golf SMARTER Growing Up With the Name Bobby Jones Comes With Pressure & Pride
Apr 8, 2025
56:40
GS#994 Summary As we've done over the last few years during the week of The Masters, we feature a new conversation with Dr. Bob Jones IV, grandson of the legendary golf icon, Bobby Jones. Besides his profession as a clinical Psychologist, Bob is a well versed golf historian with incredible, personalized stories and insights of the man who not only created the Augusta National Golf Course, but was instrumental in creating golf's most important event of the year, The Masters. In this engaging conversation, host Fred Greene and Dr. Bob Jones IV explore the legacy of Bobby Jones, the evolution of amateur golf, and the impact of media on the sport. They discuss the significance of the Masters Tournament, and the camaraderie between Bobby Jones and Ty Cobb. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes and insights into the mental aspects of the game, as well as the responsibility of preserving the legacy of golf's greats. In this engaging conversation, Dr. Bob Jones IV discusses the pressures of growing up with a famous name, and the importance of legacy and identity. He shares personal anecdotes about navigating expectations, the significance of friendships in the golf community, and the cherished traditions surrounding the Masters tournament. The discussion culminates in reflections on the Masters as a rite of spring and the upcoming Bobby Jones Centennial, highlighting the enduring impact of his grandfather's legacy.
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This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.
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