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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 31 MIN

A$AP Illz, Alonzo Mourning, Willy Wilcox & More Talk Golf Addiction, Success, & Culture

from Par 3 Podcast with J.R. Smith & Stephen Malbon · host J.R. Smith x Stephen Malbon x DBPodcasts

Stephen Malbon hosts another legendary episode of the Part Three Podcast live from Miami Shores Golf Club featuring A$AP Illz, Sle, Mike Phillips, Keenan Towns, Erica Smith, Young Kerby, Wave God, Willie, Luke Gardner, and more. The crew talks about A$AP Mob’s first-ever golf experience, growing up in Harlem without access to golf, mental health, entrepreneurship, music industry stories, luxury golf culture, and why golf feels like the ultimate escape from reality. Mike Phillips shares stories from performing with Prince, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and the NFL, while Keenan Towns talks about business, branding, and Black Viking Brewery. Erica Smith discusses joining the KLPGA in Korea, and the team also reveals exciting updates surrounding Tom Kim and Malbon Golf. This episode blends golf, music, fashion, culture, and community all in true Malbon fashion.  Timestamps:  0:00 – Intro at Miami Shores Golf Club  0:44 – ASAP Illz & Sle’s first time on a golf course  1:22 – Golf culture, luxury vibes & therapy talk  3:19 – Growing up in Harlem without access to golf  5:18 – Why golf feels like “escapism”  6:22 – Getting addicted to golf instantly  7:22 – Building a $22M community center in Overtown 9:57 – Malbon’s impact on urban golf culture  11:53 – Keenan Towns & Mike Phillips join the pod  14:29 – Stephen Malbon’s early startup grind story  16:52 – Rhythms app sponsorship segment  17:56 – Black Viking Brewery discussion  18:37 – Mike Phillips on music, sports & golf culture  20:28 – Young Kirby & Wave God join the show  21:32 – Shaving the beard for a Malbon campaign  22:25 – Hole-in-one stories & golf memories  23:39 – Music career & touring conversation  24:29 – Malbon signing Tom Kim (“Sunj”)  25:40 – Golf handicaps & betting talk  27:25 – Erica Smith & Malbon Yacht Club shoot  29:36 – Erica Smith preparing for the KLPGA in Korea  30:25 – Outro  Produced by DBPodcasts & Zill Media  Ⓒ 2023 Golf & Adulting LLC c/o Par 3 Podcast - J.R. Smith, Stephen Malbon, DBPodcasts  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8PBbrxj5qrnGDuA4eIE8Q Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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