Episode 73 - How Golf Changed His Life: Patrick Koenig’s Journey Across America
Patrick Koenig shares stories from his 500-course golf journey and how it changed his life.
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Show Notes
On this episode of Golf & Politics, Matt and Rob sit down with one of the most fascinating personalities in the game: golf photographer, storyteller, and record-setting adventurer Patrick Koenig, author of The United States of Golf. Patrick shares how he left a conventional career behind to chase a dream—playing over 500 golf courses in a year, criss-crossing America in his RGV (Recreational Golf Vehicle), and capturing the spirit of the sport and the people connected to it.
We dive into:
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⛳ The day he crossed paths with President Bill Clinton at Sleepy Hollow
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🚐 How an RV, a spreadsheet, and a leap of faith changed his life
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🏌️♂️ The mental grind of 500+ rounds — and one unforgettable shank
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💔 The emotional toll of divorce and healing through golf and friendship
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🔥 His parents’ loss in the Paradise Fire and the inspiring compassion that followed
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📸 The rise of golf influencers and life in the social media arena
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😂 Hilarious (and occasionally insane) stories from the road, the range, and the parking lot
This episode is packed with laughter, vulnerability, perspective, and love for the game. If you care about golf, humanity, friendship, resilience, and choosing an extraordinary path — this one will stick with you.
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