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LeBron James is playing golf, and yeah, that matters way beyond whatever number he writes on a scorecard. In this episode, Brett Smith digs into why LeBron James Golf has suddenly become a real golf story: the YouTube channel, the millions of views, Stephen Curry welcoming him to the game on Instagram, and the PGA TOUR partnership with the LeBron James Family Foundation connected to Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Brett also gives the honest golf eye test. LeBron's swing looks like a confident beginner move: compact, athletic, not a ton of coil yet. And Bronny James? Brett says Bronny's move already looks cleaner, which only makes the whole thing more fun. The bigger point for Palm Springs golf is simple: when someone like LeBron walks through golf's front door, a whole new audience starts looking at tee times, lessons, range sessions, and local courses. That is good for the game. Watch LeBron James' official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LeBron Learn more about Firestone Country Club and Invited Clubs: https://www.invitedclubs.com/ Read the PGA TOUR announcement about its partnership with the LeBron James Family Foundation: https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/impact/2026/08/25/pga-tour-lebron-james-family-foundation-launch-partnership-expand-opportunities-through-golf The Palm Springs Golf Podcast is part of Golf Podcasts USA, and you can explore the full local golf podcast catalog at golfpodcasts.org. Watch LeBron James' official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LeBron Learn more about Firestone Country Club and Invited Clubs: https://www.invitedclubs.com/ Read the PGA TOUR announcement about its partnership with the LeBron James Family Foundation: https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/impact/2026/08/25/pga-tour-lebron-james-family-foundation-launch-partnership-expand-opportunities-through-golf Golf Podcasts USA: https://www.golfpodcasts.org/ 
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Malbon and Malbon Buckets Club hit that sweet spot where golf is bigger than the scorecard — start at https://malbon.com/.
This Palm Springs Golf Podcast feature leans into the people you meet, the places you play, and the culture that keeps the game moving. For golfers in the desert, where Palm Springs golf and lifestyle already go hand in glove, that message lands right in the middle of the fairway. The spot traces Malbon back to Stephen and Erica Malbon founding the company in Los Angeles, bringing golf, fashion, creativity, and community together for a new generation of players. It also points listeners to Malbon Buckets Club, described as a members-only golf community built around exclusive events, tournaments, limited products, and experiences on and off the course. It is golf culture, California flavor, and modern golf lifestyle all in one quick hit. The Palm Springs Golf Podcast is part of the Golf Podcasts USA network, and you can explore the full catalog at golfpodcasts.org. Follow the Malbon Buckets Club community on Instagram: @buckets.club
The most useful part of this Golf Podcasts USA segment is the way the Cobra OPTM K Driver is framed: not as a small tweak, but as a driver built for maximum stability and forgiveness. The emphasis is on helping a player stay in the shot even when contact is not perfect, with forgiveness specifically tied to misses away from the center of the face.
For the Palm Springs audience, the episode keeps the product discussion straightforward. The Cobra OPTM K Driver is described as being designed to reduce side spin and keep more drives in play, which is the central promise of the segment rather than a long list of unrelated gear claims. The tour validation is also part of the message. Rickie Fowler has put the Cobra OPTM K in play, and Gary Woodland used it to win on the PGA Tour in Houston this season. The segment also reminds listeners that Golf Podcasts USA is a local golf podcast network with shows in all 50 states. Heard on Palm Springs Golf Podcast, part of the Golf Podcasts USA network. More Palm Springs golf coverage at golfpodcasts.org.
The timing of Brett Smith’s network relaunch update matters most for warm-weather golf audiences: Golf Podcasts USA is starting its next content push with Arizona, Florida and Texas because their peak season is about to begin. Palm Springs fits that same seasonal moment, so this update is framed around what comes next rather than a season winding down. Smith explained that he started Golf Podcasts USA in November 2025 because he saw the rising interest in golf audio coming. In this August 2026 update, he pointed to Google Trends for the search term "golf podcast," which had been mostly flat for the previous five years before a major recent spike. According to Smith, searches are now at an all-time peak. The relaunch is also about making the network easier to operate at scale. Golf Podcasts USA has content built for all 50 states, and Smith said an in-house publishing tool is being deployed so the network can upload to every platform in one click. The goal is to make distribution simple enough that the network can focus on creating and releasing more golf content. Looking ahead, Smith said the full relaunch is planned for 2027 around the PGA Show. For this episode, the message is straightforward: the network was built ahead of the surge, the demand for golf podcast content is peaking, and Golf Podcasts USA is preparing its publishing system and state-by-state coverage for the next phase. Heard on Palm Springs Golf Podcast, part of the Golf Podcasts USA network. More Palm Springs golf coverage at golfpodcasts.org.
