The Golf Parent

If you’re raising a junior golfer, you’ve probably felt it: the sport is exciting, but it can also be confusing and stressful. The Golf Parent is a podcast made specifically for moms and dads who want to help their kids improve and compete—without accidentally becoming the source of pressure. Instead of telling parents to “just stay quiet and be supportive,” this show gives a clearer playbook for what supportive actually looks like at different stages of junior golf.

Episodes dig into the most common situations golf parents face: how to talk to your child after a bad round, how to handle the emotional roller coaster of tournaments, what to do when motivation drops, and how to set expectations that keep golf fun while still allowing your junior golfer to chase big goals. You’ll hear from coaches, performance experts, and experienced voices in the game who explain why kids get stuck, why confidence disappears, and what families can do to create an environment where improvement is more likely.

A big strength of this podcast is that it doesn’t treat junior golf as only a “swing problem.” It connects performance to routines, practice quality, mindset, recovery, and communication at home. The ideas are practical: creating simple practice plans that fit busy schedules, building pre-round habits that reduce nerves, and learning how to measure progress beyond just scorecards. It also helps parents understand the competitive landscape—how tournaments fit into development, how to pick events wisely, and how to avoid overplaying.

If you’re a golf parent who wants fewer arguments in the car, more confidence on the course, and a healthier long-term journey for your child, The Golf Parent is a steady, parent-friendly guide. It’