In this conversation, Mike McGraw discusses the evolving landscape of college golf, highlighting impressive teams and standout coaches. He reflects on the impact of the PGA Tour University, NIL, and the transfer portal on player development and recruitment. McGraw emphasizes the importance of building relationships with players and shares insights from his coaching experiences, including lessons learned from Mike Holder at Oklahoma State. He also touches on the qualities that separate successful golfers and the significance of continuous learning in coaching. Finally, he provides a glimpse into his upcoming book, which focuses on impactful player-coach relationships. Mike McGraw is talking to Marcus El and Dan Davies of Scoreboard powered by Clippd.
Takeaways
BYU has a competitive team this year and is a sleeper pick
Ryan Hybl is doing an amazing job at Oklahoma.
The talent level in college golf is unprecedented.
PGA Tour University keeps kids in college longer.
NIL and the transfer portal have changed college golf.
Building relationships is crucial in coaching.
Coaching strategies must adapt to individual players.
The mindset of players influences their success.
Perspective is key in coaching and life.
Continuous learning is essential for growth.
Chapters
00:00
The Evolving Landscape of College Golf
02:59
Navigating NIL, Transfer Portal, and Player Management
10:03
Reflections on Coaching Philosophy and Relationships
14:12
Learning from Mike Holder: Coaching Insights
19:19
Coaching Women’s Golf: A Different Approach
21:40
The Dream of Professional Golf
24:54
The DNA of a Golfer
27:33
Lessons from Championship Experiences
32:35
Gaining Perspective in Coaching
34:55
Continuous Learning and Improvement
36:04
The Impact of Mentorship
39:52
Predictions for Upcoming Competitions
