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On his episode of The NewClub Bag Drop, host Matt Considine and co-host Kevin Moore welcome guest Don Carpenter, a legendary golfer from Athens, Georgia. They discuss various topics, including Don's early golf journey, his time at Florida State University, and recent senior golf accomplishments. Don shares stories about practicing on a military base, the fun of cross-country golf, and the unique challenges of playing in different conditions. The conversation also touches on the love for the game, the significance of the Olympics in golf, and the impact of equipment. Don Carpenter discusses his experience playing on the Hooters Tour and transitioning from professional to amateur golf. He shares stories of playing with notable golfers like Zach Johnson and Jim Furyk. He then discusses his experience playing in the US Senior Open at Saucon Valley and the British Senior Open at Carnoustie, as well as the pressure of competing at a high level. Don also talks about the Royal Peasant Golf Club, a golf society he helped create, and the importance of bringing golfers of all levels together.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back to the Co-host
09:36 Guest Introduction: Don Carpenter
13:03 The Golf Journey of Don Carpenter: From Florida to Athens
18:26 Challenges and Experiences: Practicing and Playing Golf in Different Conditions
22:19 Practicing Golf on a Military Base
24:31 The Significance of the Olympics in Golf
26:35 Titleist: Impact and Importance in the Golf Industry
28:39 Playing on the Hooters Tour and Competing with Notable Golfers
32:50 Transitioning from Professional to Amateur Golf
34:18 The Pressure of Playing in the US Senior Open
01:06:48 Bringing Golfers Together through the Royal Peasant Golf Club