Pro golfer Paris Hilinski joins the Part 3 Podcast with J.R. Smith & Stephen Malbon to talk about her first season competing on the European Tour, how she’s improving her game, and the mental side of putting that separates great golfers from everyone else. The crew dives deep into practice routines, AimPoint putting, course strategy, and the massive growth of golf culture plus stories about Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, and the evolving traditions of the sport.

From learning to play strategic golf in Europe to debating golf etiquette and tee boxes, this episode is a must-watch for golfers who want to think smarter and play better.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to the Part Three Podcast & Paris Hilinski

00:38 Paris on her first year playing the European Tour

01:50 The biggest challenge of turning professional

02:09 Coaches helping her improve her swing and putting

02:38 Paris’ practice routine and why wedges are key

03:23 Inside a tour-level putting process

04:29 Why overthinking ruins putting

05:44 The “starting point” method for better putts

07:32 The three things required to make every putt

08:36 Understanding AimPoint and reading greens

10:08 Why long putts are really about avoiding three-putts

12:27 Confidence and commitment in golf shots

13:20 Differences between golf in the U.S. vs Europe

15:26 Learning strategic golf without relying on driver

16:58 Adjusting to links-style courses like Scotland

18:01 The explosion of new golf courses in Florida

21:14 Why golf is growing faster than ever

22:48 The debate: tradition vs modern golf culture

26:56 Tour rules, controversies, and golf etiquette

29:10 Why most golfers should play the forward tees

32:17 How tee selection affects pace of play

34:16 Paris preparing for Q-School in Morocco

36:54 Dustin Johnson stories and tour life

39:13 Fashion, sponsorships, and working with Oakley & Cobra

42:13 New golf technology and 3D-printed irons

43:39 Closing thoughts and the obsession with putting

Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media

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