040: Rob Labritz – Qualifying for the Champions Tour the First Time as a PGA Professional

The Tournament Code

In this episode we are joined by Rob Labritz (@roblabritzgolf). Rob currently plays full time on the Champions Tour. Rob has been the Head Professional at GlenArbor Golf Club for many years and has competed as a club professional during that time. During this time Rob qualified for 8 PGA Championships, making the cut in 2 of them. In 2021, Rob medaled at Champions Tour Q-School in his first attempt which earned him full status. He finished 41st on the money list this season which included a season best T-4th at the U.S. Senior Open.

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(00:42) - how Rob got into golf

(04:40) - turning professional at a young age

(07:38) - balancing competitive golf and work

(12:31) - questions to ask the worlds best players

(14:47) - the power of visualization

(23:02) - nerves during tournament play

(32:38) - learning to slow down under pressure

(38:30) - learning to conserve energy on tour

(42:32) - preparing for tournaments as a club pro

(45:35) - playing practice rounds

(47:34) - journaling

(51:31) - what Rob would tell himself as a junior golfer