In this episode of the Bitcoin Sports Network podcast, Chris interviews Case Cochran, a professional golfer from a renowned golfing family who has embraced Bitcoin. They discuss Case's golfing journey from childhood through professional tours, his family's deep involvement in professional golf, and his discovery of Bitcoin. The conversation also touches on health, financial perspectives, and experiences playing on international golf tours.


About Case Cochran:

• Son of professional golfer Russ Cochran (PGA Tour and Champions Tour winner)
• Played golf at Texas A&M University
• Competed on the Latin America Tour (2016-2017)
• Currently gives golf lessons in Dallas while recovering from a back injury
• Recently diagnosed with celiac disease
  
  

Upcoming Event: Second Annual Samara Bitcoin Golf Championship at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas

Episode Highlights:

• Case grew up in a golfing family where his father made efforts to include the family in his professional golf career
• As a child, Case would challenge club pros to putting contests for golf balls or candy bars
• Case discusses how gambling/money games in golf help players practice performing under pressure
• Case played on the Latin America Tour where he witnessed firsthand how currency issues affect different economies
• Case's Bitcoin journey began through conversations with his brother, who was experiencing a life transformation
• Case connects his approach to health (after being diagnosed with celiac disease) with his newfound interest in Bitcoin
• Case shares insights on the financial challenges professional golfers face, especially on international tours
  
  

Chapters 

0:00 Introduction and Meeting Case 
01:21 Case’s Early Golf Journey 
4:15 Family Life on Tour 
8:04 Bitcoin Discovery 
11:30 Health and Food Philosophy
13:35 Money Games in Golf 
19:57 What is it like growing Up with a Pro Golfer Dad 
26:48 Bitcoin and Professional Golf 
32:51 Financial Challenges in Pro Golf 
34:19 Wrap-Up 

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