From the Range to Augusta: How Pros Really Prepare

What’s it really like being a PGA Tour player during Golf Masters Week?

In this episode of Golf Underground, PGA Tour pro Justin Lower takes you behind the scenes of one of golf’s biggest weeks. The golf Masters Tournament is one of the four men’s major championships in professional golf, kicking off the season each April. Justin shares the mental and physical grind of tour life, the prep that separates winners, and what really goes down during this iconic tournament. George Brett drops bombs (both on and off the tee), while Wade, Wardo, and Sully bring the locker room laughs. From taping your mouth shut mid-tournament to TrackMan obsessions and LIV Golf hot takes—this episode is a must-listen.

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Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments

• Justin Lower opens up about the mental grind of tour life and how four weeks on the road is his breaking point.
• George Brett breaks the rules and the room with his no-divot, no-bad-lie golf philosophy.
• The crew dives into whether Rory McIlroy still belongs in the "Big Three" if he can’t close at Augusta.
• Wade drops the wild story of a pro taping his mouth shut during a tournament to keep focused.
• Justin shares how top players separate themselves through elite preparation—not talent.
• A deep dive into TrackMan and how Lower uses it for real-world simulation, not just stats.
• LIV Golf gets real talk—Less animosity than you'd think, but big unknowns still loom.
• A hilarious Masters trivia showdown turns into a trash-talking, medal-winning moment for George Brett.
• Justin relives his epic Sawgrass drop-zone shot, a go-to practice move he finally pulled off under pressure.
• Final Masters picks are dropped—with surprising dark horses and bold predictions from every host.

Words of Wisdom: Standout Quotes from This Episode

• "The best players make adjustments, not excuses." – Brian Sullivan

• "Mentally, it’s a grind out here—and the scoreboard doesn’t show that." – Justin Lower

• "I don’t play out of divots. I play golf to have fun, not suffer." – George Brett

• "Grinding to make a cut is ten times harder than finishing last." – Wade Binfield

• "You either show up ready, or you get exposed. That’s pro golf." – Justin Lower

• "Rory’s playing his best golf—but Augusta brings out the ghosts." – Justin Lower

• "There’s Tour A and Tour B… and I’m dragging five bags through airports on Tour B." – Justin Lower

• "We all think we can win ten times a year—then reality smacks you in the face." – Justin Lower

• "I saw the shot, dropped it, and said screw it—let’s hit the punch." – Justin Lower

• "If you're riding the emotional rollercoaster out here, you’re toast by September." – Wade Binfield

  
  

About Justin

Justin Lower, Malone University’s most decorated men's golfer, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. A 4x NAIA All-American and 4x NCCAA All-American, Lower racked up 16 tournament wins, including a career-low 64, which still stands as a Malone record. His 71.0 season scoring average in 2011 is the best in school history. Lower’s career includes prestigious honors such as the Arnold Palmer NAIA Medalist, Jack Nicklaus NAIA MVP, and David Toms GCAA Award. After earning a degree in sports management, he secured his PGA TOUR card with a 15th-place finish at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship in 2021. Currently, he lives in Uniontown with his wife Janise and dog Darby.

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