• Episode 30 - Rob’s Year of Yes (Part 2) | Completing the U.S. Top 100 Courses List

  • Jan 1 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
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Episode 30 - Rob’s Year of Yes (Part 2) | Completing the U.S. Top 100 Courses List

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  • In this episode of Golf and Politics, Matt Parker and Rob Ellsworth continue the journey through Rob’s incredible 2024 in which he completes the U.S. top 100 courses. Playing 212 rounds on 165 courses across 25 states and multiple countries, Rob shares highlights from bucket-list destinations, including St. Andrews, Shinnecock Hills, and Fisher’s Island. The discussion delves into the personal and professional relationships built through golf and explores how the sport serves as a bridge for connection, even in politically polarized times. The episode underscores the importance of saying "yes" to opportunities, cherishing relationships, and taking a step back from the intensity of daily political life. The hosts also share their aspirations for Golf and Politics, teasing future events that bring people together on and off the course. Saying Yes Unlocks Incredible Experiences: Rob’s “Year of Yes” resulted in over 200 rounds of golf, fostering connections, and experiencing some of the world’s most renowned courses. Golf Creates Lifelong Connections: Over the year, Rob met and played with more than 500 people, demonstrating golf’s ability to form meaningful personal and professional relationships. Golf and Politics Bridge Divides: The podcast reflects on how the sport facilitates dialogue and camaraderie, offering a space to connect across political and ideological differences. Mental Health Matters in Polarized Times: Taking a step back from cable news and daily political turmoil, Rob emphasizes the therapeutic nature of golf and how it provides balance in a divided world. Future Plans for Golf and Politics: Rob and Matt preview exciting 2025 initiatives, including a Ryder Cup-style event where Republicans and Democrats compete while fostering mutual respect and dialogue. Memories Over Money: The relationships and experiences Rob cultivated in 2024 are described as more valuable than any financial success or professional milestone. Get the full video version: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYJlYfWps6ip7PQvHzniDfw Listen to the audio version: https://link.chtbl.com/CtYwP8fV Join the email list to be notified about the latest episodes: https://golfandpolitics.com
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