Interview with Kevin Streelman
Pull Hook Golf
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In this episode, Matt Cook chats with professional golfer Kevin Streelman. They delve into Kevin's journey, from earning his PG tour card to balancing family, fitness, and tour life. Kevin shares his golfing mindset, strategies, and advice for young players. He discusses the challenges and evolution of golf tours, his career highlights, and his thoughts on the current golf atmosphere, including PGA Tour changes.
On today's Pull Hook Golf episode, host Matt Cook sits down with Kevin Streelman, a two-time PGA Tour champion. Streelman shares his journey from playing high school golf to turning pro and the challenges he faced on the mini tours. He emphasizes the importance of mindset and staying mentally tough in golf. Streelman discusses the impact of family on his career and the balance between being a professional golfer and a father. He shares his favorite moments on the PGA Tour, including his victories at the Tampa Bay Open and the Travelers Championship. Streelman also discusses the challenges the PGA Tour faces with private equity firms. The wrap everything up with a discussion on LIV Golf.
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(0:00) Introduction and Sponsor: Swannies (1:10) Kevin Streelman's journey in professional golf (7:36) Kevin's experiences earning his PG tour card and changes in the process (10:09) Discussion on family support, fitness, and tour life balance (18:45) Challenges and evolution of golf tours and courses (24:45) Sponsor: Swannies (25:31) Kevin's mindset and strategies in golf: focusing, tournament wins, and advice to young players (33:20) Kevin's gratitude, overcoming entitlement, and memorable career moments (41:07) Kevin's advice on using technology and journaling for golf improvement (48:40) Kevin's thoughts on the current golf atmosphere, PGA Tour changes, and player movements (1:04:50) Sponsor: Bushwood Spirit and Swannies (1:05:14) Wrap up of the episode at the Straumann Residence