Some people play golf for fun. Joseph Bronson turned it into something deeper.
This week on Here’s What We Know, I sit down with the award-winning author, longtime business executive, world traveler, and passionate golfer for a conversation that starts with golf… but doesn’t stay there for long.
Joseph has played 93 of the world’s most iconic golf courses, teed it up with legends like Arnold Palmer, and spent decades chasing mastery in a game that never fully lets you catch it.
And maybe that’s the point.
We talk about competition, discipline, aging, perspective, and why the mental side of golf has so much to teach us about life itself.
There’s a moment in this conversation where we land on something that felt bigger than golf:
Most people aren’t thinking about your mistakes nearly as much as you think they are.
Honestly, that might be one of the healthiest things any of us could remember.
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In this episode:
- What it’s like playing Augusta, Pebble Beach, and St. Andrews
- Why golf is almost entirely a mental game
- The difference between elite athletes and everyone else
- What Arnold Palmer was really like off the course
- Why Joseph walked away from golf for a season
- How First Tee of Silicon Valley helps shape young people through golf
- The surprising connection between golf and personal growth
Quotations:
“It’s all mental; you just have to concentrate.” – Joseph Bronson
“Because golf is so much more than just hitting balls and things of that sort.” – Joseph Bronson
“The comfort zone is where all the faults are.” – Joseph Bronson
Bio:
Joseph “Joe” Bronson is a longtime business executive, world traveler, and passionate golfer whose career has taken him across the globe and onto some of the most prestigious golf courses in the world. A member of renowned clubs including Monterey Peninsula Country Club, CordeValle, and Boulder Ridge Golf Club, Joe has played 93 of America’s Top 100 golf courses, along with legendary courses throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
Joe is also the award-winning author of Pardon Me, Golf Chronicles, and Through the Green, three books inspired by the stories, traditions, humor, and human moments that make golf more than just a game. His writing blends personal experience, thoughtful observation, and a deep appreciation for the culture and character of golf.
Guest Contact Info:
Website: https://www.josephbronson.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-bronson/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorjosephbronson/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebronsongroup/