The Golf Parent, episode 34
THIS Is Why Your Kid's Not Getting Better at Golf – w/ Liam Mucklow
2025-07-30
What really separates young athletes who thrive… from those who burn out? In this episode, Ryan Addams sits down with performance expert and coach Liam Mucklow , founder of The Golf Lab and co founder of the Baseball Performance Lab, to unpack the real science behind athletic development—and wha
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.
On the range, resist telling them to change their grip. Kids become open to advice after they've failed a few times; until then, just play and have fun (even let them beat you).
Liam Mucklow (coach) · The Golf Parent
Parent role · Making practice fun
Sometimes drop them off. Check they have water and snacks, then "you're on your own." Many kids admit they play better when the parent isn't watching.
Liam Mucklow (coach) · The Golf Parent
Parent role · Sideline and caddie behavior