In this Tiger Dads episode, Beau and Jason sit down with Keilee Bessho, head coach of Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Women’s Golf Team, for an eye-opening conversation about the different paths to playing college golf.While so many families focus on Division I, Keilee breaks down the real differences between D1 and D3 - on and off the course - including time commitment, development, recruiting, and overall student-athlete experience. She shares what coaches are actually looking for, how junior golfers can find the right fit, and why D3 can be an incredible (and often overlooked) option for competitive players.The guys also dig into what parents should be thinking about during the recruiting process, how to balance golf with academics, and how to keep long-term development and enjoyment at the center of the journey.If you’re navigating the path to college golf and trying to understand where your child fits, this episode is packed with clarity, perspective, and practical advice you won’t hear often enough.

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Welcome to Tiger Dads, the podcast hacking the world of junior golf...because raising a golfer is hard and therapy is expensive.Featuring interviews with pros, top amateur players, college coaches, celebrity guests and industry experts, each episode offers valuable insight into the do’s, don'ts, and downright wild moments of junior golf.We make the mistakes...so you don't have to!

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Season 2 is here...and Beau and Jason are kicking things off with a real, honest look back at what they’ve learned (and where they’re still messing it up). After a full season of conversations with players, coaches, and parents, the guys reflect on the biggest takeaways from Season 1- what actually moves the needle for junior golfers, what they’ve changed in their own approach, and what they’re trying to do better on and off the course.But… it wouldn’t be Tiger Dads without a few reality checks. They also share some recent “horror stories” of their own behavior - moments where, despite knowing better, they still fell into old habits as sports parents. It’s a reminder that this journey isn’t about being perfect...it’s about showing up, learning, and trying to be a little better each time.They wrap with what’s coming in Season 2 and some practical ways parents can manage emotions, reset perspective, and support their kids without adding pressure.If you’ve ever said “I won’t do that again”… and then did it...this episode is for you.++++++++++++++++++++++++++Welcome to Tiger Dads, the podcast hacking the world of junior golf...because raising a golfer is hard and therapy is expensive.Featuring interviews with pros, top amateur players, college coaches, celebrity guests and industry experts, each episode offers valuable insight into the do’s, don'ts, and downright wild moments of junior golf.We make the mistakes...so you don't have to!++++++++++++++++++++++++++More Tiger Dads! IG: https://www.instagram.com/tigerdads.golf/ More Jason! IG: https://www.instagram.com/sklarbrothers/More Beau! IG: https://www.instagram.com/beaubasse/More Emmy! IG: https://www.instagram.com/emmylebasse/++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Produced by Keida Mascaro

In this Tiger Dads bonus episode, Jason tells the story of how he nearly ruined his daughter’s first tournament win...all because of one emotional moment on the final hole.What should have been a proud, unforgettable day almost got overshadowed by nerves, pressure, and a classic parent sideline spiral. Jason opens up about what was going through his mind, how quickly our own emotions can take over as parents, and why perspective matters so much in junior golf.It turns into a real conversation about learning to stay calm, letting kids own their moments, and remembering that the goal isn’t just winning, it’s helping them enjoy the game while they grow through it.If you’ve ever gotten a little too invested, too nervous, or too wrapped up in your child’s scorecard… this one will probably hit home.Let us know how you have handled these moments!