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The Junior Golf Podcast

The Junior Golf Podcast

By Ro Thompson

The #1 Podcast for junior golfers and parents. This podcast showcases the top junior golfers, parents, teaching professionals and touring pros. We cover everything from fitness to nutrition. Please follow, like, share and leave a review.
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Vol 63 Presents Ethan Boyette, Junior Golfer from Wilson, NC

The Junior Golf PodcastApr 21, 2024

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Vol 63 Presents Ethan Boyette, Junior Golfer from Wilson, NC

Vol 63 Presents Ethan Boyette, Junior Golfer from Wilson, NC

Ethan Boyette is your 2024 HV3 Invitational winner!

Apr 21, 202420:12
Vol 62 Presents Jeff Bullock, Founder of The Universal Golf Rankings

Vol 62 Presents Jeff Bullock, Founder of The Universal Golf Rankings

Junior Golf's most Accurate Rankings & Advanced Analytics. TUGR Junior is the most accurate, unbiased, and all-inclusive way to rank junior golfers that exists.

Mar 29, 202431:09
Vol 61 Presents Sage Bradshaw

Vol 61 Presents Sage Bradshaw

Sage Bradshaw is a junior golfer from Hilton Head, SC

Feb 17, 202424:38
Vol 60 Presents Robert Price of Elite Minds, LLC

Vol 60 Presents Robert Price of Elite Minds, LLC

Elite Minds, LLC helps junior golfers unleash their full potential with our game-changing mental performance coaching and strategies. We work with athletes, businesses, and individuals.

Jan 17, 202449:19
Vol 59 Presents Ralph Bauer of Tour Read Golf

Vol 59 Presents Ralph Bauer of Tour Read Golf

The Tour Read™ System is a tour proven, scientific, step-by-step approach to green reading for players of all abilities. Golfers get accurate reads quickly, consistently, and repeatably, even while under the pressures of competition at the highest levels (or when playing for a few bucks with your buddies).

Nov 22, 202337:03
Vol 58 Presents George Gankas

Vol 58 Presents George Gankas

George Gankas is a golf instructor that has gained worldwide acclaim due to his seamless and effective approach to building powerful and efficient golf swings. This Southern California native has been hailed as the “future of golf” for not only his coaching achievements, but also his persona and uncanny ability to make learning an enjoyable experience

Oct 31, 202340:01
Vol 57 Presents Rowan Sullivan, junior golfer from Charleston, SC

Vol 57 Presents Rowan Sullivan, junior golfer from Charleston, SC

Rowan Sullivan, junior golfer from Charleston, SC

Jun 30, 202329:42
Vol 56 Presents Caroline Hawkins, junior golfer from Columbia, SC

Vol 56 Presents Caroline Hawkins, junior golfer from Columbia, SC

The Junior Golf Podcast presents Caroline Hawkins, junior golfer from Columbia, SC

Jun 10, 202337:03
Vol 55 Presents The Junior Golf Podcast Presents Jamal Hutchison, junior golfer from Fletcher, NC

Vol 55 Presents The Junior Golf Podcast Presents Jamal Hutchison, junior golfer from Fletcher, NC

The Junior Golf Podcast Presents Jamal Hutchison, junior golfer from Fletcher, NC

Jun 02, 202350:26
Vol 54 Presents Nate Hyrn, Founder of Acorn Hills

Vol 54 Presents Nate Hyrn, Founder of Acorn Hills

Our Story:

Acorn Hills Clothing Company was created by a college sophomore who loved both the outdoors and looking good.  The company, although very small at first, set out to provide premium clothing products. Although similar to other big brands, we provided these products for a fraction of the price. However clothing is only a small part of what we stand for .  Along with this,  Acorn Hills focuses on giving back to its community by taking the initiative to help revitalize forests and areas of land that fill this great place we call earth. With a percentage of our sales donated to charities and organizations such as the National Forest Foundation and others that align with these goals.  By providing things such as biodegradable packaging, and plantable clothing tags, we pay homage to our acorn logo by practicing what we preach.  By also planting acorns every year to help replenish trees in nature, we continue to make a positive change for the outdoors, no matter how small.  People have asked, "why choose clothing?"  It's simple really,  when you look good, you feel good, and when you feel good...you DO GOOD!  We just help you get there.

