Jun 1, 2019
Andrew 'Drew' Smith is a Ret. USMC (United States Marine Corps)
Colonel. Some of you maybe thinking what does a retired Marine
Corps Colonel have to do with the game of golf and it's funny
because Colonel Smith (Ret.) asked me the same thing. If I can back
up a bit, we met through a mutual friend, Andy Hinson who is the
Director of Golf at The Legends at Paris Island. Andy thought
Colonel Smith would be a great guest on the show and I agreed 100%.
Colonel Smith initially agreed to be on the show but and then had
some hesitation. It was only hesitation because he wanted to ensure
he was providing value in whatever it is he's doing. He told me
'I'm not sure I understand how a Marine and golf podcast tie in
together? I'm really not sure I'm the best person to do this.'
I asked him to join me for lunch and during the course of the
conversation I aked if he was a golfer and he said 'Yes'. I asked
him a second question, "When playing do you have the discipline
to stick to your routine?' he replied "I have one but i'm
not disciplined as much as I should be in sticking to
it.” I had one last question which was, 'What
organization around the world is known for their discipline and
their ability to maintain routines?' He got a big smile on his
face and he said, "You're right, I'm in."
For those that maybe unfamiliar with somethings in the military,
the Marine Corps is known to be one of the most disciplined
branches of the military and sticking to their routine without
fail. For anyone that plays golf you know that is one of the most
important things you are supposed to do.
Not only do we discuss discipline, routines, and preparedness and
why they're so important but we also go back to the genesis of
each, and how to develop them. We get into leadership and trust and
how to develop those whether you're in an organization, a golf
facility/club, a player and caddie or an instructor and player. We
also talk about his development in golf, his military career and
advancement in the Marine Corps and so much more.
He's a great guy, an amazing leader and whether you're a golfer or
not I'm sure you're going to enjoy listening to him and all he has
to say.