Discover this podcast and so much more

Podcasts are free to enjoy without a subscription. We also offer ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more for just $11.99/month.

Sahith Theegala on breakfast burritos, chess, and his PGA Tour pet peeves

Sahith Theegala on breakfast burritos, chess, and his PGA Tour pet peeves

FromThe Smylie Show


Sahith Theegala on breakfast burritos, chess, and his PGA Tour pet peeves

FromThe Smylie Show

ratings:
Length:
61 minutes
Released:
May 2, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

PGA Tour winner and the 12th-ranked player in the world, Sahith Theegala, joins Smylie Kaufman for a wide-ranging conversation that begins with his love for breakfast burritos and the game of chess. After discussing Sahith's various chess strategies, he and Smylie move to a discussion about how that mindset impacts the way he plays golf. Sahith breaks down his course management strategy depending on the nature of the competition, and also analyzes swing changes he's made in the past year. Along the way, Sahith - in the most lighthearted and grateful way possible - lists a series of grievances he has with PGA Tour life.00:00:12 What he's up to on his off week00:02:28 His go-to food/coffee spot at home00:04:04 Discussing "Java Burrito" in Hilton Head00:05:56 Sahith's skill and love for the game of chess00:13:26 Comparing chess and golf strategy00:15:27 Visualizing good golf shots00:21:51 Finding a way to shoot a score without your best stuff00:26:56 The game strategy involved in choosing targets for approach shots00:30:10 Keeping your "team" consistent upon arriving on the PGA Tour00:34:13 Sahith goes on a metal spikes rant!00:36:45 How does match play strategy differ from stroke play00:40:50 How much space has the Presidents Cup occupied in Sahith's mind this year00:47:32 Breaking down Sahith's swing changes in the past year00:53:16 Discussing the leap Sahith has made since arriving on Tour, and his goals for the future 
Released:
May 2, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Smylie Kaufman is a winner on the PGA TOUR, an on-course reporter walking a new fairway every week, and the host of “The Smylie Show.” Every week, Smylie checks in with analysis on all the latest happenings in the world of golf, and shares a new conversation with athletes, artists, and a variety of other interesting people.