Paris Hilinski on European Tour Lessons, Putting Secrets, & The Future of Golf

Pro golfer Paris Hilinski joins the Part 3 Podcast with J.R. Smith & Stephen Malbon to talk about her first season competing on the European Tour, how she’s improving her game, and the mental side of putting that separates great golfers from everyone else. The crew dives deep into practice routines, AimPoint putting, course strategy, and the massive growth of golf culture plus stories about Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, and the evolving traditions of the sport.

From learning to play strategic golf in Europe to debating golf etiquette and tee boxes, this episode is a must-watch for golfers who want to think smarter and play better.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to the Part Three Podcast & Paris Hilinski
00:38 Paris on her first year playing the European Tour
01:50 The biggest challenge of turning professional
02:09 Coaches helping her improve her swing and putting
02:38 Paris’ practice routine and why wedges are key
03:23 Inside a tour-level putting process
04:29 Why overthinking ruins putting
05:44 The “starting point” method for better putts
07:32 The three things required to make every putt
08:36 Understanding AimPoint and reading greens
10:08 Why long putts are really about avoiding three-putts
12:27 Confidence and commitment in golf shots
13:20 Differences between golf in the U.S. vs Europe
15:26 Learning strategic golf without relying on driver
16:58 Adjusting to links-style courses like Scotland
18:01 The explosion of new golf courses in Florida
21:14 Why golf is growing faster than ever
22:48 The debate: tradition vs modern golf culture
26:56 Tour rules, controversies, and golf etiquette
29:10 Why most golfers should play the forward tees
32:17 How tee selection affects pace of play
34:16 Paris preparing for Q-School in Morocco
36:54 Dustin Johnson stories and tour life
39:13 Fashion, sponsorships, and working with Oakley & Cobra
42:13 New golf technology and 3D-printed irons
43:39 Closing thoughts and the obsession with putting

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