Par 3 Podcast with J.R. Smith & Stephen Malbon
Par 3 Podcast with J.R. Smith & Stephen Malbon

Par 3 Podcast with J.R. Smith & Stephen Malbon

J.R. Smith x Stephen Malbon x DBPodcasts

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This is a Podcast for Golf Addicts of All Levels. Hosted by Two-Time NBA Champion & NCAA Golfer J.R. Smith and Malbon Golf Co-Founder Stephen Malbon & Sometimes Joined By Our Famous Friends. Par 3 Podcast is all about Golf & Adulting. New Audio & Video Episodes Air Weekly on All Podcast Platforms & YouTube. Made Possible by DBPodcasts For Business Inquiries Contact: [email protected]

Recent Episodes

A$AP Illz, Alonzo Mourning, Willy Wilcox & More Talk Golf Addiction, Success, & Culture
MAY 28, 2026
A$AP Illz, Alonzo Mourning, Willy Wilcox & More Talk Golf Addiction, Success, & Culture
Stephen Malbon hosts another legendary episode of the Part Three Podcast live from Miami Shores Golf Club featuring A$AP Illz, Sle, Mike Phillips, Keenan Towns, Erica Smith, Young Kerby, Wave God, Willie, Luke Gardner, and more. The crew talks about A$AP Mob’s first-ever golf experience, growing up in Harlem without access to golf, mental health, entrepreneurship, music industry stories, luxury golf culture, and why golf feels like the ultimate escape from reality. Mike Phillips shares stories from performing with Prince, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and the NFL, while Keenan Towns talks about business, branding, and Black Viking Brewery. Erica Smith discusses joining the KLPGA in Korea, and the team also reveals exciting updates surrounding Tom Kim and Malbon Golf. This episode blends golf, music, fashion, culture, and community all in true Malbon fashion.  Timestamps:  0:00 – Intro at Miami Shores Golf Club  0:44 – ASAP Illz & Sle’s first time on a golf course  1:22 – Golf culture, luxury vibes & therapy talk  3:19 – Growing up in Harlem without access to golf  5:18 – Why golf feels like “escapism”  6:22 – Getting addicted to golf instantly  7:22 – Building a $22M community center in Overtown 9:57 – Malbon’s impact on urban golf culture  11:53 – Keenan Towns & Mike Phillips join the pod  14:29 – Stephen Malbon’s early startup grind story  16:52 – Rhythms app sponsorship segment  17:56 – Black Viking Brewery discussion  18:37 – Mike Phillips on music, sports & golf culture  20:28 – Young Kirby & Wave God join the show  21:32 – Shaving the beard for a Malbon campaign  22:25 – Hole-in-one stories & golf memories  23:39 – Music career & touring conversation  24:29 – Malbon signing Tom Kim (“Sunj”)  25:40 – Golf handicaps & betting talk  27:25 – Erica Smith & Malbon Yacht Club shoot  29:36 – Erica Smith preparing for the KLPGA in Korea  30:25 – Outro  Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media  Ⓒ 2023 Golf & Adulting LLC c/o Par 3 Podcast - J.R. Smith, Stephen Malbon, DBPodcasts  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8PBbrxj5qrnGDuA4eIE8Q Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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31 MIN
Schoolboy Q & Will Lowery Talk Golf, Augusta, Tiger Woods, TGL & Bringing Golf to the Culture
MAY 14, 2026
Schoolboy Q & Will Lowery Talk Golf, Augusta, Tiger Woods, TGL & Bringing Golf to the Culture
Schoolboy Q and Will Lowery join J.R. Smith on the Part 3 Podcast for a raw, hilarious, and real conversation from Masters Week in Augusta. They talk about Black representation in golf, making the game more accessible, quitting weed, fatherhood, Tiger Woods, TGL, swing philosophy, and why golf is bigger than just the game.  Timestamps:  00:00 Intro with Schoolboy Q  00:57 Being Black in elite golf spaces  02:37 Golf around Augusta  03:52 Steve, community, and “common ground”  06:34 Feeling uncomfortable in golf spaces  08:38 Schoolboy Q on quitting weed  09:17 Fatherhood, adversity, and setting an example  11:12 Starting rap late and becoming platinum  13:38 Golf bringing different people together  14:38 Making golf accessible for kids  15:29 Why golf needs real community investment  16:10 Starting kids with putting and chipping  18:19 Bringing all communities into golf  20:06 Masters Edition transition  21:20 Will Lowery joins the podcast  22:53 Black representation at Augusta  24:22 Golf beef and Will’s game  27:31 Delta losing Will’s golf clubs  28:28 Will Lowery’s golf swing philosophy  29:57 Will on Tiger Woods’ grip pressure  32:42 Why every golfer needs their own swing  34:36 TGL’s growth and player buy-in  36:10 Tiger Woods getting mad after a TGL loss  38:03 How TGL affects player travel 39:31 Betting, Uno tournaments, and golf trash talk  41:23 Will Lowery calls out Steve on the course Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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43 MIN
R5, HOLE 18: Masters Week, Golf Life, Legacy & Going Viral (ft. OG Lott & Rhetorik, Dwyane Wade & Dorell Wright)
APR 16, 2026
R5, HOLE 18: Masters Week, Golf Life, Legacy & Going Viral (ft. OG Lott & Rhetorik, Dwyane Wade & Dorell Wright)
R5, HOLE 18: Masters Week, Golf Life, Legacy & Going Viral (ft. OG Lott & Rhetorik, Dwyane Wade & Dorell Wright) Timestamps: 00:00 – Masters intro + wild outfit reactions 00:41 – Walking Augusta & fan attention all day 01:40 – First-time Masters experience + no phones vibe 03:03 – Cheap food, Amen Corner & full course breakdown 04:46 – Gambling on Hole 16 + meeting Good Good crew 05:43 – Augusta week plans + DJ life + Malbon house 06:38 – Love for golf + Tiger Woods appreciation 08:00 – Masters merch pickups (flags, chairs, rare items) 10:14 – How they got into golf + going viral early 10:58 – Favorite courses: Pebble Beach, Ireland & more 12:35 – Golf trip advice: don’t bring lames 13:20 – Booking courses + playing 36 holes 15:31 – Clappers Cup golf event breakdown 16:31 – How to go viral (trial reels strategy) 18:09 – Content advice: just post, don’t overthink   18:59 – Dwyane Wade & Dorell Wright join the podcast 19:39 – Masters experience + Augusta vibes 21:20 – Building Ace Members Club (golf brand) 22:16 – Golf mindset vs basketball mindset 23:49 – Favorite golf moments + hole-in-one story 25:22 – Golf as a life metaphor (family moments) 26:30 – Mental toughness: “next shot” mentality 27:53 – Applying pro athlete mindset to golf 28:46 – Trash talk stories (NBA + golf) 31:17 – Wade addresses media & defending his legacy 33:23 – Potential 2v2 match + future collabs 34:54 – Favorite clubs in the bag 36:20 – Dream golf partners (Steph Curry, teammates) 38:13 – Why they started Ace + helping the next generation   Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media Ⓒ 2023 Golf & Adulting LLC c/o Par 3 Podcast - J.R. Smith, Stephen Malbon, DBPodcasts Watch on YouTube: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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39 MIN