#25 Allan Haughie - Continuous Learning

In this weeks episode of the Emajin Podcast: Beyond the 19th our special guest is our own Allan Haugie, PGA Professional, Relationship Manager and Head of Victoria at Emajin Golf. Allan shares some great stories both on and off the course, tips for golfers of all abilities and how to master this great game of golf. Allan first picked up the clubs at 2 years old under the watchful eyes of his proud dad. While alot of sports like soccer, cricket and anything he could get his hands on at 13 Allan had his first golf lesson and he became hooked. Practicing after school every day to improve and building skills, it was competing that became the ultimate rush. Allan sacrificed alot to travel weekends to compete at club levels, junior interstate and schoolboys events, toured America as an amateur and pursued playing career on teh Australiasian tour. "Golf is one of the only sport that you can finish practice and be worse afterwards" - Allan shares moments in his golf career that he had the yips, Putting in his teen's, Chipping in early 20's and then and Full Swing yips - at these moments Allan learnt to regroup, go back to the old techniques that worked and break down the actions into smaller steps to practice, an approach that translates to any career when you need to pivot, strengthen and build resilience. Allan's passion for the game has not shifted, achieving success as PGA professional, becoming accredited coach and now connecting like minded business professionals and building a modern golf community. Everyone will enjoy listening to Allan's golf stories, including match play with a young Cameron Smith (listen for the outcome), sharing experiences of beginners who overcame the fear of being judged and the hearing the commitment Allan has for getting everyone at all levels into the game.