In Part 2 of our post-Masters MEGA Q&A, we cover how often you should really take lessons, coaching juniors at different levels, and helping kids play with more freedom and less fear.

We dig into why kids glance at parents after bad shots, what that says about confidence, and why parents often need to do less.

We also tackle emotions on the course — why players like Tyrrell Hatton sometimes play better when they’re mad, and how anger can help or hurt your game.

Finally, we discuss why swing feels fade over time, how to recalibrate, and why top players can move the ball both ways on command.

Thanks as always for the great questions — keep them coming!

In episode 40 of the Golf Beneath the Surface Podcast, we kick off Part 1 of our two-part post-Masters MEGA Q&A. We start with some fun: where players actually use the bathroom at Augusta, and the ongoing (and slightly heated) debate about the famous pimento cheese sandwich.

From there, we dig into the heart of the episode — the mental game. We answer listener questions on why bad shots stick in our memory, whether it’s useful to recall great shots after a round, and how to use visualization in a way that actually helps you handle nerves and adversity on the course.

We also talk about how to process bad rounds without spiraling, why “faking confidence” through body language doesn’t work, where to put your focus over the ball, and when (or if) weekly golf lessons are actually worth it. Part 2 coming next week!

In this episode, we take a deep dive into how parenting styles can shape a young athlete’s development — and how kids respond to their parents during lessons. We unpack the power dynamic between parents and kids, the importance of autonomy, and the three core parenting styles: permissive, authoritarian, and authoritative. We also explore how to support kids who have big goals in golf (or any pursuit), what to do when motivation fades, and why the ride home is often the most pivotal moment in a junior golfer’s experience.