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From Birmingham to Back-to-Back Titles & the PGA Tour ft. Tom Lovelady | The Cart Barn Podcast
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- Feb 4, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of The Cart Barn , we sit down with Tom Lovelady , one of the defining figures from Alabama golf’s modern golden era. Growing up in Birmingham, Tom cut his teeth at Vestavia Country Club before becoming a cornerstone of the University of Alabama teams that captured back-to-back NCAA National Championships . From relentless Monday morning workouts to qualifying battles against future PGA Tour stars, Tom shares what truly separated those Alabama teams. He also tells the full story of how he met — and eventually roomed with — Justin Thomas , the brotherhood that defined Alabama golf, and the lessons that carried him from college golf to the PGA Tour. This conversation is about far more than trophies — it’s about accountability, culture, friendship, and the long game of life beyond competitive golf. Key Time-Stamped Segments 00:00–05:30 — Birmingham roots, Mountain Brook, Vestavia CC 05:30–12:30 — High school championships & junior golf grind 12:30–18:30 — Choosing Alabama & early program culture 18:30–27:30 — National championships & Prairie Dunes memories 27:30–37:30 — Accountability, qualifying, and brotherhood 37:30–42:30 — Justin Thomas roommate story (first meeting) 42:30–50:30 — Transition to pro golf & PGA Tour realities 50:30–59:30 — Barbasol Championship & life-changing moments 59:30–1:05:00 — Life after tour golf & perspective today