The Making of Tiger Woods… and the Cost of Greatness

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In this episode, Kevin sits down with acclaimed journalist and author Gavin Newsham to explore his powerful new book, Project Tiger: The Birth of Genius and the Price of Greatness.This isn’t just another golf story—it’s a deep dive into the making of a legend. Newsham unpacks the early life of Tiger Woods, revealing how a carefully engineered upbringing, relentless training, and sky-high expectations shaped one of the greatest athletes of all time. But greatness came at a cost.From childhood prodigy to global icon, this conversation explores: • The role of Tiger’s father, Earl Woods, in crafting “Project Tiger” • The intense discipline and psychological pressure behind the success • The personal sacrifices and emotional toll of chasing perfection • How early patterns shaped both triumph—and controversy—later in life Newsham draws on interviews with coaches, friends, and insiders to paint a raw, unfiltered portrait of genius in the making—and the price that came with it .Whether you’re a golfer, a fan of sports psychology, or just fascinated by what it takes to become the best in the world, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your thoughts in the comments—what do you think greatness really costs?Find out where to purchase PAR TEE Drinks and check out our socials...... https://www.drinkpartee.comhttps://www.instagram/drinkparteehttps://www.facebook.com/DrinkParTeehttps://www.tiktok.com/@drinkparteeTo explore properties in the Sarasota and surrounding areas, go to Suncoast Dreams https://www.suncoastdreams.com.....or call (941) 220-4000To learn more about Gavin Newsham, please check out the following....https://www.amazon.com/stores/Gavin-Newsham/author/B0034OZAPO?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=truehttps://nypost.com/author/gavin-newsham/https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Gavin-Newsham/243152312https://groveatlantic.com/author/gavin-newsham/https://www.aevitascreative.com/client/gavin-newshamhttps://www.instagram.com/newshamgavin/Support the show

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This episode was published on March 23, 2026.

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In this episode, Kevin sits down with acclaimed journalist and author Gavin Newsham to explore his powerful new book, Project Tiger: The Birth of Genius and the Price of Greatness.This isn’t just another golf story—it’s a deep dive into the making...

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