victories to record-breaking performances and incredible stories of dedication, these young athletes prove the future of golf is in great hands.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
00:43 – Meet Nora and Elena
01:49 – Elena’s Drive, Chip & Putt experience
02:25 – Preparing to compete at Augusta
04:36 – Advice for junior golfers and parents
06:08 – Their proudest golf memories
07:36 – Five-year goals and the ANWA
08:31 – Dream college golf programs
09:22 – Skills they would take from a pro golfer
10:12 – Experiencing Masters Week
11:04 – What they love most about golf
12:06 – Dream Augusta foursomes
13:15 – Masters winner predictions
14:09 – Handling pressure and staying focused
15:17 – Favorite clubs and secret weapons
16:30 – Their LPGA Tour dreams
18:19 – Playing in front of large crowds
19:26 – Dream sponsors and golf apparel
20:57 – What clubs they play
22:15 – Golfers who inspire their games
23:27 – Rhythms
24:35 – Meet Drive, Chip & Putt champion Roy
25:22 – Roy’s winning performance at Augusta
27:30 – How Roy started playing golf
28:08 – Roy’s favorite golfer and future goals
29:26 – Dream golf courses and favorite clubs
30:14 – Rhythms
31:30 – Meet junior world champion Riviera Lindholm
33:12 – Shooting 20-under at Pinehurst
34:52 – Preparing for Augusta in Canada
36:10 – Riviera’s favorite career victory
36:44 – Meeting her idol, Charley Hull
37:32 – Riviera’s upcoming tournaments
38:27 – Her dream of turning professional
39:50 – Staying calm under pressure
40:16 – How golf changed her life
41:10 – Life and hobbies outside golf
42:01 – The walk-off hole-in-one
42:52 – Riviera predicts her future
44:06 – Closing

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Former NFL wide receiver Brice Butler joins the Part 3 Podcast with J.R. Smith & Stephen Malbon from The Pro in Palm Springs to talk golf, competition, fashion, fitness, and what separates great golfers from elite golfers.

The crew dives into Anthony Kim's insane comeback grind, Remington's development as a young golfer, Brice's 18-month swing transformation, the rise of baggy golf fashion, Puma/Cobra's future, and why most golfers never put in the work required to truly improve.

This episode is packed with golf stories, athlete mentality, behind-the-scenes apparel talk, and plenty of laughs.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Brice Butler returns to the Part Three Podcast

00:35 – Is Brice still the slowest golfer on the internet?

02:20 – Playing in the Pro Cup & team golf strategy

03:02 – Weight loss, fitness, and improving your golf swing

05:45 – How Remington is learning elite golf course management

08:22 – Anthony Kim's 100-day practice grind explained

09:57 – What it really takes to become a tour-level golfer

12:09 – Brice's 18-month swing transformation plan

14:32 – The 3 phases of golf improvement most players miss

17:12 – NFL mindset vs. golf mindset

18:35 – What Brice does when his swing disappears mid-round

21:29 – Why athletes overthink golf technique

22:01 – Desert golf vs. playing back home

23:39 – How Brice signed with Puma & Cobra Golf

25:48 – Why Brice isn't your typical golf influencer

27:05 – The satisfaction of designing your own apparel

29:32 – Seeing strangers wear something you created

30:54 – The influence of style in modern golf culture

32:15 – Why tour players are ditching traditional golf fashion

35:30 – Has Steve changed golf style forever?

37:32 – Trendy vs. timeless fashion

39:34 – How skateboarding influenced today's golf apparel

42:10 – Building a golf brand through athletes & ambassadors

44:35 – Charley Hull vs. Minjee Lee: Different approaches to greatness

45:55 – Turning athletes into brand characters and superheroes

48:21 – The future of Cobra Golf & 3D-printed irons

49:52 – What's next for Brice, Puma & Cobra Golf

50:26 – Final thoughts and signing off from Palm Springs

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Stephen Malbon hosts another legendary episode of the Part Three Podcast live from Miami Shores Golf Club featuring A$AP Illz, Sle, Mike Phillips, Keenan Towns, Erica Smith, Young Kerby, Wave God, Willie, Luke Gardner, and more. The crew talks about A$AP Mob’s first-ever golf experience, growing up in Harlem without access to golf, mental health, entrepreneurship, music industry stories, luxury golf culture, and why golf feels like the ultimate escape from reality. Mike Phillips shares stories from performing with Prince, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and the NFL, while Keenan Towns talks about business, branding, and Black Viking Brewery. Erica Smith discusses joining the KLPGA in Korea, and the team also reveals exciting updates surrounding Tom Kim and Malbon Golf. This episode blends golf, music, fashion, culture, and community all in true Malbon fashion.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro at Miami Shores Golf Club

0:44 – ASAP Illz & Sle’s first time on a golf course

1:22 – Golf culture, luxury vibes & therapy talk

3:19 – Growing up in Harlem without access to golf

5:18 – Why golf feels like “escapism”

