Episode 38 - How Tracy Phillips Conquered the Yips after 20 Years & Made PGA Championship History
Tracy shares his incredible journey—a 20-year break from the game, overcoming the driving yips, and his triumphant return to competitive golf at the PGA Championship
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Show Notes
Episode Description:
In this inspiring episode of Golf and Politics, we sit down with golf pro Tracy Phillips, who made headlines as one of the oldest players ever to qualify for the PGA Championship at 61 years old. Tracy shares his incredible journey—a 20-year break from the game, overcoming the driving yips, and his triumphant return to competitive golf. We dive into his experiences at Valhalla, his philosophy on teaching the next generation, and the state of professional golf today, including the LIV vs. PGA Tour debate and how the game needs to evolve to capture younger audiences.
Key Topics:
- Tracy’s unbelievable comeback story and PGA Championship experience
- The mental game: overcoming struggles and staying competitive
- The evolution of professional golf and where it’s headed
- How to improve your game with better strategy and coaching insights
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