#31 Coaching Parents for the New Generation of Junior Golfers

Dave Malone is a PGA Master Golf Professional and has been in the golf industry for more that 30 years. He is the owner and operator of the Pine Lake Junior Golf Academy and has recently released a book to help junior golf parents better understand this long, yet fun journey of junior golf from all perspectives to better assist their children along the way. 

Discussion Timeline:

  • Where did the idea of writing the book come from? (2:46)
  • Junior golf is a different world now (4:55)
  • Encouragement (7:22) 
  • What is it that we as adults misunderstand about what children want out of golf? (9:45)
  • The power of playing multiple sports (11:17)
  • Early achievers and late bloomers (17:02)
  • Lacking confidence (26:24)
  • Where to purchase Dave’s Book (33:17)
  • Final words of inspiration for raising golfers (34:50)

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