6:22 – Getting addicted to golf instantly

7:22 – Building a $22M community center in Overtown 9:57 – Malbon’s impact on urban golf culture

11:53 – Keenan Towns & Mike Phillips join the pod

14:29 – Stephen Malbon’s early startup grind story

16:52 – Rhythms app sponsorship segment

17:56 – Black Viking Brewery discussion

18:37 – Mike Phillips on music, sports & golf culture

20:28 – Young Kirby & Wave God join the show

21:32 – Shaving the beard for a Malbon campaign

22:25 – Hole-in-one stories & golf memories

23:39 – Music career & touring conversation

24:29 – Malbon signing Tom Kim (“Sunj”)

25:40 – Golf handicaps & betting talk

27:25 – Erica Smith & Malbon Yacht Club shoot

29:36 – Erica Smith preparing for the KLPGA in Korea

30:25 – Outro

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Schoolboy Q and Will Lowery join J.R. Smith on the Part 3 Podcast for a raw, hilarious, and real conversation from Masters Week in Augusta. They talk about Black representation in golf, making the game more accessible, quitting weed, fatherhood, Tiger Woods, TGL, swing philosophy, and why golf is bigger than just the game.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro with Schoolboy Q

00:57 Being Black in elite golf spaces

02:37 Golf around Augusta

03:52 Steve, community, and “common ground”

06:34 Feeling uncomfortable in golf spaces

08:38 Schoolboy Q on quitting weed

09:17 Fatherhood, adversity, and setting an example

11:12 Starting rap late and becoming platinum

13:38 Golf bringing different people together

14:38 Making golf accessible for kids

15:29 Why golf needs real community investment

16:10 Starting kids with putting and chipping

18:19 Bringing all communities into golf

20:06 Masters Edition transition

21:20 Will Lowery joins the podcast

22:53 Black representation at Augusta

24:22 Golf beef and Will’s game

27:31 Delta losing Will’s golf clubs

28:28 Will Lowery’s golf swing philosophy

29:57 Will on Tiger Woods’ grip pressure

32:42 Why every golfer needs their own swing

34:36 TGL’s growth and player buy-in

36:10 Tiger Woods getting mad after a TGL loss

38:03 How TGL affects player travel 39:31 Betting, Uno tournaments, and golf trash talk

41:23 Will Lowery calls out Steve on the course

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Charley Hull joins the Part 3 Podcast in Augusta for a hilarious and honest conversation about her trophy room, Solheim Cup memories, smoking on the course, fainting at Evian, chasing her first major, and why she keeps golf simple. She also opens up about injuries, creativity, obsession, productivity, and the mindset that keeps her pushing every day.

Timestamps:

00:02 Intro in Augusta

01:02 Charley’s wins and trophy room

02:37 Beating Paula Creamer at 17

03:31 Solheim Cup pressure and beating Nelly Korda

03:46 Pepsi, cigarettes, and 36-hole survival

06:30 Fainting during Evian

09:52 Major runner-up heartbreaks

11:36 “Shy kids don’t get sweets” at Pebble Beach

13:46 Injuries, rehab, and losing distance

15:12 Keeping golf simple

16:10 Why kids are overcomplicating golf

18:13 Charley’s dream golf group

19:02 Favorite club in the bag

20:24 First time visiting Augusta

21:50 Making golf fashionable

23:55 Creativity, art, and family history

26:29 How Malbon Golf started

28:06 Addictive personalities and chasing mastery

29:17 Struggling to slow down

31:57 Waking up early and needing to get after it

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00:00 – Funny intro & welcome back to Augusta

00:38 – Meet Asaeli “Bat” Batibasaga

01:18 – Why Augusta is playing brutal this year

01:35 – Growing up with Jason Day (30-year friendship)

02:15 – “The Lads” YouTube channel: golf + banter

03:00 – Jason Day’s swagger, style & confidence

04:15 – The Masters dream: chasing the green jacket

05:30 – Animal mindset & symbolism for focus

06:49 – What it’s REALLY like caddying on the PGA Tour

08:48 – The secret to elite golf: mastering misses

10:41 – Why Augusta humbles even the best

11:41 – Tiger Woods’ 1997 inspiration

12:00 – Jason Day’s rise to World #1 & character

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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

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Pro golfer Paris Hilinski joins the Part 3 Podcast with J.R. Smith & Stephen Malbon to talk about her first season competing on the European Tour, how she’s improving her game, and the mental side of putting that separates great golfers from everyone else. The crew dives deep into practice routines, AimPoint putting, course strategy, and the massive growth of golf culture plus stories about Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, and the evolving traditions of the sport.