Apr 28, 202326:52
Vol 53 Presents Michael Burcin, Founder of Under Par Consulting

Vol 53 Presents Michael Burcin, Founder of Under Par Consulting

UNDER PAR CONSULTING IS THE RESULT OF OVER 20 YEARS OF TEACHING GOLF AND COACHING AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF THE COLLEGIATE GAME. 

Wanting to help players and families navigate the road from junior golf all the way to the elite levels of professional golf, we want to prepare the entire person and player for the next level.  With thousands of contacts in the fields of coaching, the business of golf, and instruction, we have access to every available resource that an aspiring golfer will need. 

When it comes to finding the right mix of academics and athletics, locating the perfect instructor, or creating a tournament game plan, we believe that consistency and dependability are the keys to success in all areas.  Whether it is a practice plan, keeping statistics, a consistent fitness routine, or goal setting, staying on track with a view of what is next is vital.  

I created Under Par Consulting after a coaching career that gave me more life rewarding experiences and relationships then I could ever hope for.  What I missed was time with my wife and growing daughter.  After realizing that being home to see volleyball games and helping with homework was rewarding, I decided to create UPC as a way to continue my passion of helping players and families.

Apr 28, 202323:31
Vol 52 Presents Debert Cook of the African American Golfer's Digest

Vol 52 Presents Debert Cook of the African American Golfer's Digest

The African American Golfer’s Digest is a PGA of America Diverse Supplier and the nation’s leading print publication and online portal for avid Black American golfers. We serve with a trusted and influential voice in the Black community, digitally and in print.The African American Golfer’s Digest launched in March 2003 and is headquartered in the Financial District of New York City. It is 100% minority-owned and operated and the first wholly woman-owned golf magazine in America specifically targeting the African American demographic in this capacity.The 48-page, full-color, quarterly enjoys a circulation of 20,000 and reaches 80,000 readers nationwide. Our exciting editorial focuses on news, tips, information, and activities in the ‘soulful’ world of golf, through travel features, destinations reviews, course, equipment, and product news, while capturing our reader’s attention with individual profiles of individuals who play the game of golf on all levels. Our signature designed travel programs include domestic and internationally hosted golf excursions and cruises.The publication covers the very best of the golf lifestyle within this exciting niche market. Exclusive content showcases some of the most successful, talented and prolific personalities in the game who have devoted their life and passion to this sport brings full circle this ‘soulful’ world of golf: news, tips, course critiques, destination features, book reviews, international travel, fashion and interviews with professional trainers, educators, golf industry business owners, exceptional and ordinary golfers alike, is what sets this publication apart from any other golf magazine.

Apr 21, 202320:28
Vol 51 Presents Ryan Bozard, junior golfer out of South Carolina

Vol 51 Presents Ryan Bozard, junior golfer out of South Carolina

Ryan Bozard is a junior golfer located in South Carolina. He is committed to attend Francis Marion University.

Apr 21, 202327:05
Vol 50 Presents Jared Lott of the David A Wall Jr Golf Invitational

Vol 50 Presents Jared Lott of the David A Wall Jr Golf Invitational

David Wall, a Blackshear native, took a liking to golf early in his life. He started playing the game at the age of 10 and dominated the sport while in high school and college. He was low medalist for the 1979 Blackshear High School state championship golf team and went on to earn a scholarship at both South Georgia College in Douglas and Augusta College. Following college, Wall went on to qualify for the US Amateur and turned pro in 1985. He played the Florida Mini -Tour for four years, winning 25 events and joined the Hooters Tour in 1990 where he won the Brick Landing Open in Wilmington, NC in 1991 and the Collins Pro Classic in Louisville, KY in 1996. During his time on the Hooters Tour, Wall made 35 cuts in a row. He left the tour after being diagnosed with the disease that slowly robbed him of his muscle control and eventually took his life. David loved God, his family, his friends (many of them junior golfers).  David's family acts as tournament host including his parents, Mr & Mrs. William Wall, his brother, Mr. Bill Wall, his sister Mrs. Debbie Gilleon, and his wife Dawn, and sons, DJ, Logan, & Kirby.  

