The Golf Parent, episode 55
The Truth About Junior Golf Development - Jonathan Yarwood
2026-01-14
In this episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, Ryan sits down with world renowned coach Jonathan Yarwood to unpack what truly matters in junior golf development and why so many talented kids lose their way along the journey. Jonathan shares decades of experience working with elite juniors and professi
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Make bunker practice a challenge, like trying to get a greenside bunker shot within two meters a set number of times before moving on.
Jonathan Yarwood (Titleist staff coach) · The Golf Parent
Bunkers
To build a "go low" mentality, play them off the forward tees and have them shoot as low as possible for 3 to 4 holes.
Jonathan Yarwood (Titleist staff coach) · The Golf Parent
Practice structure
Practice should transfer to the course. Move from range work into on course skill games.
Jonathan Yarwood (Titleist staff coach) · The Golf Parent
Making practice fun · Practice structure