24 - Bill Allcorn on TCU Golf and Navigating the Path from Junior to College Golf

In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, Andrew Lewis interviews Bill Allcorn (@TCUCoachBill), the Men’s Golf Coach at Texas Christian University. Allcorn shares insights into the busy summer recruiting season, the qualities that college coaches look for in recruits, and the importance of communication and social media in the recruiting process. Listeners will gain valuable knowledge about the differences between junior and college golfers, the significance of course management and golf IQ, and the transition challenges that freshmen face when entering college golf. Allcorn also discusses the strategies TCU employs to prepare their team for the fall season, including team retreats, qualifying rounds, and setting goals for the year. The episode offers a deep dive into the demands of collegiate golf, from understanding one's strengths to minimizing errors during play. Allcorn emphasizes that players must be genuine in their aspirations, whether aiming for a career on the PGA Tour or balancing academics and golf at a high level. The Driven Golf Podcast is brought to you by FlagBag Golf Company and StrackaLine yardage books. Use code 'DRIVEN' to receive 20% off your StrackaLine yardage book order or mention 'Driven Golf' when ordering a FlagBag golf bag to receive a free custom headcover with your order of one of their golf bags. ⁠⁠@flagbaggolf⁠⁠ on Instagram FlagBag Golf: ⁠⁠https://flagbaggolfco.com/⁠⁠ StrackaLine: ⁠⁠https://www.strackaline.com⁠⁠ Resources: Engage with hosts and followers on the ⁠Driven Golf Podcast Group⁠ on Facebook. Subscribe to the Driven Golf Analytics YouTube channel for more content: ⁠⁠Driven Golf Analytics YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Check out ⁠⁠Andrew Lewis's YouTube channel⁠⁠ and subscribe! Guest: Bill Alcorn (⁠@TCUCoachBill⁠) Host: Andrew Lewis (⁠@andrewlewisgolf); Jim Colton (⁠⁠@jcolton31); Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay) Music by: DG Beat Labs (⁠@dgbeatlab⁠)