175 (18STRONG): Trent Wearner | Golf is the WORST Practiced Sport

What this episode covers

Trent Wearner is a 3-time Colorado PGA Teacher of the Year and often rated as the #1 Teacher in Colorado by his peers and Golf Digest Magazine. He has been on The Golf Channel and Morning Drive several times as well as regularly on Altitude Sports Television’s Golf@Altitude. He has taught side-by-side several top instructors including Keith Lyford and other Top 100 Teachers. He works with players of all ability levels and spends his time equally between Adults and Juniors, many who are considered the state’s top amateurs, juniors, and mini-tour players. With 80+ students playing or having played college golf, he is the most sought-after junior coach in the region and joins us today to talk about proper practice and re-introducing the term “scrimmage” to golfers across the world. Trent Wearner’s Background * As a young golfer, Trent played a lot of competitive junior golf and continues to play in Colo PGA Section Professional events. * Throughout his career, Wearner has received numerous awards and accolades, both locally and nationally, such as the Top 25 Master Elite Junior Golf Coaches in the U.S., Three-time Colorado PGA Teacher of the Year, and Player Development Award Winner. * 32 of Trent’s students have played in National USGA Events, and he has 12 Individual High School State Championships as well as 11 Team High School State Championships under his belt. Highlights from this Episode * He kicks the episode off talking about the background experience of growing up with sports that fueled and brought the inspiration to his book, “Golf Scrimmages: Realistic Practice Games Under Pressure” and his interactive website. * Why it can be so hard to take your game from the practice range to the golf course and how to both mentally break that down, as well as tips to try to bridge the gap. He talks about different tips and aspects to focus on through some common games to make their practice more meaningful. * Trent talks more in-depth on his website and the scoring mechanics/leaderboards. Scoring plays such a crucial role in the real world of golf, why not practice like we play? * Finally, Trent raps up talking about the future of http://www.golfscrimmages.com/ (GolfScrimmages.com) and how a user-friendly environment is his number one priority with it. Caddy Shack or Happy Gilmore? Caddy Shack What would be your walk-up song? Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffett If you could play 18 holes with anyone, who would it be and where would you play? Payne Stewart at The Home of Golf in St. Andrews. Do you have any parting advice for the 18 Strong Community? When people are looking for a coach, it’s extremely important to do your homework and interview them. Be an informed consumer and know to ask the right questions. Find Trent Wearner: * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrentWearnerGolf/ (Trent Wearner Golf Academy) * Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrentWearner (@TrentWearner) * http://www.golfscrimmages.com/ (GolfScrimmages.com) * http://www.trentwearnergolf.com/ (TrentWearnerGolf.com) * Book: http://www.golfscrimmages.com/blog/product/golf-scrimmages-realistic-practice-games-under-pressure/ (Golf Scrimmages) Episode Sponsors https://www.pgatour.com/mobile.html?utm_medium=paidandutm_source=podcastandutm_campaign=18Strongandpid=18StrongMobile (PGA Tour Mobile App) https://www.radroller.com/ (RADRoller.com) Connect with 18STRONG <a href="https://www.facebook.com/18strong/?