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Webb Simpson Interview: Reflecting On His PLAYERS Win + Presidents & Ryder Cup Memories


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Webb Simpson joins Smylie Kaufman during PLAYERS week to reflect on his 2018 win at TPC Sawgrass, his 2012 U.S. Open win, and much, much more. Webb shares everything from how meaningful it was to represent Team USA in six Ryder or Presidents Cups as a player (and another as an assistant captain), to his robust on-the-road setup used for making his perfect cup of coffee.

 

🔥 Highlights from the episode:

- Ryder Cup & Presidents Cup stories, including memories with Tiger Woods and Ian Poulter.  

- How Webb adjusted to the belly putter ban and found success again.  

- Balancing life as a pro golfer with a big family, and why he cut back on his schedule.  

- Reflections on his wins in the 2012 U.S. Open and 2018 PLAYERS Championship.  

- The advice Webb would give to his 23-year-old self.

 

Don’t miss Webb’s honest take on the highs and lows of his career, his thoughts on the current PGA Tour, and how he stays motivated for the future while mentoring the next generation of golfers.

 

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

00:25 - How Webb Simpson makes a cup of coffee on the road

05:35 - The Bible Caddy Podcast

08:49 - Adjusting his PGA TOUR schedule

11:44 - Assessing the state of his game

14:25 - Reflecting on team experiences

19:50 - Memorable shanks!

22:38 - Playing against Ian Poulter in the Ryder Cup

27:18 - How data is used for Ryder Cup pairings

32:10 - The belly putter ban and how he reacted

36:20 - Getting out of a slump

40:50 - PLAYERS Championship vs US Open

42:40 - THE PLAYERS: Better in March or May?

45:28 - Webb's best chance to win the Masters

48:30 - What advice he'd give to his younger self

50:53 - Like and Subscribe

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