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"Maggie Simons on Youth Golf Development, Competition & Creating a Positive Culture"
In this episode of The Golf Sit Down Podcast, we chat with Maggie Simons, Director of Instruction at Oregon Golf Club, about her incredible journey from a late start in junior golf to playing Division I at Wake Forest, competing professionally, and ultimately becoming one of the most respected coaches in the Pacific Northwest.
Maggie shares her insights on:
⛳ Why early specialization can hurt more than it helps
🏀 The value of multi-sport participation for juniors
📈 How to manage expectations through growth spurts and development
💡 Creating a fun, welcoming culture that retains golfers for life
🏆 Lessons from playing in an LPGA Tour event and how competition shapes players
👨👩👧👦 Coaching parents through the ups and downs of junior golf
Whether you’re a coach, parent, or player, this episode will inspire you to focus on what truly matters—developing a lifelong love for the game.
👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with anyone who wants to grow the game and support the next generation of golfers.
Hosts: Ryan Dailey, PGA & Seth Thompson, PGA
Executive Producer: A.J. Reimann
Find The Golf Sit Down: https://linktr.ee/TheGolfSitDown
Where to find Maggie Simons
https://www.instagram.com/msimons21?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MWswamRqZWN5YW03Zw==
Chapters
00:00 Investing in Quality Gear
00:32 Maggie's Journey in Golf
03:45 The Importance of Diverse Sports
06:50 Managing Growth and Expectations
09:45 Emotional Development in Golf
21:48 Mindset and Performance
25:06 Navigating Competition in Youth Golf
31:32 The Path to College Golf: Insights and Strategies
37:13 Finding Balance: Golf as a Passion, Not an Identity
40:22 Creating a Fun and Supportive Golf Environment
49:40 Reflections on Competition and Community Support
55:03 Embracing Technology and Future Aspirations
#GolfPodcast #MaggieSimons #YouthGolf #GolfDevelopment #Operation36 #JuniorGolf #GolfCoaching #GrowthMindset #PositiveCulture #WomenInGolf #WakeForestGolf #GolfParents #GolfCompetition #GolfJourney #GolfCommunity
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In this episode of The Golf Sit Down Podcast, we chat with Maggie Simons, Director of Instruction at Oregon Golf Club, about her incredible journey from a late start in junior golf to playing Division I at Wake Forest, competing professionally, and ultimately becoming one of the most respected coaches in the Pacific Northwest.
Maggie shares her insights on:
⛳ Why early specialization can hurt more than it helps
🏀 The value of multi-sport participation for juniors
📈 How to manage expectations through growth spurts and development
💡 Creating a fun, welcoming culture that retains golfers for life
🏆 Lessons from playing in an LPGA Tour event and how competition shapes players
👨👩👧👦 Coaching parents through the ups and downs of junior golf
Whether you’re a coach, parent, or player, this episode will inspire you to focus on what truly matters—developing a lifelong love for the game.
👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with anyone who wants to grow the game and support the next generation of golfers.
Hosts: Ryan Dailey, PGA & Seth Thompson, PGA
Executive Producer: A.J. Reimann
Find The Golf Sit Down: https://linktr.ee/TheGolfSitDown
Where to find Maggie Simons
https://www.instagram.com/msimons21?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MWswamRqZWN5YW03Zw==
Chapters
00:00 Investing in Quality Gear
00:32 Maggie's Journey in Golf
03:45 The Importance of Diverse Sports
06:50 Managing Growth and Expectations
09:45 Emotional Development in Golf
21:48 Mindset and Performance
25:06 Navigating Competition in Youth Golf
31:32 The Path to College Golf: Insights and Strategies
37:13 Finding Balance: Golf as a Passion, Not an Identity
40:22 Creating a Fun and Supportive Golf Environment
49:40 Reflections on Competition and Community Support
55:03 Embracing Technology and Future Aspirations
#GolfPodcast #MaggieSimons #YouthGolf #GolfDevelopment #Operation36 #JuniorGolf #GolfCoaching #GrowthMindset #PositiveCulture #WomenInGolf #WakeForestGolf #GolfParents #GolfCompetition #GolfJourney #GolfCommunity
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