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Veteran Golfers Association & U.S. Kids Golf

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - November 10, 2021 17:01 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Supporting the military community has always been a significant priority for the golf world. Dozens, if not hundreds, of organizations, exist that use golf as a primary platform to bring awareness, raise funds, and show appreciation for the men and women who stand up to serve and protect us all....

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Greg Hubbard: Senior Director, U.S. Kids Tournaments

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - November 04, 2021 19:54 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
The most important part of playing golf - is to actually play. (For example, You wouldn't provide kids bats, balls, and gloves and not let them play baseball.) Thus, we have U.S. Kids Golf Local Tours. Thousands of families worldwide take part - with just as many wanting to know if it's right fo...

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Steve Scott, PGA - Why Sportsmanship and Integrity Matter

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - July 21, 2021 15:16 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Steve Scott has had a storied golf career, but no matter what he accomplishes (including being the No. 1 ranked amateur in the world), he may never have a bigger impact when he made a small gesture that had huge implications. Steve simply made sure Tiger Woods didn't receive a penalty during the...

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Mike Nichols - Chief Business Officer of LPGA Qualifying Tours

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - May 19, 2021 20:08 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Mike Nichols, the Chief Business Officer of LPGA Qualifying Tours, has seen hundreds of the most talented players in the world as they chased their dreams of playing professional golf. What has he learned from observing them and what can he share with young players who aspire to play on golf's b...

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Donnie Solesbee - Inspiring golf journey with daughter

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - April 21, 2021 13:23 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Donnie Solesbee was looking for an activity close to the house to introduce his soon-to-be-daughter to other family members. They chose golf. What has happened since has changed the trajectory of their lives as well as hundreds of others who have been following their journey, and golf has contin...

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Beth Ann Nichols - Journalist and Grow the Game Advocate

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - March 23, 2021 19:33 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Beth Ann Nichols has been one of the most respected voices in golf, especially women's golf, for nearly two decades. A recent feature she wrote on the benefits of allowing players at all levels more opportunities to score, while playing appropriate yardages for their distances, really struck a c...

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Dan Van Horn - What 2020 means for the world of golf

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - December 04, 2020 16:21 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
In a year full of incredible challenges and unprecedented demand, golf is at a crossroads. The question is, are we smart and intentional about truly growing the game, or are we too focused on each day’s bottom line? Dan Van Horn, the president and founder of U.S. Kids Golf, joins “Game Changers”...

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Nicole Weller - U.S. Kids Golf Coach Extraordinaire

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - February 29, 2020 03:12 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Nicole Weller has, in her own way, changed the world of kids golf. But her ambitions for what can be done continue to grow. So this highly awarded kids golf coach has joined the world's leading kids golf organization to really make a significant impact on kids and families around the world. What...

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Mike Fay - Award Winning Kids Golf Coach

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - December 19, 2019 20:17 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Who better to hear from regarding getting your kid into golf than one of the best junior coaches in the world? Mike Fay, Director of Player Performance at Boyne Golf Academy, joins the "Game Changers" podcast to talk about what he's learned as a coach, his philosophy on getting kids into the gam...

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Michael Breed - PGA Golf Instructor/Media Personality

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - September 24, 2019 13:55 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
You could make a good argument that between tv, radio, the internet, and social media; Michael Breed has taught more players around the world than any other golf instructor. But what has he learned in his life in golf? And even more, what does he see for the future of golf and golf instruction? ...

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Pinehurst Resorts - Matt Massei, Exec. VP

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - August 07, 2019 15:54 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Though Pinehurst has hosted the top players in the world for over a century (including the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship), it never stops trying to be better for you - the amateur player. But how do you take one of the best, and make it better? How does the new No 4. tie in to the classic No...

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Fred Palmer - Club Car

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - June 26, 2019 20:27 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Fred Palmer knows golf, as a sport and as an industry, better than most. From growing up in a golf family to now serving as Vice President of Golf Business Development and Industry Relations for Club Car, he has seen golf's growth, and its challenges, from a unique perspective. Palmer takes some...

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Alexa Pano - Golf's Wunderkind

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - May 09, 2019 20:27 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
There are few names in golf creating the buzz and excitement as young Alexa Pano. From 5-time U.S. Kids Golf World Champion and star of The Short Game documentary to having just qualified to play in the U.S. Womens Open at the age of 14, there aren't many players of any age that have dealt with,...

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American Junior Golf Association - Kevin Rinker

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - March 21, 2019 14:29 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
How do the most talented young players continue to develop once they leave U.S. Kids Golf tournaments? Many do by joining the American Junior Golf Association. This organization leads the way in preparing players for college (and even professional) golf. Find out more about this great group in o...

