076: Jimmy Stanger – Getting to the PGA Tour and Giving Back

In this episode, we are joined by Jimmy Stanger. Jimmy (@jimmy_stanger) is a golfer on the PGA Tour. He started golf at a young age and eventually committed to play for Virginia, where he was an All-American and won the ACC Championship. After graduating from Virginia, Jimmy eventually earned status on the Korn Ferry Tour, and finally gained status on the PGA Tour this year.

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(01:47) - playing tournaments at a young age

(03:12) - golf as a lifelong dream

(06:45) - transitioning to college golf

(09:49) - college golf career highlights

(15:25) - making the decision to turn professional

(17:44) - rising up the golf rankings

(21:34) - Q-School mishap and perseverance

(23:28) - ups and downs in golf

(25:51) - making swing changes during tournaments

(30:37) - small town America vs. bigger cities

(32:10) - mental game in golf

(37:44) - reading on the road

(39:05) - appreciating classic literature

(43:30) - using whoop strap for golf

(45:18) - the business of tournament golf

(48:35) - finding trustworthy golf agents

(53:33) - BirdiesforHope