Michael Kim on 2026 Goals, Tips, Travel, Schedule, Courses, LIV, TGL, Brooks | 2026 PGA Preview

Ever wondered what life is really like for a professional golfer on the PGA Tour? In this exclusive deep dive 2026 PGA TOUR Preview, Pat Mayo and Michael Kim chat about everything from practice routines and equipment choices to the toughest courses and mental strategies to Brooks Koepka potentially returning to the PGA TOUR. Learn how top golfers use analytics, manage travel, wealth management, and fine-tune every aspect of their game to stay competitive at the highest level. Plus, a look on how players pick their schedules in the new age of Signature events and regular tournaments.

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00:00 Intro
02:10 Early-season mindset & Schedule
04:00 Fame on Tour, recognition & schedule choices
07:40 West Coast swing vs Florida golf
12:30 Pebble Beach Pro-Am chaos & brutal greens
16:00 Why Pebble wrecks short putts
18:10 One-and-Done & When to Use Michael Kim
22:00 Underdog season-long draft strategy, Michael Kim Top 10 PICK!!!
28:20 Signature Events & the two-tier PGA Tour
33:00 Winning early vs grinding all season
49:50 Analytics, strokes gained & fixing approach play from 200–250 yards
53:00 Hybrids, 7-woods, 9-woods & modern Tour bags
58:20 US Open setups, Shinnecock Hills & Oakmont brutality
1:03:20 Global travel, India/Dubai, Tour life & the future
01:00:00 Global travel grind & time zones
01:06:20 Rest, recovery & off-season planning
01:10:00 Analytics, distance gains & practice focus
01:14:50 Equipment evolution: hybrids & woods
01:20:10 U.S. Open setups, toughness & majors
01:26:50 Should Brooks Koepka Return to PGA Tour?
01:32:00 Longevity, mindset & future Tour outlook

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