FLG Golf Podcast
A podcast about lives in golf for people who f***ing love golf!
What can we learn from those who have decided to make a life in the world of golf that most of us exist in? What can we be inspired by? These are interviews with professionals, creators, business-owners, manufacturers, guides and golfers of all skill levels from around the world, reflecting your host's international background.
FLG Golf Podcast
Building Confidence for Women New To Golf (with Karen Amestoy)
Golf can feel intimidating to all new golfers, especially women — but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, Karen Amestoy, founder of Friendly Fairways, shares how she’s helping beginners and women golfers build confidence, master etiquette, and truly enjoy the game.
From overcoming fears like club selection, pro shops, unfamiliar terminology, how to practice and keeping pace of play, Karen reveals her six-session workshop and her vision for making golf more accessible.
Connect with Karen @friendlyfairways209
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro and how Marc met Karen on Instagram
03:40 Karen’s golf journey
05:04 How did you find the Sand Tramps?
09:26 What has this group of female golfers taught you?
10:36 What inspired you to help other women with their fears overcome fears and barriers?
12:26 What are the fears that keep people from enjoying golf?
15:10 What other tips are in the curriculum that coaches don’t teach?
16:55 The 6 sessions that build confidence from green to tee
19:40 Feedback from graduates
21:37 It’s not about distance
23:13 How can we support these new golfers?
24:28 We take club selection for granted
25:42 How do you help with putting?
27:35 Beginners are not the problem when it comes to divots and ballmarks
28:13 “I’m your gateway lesson”...or lube?
28:52 How do you help with chipping?
31:56 Golf terminology can be intimidating
32:46 You don’t have to play every club!
35:00 The on-course lesson: process, etiquette and rules
37:42 What makes a non-golfer want to play?
39:09 What is the First Tee kids program in the USA?
40:20 Advice for someone with a similar vision
41:57 What does the future have in store?
43:06 How can people find you?