070: Jacob Solomon – Securing KFT Status after Learning How to Play Free
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In this episode, we are joined by Jacob Solomon. Jacob (@JacobCSolomon) is a professional golfer who is on the Korn Ferry Tour. In 2022, Jacob got conditional status on the KFT through Q-School and made the most of his starts by reshuffling in and securing status for 2024. Prior to professional golf, Jacob played at Auburn where he played at a high level, including earning 2nd Team all SEC in 2019.
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(01:45) - junior golf success and recruiting
(04:05) - amazing Auburn atmosphere
(09:53) - college golf challenges
(12:44) - working with a mental coach
(16:27) - controlling emotions on the course
(19:11) - playing golf into the wind
(25:40) - path to becoming a pro
(26:53) - struggling on the mini tour
(31:32) - playing with freedom and low expectations
(36:41) - adjusting to new golf courses
(38:22) - planning the schedule of events
(43:07) - playoff for U.S. Open
(46:12) - swing changes and compression on the golf ball
(49:29) - working out and increasing swing speed
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