NOT ABOUT GOLF! The Life Changing Joy of Playing the Game with author Mike Berland

golf SMARTER

Josh Karp

Golf, Sports, Society & Culture

4.3 • 577 Ratings

🗓️ 14 October 2025

⏱️ 48 minutes

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GS#1021 In this engaging conversation, author Mike Berland shares his journey into golf, highlighting how he discovered the sport later in life and the profound impact it has had on his social connections and personal growth. We go deep into the psychological aspects of golf, including the dopamine rush associated with successful shots, and how golf serves as a social connector that reveals character. Mike emphasizes the importance of networking through golf, the evolution of participation in the sport, and the rise of simulator golf as a modern alternative. He also addresses common myths about golf, the future momentum of the sport, and the potential of charity events to foster community engagement.This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.This episode is sponsored by HIMS. Start your free online visit today HIMS.com/golfsmarter and received personalized ED treatment options. This episode is brought to you by Warby Parker with over 300+ locations to help you find your next pair of glasses. You can also head over to warbypaker.com/golfsmarter right now to try on any pair virtually!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	Hi, I'm Kyle Fafee from Cedar Park, Texas, and I golf at Twin Creek's Country Club.
0:08.0	Welcome to Golf Smarter.
0:09.3	Hi, this is Phil Calvert from Coming, Georgia.
0:12.1	I play at Bears Best in Sawani.
0:14.4	This is Golf Smarter Number 1021.
0:17.6	The issue that we need to deal with is we've got to eradicate golf intimidation. It's okay to
0:22.7	duff a shot. It's okay to not stripe a 250-yard drive. We don't really care if the golf balls
0:29.4	are jacked or not jacked. It's not going to make any difference to my game. I don't know if I need
0:35.0	a new driver every year to pick up the extra 10 yards for the golf that I want to play.
0:40.7	Because golf is happening everywhere.
0:42.6	It's happening at the office.
0:43.9	It's happening outside.
0:45.3	It's happening with your kids.
0:46.6	It's happening with your grandparents.
0:48.2	Everybody is playing golf.
0:50.0	And even what's more interesting, couples golf tournaments, formerly known as the divorce open, are now the rage.
0:56.6	More people want to play with their spouse.
0:58.9	That was always a toxic event because of some of the tension.
1:02.3	Now people love it.
1:03.3	They want to play nine and wine and dine.
1:05.6	And that's where we're at with golf.
1:07.3	As we understand that you don't play golf to get away from your family, you play golf
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