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Join Matt Drinkhahn on the Eternal Optimist Podcast as he welcomes Johnson Wagner, a former PGA Tour champion and a current Golf Channel analyst. Johnson opens up about his amazing golf journey, from being a late bloomer in junior golf to winning three PGA Tour events and playing in the majors. He also shares how he made the leap from the green to the screen, and how he found joy and satisfaction in his new role as a broadcaster. Along the way, Johnson reveals the secrets to his success and happiness, such as his work ethic, his mindset, his skills, and his passion for the game. He also talks about his family, his hobbies, his goals, and his favorite things. Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome to the Show: Introducing Johnson Wagner00:01:44 - Grit from the Start: Wagner's Formative Years00:04:44 - Virginia Tech Days: Building a Foundation for Success00:06:56 - Peaks and Valleys: The Rollercoaster of Pro Golf00:08:06 - Family Ties: Balancing Golf and Personal Life00:14:30 - Major Moments: Strategies in Big Tournaments00:18:24 - New Horizons: Shifting from Greens to the Studio00:20:09 - Behind the Scenes: The Excitement of Live Broadcasting00:22:28 - Crafting Excellence: Preparing for Success On and Off the Course00:25:08 - A Golfer’s Path: Tracking Wagner’s Career Journey00:29:05 - Personal Passions: Wagner's Love for the Game and Beyond00:30:55 - Off the Course: Wagner's Favorite Films and Music00:31:44 - Defining Optimism: Wagner's Life PhilosophyLinks And Resources:LinkedIn PGA Tour5 Clubs Golf5 Clubs Golf Podcast on YouTube PGA Tour Radio - Gravy and the SleezeGolf ChannelRecommended Book:Empire of the Summer Moon by S. C. GwynneThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Eternal Optimist? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!