Apr 19, 202330:10
Vol 49 Presents Dr. Ronnie Florence-McPherson of The Green's Ladies Club

Vol 49 Presents Dr. Ronnie Florence-McPherson of The Green's Ladies Club

The Green’s Ladies Golf Club, Inc. (GLGC) was founded in 1954 and is the oldest African American women’s Golf Club in the Delaware Valley. On May 1, 1954, Ms. Lorraine Sawyer met with seven other women in West Philadelphia to lay the foundation of the Green’s Ladies Golf Club. These women were motivated by the need for a totally governed black female golf club to be respected in the golf community and to inspire other black women interested in sharing in the joy of golf. The Charter members were: Lillian Cherry, Gladys Gray, Alma Fay Horn, Lorraine Sawyer, Opal Shields, Mary Frances Simpson, Lubertha Slocum and Ann Wilson. Through the years the GLGC has traveled extensively participating in tournaments along the eastern coast. The first tournament hosted by the GLGC was held in 1955.

Apr 06, 202322:24
Vol 48 Presents Jewel Love of Society 61

Vol 48 Presents Jewel Love of Society 61

Society 61 is a clothing brand for golfers designed to honor the pioneers from the past who paved the way for the culturally diverse sport that golf is today. Society 61 was cultivated not only from a love of golf but also a love for our culture. Our company was named in homage to that barrier breaking year, 1961, and we launched our business in 2021 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of that historic moment. We combine traditional style with the modern look and feel of today's best sports materials and fabrics. We look forward to being your go-to clothier for everything golf and more. 

Apr 04, 202336:48
Vol 47 Presents Chuck Higgins, National League Manager for The PGA Junior League

Vol 47 Presents Chuck Higgins, National League Manager for The PGA Junior League

PGA Jr. League brings friends and families together through fun, team golf experiences.

Mar 24, 202323:33
Vol 46 Presents Horace Pennix, III

Vol 46 Presents Horace Pennix, III

Horace Pennix, III winner of the JTI, speaks on the Junior Golf Podcast

Mar 13, 202323:45
Vol 45 Presents John Cole, Golf Coach at Fayetteville State University

Vol 45 Presents John Cole, Golf Coach at Fayetteville State University

https://fsubroncos.com/sports/mens-golf/roster

Feb 07, 202323:39
Vol 44 Presents Victor Bergonzoli, CEO of @SportsEdTv

Vol 44 Presents Victor Bergonzoli, CEO of @SportsEdTv

SportsEdTV.com provides free online instruction in over thirty sports. Everyone can improve by watching our videos. Improve the level of your game today!
Feb 07, 202330:09
Vol 43 Presents Asia Mape, Founder of I Love To Watch You Play

Vol 43 Presents Asia Mape, Founder of I Love To Watch You Play

We Believe In The Power Of Sports

Injuries in young athletes have soared. Costs to compete have skyrocketed. Kids are quitting in record numbers. But we believe strongly in youth sports, and the many ways it improves our childrens’ lives.


We are here to help parents regain balance and sanity, and to help restore the joy,

accomplishment, and core values derived from sports.


We started this website because we had and still have so many questions and concerns along this journey. We hope that that our experiences, along with advice from the top experts, help you to become the best possible parent for your athlete.

