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5 Mistakes Golf Parents and Coaches Keep Making (and How to Fix Them)

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Let’s be honest—growing junior golfers isn’t easy. Whether you're a coach, a parent, or both, you’re trying to give kids the best shot at long-term success without burning them out or pushing them too far, too fast.

In our latest episode of The Golf Sit Down, Ryan Dailey and Seth Thompson dive into the 5 most common mistakes they’ve seen over decades of coaching junior golfers. From mismatched equipment to over-scheduling tournaments, they cover the traps that can derail a golfer’s development—and what to do instead.

You’ll hear:

  • Why the wrong environment kills motivation
  • The golden rule of golf equipment: “Grow out of it, not into it”
  • How early specialization can backfire
  • The problem with “waiting until they’re ready” for competition
  • Why parents should parent, not coach

Whether you're developing a young beginner or guiding a teen with college golf aspirations, this episode is packed with honest insights, personal stories, and practical advice to help you avoid the long-term consequences of short-term decisions.

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