Getting Off Course Podcast
The golf world is filled with colorful characters. Join Josh Waldron as he interviews a broad range of guests who share a connection to the sport. If you enjoy conversations with people who don't quite fit the mold, this podcast is for you. Tune in to explore golf, life and plenty of random topics along the way. Presented by Par 3 Near Me.
Getting Off Course Podcast
Jeff Peart, Owner of Chasing Aces and Former Semi-Pro Basketball Player
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Jeff Peart
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Season 1
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Episode 14
Jeff Peart is a former semi-pro basketball player turned golf enthusiast. In 2021, he launched his own golf brand called Chasing Aces. We talk a ton of basketball in this podcast, giving the listener a glimpse into the world of semi-pro competition. We then pivot to golf and talk about the origin story of Chasing Aces. The show covers:
- Jeff's introduction to basketball
- All-star game with Ime Udoka
- Coaching youth basketball in 2022
- Junior college basketball
- Jeff's journey to semi-pro hoops and his takeaways
- Nature vs. nuture as it relates to talent
- Injury and life post-basketball
- Discovering golf
- Golf in the Portland area
- The Chasing Aces origin story
- Successes
- Headaches
- Jeff's favorite Chasing Aces items
- Future plans
We wrap everything up with a 10 question, basketball-centric lightning round.
Jeff may or may not have compared his game to Larry Johnson's. You'll have to tune in to find out.