Feb 01, 202338:13
Vol 10 Presents Harold Varner, II, dad of HV3

Vol 10 Presents Harold Varner, II, dad of HV3

Special guest Harold Varner, II, father of PGA tour player, Harold Varner, III.
Feb 01, 202323:48
Vol 42 Presents Craig Bowen, President of the BCGCA

Vol 42 Presents Craig Bowen, President of the BCGCA

The BCGCA is a 501(c)3 that provides student athletes from around the world with unique opportunities to compete in college golf while developing academic and interpersonal skills to compete in the “real world” on a global scale. The core of our efforts is to bring our team’s fresh ideas and passion to the range of activities we’re involved in. Through all of our endeavors we hope to display the conviction behind our beliefs.
Nov 22, 202239:44
Vol 41 Presents Mark Koestener, founder of The Players NIL

Vol 41 Presents Mark Koestener, founder of The Players NIL

The Players NIL is an online educational program that equips you with the financial and brand building skills to navigate NIL opportunities. We are not a brand representative or a deal maker. We educate and develop your intellectual property and give you the tools to make the best decisions about your NIL opportunities.
Nov 04, 202229:34
Vol 40 Presents Ashaunta Epps, Founder of A Perfect Swing

Vol 40 Presents Ashaunta Epps, Founder of A Perfect Swing

A Perfect Swing Foundation
A Perfect Swing Foundation (501c3) introduce golf for youth development and as a low impact alternative for sports and exercise, by teaching the technique of the sport and providing workshops to enhance their leadership, communication, and networking skills. Playing golf will help boost their morale and get them moving. This will impact their overall health and wellness, as well as their outlook on life. Additionally, this will allow them to compete in school competitions and potentially earn a college scholarship, as well as potentially play professionally one day. If you know someone that can benefit from our services, please contact us. Individual and business partnerships, sponsorships, and donations are needed and appreciated.
Oct 31, 202230:42
Vol 39 Presents Ryan Dailey, Co Founder of Operation 36

Vol 39 Presents Ryan Dailey, Co Founder of Operation 36

Also known as Op 36, we are a team of golf professionals and golf enthusiasts that are aiming to change the way the golf industry introduces and progresses beginners in playing the game of golf.
Oct 31, 202239:32
Vol 38 Presents Rich Roberts, Founder of Junior Golf USA

Vol 38 Presents Rich Roberts, Founder of Junior Golf USA

Fitness & Nutrition Experts. Swing, Putting & Mental Coaches. Family Golf Resorts. National Junior Tours.
Oct 13, 202230:19
Vol 37 Presents Tami Matheny, author of The Confident Athlete

Vol 37 Presents Tami Matheny, author of The Confident Athlete

Tami Matheny is Owner and Director of Refuse2LoseCoaching, LLC and Co-Owner of Success for Teams, LLC. As a Mental Game Coach, she works with coaches, athletes and teams to improve areas such as confidence, focus, motivation, mental toughness, leadership, teamwork, etc.
Sep 29, 202229:17
Vol 36 Presents Mark & Britt McKinney, authors of The Drive Home

Vol 36 Presents Mark & Britt McKinney, authors of The Drive Home

The parent/athlete relationship is complex, rewarding, terrifying and satisfying - all at the same time. Watching our kids compete can create amazing bonds, or it can risk damaging family relationships altogether. That line can be thin and a slippery slope if the journey is approached with mismatched goals, unrealistic expectations, and a mom or dad who ‘wants it’ more than the player does. This book is a look at that dynamic in great detail through the lens of junior golf and our journey as a family. This is not a resource to teach you how to raise the most successful golfer - more so, it is about taking our advice as you start your journey so that you can avoid many of the mistakes that we made as parents and as a family. Golf is an amazing game that will teach us so much about life, adversity, overcoming, failing and succeeding, hurting and healing, winning and losing with grace – and we are all better off if we let it happen organically and enjoy the moments along the way.
Sep 24, 202241:57
Vol 35 Presents Zoe Slaughter

Vol 35 Presents Zoe Slaughter

Zoe Slaughter is a college golfer at Texas A & M. 
Sep 08, 202224:55
Vol 34 Presents Vivian Lott

Vol 34 Presents Vivian Lott

Vivian Lott is a junior golf phenom from the state of GA
Sep 08, 202222:03
Vol 33 Presents Mia Hammond

