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.

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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

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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 

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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

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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

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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

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R5, HOLE 18: Masters Week, Golf Life, Legacy & Going Viral (ft. OG Lott & Rhetorik, Dwyane Wade & Dorell Wright)

Timestamps:

00:00 – Masters intro + wild outfit reactions

00:41 – Walking Augusta & fan attention all day

01:40 – First-time Masters experience + no phones vibe

03:03 – Cheap food, Amen Corner & full course breakdown

04:46 – Gambling on Hole 16 + meeting Good Good crew

05:43 – Augusta week plans + DJ life + Malbon house

06:38 – Love for golf + Tiger Woods appreciation

08:00 – Masters merch pickups (flags, chairs, rare items)

10:14 – How they got into golf + going viral early

10:58 – Favorite courses: Pebble Beach, Ireland & more

12:35 – Golf trip advice: don’t bring lames

13:20 – Booking courses + playing 36 holes

15:31 – Clappers Cup golf event breakdown

16:31 – How to go viral (trial reels strategy)

18:09 – Content advice: just post, don’t overthink

18:59 – Dwyane Wade & Dorell Wright join the podcast

19:39 – Masters experience + Augusta vibes

21:20 – Building Ace Members Club (golf brand)

22:16 – Golf mindset vs basketball mindset

23:49 – Favorite golf moments + hole-in-one story

25:22 – Golf as a life metaphor (family moments)

26:30 – Mental toughness: “next shot” mentality

27:53 – Applying pro athlete mindset to golf

28:46 – Trash talk stories (NBA + golf)

31:17 – Wade addresses media & defending his legacy

33:23 – Potential 2v2 match + future collabs

34:54 – Favorite clubs in the bag

36:20 – Dream golf partners (Steph Curry, teammates)

38:13 – Why they started Ace + helping the next generation

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J.R. Smith sits down with PGA Tour pro Austin Smotherman and then golf legend Gary Koch at The Players Championship for a deep dive into what it really takes to compete at the highest level of golf.

From rebuilding a career on the Korn Ferry Tour to mastering pressure, routines, and mental toughness—this episode is packed with insights for athletes, golfers, and competitors in any field.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & setting the scene at The Players

00:36 – Austin Smotherman joins the show

01:15 – From Korn Ferry Tour to PGA Tour success

02:24 – Handling pressure & trusting the process

03:53 – Dallas becoming a golf hotspot

08:23 – Tournament golf vs casual golf (huge difference)

10:05 – Mental shift when keeping score seriously

12:17 – Pace of play & adapting on tour

12:56 – The “happy bubble” mindset with his caddie

14:38 – Pre-shot routines & consistency at elite level

18:41 – Ray Allen story & competitive mindset

20:32 – Playing at The Players & course strategy

22:53 – Gary Koch joins the podcast

24:00 – His PGA Tour career & transition to broadcasting

25:07 – Why golf is one of the hardest sports to win

26:17 – Journaling & improving performance

27:32 – Difference between practice golf & tournament golf

29:14 – Tiger Woods’ dominance explained

30:32 – Is Scottie Scheffler the next Tiger?

32:41 – Technology’s impact on modern golf

34:13 – Evolution of training & player support teams

35:05 – The iconic “Better Than Most” call story

37:24 – Transitioning from player to analyst

40:16 – Why broadcasting became his passion

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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

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