From learning to play strategic golf in Europe to debating golf etiquette and tee boxes, this episode is a must-watch for golfers who want to think smarter and play better.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to the Part Three Podcast & Paris Hilinski

00:38 Paris on her first year playing the European Tour

01:50 The biggest challenge of turning professional

02:09 Coaches helping her improve her swing and putting

02:38 Paris’ practice routine and why wedges are key

03:23 Inside a tour-level putting process

04:29 Why overthinking ruins putting

05:44 The “starting point” method for better putts

07:32 The three things required to make every putt

08:36 Understanding AimPoint and reading greens

10:08 Why long putts are really about avoiding three-putts

12:27 Confidence and commitment in golf shots

13:20 Differences between golf in the U.S. vs Europe

15:26 Learning strategic golf without relying on driver

16:58 Adjusting to links-style courses like Scotland

18:01 The explosion of new golf courses in Florida

21:14 Why golf is growing faster than ever

22:48 The debate: tradition vs modern golf culture

26:56 Tour rules, controversies, and golf etiquette

29:10 Why most golfers should play the forward tees

32:17 How tee selection affects pace of play

34:16 Paris preparing for Q-School in Morocco

36:54 Dustin Johnson stories and tour life

39:13 Fashion, sponsorships, and working with Oakley & Cobra

42:13 New golf technology and 3D-printed irons

43:39 Closing thoughts and the obsession with putting

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J.R. Smith & Stephen Malbon are back! Dennis Haysbert joins the Par 3 Podcast from Wynn Las Vegas to talk golf obsession, the mental game, iconic acting moments (Major League, 24 & more), and the real secret to getting better: managing misses, mastering putting, and staying calm when you inevitably hit it in the water.

Timestamps / Chapters:

00:38 Dennis Haysbert joins the show

00:55 Most exotic place Dennis has played golf (Baja / Punta Brava)

01:39 How Dennis thinks about misses + playing over water

02:05 Sherwood memories + golf as a first date

03:43 Why traveling is better when you can play golf

05:00 Best Vegas golf courses to play (Southern Highlands + more)

06:28 Fame on the course: why “good guy roles” get love, villains get heat

07:48 Major League impact + why it mattered to J.R.

10:40 Dennis’ best skill: putting (and what he’s still working on)

12:40 Why golf keeps him sane (focus = everything)

16:18 “You don’t practice enough to get that angry” (best mindset advice)

19:34 How Dennis started playing after his dad passed

21:55 What’s in Dennis’ golf bag (irons, driver, wedges)

23:05 The 9-wood obsession + switching away from long irons

25:23 Golf tech: why it helps but you still have to swing it

27:58 Dennis’ putting routine + reading greens and grain

30:28 Why putting separates pros (Nelly Korda practice story)

33:15 Course management: where to miss vs where you can’t miss

38:43 Dream foursome + dream course picks

41:35 LIV vs PGA: players, money, and the reality of it all

46:29 Practice game: “up-and-down challenge” to level up fast

50:27 Vietnam golf story + wild caddie culture in Asia

54:11 Wrap-up + final thoughts

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Live from The Wynn Hotel & Casino! World renowned DJ and producer Steve Aoki joins the Par 3 Podcast to talk nonstop touring, Vegas life, underground LA nightlife, global music collaborations, and his full-blown obsession with golf. From legendary Dim Mak party days to Trackman simulators, cold plunges, and Summit Club stories this episode is pure chaos (in the best way)

00:00 – Welcome to the Par 3 Podcast & introducing Steve Aoki

00:34 – Playing golf in Vegas: Wynn Golf Club & DragonRidge

02:44 – Hearing his own music blasting from a house while golfing

03:28 – Aoki’s music journey: starting at 14 & the “Pursuit of Happiness” remix

04:35 – Touring 200–250 shows a year + Vegas residencies

05:25 – Why Steve moved from LA to Vegas (taxes, touring, culture shift)

07:35 – Underground LA nightlife & Dim Mak era stories (Lady Gaga, Cudi, Kanye)

11:59 – How global touring shaped his international music collaborations

13:44 – Golfing in Korea: tech, hospitality & next-level experiences

14:57 – Early golf memories with his mom & Newport Beach courses

18:26 – Post-COVID reset: health, longevity & rediscovering golf

19:32 – Topgolf addiction, betting games & getting competitive

20:26 – Clubs, coaching, and rapidly leveling up his swing

22:58 – Building a home golf simulator & backyard putting green

24:40 – Inside Steve Aoki’s insane “playhouse” (studio, foam pit, cold plunges)

27:48 – Using extreme experiences to unlock creativity in music

30:08 – Summit Club & Discovery Land: no-rules luxury golf culture

36:41 – Celebrity golf tournaments & Pebble Beach Pro-Am history

40:02 – Why golf is the perfect lifelong competitive sport

41:53 – Final thoughts & wrapping the episode

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Live From The Wynn Hotel & Casino! We are Par 3 Podcast & here to discuss: Building their game to scratch, playing around the world, the addiction of golf, how many different types of people are in the space, overcoming injury, playing with those who are better than you, playing with your family, what we have planned for the fans, & so much more. This episode is not to be missed!

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