Golf- Play the Game, Not the Swing with Austin Graham
Teaching pro Austin Graham interviews Ryan and Adam, revealing how to score effectively in golf by focusing on the game, not just the swing.
21 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Reflections on the Worlds: Challenges and Triumphs
What is biggest mistake parents make at any junior golf tournament, especially Worlds? Thinking the golf is the hard part. The real pressure comes from the sidelines - pace-of-play chaos, bad rule interpretations, over-coaching, and kids trying to survive a week that can feel bigger than a major. Adam, and Jason come back from Worlds with a brutally honest recap of what actually happened on and off the course. From the tension of first tees to the weirdly intense volunteer interaction...
27 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
U.S Kids Worlds Prep-
Golf Dads hosts Ryan and Jason share their U.S. Kids World Tournament prep, offering insights on youth golf challenges, practice, and managing expectations for young players.
22 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
Playing Youth Golf: Embracing the 18-Hole Challenge
Golf Dads hosts Ryan, Jason, and Adam discuss the challenges and strategies for guiding children through the 18-hole youth golf transition.
4 Jun 2026
From Junior Golfer to Pro: Rachel Rohanna's Golf Journey
In this episode, professional golfer Rachel Rohanna shares her journey from junior golf in Southwest PA to competing in the US Women's Open. She discusses the importance of multi-sport development, family influence, and her initiatives to grow junior golf through her Tee to Green Rachel Rohanna Foundation. key topics Rachel Rohanna's early golf influencesThe role of family in developing a golferImportance of multi-sport participation for young athletesInitiatives to promote junior golf in l...
30 Jan 2026
Reflections and Resolutions
In this episode of the Golf Dads Podcast, Adam, Jason, and Ryan hit pause to look back before moving forward. We reflect on the last seven episodes, revisit standout interviews, and talk honestly about how our golf seasons really went — the highs, the struggles, and everything in between. The guys also share what’s ahead for the podcast and their games as they set intentions for what’s next. Grab a drink, settle in, and come along for the ride as we recap, reset, and tee up the future.&...
19 Dec 2025
Keep it Simple- with PGA Professional Ryan McDonald.
In this episode of the Golf Dad’s Podcast, PGA Professional Ryan McDonald shares his expert insights on refining your golf process and building a focused mindset. We dive into how to clear your mind, sharpen focus, and create effective practice routines that won’t overwhelm your junior golfer. Ryan emphasizes the importance of balance in developing a solid foundation, while keeping the game enjoyable and mentally engaging. Whether you're a parent, coach, or player, this episode will hel...
20 Nov 2025
Chris Reed, Director - US Kids Golf (Cleveland)
In this episode of the Golf Dads podcast, Chris Reed shares his journey into the world of golf, starting from his son's first swings to becoming the U.S. Kids Tour director in Cleveland. We dive into how to create fun, positive environments for young golfers, the value of strong course relationships, and how parents can best support their child's development. Chris also explores integrity, accountability, and fair play in youth golf, the role of PGA junior league, and how to help ...
14 Oct 2025
Off Season- Destination Golf
Let's talk, when the season ends. Join Adam, Jason and Ryan, as we talk about the off-season, working on the mental aspect, swing speed, hanging out in the sim, destination golf trips, playing in the winter tour in Pinehurst. We also touch on earning points through U.S Kids golf to "unlock" more tournaments and hopefully attain an invite to the coveted World Championships!
25 Sept 2025
BONUS DROP- With Golf Coach, Troy Williams
BONUS!!! Make sure to stay on until the end to hear our Ryder Cup predictions. In this episode, we sit down with youth golf coach Troy Willams from Hot Shot Golf Academy to talk about all thing's youth golf — from building fundamentals to fostering a love for the game. Whether you’re a parent wondering when your child should start lessons, a young player navigating tournaments, or just curious about how to keep golf fun while still competitive, this conversation covers it all. Coach Troy sh...
16 Sept 2025
Coaches!? If, When, and Why
Episode 3 is here! In this one we take a dive into coaches. Should you get one? If so, when is the right time? How often should you meet with them? etc. The 3 of us share the same coach (coach Troy from Hot shot Golf Academy) but we have different approaches in doing so. We go into to detail how our coaching situation is unique based on our kid's needs. Teaser for episode 4, we plan on having coach Troy on to help us, and hopefully you, by bringing it all together from an actual J...
2 Sept 2025
It's Not Just Golf
Follow along with Ryan, Jason and Adam as they talk through playing other youth sports and how that may help develop a golfer. But- That could come with risk. How many current PGA tour players actually won the US Kids worlds. As a parent caddy what are some of the things WE as parents could do better when playing a tournament. Caddy Corner! What's that? Well, every now and then we've decided to sprinkle in some of those moments on the course that just make you shake your hea...
20 Aug 2025
Intro to Golf Dads-
An inside look at "Golf Dads". All things junior golf and then some. Join Ryan, Adam, and Jason as they bring you along for the trials and tribulations of being, not only a Jr golf parent, but also a caddy. or as some say- A Caddy Daddy! This podcast is intended to help not only the "seasoned" Jr golf parent/caddy, but anyone interested in exploring the whole world of Jr golf. Whether we are shedding tears or sorrow, or tears of joy, we are certain you'll enjoy this show. Thanks for joi...
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Golf- Play the Game, Not the Swing with Austin Graham
Published 13 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] My decision-making was clear. Now my decision-making was clear because of the preparation I put it off the golf course. So if I saw someone taking three practice swings, looking up, looking at checking alignment to me, they don't have it because they're going through too many checklists. There were times where I, I, With set to the ball, I didn't care if I was one degree open or exactly perfect or three degrees open or I was all focused on the club head and the club face. So the more that I got a sense of what works for me is feeling the club, how my hands work the face, then I could play as fast as I wanted to. […]
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