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

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

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  • Nick Bonilla & Joshua Kelley on the Rise of YouTube Golf, The Masters, & Playing With Legends

    Nick Bonilla and Joshua Kelley join the Par 3 Podcast during Masters Week at the Malbon House in Augusta.

    They talk Masters predictions, the legendary Augusta gnomes, how golf content has exploded over the last decade, and why athletes like LeBron James, Steph Curry, and J.R. Smith are getting deeper into the game.

    Josh also shares what it was like going from working on rail cars to creating content with Tiger Woods and Steph Curry, while Nick breaks down how he found his lane through golf comedy, skits, and rap.

    CHAPTERS
    00:00 – Welcome to the Par 3 Podcast
    01:03 – Who’s winning the Masters?
    02:45 – Experiencing Augusta National
    03:41 – Masters food & the pimento cheese debate
    05:11 – What makes Augusta so special
    07:13 – The legendary Masters gnome
    10:01 – How golf content has changed in 10 years
    11:15 – Going from a regular job to full-time creator
    12:54 – The rise of YouTube golf
    13:26 – How Bob Does Sports inspired Nick
    14:06 – Finding your niche as a creator
    14:35 – Pro athletes are taking over golf content
    15:51 – Why growing the game is good for golf
    17:01 – Playing golf with Steph Curry
    18:23 – Filming with Tiger Woods
    19:08 – The reality of being a full-time creator
    19:54 – Why golf creates unexpected friendships
    21:55 – What golf teaches you about someone
    22:35 – Trash talking Steph Curry
    23:49 – What’s next for Joshua Kelley
    24:46 – What’s next for Nick Bonilla
    25:08 – Nick’s upcoming golf rap project
    26:25 – Closing out from Augusta

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    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.

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    Instagram: @par3podcast | @teamswish | @stephenmalbon

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    27 min
  • Gold Yeller on How LEGO, Golf, & One Viral Tiger Woods Video Changed Everything

    How does playing with LEGO turn into a career in sports and a ticket to the Masters?

    Gold Yeller joins the Par 3 Podcast to share the story behind his viral LEGO sports recreations, how a Tiger Woods Masters video changed his life, and why golf has become such a major part of his journey.

    From meeting OG Lot and taking spontaneous golf trips to working with major sports brands and attending his fifth Masters, Goldie breaks down how a creative hobby turned into a lane of its own.

    He also talks about Malbon’s impact on modern golf culture, the explosion of golf across sports and entertainment, and why 2026 could be his biggest year yet.

    CHAPTERS
    00:00 – Meet Gold Yeller
    00:58 – How He Got Into the Malbon World
    01:52 – Becoming Best Friends With OG Lot
    03:33 – How Goldie Fell in Love With Golf
    04:47 – The LEGO Video That Changed His Life
    05:10 – Turning Viral Videos Into a Career
    06:17 – How LEGO Animation Started
    06:59 – Creating the Viral Tiger Woods Video
    07:35 – The Moment His Phone Started Blowing Up
    08:01 – Coming Full Circle at the Masters
    09:00 – Why Malbon Understands Golf Culture
    10:12 – Watching Malbon’s Rise
    10:40 – Why 2026 Could Be His Biggest Year
    11:18 – A Part Three LEGO Recreation?

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    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.

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    Malbon Golf: https://www.malbongolf.com/
    Instagram: @par3podcast | @teamswish | @stephenmalbon

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    13 min
  • Liam Coen on Trevor Lawrence, NFL Coaching & the Grind Behind Greatness | Par 3 Podcast

    acksonville Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen joins JR Smith on the Par 3 Podcast for a conversation about football, golf, leadership, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level.

    Coach Coen breaks down the insane preparation required in the NFL, what he learned watching players like Aaron Donald, Matthew Stafford, and Cooper Kupp, and how playing quarterback shaped the way he coaches today.

    He also talks about Trevor Lawrence’s underrated athleticism, building relationships with players as a younger head coach, balancing football with family, and why golf has become his escape from the game.

    CHAPTERS
    00:00 – Intro
    00:44 – Welcoming Liam Coen
    01:31 – How JR & Liam Met Through Golf
    02:24 – Liam’s Golf Journey
    03:35 – The Physical Grind of the NFL
    04:36 – Why Film Study Separates Great Players
    05:54 – What Made Aaron Donald Different
    06:50 – How Liam Approaches Golf
    08:38 – Golfers on the Jaguars
    10:19 – Do Quarterbacks Make Better Head Coaches?
    11:47 – What Makes Trevor Lawrence Special
    13:13 – Trevor Lawrence’s Size & Athleticism
    14:48 – Golf, Family & Life Outside Football
    16:06 – Being a Younger Head Coach in the NFL
    16:29 – Building Real Relationships With Players
    17:23 – JR & Liam Reflect on Their Journey

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    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

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    19 min
  • Mister Mort Goes to The Masters | Golf Fashion Is Taking Over

    Mister Mort joins the Part 3 Podcast from Augusta, Georgia for his first-ever trip to The Masters.

    We get into the wild world of Masters fashion, the unwritten rules of Augusta National, why golf style has completely changed over the last decade, and how golf has become one of the hottest spaces for fashion and culture.

    Mort breaks down everything from tour visors, wind shirts, pleated pants, Masters green and yellow, spectator outfits, and vintage golf style to why major fashion brands are suddenly embracing golf.

    We also talk about the insane amount of money surrounding Masters week in Augusta, including houses renting for tens of thousands of dollars, what you can and can't wear at Augusta National, and Mort's outfit for his birthday at The Masters.

    If you're into golf, fashion, streetwear, The Masters, or the culture surrounding the game, this one's for you.

    Subscribe to Part 3 Podcast for more conversations, golf, culture, and behind-the-scenes content.

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Mister Mort Joins Part Three Podcast
    00:38 Finally Making It to The Masters
    01:00 What Do You Wear to Augusta National?
    01:59 The Wildest Outfits at The Masters
    02:20 Why Masters Green & Yellow Is So Iconic
    02:59 The Unwritten Rules of The Masters
    04:02 Why Tour Visors Are Elite
    04:39 What Happens When It Rains at Augusta?
    05:16 The INSANE Money Augusta Makes During Masters Week
    05:36 $70,000 to Rent a House for ONE WEEK?!
    06:16 Are There Really No Birds at The Masters?
    06:51 Rhythms
    07:49 When Did Golf Become Cool?
    08:08 Mister Mort Breaks Down Modern Golf Fashion
    09:12 Golf Clothes Are Taking Over Everyday Fashion
    10:12 Why Every Fashion Brand Wants Into Sports
    10:46 Are Traditional Golf Brands Too Boring?
    11:20 Why Baggy Golf Pants Are Coming Back
    11:57 Spending His Birthday at The Masters
    12:28 Masters Traditions & Augusta Stories
    12:57 Flying Into Augusta for Masters Week
    13:16 Mister Mort Breaks Down His Masters Outfit
    13:59 Outro

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    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.

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    Malbon Golf: https://www.malbongolf.com/
    Instagram: @par3podcast | @teamswish | @stephenmalbon

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    15 min
  • 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
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    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
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    26 min
  • 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
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    21 min
  • 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
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    45 min
  • 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

     

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    52 min
  • 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 

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    32 min

About 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 & Former 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.