The Golf Parent

The Truth About Junior Golf Development - Coach Ed Oldham

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Aug 28, 2025
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Ed Oldham
Ed Oldham, a veteran junior golf coach focused on skill, mindset, and practical coaching. He discusses increased junior opportunities and COVID’s boost to participation. He warns against early specialization and promotes multi-sport play. He emphasizes skills like face-path control, ground impact, and rewarding effort over results. He covers using technology wisely and keeping golf fun to build work ethic.
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ADVICE

Train Low‑Point With Intentional Errors

  • Use variability drills: hit too early, too late, then just right to train low‑point awareness.
  • Record contact and ball flight across clubs to diagnose and track improvement.
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Periodize Technique And Pressure Practice

  • Shift from technique-focused work early in the season to skill and routine work as tournaments approach.
  • Use daily competitive games and pressure drills to simulate event stress.
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Use Stats To Drive Focused Cycles

  • Track stats to find two weak areas, then run focused six‑ to eight‑week improvement cycles.
  • Use Golf Metrics early and Decade when approaching college level for detailed analysis.
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