Nation of Heroes Episode 3

About this Episode

Ryan talks about why he went into the Army before going into college baseball. He then went on to play professionally in the Tampa Bay Rays, Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Royals organizations.

He talked about how the Army taught him how to grow up and to value respect and responsibility.

They elaborate on respect and what it means to have it, especially for the military.

How the military creates a respect for authority by giving you “real world experience” via travel where you get to experience other parts of the world

Ryan talks about why he loved the military and wished he could have stayed in longer, but he got injured.

The Army taught him how to narrow your focus, problem solve and to work hard.

In 2008, he got hooked on playing golf and entering golf long drive competition.

The maturity and discipline helped him win two long drive championships.

How he sets daily, weekly and monthly goals. Big goal was to have the fastest swing.

In 2012, he set the Guinness World Record for longest drive of a golf ball.

He became the fastest longest driving golfer on the planet at one time.

How injuries started to build up hitting a golf ball 10-to-12 hours a day, so he had to pivot.

How he got into doing television during Covid, and now he’s up to 50-episodes

Why he’s happy about his accomplishments.

He then talks about his TV show called, “Driven” on the NBC Sports Channel.

He then talks about how TV gives him a platform to promote the military and charitable causes.

Why he likes Wolf Creek as his favorite course along with others.

How to go about fulfilling your passion? Working hard. Showing up first and being the last to leave. Hard work is the foundation to everything!

The value of consistency over perfection as the key to success.

What his first business partner taught him about creating a “to do” list. Every time he scribbles through a item on his list, he feels happy.

Drivengolf.com is his website where to go for information on health and fitness, technique and his TV show.

What’s the number one tip for golfers? Swing fast and learn how to hit the ball straight.

Be consistent and work hard…push yourself.

Parents and kids need to take a closer look at the benefits the military has to offer after high school.

More bio material found here: https://www.prolongdrive.com/profile/279_ryan-winther/