This Christmas Eve episode of The Cart Barn Podcast is a little different.

Instead of an interview, Chris Lemley and Gregg Dewalt take time to reflect on the conversations from the past year that truly stayed with them — stories of resilience, reinvention, mentorship, history, and the people behind the scenes who make the game of golf what it is.

From powerful discussions with guests like Will Wilcox and Linda Jeffery, to insights from elite teachers such as Mark Blackburn and Wayne Flint, to unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments at the Regions Tradition and East Lake, this episode highlights the human side of golf and the community that surrounds it.

This is not a “best of” episode — it’s a thoughtful conversation about what mattered, what surprised us, and why these stories deserve to be remembered.

Wherever you’re listening this Christmas Eve — traveling, winding down, or enjoying a quiet moment — thank you for being part of The Cart Barn journey.

🎄 Merry Christmas from Chris and Gregg.

PGA Tour Champions Schwab Cup Champion Stewart Cink returns to The Cart Barn for a deep, candid conversation on longevity, focus, and what it really takes to win at the highest level—at any age.

Stewart breaks down:

• Why he publicly declared “winning the Schwab Cup” as a goal—and stuck to it
• His distraction accountability system (yes, with money on the line)
• The 16-ball warm-up routine he uses to eliminate swing thoughts during competition
• How Champions Tour golf compares to the PGA Tour
• Playing against Tiger Woods—and the shot that still blows his mind
• Equipment insights, Bermuda grass realities, and wedge management
• Family, faith, and how becoming a grandfather has reshaped his off-weeks

This episode is packed with lessons for golfers, competitors, business leaders, and anyone chasing sustained excellence.

🎙️ Hosted by Chris Lemley & Gregg Dewalt
⛳ Recorded for The Cart Barn Podcast

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Michaela Morard returns to The Cart Barn with a candid breakdown of her first full year as a professional golfer. She shares what she learned competing on both the Epson and Annika Tours, the mental shift required to make cuts, the story behind her 6-under comeback win, and the unexpected food poisoning that derailed Q-School and led to hip surgery. Michaela talks about rebuilding her game, preparing for a 2025 return, and how faith, friendships, and family support carried her through the season.

Topics Covered:

• Adjusting to life as a professional golfer
• Her first professional win — coming from behind with a 6-under final round
• How cut-line pressure changes your strategy
• Playing both the Annika and Epson Tours
• What she learned about preparation, practice rounds, and course management
• The stress of scheduling, travel, and last-minute alternates
• Her powerful tee-ball numbers — ranked 7th in driving distance at 264 yards
• Hip labrum injury, Q-School food poisoning, and immediate surgery
• Recovery timeline: putting now, wedge play soon, full swings by spring
• Why she joined the Annika players board
• How Bible studies, player friendships, and her parents kept her grounded
• Her goals for the 2025 season and returning as defending champion in April

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