Summary
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The hosts welcome world number one golfer Nelly Korda to the podcast to discuss her historic two-year run at the top of the rankings, her athletic family background in Bradenton, Florida, and her transition from junior golf to professional success. The conversation covers the intense competition of growing up with pro athlete siblings, memorable encounters with golf legends like Tiger Woods, and the routines she uses to stay locked in under pressure. Along the way, the group explores hobbies like Legos and golf travel must-haves, while sharing humorous stories from the course and answering questions from young golfers.
- Focus on fundamentals like your grip and weight distribution when teaching young children golf to help them build a solid base. 8:42
- Establish a consistent pre-shot routine that you can fall back on when excitement or nerves hit on the first tee. 12:03
- Try the six ball drill on your short game to simulate pressure by requiring six consecutive up and downs including putts. 31:29
Chapters
- 0:00Podcast Intro and Almond Breeze Promotion
The hosts open the episode with a brief intro and promote Almond Breeze almond milk.
- 1:31Edible Arrangements Birthday Gift Segment
The hosts discuss Edible Arrangements as a go-to birthday gift and promote the brand.
- 2:07IBM Technology for Business Software
A brief IBM ad explains how IBM technology supports enterprise software stacks.
- 2:45Introduction of Golf Legend Nelly Korda
The hosts announce and welcome world‑number‑one golfer Nelly Korda to the show.
- 4:08Nelly Korda’s Early Life and Family Background
Nelly talks about her athletic family, upbringing, and early golf experiences.
- 6:25Nelly’s Golf Journey and Current Ranking
Nelly explains how she started playing, turned pro, and has been world number one for over two years.
- 13:19Travel Routine and Mental Preparation
Nelly shares her travel must‑haves, routine, and how she locks into focus before a round.
- 19:54Decompressing After Wins and Losses
Nelly discusses how she decompresses after victories, the role of her caddy, and handling setbacks.
- 24:00Lego Game and Fan Interaction
The hosts play a Lego‑themed game with Nelly, involving fan questions and playful banter.
- 26:56Embarrassing Moments on the Golf Course
Nelly and the hosts share humorous embarrassing incidents that happened during play.
Highlights
- 3:31
The hosts highlight Korda's remarkable streak as the world's top-ranked golfer, noting she has held the number one spot for over two years.
- 5:35
Heated Childhood Monopoly Gamesstory
Korda describes how competitive her household was growing up with her brother and sister, recalling that Monopoly games often got intensely heated with houses flying.
- 7:20
Korda and her sister used to play for a high-stakes annual prize where the loser had to buy the winner a luxury handbag of her choice.
- 12:50
Dealing With Bad Swing Daysinsight
Korda admits that even as a professional, there are days when her body does not feel right and she struggles with her swing mechanics.
- 26:56
The Ultimate Club Slam Incidentstory
Korda shares the most embarrassing moment of her career when she accidentally grabbed a club by the head and slammed it into the ground, causing it to ricochet and chip her tooth.
- 29:47
Accidental Celebrity Group Chatstory
Joe Jonas shares a funny anecdote about Adam Sandler accidentally looping him into a text thread intended for actor Kevin James.
- 30:18
Navigating Fairway Divotsstrategy
Korda explains the specific technique required to hit successfully out of a divot in the fairway by adjusting stance position and playing it more like a bunker shot.
Quotes
Sponsored segments
- Almond Breeze 0:00–0:31
- OnDeck 1:02–1:30
- Edible Arrangements 1:31–2:32
- State Farm 14:47–15:16
- Almond Breeze 15:12–16:08
- State Farm 22:07–22:52
- Almond Breeze 22:52–23:48
- Bedheadpjs 33:06–33:40
- iHeart True Crime Plus 34:01–34:18
About this episode
She is ranked number one in golf and she is backstage with the brothers. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcript
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Topics
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- Miami
- AI
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- Sarasota
- Jupiter area
- Tampa
- West Palm
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