In this episode of Cracking the Success Vault, Sean Penhale sits down with David Byrne — PGA pro, 2012 Big Break Indian Wells champion, and lifelong student of the game of golf.

From leaving hockey behind as a teen to dedicating himself fully to golf, David shares how the sport became more than competition — it became his meditation, his business, and his way of life. Today, as a coach, father, and entrepreneur, he reflects on resilience, mindset, and the constant pursuit of improvement.

🔑 In this episode
• How golf “clicked” for him at 12–13 after years in hockey
• Winning The Big Break in 2012 and competing on tour
• Lessons from his family’s athletic roots — from skating to golf
• Why golf is both an escape and a form of meditation
• The role of mindset in comebacks and constant improvement
• Why there’s no single way to succeed — “so many ways to get to nine”
• Balancing golf, teaching, business, and new fatherhood
• Why resilience and never giving up define his life and career

⏱️ Timestamps
00:01 – Discovering golf as a teen
01:04 – Becoming a PGA pro & Big Break win
02:03 – Family influences on athletics
05:00 – Golf as meditation & mental escape
07:46 – Beyond competition: mindset & growth
20:23 – Teaching philosophy: “many ways to nine”
22:31 – Balancing family, business & golf
30:32 – Resilience, gratitude & moving forward

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