Vol 33 Presents Mia Hammond

Mia Hammond is an outstanding junior golfer from Columbus, OH.
Jul 04, 202233:26
Vol 32 Presents Bella Flores

Vol 32 Presents Bella Flores

Bella Flores. AGE: 16. RESIDENCE: Kingwood, TX JUNIOR GOLFER HIGH SCHOOL GRAD YEAR: 2024. CLUB: The Clubs of Kingwood Follow Me:.
May 12, 202246:24
Vol 31 Presents Rodney Lathern, Developer of the Prince George Youth Golf Training Center

Vol 31 Presents Rodney Lathern, Developer of the Prince George Youth Golf Training Center

The Junior Golf Podcast Vol 31 Presents Rodney Lathern, Developer of the Prince George Youth Golf Training Center
Apr 07, 202240:16
Vol 30 Presents The Green's Ladies Club, Inc

Vol 30 Presents The Green's Ladies Club, Inc

The Green’s Ladies Club, Inc. was organized May 1, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA by Lorraine Sawyer. Mrs. Sawyer envisioned that Black women could partake of the experiences on the golf links. On May 1, 1954, she convened with seven other women at 160 N. Sandford Street Philadelphia, PA, where they laid the foundation of the Green’s Ladies Golf Club. The first tournament hosted by the Green’s Ladies was held in 1955. Following that successful tournament, GLGC became members of the Eastern Golf Association and the United Golf Association. This is the premier golf organization for women who are seeking to develop their golf game, connect with other women who are interested in the game of golf, and wish to participate competitively in local, state, and national tournaments.
*Club donation to junior golfers in Zambia
Mar 24, 202228:10
Vol 29 Presents Justin Fleming of the South Carolina Junior Golf Association

Vol 29 Presents Justin Fleming of the South Carolina Junior Golf Association

Justin Fleming, Senior Director of the South Carolina Junior Golf Association
Mar 07, 202221:11
Vol 28 presents Ellen Dunn of the U.S. Kids Tour, Columbia Chapter(Audio)

Vol 28 presents Ellen Dunn of the U.S. Kids Tour, Columbia Chapter(Audio)

Ellen Dunn is the chapter director for the Columbia U.S. Kids Golf Tour!!
Feb 28, 202233:18
Vol 28 presents Ellen Dunn of the U.S. Kids Tour, Columbia Chapter

Vol 28 presents Ellen Dunn of the U.S. Kids Tour, Columbia Chapter

Ellen Dunn runs the Columbia Chapter of the U.S. Kids Tour
Teaching kids of the Midlands tournament style golf!
Feb 24, 202233:18
Vol 27 Presents Mac Thayer, Founder of The Junior Golf Scoreboard

Vol 27 Presents Mac Thayer, Founder of The Junior Golf Scoreboard

We started the Junior Golf Scoreboard in May of 1998 right after my son finished his junior career and was headed off to college. It literally began in a storage room that we sublet from a company. With our one phone we called every tournament we could find and began building a database of events for people to find on our website.
As a former junior golf Dad I knew that parents were struggling to learn more about the sport and how to enter tournaments. College coaches had no way to follow the sport nationally and there was very little information about playing the sport or how college recruiting worked. So we began building the Scoreboard with content that we hope would be useful.
My passions include family time with Porter, Christopher and Alison, working as an adult volunteer in youth Ministry, playing golf, and working on issues surrounding conservation and the challenges of climate change.
Feb 03, 202227:25
Vol 26 Presents Mario Conte, Founder of Hurricane Junior Golf Tour

