The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast Embracing Chaos: How Mike Kim Broke Through on the PGA Tour
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Sep 8, 2025 Mike Kim, a PGA Tour winner and Twitter sensation, shares his journey of breaking through on the PGA Tour. He discusses significant changes in his swing and the importance of chipping practice with coach Joe Mayo. Embracing the chaos of competition, Mike reveals how he manages pressure during tournaments and offers valuable tips for recreational golfers. He also delves into the psychological aspects of the game, highlighting the need for confidence and emotional resilience amidst the challenges of professional golf.
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Ball Position Tweak Sparked Momentum
- Mike Kim described a small ball-position tweak with coach Sean Foley that immediately improved his play in Utah and led to a strong finish in Vegas.
- That chain of small changes snowballed into his breakthrough stretch later in the season.
One Lesson Transformed His Chipping
- Mike Kim recounted taking a one-hour chipping lesson with Joe Mayo at Waste Management that noticeably improved his around-the-green play.
- The setup changes (standing closer, more body turn) produced better contact and helped in subsequent weeks.
Heartbreaker On The 18th Tee
- Mike Kim described the final-hole scoreboard drama as he tried to make the Tour Championship cut, watching Victor's putt and hitting a three-footer himself.
- Despite making the putt, other scores and late chips left him just short of the field.