Bobby Jones’ Grandson Dr Bob Jones IV on The Responsibility of Being Golf Royalty

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Josh Karp

Golf, Sports, Society & Culture

4.3 • 577 Ratings

🗓️ 21 July 2021

⏱️ 62 minutes

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802: Bobby Jones legend looms large on golf, but it’s even larger for his heirs. In this week’s honest and revealing conversation, we meet Dr. Bob Jones IV, grandson of Bobby Jones. Dr. Bob is a Clinical and Sports Psychologist, but is also the keeper of one of the most famous names in golf history. And he and his family all take the responsibility very seriously. Although the senior “Bub” Jones passed away when Bobby was a teenager, Dr. Bob has very vivid memories of spending time with his grandfather and the family stories about this physically challenged man who was loving and a disciplinarian. The family’s foundation that does tremendous charitable work can be found at bobbyjonescsf.orgGolf Smarter is your podcast forecaddie! As an entertainment service that enhances your game like a great caddie, we’re now accepting tips on the homepage at GolfSmarter.com. Please show your support so that we can continue to provide weekly, helpful, and entertaining content. Your donation can be as much, or as little as you’d like. It can be a one time offering or your can even do it recurring. Thank you very much. This week on Golf Smarter Mulligans 118, whether you've played your entire life or new to the game, basic etiquette is important to know and understand. The rules of golf are simple and most people can play without needing a rule book. But every golfer, should be well aware of golf etiquette. July 21 would have been Tony Manzoni’s 85th birthday. To learn more about Tony, please visit our dedicated page at GolfSmarter.com/Tony and consider a donation in his honor. Golf Smarter and Golf Smarter Mulligans are brought to you by DynamicGolfers.com/golfsmarter. Join host Fred Greene and thousands of golfers around the world who start each morning with a short, yet effective video workout designed specifically for golfers to improve flexibility and mobility. Get your 7 day free trial and 15% off your membership with checkout ‘golfsmarter’ at DYNAMICGOLFERS.COM/golfsmarter.For exclusive content and first access check out Corrected Mistakes on Substack: https://substack.com/@correctedmistake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	It was almost like they were two different people, the Bobby Jones that I knew and the Bobby Jones, who was that golfer.
0:08.0	I never saw my grandfather where he wasn't either on two canes, a wheelchair, or in a bed.
0:14.8	That's how the progression went.
0:17.1	So I never saw him swing a club, and movies were released.
0:21.6	And I got a chance to watch my grandfather move.
0:27.4	And then he opened his mouth on the movies and spoke,
0:32.1	and all of a sudden, the voice that I remembered came out of that man.
0:38.3	The first thing that occurred to me was this person that I knew and the golfer, these are the same person.
0:44.3	The other thing that really struck me was when I watched his athletic performance.
0:49.3	Oh my God, what did he lose?
0:52.3	He went from being the Emperor Jones to being 70 pounds by the time he died.
0:59.0	Golf Smarter number 802.
1:01.7	This episode of Golf Smarter is brought to you by dynamic golfers.com slash golf smarter.
1:09.5	Bobby Jones grandson, Dr. Bob Jones the 4th on reluctantly being golf royalty.
1:16.1	This is Golf Smarter.
1:18.8	Sharing stories, tips, and insights from great golf minds to help you lower your score and raise your golf IQ.
1:26.6	Here's your host, Fred Green.
1:28.9	Welcome to the Golf Smarter Podcast, Dr. Bob.
1:31.8	Thank you so much, Fred.
1:33.1	It's great to be with you.
1:34.6	It's, you know, I've had famous golf people on, not many,
1:39.2	but I've had some high-profile golf people before,
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