<description>&lt;div&gt; &lt;p&gt;Justin Thomas returns to The Smylie Show (a record fourth time!) for a candid conversation on everything from fatherhood to his back surgery &amp;amp; rehab. JT explains how taking the long view on recovery changed his mindset — and how becoming a dad reshaped the way he practices and competes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He also retraces the beginnings of his friendly "rivalry" with Jordan Spieth - including their dinner before he won his first major at Quail Hollow, the legendary SB2K16 trip, and more untold stories. Plus, JT discusses his relationship with Tiger Woods, and shares stories about learning from and competing alongside the 🐐&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode:&lt;br&gt;• Back surgery &amp;amp; recovery&lt;br&gt;• Fatherhood perspective&lt;br&gt;• Jordan Spieth rivalry&lt;br&gt;• First major breakthrough&lt;br&gt;• George W. Bush Walker Cup stories&lt;br&gt;• Tiger Woods mentorship&lt;br&gt;• "Short-Sided" with Charlie&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on socials @thesmylieshow ⛳️ &amp;amp; don’t forget to like, comment, &amp;amp; &lt;br&gt;subscribe for more golf insight ✅&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 – JT Returns: Surgery &amp;amp; Florida Swing&lt;br&gt;01:32 – Rehab Timeline &amp;amp; Long-Term Plan&lt;br&gt;06:28 – Winning as a Dad (Hilton Head)&lt;br&gt;11:42 – First Meeting with Jordan Spieth&lt;br&gt;13:22 – Junior Rivalry&lt;br&gt;15:28 – Wyndham at 16 Years Old&lt;br&gt;16:40 – Spieth’s “Did You Shoot 65?” Call&lt;br&gt;18:30 – Class of 2011 Depth &amp;amp; Late Bloomers&lt;br&gt;21:38 – Choosing Alabama&lt;br&gt;23:49 – Walker Cup at National Golf Links of America&lt;br&gt;26:30 – George W. Bush Story&lt;br&gt;29:35 – Early Times on Tour&lt;br&gt;31:46 – “We’re Better When the Other One Plays Well”&lt;br&gt;32:19 – Dinner Before Winning First Major&lt;br&gt;34:36 – Advice Before Sunday at Quail Hollow&lt;br&gt;40:16 – SB2K16 Origin Story&lt;br&gt;42:52 – From Spring Break to Family Trips&lt;br&gt;43:54 – Becoming Close with Tiger Woods&lt;br&gt;54:56 – Post-Win Moment&lt;br&gt;55:25 – Tiger as Ryder Cup Captain&lt;br&gt;56:27 – Mentorship &amp;amp; Charlie Woods&lt;br&gt;66:00 – Short-Sided with Charlie Hulme&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#pgatour #golfpodcast #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golfhighlights #golfrecap #golfpodcast #justinthomas #rickiefowler #jordanspieth #tigerwoods&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>

The Smylie Show

The Smylie Show

301: Justin Thomas Returns! Junior Golf Years with Jordan Spieth + Tiger Woods Relationship

MAR 4, 202676 MIN
The Smylie Show

301: Justin Thomas Returns! Junior Golf Years with Jordan Spieth + Tiger Woods Relationship

MAR 4, 202676 MIN

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<div> <p>Justin Thomas returns to The Smylie Show (a record fourth time!) for a candid conversation on everything from fatherhood to his back surgery &amp; rehab. JT explains how taking the long view on recovery changed his mindset — and how becoming a dad reshaped the way he practices and competes.</p><p>He also retraces the beginnings of his friendly "rivalry" with Jordan Spieth - including their dinner before he won his first major at Quail Hollow, the legendary SB2K16 trip, and more untold stories. Plus, JT discusses his relationship with Tiger Woods, and shares stories about learning from and competing alongside the 🐐</p><p>In this episode:<br>• Back surgery &amp; recovery<br>• Fatherhood perspective<br>• Jordan Spieth rivalry<br>• First major breakthrough<br>• George W. Bush Walker Cup stories<br>• Tiger Woods mentorship<br>• "Short-Sided" with Charlie</p><p>Follow us on socials @thesmylieshow ⛳️ &amp; don’t forget to like, comment, &amp; <br>subscribe for more golf insight ✅</p><p>00:00 – JT Returns: Surgery &amp; Florida Swing<br>01:32 – Rehab Timeline &amp; Long-Term Plan<br>06:28 – Winning as a Dad (Hilton Head)<br>11:42 – First Meeting with Jordan Spieth<br>13:22 – Junior Rivalry<br>15:28 – Wyndham at 16 Years Old<br>16:40 – Spieth’s “Did You Shoot 65?” Call<br>18:30 – Class of 2011 Depth &amp; Late Bloomers<br>21:38 – Choosing Alabama<br>23:49 – Walker Cup at National Golf Links of America<br>26:30 – George W. Bush Story<br>29:35 – Early Times on Tour<br>31:46 – “We’re Better When the Other One Plays Well”<br>32:19 – Dinner Before Winning First Major<br>34:36 – Advice Before Sunday at Quail Hollow<br>40:16 – SB2K16 Origin Story<br>42:52 – From Spring Break to Family Trips<br>43:54 – Becoming Close with Tiger Woods<br>54:56 – Post-Win Moment<br>55:25 – Tiger as Ryder Cup Captain<br>56:27 – Mentorship &amp; Charlie Woods<br>66:00 – Short-Sided with Charlie Hulme</p><p>#pgatour #golfpodcast #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #golfhighlights #golfrecap #golfpodcast #justinthomas #rickiefowler #jordanspieth #tigerwoods</p></div>