
About this episode
PGA Tour rookie Jake Knapp talks to Smylie Kaufman about his professional journey from working security at a bar, to finishing third in the third start of his rookie season at Torrey Pines. Jake also discusses how his love for weightlifting has translated into a golf swing with easy power (with a bench/squat/ball speed/clubhead speed reveal!), and compares 2020 Call of Duty routines with SK.
0:11 Biggest check Jake & Smylie ever cashed in pro golf
2:19 Jake's finish at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines
7:47 experiencing the Waste Management Open for the first time
11:48 Jake's professional journey
23:19 working as security at "The Country Club"
35:38 Jake's bench/squat max
42:11 The bodybuilder diet
42:45 Jake's ball speed/clubhead speed
50:19 Video games
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