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Why Golf Tournaments Aren’t Where Girls Actually Improve Junior girls spend countless hours preparing for tournaments. Players, parents, and coaches often measure progress by one thing: the scorecard. But here’s a truth that many golfers don’t fully understand until later in their development: Tournaments are where you test your game—not where you grow it. Real improvement in junior golf happens long before the first tee shot in competition. Understanding this difference can help players develop faster, build confidence, and avoid common recruiting mistakes. Growth vs. Performance in Junior Golf One of the most important concepts in junior golf development is understanding the difference between growth and performance. Growth involves learning and developing skills: Improving swing mechanics Developing short game touch Building confidence Experimenting with new techniques Performance, on the other hand, is about executing those skills under pressure. Golf tournaments are designed for performance. Players are focused [...]

One of the most common conversations I have with recruits is about why they aren’t hearing back from college coaches. Often, when a player shows me their list of schools, I notice two things right away: The majority of the schools are unrealistic for their current recruiting timeline or playing level.They simply haven’t contacted enough programs. Because of this, I often recommend that recruits reach out to at least 50 or more college coaches during the recruiting process. While that number may seem high at first, there are several important reasons why expanding your outreach can significantly improve your recruiting opportunities. Let’s break down the three biggest reasons. 1. Communication With Coaches Takes Practice Many recruits assume they’ll immediately feel comfortable speaking with college coaches, but that’s rarely the case. Coach communication is a skill that improves over time. Emails, phone calls, interviews, and recruiting conversations can [...]