Drive, Determination, and the PGA Dream with Johnson Wagner

Join Matt Drinkhahn on the Eternal Optimist Podcast as he welcomes Johnson Wagner, a former PGA Tour champion and a current Golf Channel analyst. Johnson opens up about his amazing golf journey, from being a late bloomer in junior golf to winning three PGA Tour events and playing in the majors. He also shares how he made the leap from the green to the screen, and how he found joy and satisfaction in his new role as a broadcaster. Along the way, Johnson reveals the secrets to his success and happiness, such as his work ethic, his mindset, his skills, and his passion for the game. He also talks about his family, his hobbies, his goals, and his favorite things.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Welcome to the Show: Introducing Johnson Wagner
• 00:01:44 - Grit from the Start: Wagner's Formative Years
• 00:04:44 - Virginia Tech Days: Building a Foundation for Success
• 00:06:56 - Peaks and Valleys: The Rollercoaster of Pro Golf
• 00:08:06 - Family Ties: Balancing Golf and Personal Life
• 00:14:30 - Major Moments: Strategies in Big Tournaments
• 00:18:24 - New Horizons: Shifting from Greens to the Studio
• 00:20:09 - Behind the Scenes: The Excitement of Live Broadcasting
• 00:22:28 - Crafting Excellence: Preparing for Success On and Off the Course
• 00:25:08 - A Golfer’s Path: Tracking Wagner’s Career Journey
• 00:29:05 - Personal Passions: Wagner's Love for the Game and Beyond
• 00:30:55 - Off the Course: Wagner's Favorite Films and Music
• 00:31:44 - Defining Optimism: Wagner's Life Philosophy

Links And Resources:

• LinkedIn
• PGA Tour
• 5 Clubs Golf
• 5 Clubs Golf Podcast on YouTube
• PGA Tour Radio - Gravy and the Sleeze
• Golf Channel

Recommended Book:

• Empire of the Summer Moon by S. C. Gwynne

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