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Real conversations from junior golf parents, coaches, players, and grinders navigating the development journey
I tracked every dollar I spent in my first year grinding mini tours in Florida. Entry fees, travel, food, lodging, practice rounds — the full picture. Total came to $47,800. Here's the full breakdown and what I'd do differently.
Played the best round of my life yesterday at the Cognizant Classic Monday Q. 63 on a course playing 7,200 yards. Still missed the playoff by two shots. Four guys shot 61-62. The talent out here is unreal. But I'm not stopping.
I'm a college coach at a D2 program and I see a lot of families chase D1 at all costs. Here's my honest take on why a strong D2 program might be better for your kid's development AND enjoyment of the game...
After years of inconsistent tournament play, I finally dialed in a pre-round routine that works. It's simple, repeatable, and takes exactly 90 minutes. Been averaging 3 strokes better in tournaments since I started.
After grinding regional events for two years, my 14-year-old finally received an invite to an AJGA Qualifier next month. Any tips from parents who've been through this? What's the atmosphere like? How do we prepare?