In this powerful Tiger Dads episode, Beau and Jason sit down with former elite junior golfer turned comedian Diana Hong for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had about pressure, expectations, and identity in junior golf.Diana shares her journey from being one of the top young golfers in the country and earning an offer to play at Stanford University, to ultimately walking away from the game entirely after years of mounting pressure and burnout. What looked like success from the outside slowly became something much heavier behind the scenes.She opens up about the role family expectations played in her relationship with golf, how the game stopped being something she loved, and why stepping away ultimately led her toward comedy, self-discovery, and a healthier perspective on competition and achievement.Now, years later, Diana talks about reconnecting with golf in a completely different way...without the pressure, fear, and emotional weight that once defined it.This episode is both a success story and a cautionary tale. It’s an important conversation for junior golfers, parents, and anyone trying to balance ambition with happiness in youth sports.++++++++++++++++++++++++++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 Mascarohttps://www.instagram.com/keidamascaro/The Cave Podcast Studiohttps://www.instagram.com/thecavepodcaststudio/

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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Produced by Keida Mascaro

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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