Tiger Dads

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!...

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...

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 ac...

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 Driv...

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....

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 op...

In this Tiger Dads episode, Beau and Jason tackle one of the biggest challenges in junior golf...for parents and players alike: staying calm when things don't go according to plan. The guys swap stories from the tournament circuit about losing their cool, trying (and sometimes failing) to stay zen, and why some of the most valuable lessons in golf come from letting kids make mistakes and learn...

What if one of the best ways to help your junior golfer improve... is to put the clubs away for a day? In this Tiger Dads episode, Beau and Jason talk about one of their favorite parenting hacks: taking kids to watch professional golf in person. From LPGA and PGA Tour events to amateur championships, the guys share stories about unforgettable tournaments they've attended with their daughters a...

Tournament golf can be stressful—for kids and parents alike. In this Tiger Dads episode, Beau and Jason share the tournament playbook they've developed after years of junior golf, countless rounds, and more than a few mistakes along the way. From packing the right snacks and equipment to building a warm-up routine, managing tournament mornings, and preparing mentally before the first tee, the...

In this Tiger Dads episode, Beau and Jason swap stories from inside the ropes as parent caddies...sharing the highs, the lows, and the moments they'd love to have back. From saying the wrong thing at the wrong time to letting emotions get the best of them, they talk honestly about how difficult it can be to caddie for your own child and why staying calm is often the hardest job on the golf cou...

In this Tiger Dads episode, Beau and Jason tackle one of the biggest traps in junior golf: Comparing your kids development to their peers. Whether it's tournament scores, driving distance, rankings, growth spurts, or social media highlights, it's easy for parents and players to look around and wonder if they're falling behind. The guys discuss the dangers of comparing your child's...

In this Tiger Dads episode, Beau and Jason tackle one of the most common questions from parents:  What equipment should my junior golfer be playing? The guys share their thoughts on club progression, when kids should move from junior clubs to adult equipment, which clubs are most important to invest in, and how parents can avoid spending money on gear that won't actually help their child's...

In this Tiger Dads episode, Beau and Jason kick things off with a question every sports parent eventually faces: When does the game become theirs? The guys discuss how much parents should push, support, and guide their kids and when it's time to step back and let young athletes take ownership of their own development, goals, and motivation. Then Emmy and Beau sit down with LPGA rising star Nat...

In this Tiger Dads episode, Beau and Jason kick things off with a conversation about friendship and why it's one of the most overlooked but important parts of youth sports, how the friends our kids make can shape their experience, and why relationships often matter far longer than trophies, rankings, or scores. Then Emmy and Beau sit down with LPGA star Alexa Pano at the JM Eagle LPGA event to...

In this Tiger Dads episode, Beau and Emmy sit down at the LPGA tournament with Rick Pano, father (and caddy) of LPGA winner, and 5 time Junior World Champ, Alexa Pano and featured parent from the documentary The Short Game, for an honest conversation about the realities of raising a high-level junior golfer. Rick shares stories from Alexa’s junior golf journey, what it was really like being seen a...

In this Tiger Dads episode, Beau and Jason kick things off with an honest conversation about cheating in junior golf and the challenges parents face teaching integrity, accountability, and sportsmanship in competitive tournaments. They discuss how difficult it can be to navigate gray areas, peer pressure, and the growing emphasis on results...and why teaching kids to play the game the right way ma...

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 g...

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 overa...

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 tr...

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 ove...

While the guys are preparing for Season 2, listen in to this BONUS episode of Tiger Dads, where Emmy and Beau sit down with Macy Pate and Chloe Kovelesky, teammates on Wake Forest Demon Deacons women's golf and current U.S. National Development Program athletes, for an inside look at what life is really like as a college golfer. They talk about the transition from elite junior golf to NCAA com...

In this Tiger Dads bonus interview, the guys sit down with Catherine Park, standout for USC Women’s Golf, for a quick but insight-packed conversation about competing at the highest amateur levels. Catherine shares what it’s like representing the U.S. at the Curtis Cup, playing on the U.S. National Development Program team, and balancing fierce competition with genuine friendships, even among rival...

In this Tiger Dads episode, we’re joined by world-renowned mental performance coach Rick Sessinghaus, best known for coaching major champion Collin Morikawa, for a deep and practical conversation every golf parent and junior needs to hear. Rick breaks down how parents can better support their junior golfer’s mental game, why stress shows up so strongly in competition, and how unrealistic expectati...

In this Tiger Dads roundtable, we’re joined by Jon Garland and Randy Sklar, the funnier Sklar Brother, for an honest conversation about raising kids in competitive golf and navigating the pressure that comes with it. Drawing on Jon’s experience as a professional athlete...and now a golf dad...we talk about how every level of the game gets harder, from junior tournaments to elite competition, and w...

The Tiger Dads are joined by Justin Silverstein, head coach of USC Women’s Golf, for a wide-ranging conversation every junior golfer and parent needs to hear. As our first-ever guest coach, Justin pulls back the curtain on modern college golf - how recruiting actually works, what coaches are really evaluating, and where junior development can go right (or wrong). We dig into the realities of NIL,...