Mental Game Meets Market Strategy: Golf and Bitcoin with Matt McKay

In this episode of the Bitcoin Sports Network Podcast, Chris sits down with Matt McKay—a professional golfer, trainer, and performance expert who knows how to blend athletic discipline with financial insight.

Matt takes us through his journey from a baseball background to becoming a seasoned golf pro, revealing the unique challenges of mastering both the physical and mental aspects of the game. As someone who’s trained at top venues like the Zurich Classic and coaches countless athletes, Matt shares how fitness, routine, and mindset shape his approach to both sports and life.

But it’s not just about golf—Matt dives into how Bitcoin philosophy overlaps with athletic training, the importance of self-sovereignty, and why taking calculated risks pays off both on and off the course.

About Matt McKay:
- Professional golfer and performance coach
- Teaching pro at PGA Tour Golf Academy in Florida
- Experience in coaching at events like the Zurich Classic
- Currently gives golf lessons in Dallas while recovering from a back injury
- Specializes in golf technique, physical fitness, and mental conditioning

Episode Highlights:
- Matt McKay’s Journey: From baseball to golf and coaching
- Mental Game of Golf: Controlling emotions and staying consistent
- Fitness and Performance: Physical Foundations of Golf
- Teaching and Coaching: Mentorship on the Fairway
- The Bitcoin Connection: Discipline and Long-Term Thinking
- Event Spotlight: Samara Bitcoin Golf Championship
- Upcoming Event: Second Annual Samara Bitcoin Golf Championship at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Meeting Matt McKay
01:38 Finding Passion in Golf: From Baseball to the Fairway
08:50 Mastering the Swing: Fitness Tips for Golfers
20:03 How Matt’s Health and Fitness Algorithm lead him to Bitcoin
22:22 Importance of Diet for Mental and Physical Performance
32:02 The Inner Strength to Get Better
39:01 Event Update: Samara Bitcoin Golf Championship
40:10 Closing Remarks and Where to Find Matt

Connect with Matt McKay:
Matt McKay’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mckaygolffitness/
Early Bird Golf Performance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earlybirdgolfperformance/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/earlybirdgolfrx
Website: PJTourGolfAcademy.com
Email: McKayTPI@gmail.com

Connect with us:
Website: https://www.bitcoinsports.network/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/BSN_Events

Exciting Events on the Horizon:
Website: https://bitcoingolfchampionship.com/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/Golf_BGC