Wicked Smart Golf 429: Brent Grant - The Grind, The Glory, & The Reality of Pro Golf
Sep 18, 2025
Brent Grant, a professional golfer from Jacksonville, shares his unconventional journey to the pro circuit after picking up a club at 13. He dives into the intense pressures of Q-School and his experiences on the Korn Ferry Tour, revealing the grind and challenges that come with it. Brent offers practical advice for amateurs, including mental strategies for tournament play and the importance of preparation. His insights on what separates the best players and his inspiration for those starting late in the game are both enlightening and motivational.
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Late Start, Rapid Rise
- Brent started golf at 13 and became a scratch golfer within about a year or two.
- He shot low rounds (62–63) as a sophomore and qualified for the U.S. Amateur at 16.
Use Alternate Paths To College Golf
- If you lack college scholarship interest, work to improve grades and earn a walk‑on spot or alternate routes.
- Brent raised grades, worked, used community college, then walked on at Oregon State and later transferred to BYU–Hawaii to reignite his game.
Treat Q-School Like Every Shot Matters
- Q‑School is the hardest golf you'll ever play so treat every shot like it counts.
- Build a process-driven mindset because small mistakes compound across stages.
