070: Jacob Solomon – Securing KFT Status after Learning How to Play Free

In this episode, we are joined by Jacob Solomon. Jacob (@JacobCSolomon) is a professional golfer who is on the Korn Ferry Tour. In 2022, Jacob got conditional status on the KFT through Q-School and made the most of his starts by reshuffling in and securing status for 2024. Prior to professional golf, Jacob played at Auburn where he played at a high level, including earning 2nd Team all SEC in 2019.---Follow us: Twitter - @TournamentCode Instagram - @thetournamentcode YouTube - The Tournament Code Hosted by: Cooper Collins (@coopercollins99) and Daniel Hamrin (@DanielHamrin)---(01:45) - junior golf success and recruiting(04:05) - amazing Auburn atmosphere(09:53) - college golf challenges(12:44) - working with a mental coach(16:27) - controlling emotions on the course(19:11) - playing golf into the wind(25:40) - path to becoming a pro(26:53) - struggling on the mini tour(31:32) - playing with freedom and low expectations(36:41) - adjusting to new golf courses(38:22) - planning the schedule of events(43:07) - playoff for U.S. Open(46:12) - swing changes and compression on the golf ball(49:29) - working out and increasing swing speed