Desert Willow Golf Resort’s Firecliff Course is one of the standout public golf experiences in Greater Palm Springs and one of the best-known resort-accessible rounds in the desert. In this Course Spotlight from the Palm Springs Golf Podcast, Brett Smith highlights what makes Firecliff such a strong fit for golfers who love public golf, desert scenery, and Palm Springs golf travel. Located in Palm Desert, California, Firecliff is known for dramatic desert scenery, excellent conditioning, and a layout that blends beautiful visuals with a real test of precision. Desert Willow says Firecliff features more than 100 bunkers, Mini Verde Bermudagrass greens, and a championship-style setup that has made it one of the most talked-about public rounds in the area. This episode covers:
If you’re searching for Desert Willow, Firecliff Course, Palm Springs golf, Palm Desert golf, public golf in Palm Springs, golf resorts in Greater Palm Springs, or desert golf in California, this episode is for you. The Palm Springs Golf Podcast is part of Golf Podcasts USA, America’s only local golf podcast network. Explore the full network at golfpodcasts.org or simply Google your state and the words golf podcast to find your local show. Plan your golf travel: golfpodcasts.org/expedia
Michael Ambriz, VP of Operations for World Long Drive, joins Golf Podcasts USA from the Colorado Golf Expo to explain how World Long Drive local qualifiers work, how golfers can enter the three-step qualifying process, and why the sport continues to grow through golf expos and PGA TOUR Superstores. This episode covers World Long Drive qualifying, long drive golf, swing speed, long drive equipment, the athleticism of elite long drive competitors, and the energy surrounding the Colorado Golf Expo. If you are interested in golf podcasts, Colorado golf, long drive golf, and the future of competitive golf entertainment, this episode is for you.
The Players Championship 2026 is here, and Golf Podcasts USA is calling Scottie Scheffler to win at TPC Sawgrass. In this short golf preview, Brett Smith talks about why The Players is considered the unofficial 5th major, what makes TPC Sawgrass such a pressure-packed test, how the island green at 17 can change everything, and why Scottie feels like the right pick against one of the strongest fields in golf. If you follow PGA Tour golf, golf betting storylines, golf news, and major championship-level events, this Players Championship preview is for you. Golf Podcasts USA is the voice of local golf in all 50 states. Just Google your state plus golf podcast and find the full catalog at golfpodcasts.org.
Jack Dillon joins Golf Podcasts USA for our “In My Opinion” segment — a short-form golf business and golf industry commentary series featuring smart voices from across the game. Jack is a two-time author, Golf Inc. Magazine contributor, and longtime golf business expert. In this episode, we talk about golf growth, course hospitality, player development, off-course golf, and how the industry can do a better job keeping new golfers engaged for the long term. We also discuss why courses need to stay connected to golfers after the round, how group instruction and better hospitality can help retention, and what operators, brands, and media companies should be thinking about over the next 90 days. Learn more about Jack at www.youdontknowjackd.com Read his Golf Inc. commentary here: https://golfincmagazine.com/commentary/ Golf Podcasts USA is America’s only local golf podcast network, with golf podcast coverage in all 50 states and beyond. Explore the full catalog at golfpodcasts.org.
Golf Podcasts USA was featured by FORE! Fridays from PGA of America Women’s Clinics—a big credibility moment for the network. In this short update, Brett Smith shares what “local at scale” means, what the feature highlighted, and what’s coming next across all 50 states—including our shift to shorter, on-demand mini-episodes (golf news, course spotlights, and tips). We also touch on Masters Week—opening day for golf in most of the country—and how brands can plug in at peak season. Read the feature: https://www.pgawomensclinics.com/so/bePn3LjVy?languageTag=en Partnerships / Masters Week timing: https://golfpodcasts.org/brett
30-Second Reset After a Bad Hole (Mental Game) | Coach Claude Brousseau | Golf Podcasts USA2/10/2026 Everyone has a bad hole — the triple-bogey avalanche. In this Golf Podcasts USA coaching series (Mental Game), PGA Master Professional Coach Claude Brousseau (Director of Player Development, Wailea Golf Academy) teaches a step-by-step 30-second reset to stop one blow-up hole from turning into two or three more. You’ll learn: The exact 30-second reset (what to do first, second, third) What you’re resetting: emotion, attention, breathing, and decision-making The difference between a between-holes reset (walking off the green) and a next-tee reset (before the next shot) The #1 mistake that creates the blow-up-hole spiral A 10-second emergency reset when you’re still mad More from Coach Claude: claude4bestgolf.com waileagolf.com/Academy/Meet-The-Director Planning a Maui trip? Support the show: ✈️ golfpodcasts.org/expedia Follow Golf Podcasts USA and find your local show: search “[Your State] golf” on Spotify. Full catalog: golfpodcasts.org Instagram: @GolfPodcasts
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