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Doug Lawrie - Master Top 50 Kids Coach

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - January 15, 2019 19:28 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
What does it take to become a world-class junior golf coach? Canada's Doug Lawrie, a Master Top 50 Kids Coach and one of the world's leading voices in junior golf development, shares his story and insight on what makes a coach succeed and valuable to young players. 

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Suzy Whaley - Golf Coach, Golf Pioneer, PGA President

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - December 03, 2018 15:23 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Suzy Whaley has made a career out of breaking new ground and creating unchartered trails in the golf world. Her election as President of the PGA of America - the first female president of the association - made worldwide headlines and changed the face of the golf industry forever. But it's her f...

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Brandi Jackson: Preparing for College Golf

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - November 16, 2018 20:23 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
If you have a junior player with aspirations to play at the collegiate level, Brandi Jackson can help. With her background as a standout junior, All-American collegian and years on the LPGA Tour, as well as her work in the recruitment world - Jackson provides a special insight and advice for pla...

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Michelle Holmes: Michelle Holmes School of Golf

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - September 27, 2018 20:40 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Michelle Holmes has parlayed a love of golf, a passion for teaching, an astute eye for marketing and a great connection with kids - into a flourishing nationally renowned junior golf program. In this podcast, she shares her background, why a junior coach matters, and what parents and coaches nee...

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Josh Peyton: Veteran Golfers Association

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - August 17, 2018 14:14 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
After 3 deployments and 2 years at Walter Reed, Josh Peyton knew he needed help moving on with his life. He found it through the game of golf. The game helped his recovery so much that established the Veteran Golfers Association, an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of those who serv...

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Ryan Asselta: Golf Magazine Writer/Producer

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - July 03, 2018 15:54 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
As a writer/producer for one of the world's most prominent golf publications & websites, Ryan Asselta has an inside look at virtually every aspect of golf. But his favorite golf memories are the ones he's creating now with his sons, two world-class players at the junior level. Ryan shares his th...

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Deb Vangellow, President of LPGA T&CP

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - May 31, 2018 19:59 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
For several years, the golf industry has undergone a concerted effort to increase golf participation - for playing and for careers - for women in golf. Hand in hand in that effort was the outreach to junior players as well. So has it made a difference? And what's the best way to get non-players ...

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Dan Van Horn, U.S. Kids Golf - Part 2

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - May 04, 2018 13:12 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
In the 2nd part of our talk with Dan Van Horn, the President and Founder of U.S. Kids Golf, Dan talks about tournament play for kids, the value of a great coach, and the future of the golf industry. 

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Dan Van Horn, U.S. Kids Golf - Part 1

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - May 03, 2018 01:25 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Dan Van Horn just wanted to spend quality time with his son on the golf course. But his frustration with how golf served the junior market led him to find a new approach. His unique background, every facet of it, worked together to help him start a new company - which became a revolution for the...

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Annika Sorenstam - Her career on and off the course

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - April 15, 2018 23:57 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
There's no denying that Annika Sorenstam has one of the most decorated and impressive playing careers in the history of the game. But that same drive and pursuit of perfection has led her to excel in business, as a mom, and as an ambassador of the sport. Hear from her as she discusses life insid...

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Dr. Greg Rose - TPI: Better Golf thru Better Fitness

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - April 09, 2018 01:52 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
You know what to do, you know how to do it - how come it's not helping your golf scores? Maybe because you can't physically pull it off, only you don't know that. And what's the best way to develop a champion player? Dr. Greg Rose of TPI shares his thoughts on where most golfers are hurting thei...

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Mike Johnson - Golf Digest

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - March 29, 2018 19:46 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Few people have their finger on the pulse of golf better than Mike Johnson, Senior Editor at Golf Digest. Though his area of concentration typically centers around equipment, he shows keen insight and analysis on every facet of golf - from technology to golf courses to how to grow the game. Hear...

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The Positive Coaching Alliance

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - March 19, 2018 00:55 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Why do some of the biggest names in sports align themselves with the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)? Because their work matters. And because their work is effective. Parents, Coaches, and Players need to hear their message. Find better ways to support, encourage, and develop young athletes. It...

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Rees Jones - The Open Doctor on the future of golf

U.S. Kids Golf: Game Changers - March 05, 2018 18:24 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 22 ratings
Rees Jones is known to be one of the most influential and insightful golf course architects of all time. But he is also an astute observer of the game and a proud grandfather who wants golf to prosper so that future generations can enjoy this great sport. Hear his thoughts on his career, his leg...

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