Description

In this episode, David Emerick, PGA member since 1988 and I discuss many topics related to junior golf. He is based in sunny San Diego, California at the famous Goat Hill Park. David has many ideas on how to make golf fun, affordable and competitive which we discuss together. His vast experience and deep roots in the game of golf has given David a clear vision for junior golf in his area. David's whole life is golf, he even lives just next to the 18th hole of Goat Hill and commutes to work by golf cart. 

David has had a positive influence on many junior golfers in the San Diego area through his instruction, North Country Junior Golf Association and affiliation with Goat Hill. He is a two time Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher in California and been the San Diego PGA Teacher of the Year. 

• David’s involvement in golf (7:06)
• About Goat Hill (15:52)
• Goat Hill’s Wishbone tournament with celebrities (20:10)
• Golf can take you places (23:11)
• Xander Schauffele (25:45)
• What is the junior golf team and support system? (29:27)
• When is a good age to get have a junior start seeing a mental coach? (32:16)
• The Do’s and Don’ts for junior golf (37:54)
• Why kids should play other sports (40:13)
• Junior golf don’ts (41:37)
• What is fun? (43:27)
• How to make junior golf more affordable (45:50)
• When is a kid ready for competition (47:17)

Show links: 

http://emerickgolf.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lH61x0rgFk&feature=youtu.be

https://www.goathillpark.com/

OGILVY DUNKS AN ACE TO WIN THE WISHBONE BRAWL ON THE PLAYOFF HOLE