Nick Van Exel & Kordell Stewart on Love of Golf, Trash Talk, & the Mindset of Great Competitors

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

Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media
Ⓒ 2023 Golf & Adulting LLC c/o Par 3 Podcast - J.R. Smith, Stephen Malbon, DBPodcasts
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