The Natural, Don Carpenter

The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf

NewClub > https://www.newclub.golf In partnership with Titleist - https://www.titleist.comIn 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