Catching up with Allan Kournikova, star of Netflix's The Short Game.

Few young golfers have inspired more kids to pick up a club than Allan Kournikova, the breakout star of Netflix's first original documentary, The Short Game. At just seven years old, he became one of the most recognizable young golfers in the world, and more than a decade later, the film continues to inspire a new generation of players and families. So what's Allan doing today? What lessons from The Short Game have stayed with him, both on and off the course? On this episode of The Mission Podcast, Allan reflects on growing up in the spotlight, shares behind-the-scenes stories from the documentary, and offers thoughtful advice for today's young golfers and the parents helping them navigate the journey.