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

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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Pro golfer Paris Hilinski joins the Part 3 Podcast with J.R. Smith & Stephen Malbon to talk about her first season competing on the European Tour, how she’s improving her game, and the mental side of putting that separates great golfers from everyone else. The crew dives deep into practice routines, AimPoint putting, course strategy, and the massive growth of golf culture plus stories about Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, and the evolving traditions of the sport.

 

From learning to play strategic golf in Europe to debating golf etiquette and tee boxes, this episode is a must-watch for golfers who want to think smarter and play better.

 

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to the Part Three Podcast & Paris Hilinski

00:38 Paris on her first year playing the European Tour

01:50 The biggest challenge of turning professional

02:09 Coaches helping her improve her swing and putting

02:38 Paris’ practice routine and why wedges are key

03:23 Inside a tour-level putting process

04:29 Why overthinking ruins putting

05:44 The “starting point” method for better putts

07:32 The three things required to make every putt

08:36 Understanding AimPoint and reading greens

10:08 Why long putts are really about avoiding three-putts

12:27 Confidence and commitment in golf shots

13:20 Differences between golf in the U.S. vs Europe

15:26 Learning strategic golf without relying on driver

16:58 Adjusting to links-style courses like Scotland

18:01 The explosion of new golf courses in Florida

21:14 Why golf is growing faster than ever

22:48 The debate: tradition vs modern golf culture

26:56 Tour rules, controversies, and golf etiquette

29:10 Why most golfers should play the forward tees

32:17 How tee selection affects pace of play

34:16 Paris preparing for Q-School in Morocco

36:54 Dustin Johnson stories and tour life

39:13 Fashion, sponsorships, and working with Oakley & Cobra

42:13 New golf technology and 3D-printed irons

43:39 Closing thoughts and the obsession with putting

 

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J.R. Smith & Stephen Malbon are back! Dennis Haysbert joins the Par 3 Podcast from Wynn Las Vegas to talk golf obsession, the mental game, iconic acting moments (Major League, 24 & more), and the real secret to getting better: managing misses, mastering putting, and staying calm when you inevitably hit it in the water.

 

Timestamps / Chapters:

00:38 Dennis Haysbert joins the show

00:55 Most exotic place Dennis has played golf (Baja / Punta Brava)

01:39 How Dennis thinks about misses + playing over water

02:05 Sherwood memories + golf as a first date

03:43 Why traveling is better when you can play golf

05:00 Best Vegas golf courses to play (Southern Highlands + more)

06:28 Fame on the course: why “good guy roles” get love, villains get heat

07:48 Major League impact + why it mattered to J.R.

10:40 Dennis’ best skill: putting (and what he’s still working on)

12:40 Why golf keeps him sane (focus = everything)

16:18 “You don’t practice enough to get that angry” (best mindset advice)

19:34 How Dennis started playing after his dad passed

21:55 What’s in Dennis’ golf bag (irons, driver, wedges)

23:05 The 9-wood obsession + switching away from long irons

25:23 Golf tech: why it helps but you still have to swing it

27:58 Dennis’ putting routine + reading greens and grain

30:28 Why putting separates pros (Nelly Korda practice story)

33:15 Course management: where to miss vs where you can’t miss

38:43 Dream foursome + dream course picks

41:35 LIV vs PGA: players, money, and the reality of it all

46:29 Practice game: “up-and-down challenge” to level up fast

50:27 Vietnam golf story + wild caddie culture in Asia

54:11 Wrap-up + final thoughts

 

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Live from The Wynn Hotel & Casino! World renowned DJ and producer Steve Aoki joins the Par 3 Podcast to talk nonstop touring, Vegas life, underground LA nightlife, global music collaborations, and his full-blown obsession with golf. From legendary Dim Mak party days to Trackman simulators, cold plunges, and Summit Club stories this episode is pure chaos (in the best way)
 
00:00 – Welcome to the Par 3 Podcast & introducing Steve Aoki
00:34 – Playing golf in Vegas: Wynn Golf Club & DragonRidge
02:44 – Hearing his own music blasting from a house while golfing
03:28 – Aoki’s music journey: starting at 14 & the “Pursuit of Happiness” remix
04:35 – Touring 200–250 shows a year + Vegas residencies
05:25 – Why Steve moved from LA to Vegas (taxes, touring, culture shift)
07:35 – Underground LA nightlife & Dim Mak era stories (Lady Gaga, Cudi, Kanye)
11:59 – How global touring shaped his international music collaborations
13:44 – Golfing in Korea: tech, hospitality & next-level experiences
14:57 – Early golf memories with his mom & Newport Beach courses
18:26 – Post-COVID reset: health, longevity & rediscovering golf
19:32 – Topgolf addiction, betting games & getting competitive
20:26 – Clubs, coaching, and rapidly leveling up his swing
22:58 – Building a home golf simulator & backyard putting green
24:40 – Inside Steve Aoki’s insane “playhouse” (studio, foam pit, cold plunges)
27:48 – Using extreme experiences to unlock creativity in music
30:08 – Summit Club & Discovery Land: no-rules luxury golf culture
36:41 – Celebrity golf tournaments & Pebble Beach Pro-Am history
40:02 – Why golf is the perfect lifelong competitive sport
41:53 – Final thoughts & wrapping the episode
 
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Live From The Wynn Hotel & Casino! We are Par 3 Podcast & here to discuss: Building their game to scratch, playing around the world, the addiction of golf, how many different types of people are in the space, overcoming injury, playing with those who are better than you, playing with your family, what we have planned for the fans, & so much more. This episode is not to be missed!
Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media
Ⓒ 2023 Golf & Adulting LLC c/o Par 3 Podcast - J.R. Smith, Stephen Malbon, DBPodcasts
 
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