Is it possible to bring Republicans and Democrats together? Maybe. Rob Ellsworth, Matt Parker and Cory Toth grew up in the upper Ohio Valley playing junior golf, and today they all work in politics. Rob is a Democratic lobbyist, Matt is a Republican strategist, and Cory is a refining and petrochemical lobbyist. While they rarely all see eye-to-eye on politics, they wholeheartedly agree that golf is the greatest game ever invented and are passionate about expanding it.
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Is it possible to bring Republicans and Democrats together? Maybe. Rob Ellsworth, Matt Parker and Cory Toth grew up in the upper Ohio Valley playing junior golf, and today they all work in politics. Rob is a Democratic lobbyist, Matt is a Republican strategist, and Cory is a refining and petrochemical lobbyist. While they rarely all see eye-to-eye on politics, they wholeheartedly agree that golf is the greatest game ever invented and are passionate about expanding it.
Episode 60 – From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Parker Improvement Project Pt. 2
Golf And Politics
40 minutes
3 months ago
Episode 60 – From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Parker Improvement Project Pt. 2
In Part 2 of the Parker Improvement Project, Matt gets into the highs and lows of chasing golf improvement—offering a transparent look into his quest to break through from a 4-handicap to scratch and how the mental and emotional side of the game often matters more than mechanics.
With help from coach Maggie Roller, and friends like Casey Lang and Nick Kirsch, Matt revisits his on-course failures, strategic adjustments, and personal breakthroughs heading into his club championship and the Golf & Politics Cup.
From swing struggles and on-course meltdowns to powerful lessons in humility, gratitude, and perspective, this episode delivers both golf instruction and personal growth.
🧠 In This Episode:
The mental meltdown that led to a break from golf
Learning from an 18-hole playing lesson with pro Maggie Roller
Why driver yips are killing his scores—and how he's tackling them
The importance of pre-shot routines and “changing the channel” mentally
Using Decade Golf strategy to improve course management
Short game struggles and bunker practice
How spiritual health and emotional maturity affect golf performance
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Golf And Politics
Is it possible to bring Republicans and Democrats together? Maybe. Rob Ellsworth, Matt Parker and Cory Toth grew up in the upper Ohio Valley playing junior golf, and today they all work in politics. Rob is a Democratic lobbyist, Matt is a Republican strategist, and Cory is a refining and petrochemical lobbyist. While they rarely all see eye-to-eye on politics, they wholeheartedly agree that golf is the greatest game ever invented and are passionate about expanding it.
