Carson Herron: From Chuck E. Cheese to Chasing PGA Dreams Ep.| 24

Pro golfer Carson Herron joins the Athletes in Sports Podcast to share his journey from being a kid who didn’t even want to play golf—because he’d rather go to Chuck E. Cheese—to chasing his dream of competing at the PGA level.Growing up as the son of PGA Tour veteran Tim “Lumpy” Herron, Carson opens up about the pressure of legacy, being labeled “Lumpy Jr.,” and how he learned to develop his own golf identity. He breaks down the mental side of the game, how working with a mental performance coach changed his approach under pressure, and why focusing on process over results is the key to long-term success.Carson also shares what it felt like standing on the first tee at the John Deere Classic, playing the 3M Open in his home state on his birthday, winning the Minnesota State Open, and preparing for opportunities on the global stage.This episode is a must-listen for athletes, parents, coaches, and golfers looking to understand mindset, resilience, and what it really takes to chase big dreams.Learn more about our mission: InSportsFoundation.org