John Smoltz

THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAMER AND ANALYST FOR FOX SPORTS KNOWS ALL TOO WELL THAT IN GOLF NO ONE'S OUT THERE RUNNING DOWN YOUR MISTAKE PITCHES

- Darren Riehl

G: From your career as a major league pitcher, what’s a skill, mental or physical, that you think has translated well to golf? 

JS: The biggest thing is when I see something clearly—whether it’s a line on a putt or a shot through a narrow gap—it reminds me of being on the mound and trying to [focus on] a square inch off the plate or trying to hit the glove. When I see all this space [around me], not as good.

G: Everyone who starts off in golf—they’re not great. You now have a very solid game. What’s one piece of advice or a swing thought or tip that you’ve really held onto?