The U.S. Kids Golf Mission Podcast

What does it take to develop great players, build a strong golf community, and support families through the game? In this episode of The Mission Podcast, we sit down with Oliver Oliquiano—a U.S. Kids Golf Master Top 50 coach, Local Tour tournament director, and most importantly, parent of a gifted player. Oliver brings a unique perspective from every side of the game. You'll want to hear his thoughts and encouragements no matter how you fit into the golf world. Mahalo Oliver!

Tom Morton, PGA VP of Player Development at Morton Golf, which runs Sacramento Golf Facilities including Haggin Oaks, joins the Mission Podcast to talk about how emphasizing kids and families has proven to be a good decision - not just for the growth of the game, but for the growth of their business.

Sky Sudberry was a golf star at a young age. Her journey in the game includes movie fame, a visit with Justin Timberlake, the ups and downs of high-level golf, and trying to keep the rest of her life grounded and normal. So how does she do it? And what can she tell others about what she's learned and how it can help them? Find out in this latest episode of The Mission Podcast.

Few young golfers have inspired more kids to pick up a club than Allan Kournikova, the breakout star of Netflix's first original documentary, The Short Game. At just seven years old, he became one of the most recognizable young golfers in the world, and more than a decade later, the film continues to inspire a new generation of players and families.

So what's Allan doing today? What lessons from The Short Game have stayed with him, both on and off the course?

On this episode of The Mission Podcast, Allan reflects on growing up in the spotlight, shares behind-the-scenes stories from the documentary, and offers thoughtful advice for today's young golfers and the parents helping them navigate the journey.

It's the biggest week in kids golf, how should you prepare? One of the top young players in the world, Jake McGuire, and his father Sean, talk to us about proper preparation, managing expectations, controlling costs, best spots to visit and everything else leading up to - and competing - at the U.S. Kids Golf World Championships.

This is one of the BEST stories in golf, and not enough people know about it. This episode of The Mission Podcast (presented by Tropicana) welcomes Kevin Corn, PGA who for the past 15 years, has brought joy and hope to hospitalized kids through the power of golf.

"Make learning golf so fun that the kids don't even realize they're learning." It's a simple and important concept, but it takes discipline and creativity to put it into action. Jennifer Bermingham, the National Director of Golf Programming for Invited Clubs; learned, played, and now teaches using the philosophy that influences how thousands of kids develop in the game. Hear her thoughts on what it takes to make golf easier and more enjoyable for everyone.

One of the most respected organizations in all of golf is the AJGA. What is it and who is it for? Certainly, a lot of U.S. Kids Golf families have questions about it. So we invited their Executive Director, Stephen Hamblin on The Mission Podcast (presented by our new partners at Tropicana) to tell you about their organization, their mission, and what they can do for your family.

U.S. Kids Golf is a complex organization, encompassing three main pillars and serving millions of families worldwide since its inception 30 years ago. Why do we do things different than practically every other company? Why are parents allowed inside the ropes? Why do clubs and tournaments cost what they cost? Why are simulators an increasingly important part of the learning process for kids? We get the straight-forward answers and a whole lot more with this candid and fun discussion with the boss, Dan Van Horn.

If your young player is interested in playing golf at a higher level, they will enjoy plenty of success - and a number of challenges. How do you prepare them for both? Madison Moman has seen and done it all in the world of junior golf. Now, as a college D1 golfer at the University of Louisville, she shares her story and insights into how to get the most out of all the experiences you'll have in the world of junior golf.