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

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This is a Podcast for Golf Addicts of All Levels. Hosted by Two-Time NBA Champion & NCAA Golfer J.R. Smith and Malbon Golf Co-Founder Stephen Malbon & Sometimes Joined By Our Famous Friends. Par 3 Podcast is all about Golf & Adulting. New Audio & Video Episodes Air Weekly on All Podcast Platforms & YouTube. Made Possible by DBPodcasts For Business Inquiries Contact: Listen@Par3Podcast.com

  1. 9h ago

    Why Women Are Changing Golf Forever | Fore All’s Jen Clyde & Megan Heaton

    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 SUBSCRIBE for a new episode every week:https://www.youtube.com/@par3podcast?sub_confirmation=1 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. Merch: https://www.par3podcast.com/ Malbon Golf: https://www.malbongolf.com/ Instagram: @par3podcast | @teamswish | @stephenmalbon Produced by DBPodcasts - https://www.DBPodcasts.com Associate Produced by Zill Media Ⓒ Golf & Adulting LLC c/o Par 3 Podcast - J.R. Smith, Stephen Malbon, DBPodcasts #Par3Podcast #GolfPodcast #Golf #JRSmith #MalbonGolf #GolfIsLife Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Why Women Are Changing Golf Forever | Fore All’s Jen Clyde & Megan Heaton

  2. Aug 6

    Josh Donaldson & Aaron Hicks Reveal What Golf Taught Them After MLB | Par 3 Podcast

    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 Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media. Golf & Adulting, LLC approved Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Josh Donaldson & Aaron Hicks Reveal What Golf Taught Them After MLB | Par 3 Podcast

  3. Jul 31

    The Future of Golf Is Here - Junior Champions Take Over Augusta | Par 3 Podcast

    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 Produced by DBPodcasts x Zill Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Future of Golf Is Here - Junior Champions Take Over Augusta | Par 3 Podcast

  4. Jun 18

    Brice Butler Gets REAL About Golf Fashion with Stephen, Anthony Kim & What It Takes to Go Pro While Playing in The Pro, J.R.’s New Oakley Line

    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. ⛳ Subscribe for more conversations with athletes, creators, and golf personalities. 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   Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media Ⓒ 2023 Golf & Adulting LLC c/o Par 3 Podcast - J.R. Smith, Stephen Malbon, DBPodcasts Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8PBbrxj5qrnGDuA4eIE8Q Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Brice Butler Gets REAL About Golf Fashion with Stephen, Anthony Kim & What It Takes to Go Pro While Playing in The Pro, J.R.’s New Oakley Line

  5. May 28

    A$AP Illz, Alonzo Mourning, Willy Wilcox & More Talk Golf Addiction, Success, & Culture

    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  Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media  Ⓒ 2023 Golf & Adulting LLC c/o Par 3 Podcast - J.R. Smith, Stephen Malbon, DBPodcasts  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8PBbrxj5qrnGDuA4eIE8Q Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    A$AP Illz, Alonzo Mourning, Willy Wilcox & More Talk Golf Addiction, Success, & Culture

  6. May 14

    Schoolboy Q & Will Lowery Talk Golf, Augusta, Tiger Woods, TGL & Bringing Golf to the Culture

    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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Schoolboy Q & Will Lowery Talk Golf, Augusta, Tiger Woods, TGL & Bringing Golf to the Culture

  7. Apr 30

    R6, HOLE 1: Charley Hull on Major Heartbreaks, Solheim Cup Stories, & Her Addictive Drive to Win

    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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    R6, HOLE 1: Charley Hull on Major Heartbreaks, Solheim Cup Stories, & Her Addictive Drive to Win

  8. Apr 24

    R5, HOLE 19: Asaeli "Bat" Batibasaga on Jason Day, Augusta Secrets, @TheLadsGolf on YouTube & The Elite Golfer Mindset

    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   Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media Ⓒ 2023 Golf & Adulting LLC c/o Par 3 Podcast - J.R. Smith, Stephen Malbon, DBPodcasts Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8PBbrxj5qrnGDuA4eIE8Q   Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media Ⓒ 2023 Golf & Adulting LLC c/o Par 3 Podcast - J.R. Smith, Stephen Malbon, DBPodcasts Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8PBbrxj5qrnGDuA4eIE8Q Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    R5, HOLE 19: Asaeli "Bat" Batibasaga on Jason Day, Augusta Secrets, @TheLadsGolf on YouTube & The Elite Golfer Mindset
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This is a Podcast for Golf Addicts of All Levels. Hosted by Two-Time NBA Champion & NCAA Golfer J.R. Smith and Malbon Golf Co-Founder Stephen Malbon & Sometimes Joined By Our Famous Friends. Par 3 Podcast is all about Golf & Adulting. New Audio & Video Episodes Air Weekly on All Podcast Platforms & YouTube. Made Possible by DBPodcasts For Business Inquiries Contact: Listen@Par3Podcast.com

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