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 Sep 25, 2026

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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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Gold Yeller on How LEGO, Golf, & One Viral Tiger Woods Video Changed Everything Sep 17, 2026

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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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Liam Coen on Trevor Lawrence, NFL Coaching & the Grind Behind Greatness | Par 3 Podcast Sep 05, 2026

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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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Jacksonville Jaguars Kicker Cam Little Talks 68-Yard Kicks, Augusta, & His Golf Obsession | Par 3 Podcast Aug 27, 2026

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Mister Mort Goes to The Masters | Golf Fashion Is Taking Over Aug 20, 2026

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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.

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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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Why Women Are Changing Golf Forever | Fore All’s Jen Clyde & Megan Heaton Aug 13, 2026

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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.
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Josh Donaldson & Aaron Hicks Reveal What Golf Taught Them After MLB | Par 3 Podcast Aug 06, 2026

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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 Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media. Golf & Adulting, LLC approved Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Future of Golf Is Here - Junior Champions Take Over Augusta | Par 3 Podcast Jul 31, 2026

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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 Produced by DBPodcasts x Zill Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Jun 18, 2026

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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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A$AP Illz, Alonzo Mourning, Willy Wilcox & More Talk Golf Addiction, Success, & Culture May 28, 2026

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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