Ep.3: Cigar Conversations with Dr. Brett Van Norman

Send a textEp.3: Cigar Conversations with Dr. Brett Van NormanOne of golf’s most timeless pairings: a good round and a great cigar. Cigar aficionado, Dr. Brett Van Norman discusses cigar basics, the history of smoking on pro tours, famous golfers who smoke and their golf fashion choices. 1:10 - Brett demonstrates how to heat and light a Monte Critso No.4 using a torch, which Marc butchers1:59 - Brett explains the aging process of cigars and the concept of a "sick period"4:05 - Brett shares how his cigar journey began from a need to de-stress by finding a hobby6:30 - Brett explains the importance of keeping the cigar cool by managing the ash and smoking  slowly10:15 - After a brief rain delay, Brett and Marc fire up an Asia-Pacific regional, which Marc nearly butchers…again (painfully)  13:40 - Marc asks Brett if it matters how you hold a cigar and shares some unique golf-related cigar holders16:45 - Brett discusses the differences between Cuban and non-Cuban cigars19:15 - Marc shares the history of smoking on professional golf tours and famous golfers who smoked on-course including Miguel Angel-Jimenez, Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Darren Clarke, John Daly, MIchael Jordan and Charley Hull26:15 - Brett and Marc reminisce about playing golf barefoot in Malaysia 30:05 - Marc drops ash on his shorts a second time before laughing about the infamous Caddyshack “Cannonball” scene32:30 - Marc shares a myth that golfers wear only one glove to keep a hand free for smoking before listing several golfers known for wearing two gloves including Aaron Rai, Phil Mickleson and Tommy Gainey36:30 - Brett rates the fashion styles of some golfers already discussed, including a few of his own outfits#FLGGolfPodcast #CigarTutorial #CigarAficionado #HowToSmokeACigar #CigarLife #GolfAndCigars #CigarEtiquette #CigarCulture #MonteCristoCigars #CigarLovers #CubanCigars #GolfLifestyle #CigarEducation #CigarCommunity #CigarTalk #GolfPodcast #CigarTips #CutOrPunch #CigarSmoking #CigarsAndGolf #GolfTraditions #CigarPassion #CigarJourney #CigarSmoker #DrBvN #CigarRelaxation #GolfVibes #GolfWithStyle #CigarMoments #GolfAndStyle