The Golf Parent, episode 21
How to Raise a Junior Golf Star: with 2-time LPGA National Teacher of the Year Cheryl Anderson
2025-04-28
In this insightful and engaging episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, I chat with Cheryl Anderson—a two time LPGA National Teacher of the Year, Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor, and former Director of Instruction at the Mike Bender Golf Academy. Cheryl brings decades of experience coaching junior golfer
Tips paraphrased from The Golf Parent (hosted by Ryan Addams). These are our summaries from machine transcripts, not quotes, and times are approximate. All credit to the shows and their guests; listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Golf is a mastery game. Don't worry about mistakes; help them learn from each one.
Cheryl Anderson (2x LPGA National Teacher of the Year) · The Golf Parent
Handling bad shots · Making practice fun
When they melt down, let them calm down first, then go back in and problem solve. Early bloomers and late bloomers both happen.
Cheryl Anderson (2x LPGA National Teacher of the Year) · The Golf Parent
Parent role · Nerves and pressure · First tournament
With young kids, if they're stuck in a really tough spot, keep it fun: use a "Texas wedge" or a little "foot wedge" to move it to an easier shot.
Cheryl Anderson (2x LPGA National Teacher of the Year) · The Golf Parent
Making practice fun · First tournament