Professional golf is one of the last true meritocracies in sport—and there’s no safety net.

In this episode of Steve Tees Off, Steven Malkowich is joined by returning guest Chris Crisologo, former Simon Fraser University standout and current PGA Tour Americas professional, for an honest conversation about what it really takes to pursue golf at the highest level.

They explore why golf operates so differently from team sports with structured minor leagues, how players navigate a system with no guarantees, and what separates those who progress from those who stall. The discussion also looks at how digital media, YouTube instructors, and creator-driven content have disrupted traditional development pathways—and why authority in golf media has shifted away from legacy outlets toward decentralized voices.

The episode also highlights grassroots models like the Vancouver Golf Tour and their role in supporting competitive golfers outside the traditional system.

This is a candid look at modern professional golf—its pressure, its reality, and where the game is heading next.

🎙️ Steve Tees Off explores the people, pathways, and pressure points shaping golf in British Columbia, the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Why does Ledgeview Golf Club consistently produce high-level golfers?

In this episode of Steve Tees Off Podcast, Steve sits down with Brady Stead — Director of Instruction at Ledgeview, Team BC Performance Coach, and Head Coach of the Bateman Golf Academy — to unpack what actually drives long-term player development.

Brady explains what separates juniors who progress into college or elite golf from those who plateau, drawing on his experience across club, academy, and provincial performance systems. The conversation also explores the Teach-a-thon for Mental Health — how it started, why it matters, and why mental health is now a critical part of developing young athletes.

This episode is essential listening for parents, junior golfers, coaches, and anyone interested in building sustainable, healthy pathways in competitive golf.

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Canadian golf professional Christine Wong shares her journey from growing up as a junior golfer in Richmond, BC to competing nationally, playing college golf, representing Canada, and becoming a PGA of Canada professional and coach.

In this conversation, Christine talks honestly about being one of the only girls in junior golf programs, navigating the jump from junior to elite competition, and what young golfers and parents often misunderstand about development, confidence, and the college pathway.

Now coaching the next generation while still competing herself, Christine offers rare insight into what it actually takes to build a long-term future in women’s golf — whether that future includes professional golf, college competition, or lifelong involvement in the game.

This episode covers:

• Junior golf development in BC and Canada

• The transition from junior golf to college and national teams

• Life as a student-athlete and elite competitor

• Coaching young women while still competing

• Barriers facing girls in golf today

• Advice for juniors, parents, and coaches

🎯 If you care about women’s golf, junior development, or the real path through competitive golf, this episode delivers perspective you won’t hear anywhere else.

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