In this episode of Tiger Dads, we sit down with pro golfer Christine Wang to break down the junior golf journey from first swings at age seven to competitive junior tournaments, college golf, and going pro.Christine shares real advice for golf parents, including: • How her parents kept early golf lessons fun and pressure-free• How to handle tournament pressure and avoid burnout• Tips for parents starting out on the junior golf journey

What does it actually take to make the LPGA Tour? In this episode of Tiger Dads, we sit down with LPGA Tour professional Gabriella Then to break down the intense daily grind, 5:00 AM routines, and sacrifices behind elite junior golf development.From qualifying for the U.S. Women's Open at just 14 years old to securing a college golf scholarship at USC and battling her way through the Epson Tour onto the LPGA Tour, Gabriella shares an unfiltered look into youth sports parenting, mental game preparation, and navigating the pressure from both the player and parent perspective.

⛳ ABOUT TIGER DADS:Welcome to Tiger Dads! The podcast hacking junior golf...because raising a golfer is hard and therapy is expensive.Hosted by junior golf dads Jason Sklar and Beau Basse, this podcast dives deep into the world of junior golf from both the parent and player perspective.

In this episode of Tiger Dads, we sit down with professional golfer Amari Avery, known worldwide from the hit documentary The Short Game. Amari opens up about growing up in the intense spotlight of junior golf, navigating the high expectations of parent-coaches, and what it truly takes to transition from a celebrated child prodigy to a tour professional.

⛳ ABOUT TIGER DADS:Welcome to Tiger Dads! The podcast hacking junior golf...because raising a golfer is hard and therapy is expensive.Hosted by junior golf dads Jason Sklar and Beau Basse, this podcast dives deep into the world of junior golf from both the parent and player perspective.

LPGA star Megan Khang joins Tiger Dads to discuss her journey as a pro golfer and the lessons learned through junior golf and early training. We sit down with Megan Khang to go beyond the scorecard. This conversation centers on the responsibility, discipline, and self-reflection required to reach the top level of the game. This episode offers a practical perspective on golf parenting, helping you navigate the challenges of raising a high-level competitor.

On this episode of Tiger Dads, motor learning expert Dr. Will Wu joins us to debunk common golf practice myths and share how junior golfers truly develop lasting skill. Learn why your junior golfer needs to practice 'ugly' to get better and what not to do at the driving range!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Motor control vs. motor learning: what actually works

• Why intentional mistakes accelerate progress

• Navigating parent stress, tournament nerves, and the post-round debrief

• Structuring effective weekly practice routines

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In this mini episode of Tiger Dads, Yana Wilson discusses the 'Play Up' method that changed how she played golf and what her parents got right that helped her turn pro at 19.Yana Wilson had her LPGA card at 19 — and never played a year of college golf.The Tiger Dads went on location to the Epson Tour Championship at Indian Wells to sit down with Yana Wilson: two-time Augusta National Drive, Chip & Putt champion, 2022 U.S. Girls' Junior champion, and one of the youngest players to lock up LPGA status after her rookie season on the Epson Tour.She breaks down the parenting move that changed her game — playing UP in older age groups and off longer yardages instead of collecting easy wins in her own division — why she got rid of almost all of her junior trophies, and what she'd tell golf parents who can't stop comparing their kid to everyone else's.

In this episode of Tiger Dads, Beau and Jason interview pro golfer, Alyaa Abdulghany on what separates the pro golfers from the amateurs and how to survive the pressure of the game. Alyaa answers questions about mastering mental health from junior golf, to college at USC and in the Epson Tour. She breaks down how to do self-talk to sharpen your focus and navigating the game with the right mindset. Emmy joins the conversation to ask Alyaa questions on what she does on the course to prepare as well as off course to relax.

In this Tiger Dads episode, Beau and Jason sit down with Alicia Um Holmes, head coach of UCLA Bruins Women's Golf, for an inside look at one of the biggest mysteries in junior golf: college recruiting.

Coach Um Holmes pulls back the curtain on what she really looks for when evaluating players, how top college programs discover recruits, and what separates athletes who earn scholarship opportunities from those who don't. She shares practical advice for junior golfers and parents navigating the recruiting process, including what matters beyond scores and rankings and how families can approach recruiting with the right mindset.

Then Emmy joins the conversation to lighten things up, asking Coach Um Holmes about everything from her team's preparation routines to her favorite karaoke songs and most embarrassing coaching moments. It's a fun, personal look at one of college golf's top coaches...and a reminder that behind every successful program are real people who love the game just as much as their players.

Whether your family is years away from recruiting or already beginning the process, this episode is packed with practical advice, behind-the-scenes insight, and plenty of laughs along the way.