The Golf Parent, episode 42
College Golf Secrets Every Parent Should Know - Andrew Lewis
2025-09-25
In this episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, Ryan Adams sits down with Andrew Lewis to break down the realities of junior golf development and the future of the game in America. From the rise of Texas as a golf hotbed to the importance of tournament experience, Andrew shares insights that every pare
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.
After you've calmed down from a frustrating day watching, reflect and write down what you want to say to your kid (and yourself) next time.
Andrew Lewis (college coach) · The Golf Parent
Parent role · Sideline and caddie behavior · Nerves and pressure
For young kids, stay away from structure. Pair golf with fun (ice cream afterward), do group classes, play on the course, let them drive the cart, get cool gear and US Kids clubs.
Andrew Lewis (college coach) · The Golf Parent
Making practice fun · Practice structure · Equipment and fitting
No college coach cares how good your 5-, 8- or 9 year old is. Don't worry about rankings at this age.
Andrew Lewis (college coach) · The Golf Parent
Expectations and pressure · Age by age · Choosing a coach