Vol 26 Presents Mario Conte, Founder of Hurricane Junior Golf Tour

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) was founded in 2007 with the intention of providing junior golfers between the ages of 8-18 an opportunity to play exceptional courses in a competitive environment. The tour’s vision is to provide superb hospitality and make every event a memorable one. With play open to both males and females, nearly every junior golfer is eligible to participate on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour. Currently the HJGT is the largest multi-day junior golf tour in the United States hosting more 2-day nationally ranked events than any other tour. The HJGT has been able to achieve this goal by running the most professional events and providing an exceptional value to all of our players and families over the last 15 years.
Based out of Orlando, FL, the HJGT administers events all across the country. In 2022, the HJGT will conduct events in Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Canada. Juniors will compete in 1 of 6 divisions which are: Boys 16-18, Boys 14-15, Boys 11-13, Boys under 10, Girls 14-18, and Girls Under 13. Memberships for the 2022 season start at $259 and tournament fees start at $129 for members. Click here to view approximate yardages for each division. The HJGT season is based on a calendar year and players earn points throughout the season towards year end honors beginning December 31, 2022.
In 2017, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour announced a one of a kind partnership with NEXUS, an international hospitality and entertainment company backed by financier Joe Lewis and Tavistock Group, golfing great Tiger Wood and Ernie Els, and actor and musicianJustin Timberlake. This unique combination between Hurricane Junior Golf Tour and NEXUS Luxury Collection was established to further our collective goal of growing the game of golf, as well as broadening the Tour’s reach across the U.S. and around the world.
Jan 20, 202216:04
Vol 25 Presents Kenji Stiles, Father of golf phenom Kris Stiles
Jan 12, 202227:54
Vol 24 Presents Scott Fawcett, Founder of Decade Golf

Vol 24 Presents Scott Fawcett, Founder of Decade Golf

The DECADE Course Management System, created by Scott Fawcett, has solved golf strategy by combining shot distribution patterns and PGA Tour scoring statistics. When Scott combined those two data sets he created a simple way to optimize target selection. Good players know if a pin is closely guarded by a lake to favor the center of the green – but how much? DECADE quickly generates the optimal target that will produce the lowest score based on distance, hazards, and hole location.
Dec 25, 202101:06:43
Vol 23 Presents Darren Horrell, Founder of PlayCollegeGolf.Net

Vol 23 Presents Darren Horrell, Founder of PlayCollegeGolf.Net

What Is Play College Golf
The world of college recruitment is complex and can be confusing or intimidating.
PlayCollegeColf.net is here to help student-athletes and their families when it comes to college golf scholarships. PlayCollegeGolf.net gives each golfer an active role in their own recruiting process by providing them with tools, professional advice, and information to help them choose the school that’s right for them and put their best foot forward throughout the recruiting process.
Dec 10, 202148:44
Vol 20 featuring Haven Ward

Vol 20 featuring Haven Ward

Haven Ward from Atlanta, GA is climbing the charts on the girl's junior golf rankings.
Dec 10, 202121:48
Vol 22 featuring Kendall Jackson

Vol 22 featuring Kendall Jackson

Kendall Jackson is a junior golfer from Pearland, TX. Kendall is currently playing at Howard University.
Nov 28, 202151:24
Vol 21 featuring Dr. Jean Jackson & MacKenzie Mack

Vol 21 featuring Dr. Jean Jackson & MacKenzie Mack

Dr. Jean Jackson is the mother of junior golf phenom McKenzie Mack who attended Indiana State University. Dr. Jean is a blogger, influencer and the parent of McKenzie and Sydnee Mack.
Nov 07, 202124:35
Vol 12 featuring the AJGA

Vol 12 featuring the AJGA

Special guest Patrick Plank & Caila Roberts with the American Junior Golf Association(AJGA). 
Oct 19, 202143:43
Vol 11 featuring Scott DeLoatch

Vol 11 featuring Scott DeLoatch

Special guest Scott DeLoatch, legendary teaching pro from Norristown, PA.
Oct 19, 202125:16
Vol 9 featuring Mackenzie Mack

Vol 9 featuring Mackenzie Mack

Special guest Mackenzie Mack, LPGA Pro from Las Vegas, NV. Graduate of Indiana State University.
Oct 19, 202141:21
Vol 8 featuring Mike "Doc" Blade

Vol 8 featuring Mike "Doc" Blade

Special guest Michael Blade AKA Doc Blade, an amazing golf instructor based out of Atlanta, GA.
Oct 19, 202139:30