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What can golf teach you about life?
This week on Here's What We Know, former PGA Tour professional Jay Delsing joins us to share lessons from 25 years competing at the highest level of golf.
From stories about Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus to conversations about failure, resilience, mental toughness, and what separates elite athletes from everyone else. We also discuss why parents should encourage their kids to dream bigger than they think is possible.
This conversation explores what it takes to perform under pressure, bounce back from setbacks, and keep moving forward when things don't go your way.
Whether you're a golfer, an athlete, a parent, or someone working toward a goal, this episode offers practical lessons about perseverance, competition, and living with purpose.
In This Episode:
- Why talent alone doesn't cut it at the highest levels of competition
- How to handle pressure without losing your mind (or your game)
- What his UCLA golf team taught him about grit and heart
- That mansion story: how a stranger picked him up at LAX and changed everything
- Why he wouldn't change a thing about his career, even with all the losses
- What parents get wrong when they push their kids toward elite sports
- His four daughters, volleyball, and recognizing gifts you can't measure
- Playing golf with Sean Connery, Tiger Woods comparisons, and Jack Nicklaus's brain
- Why your kids need to fail, get uncomfortable, and learn they can survive disappointment
- The difference between being competitive and being a jerk about it
- His book, his stories, and the relationship that shaped everything
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Bio:
Jay Delsing is a former PGA Tour professional, broadcaster, author, and host of the nationally syndicated Golf with Jay Delsing radio show and podcast. After more than 25 years competing at the highest levels of golf, Jay now shares stories and lessons from a lifetime in the game, offering insights on competition, perseverance, and what it takes to thrive under pressure. His journey has taken him from UCLA to the PGA Tour and into conversations with some of the biggest names in sports.
Website: https://jaydelsinggolf.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaydelsinggolf/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-delsing-83142914/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@golfwithjaydelsing4826
Tags: Jay Delsing, Jay Delsing podcast, PGA Tour, Professional golf, Golf podcast, Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Golf stories, Sports podcast, Golf lessons, Failure and success, Parenting athletes, , Sports and life lessons, performance under pressure
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