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Ep. 4 - Golf's Toughest Man | Tyler McCumber

Sep 22, 2022
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Ep. 4 - Golf's Toughest Man | Tyler McCumber
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To master anything, it takes immense talent, drive, and repetition. In this episode PGA Golf Pro, Tyler McCumber discusses his career as a professional golfer all the way from the collegiate level and his upcoming return after dealing with a debilitating injury. Tyler shares how golf has changed over the years and how it helped him connect with people. He recalls defining moments and stories during his career and examines the current climate of the golf world, where there is a growing polarization between people. Plus, what’s this about Tiger Woods sporting a Mohawk Mullet??? 

 

Let’s have some fun. Jump in and learn more about Golf’s toughest man!



[00:01 - 08:14] Tyler McCumber on his journey to the PGA tour, his father's golfing legacy, and what he hopes to accomplish in the future

 

[08:15 - 15:55] Shifts in the sport and the most intimidating pairings Tyler has ever played with

 

[15:56 - 21:44] Huge crowds, trash-talking, Tiger Woods, and a Mohawk

 

[21:45 - 34:05] Golf's new competitor: LIV Tour—is it good for the game?

 

[34:06 - 42:43] Golf’s toughest man on returning to the course—Tyler’s mindset towards injury, rehabilitation, and recovery



Quotes:

 

“The shift in being in better physical shape—bigger, stronger, healthier, eating better, is all for sustainability… eating better, being in better shape produced more consistent results.” - Tyler McCumber

 

“There is an overall climate of polarization [in the sports community]… I hate having to be told to pick sides.” - Tyler McCumber

 

“The number one goal is to get healthy and then come back. I’ve been able to work on the mental stuff, visualization, mental toughness, maybe a bit of strategizing and schedule—but apart from that, I’m just really staying in the moment and getting healthy.” - Tyler McCumber



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