Skipping college and turning pro at 15 - Lucky Cruz [Part 2]

🎙️ Skipping college and turning pro at 15 - Lucky Cruz [Part 2]In Part 2 of our conversation with Fred Cruz, father of 15-year-old golf phenom Lucky Cruz, we go deep into the emotional battle behind junior golf recruiting — especially for minority families fighting to be seen.Fred opens up about:🔹 The fear of handing your son to a system that wasn’t built for families like theirs🔹 The cultural disconnect between coaches and minority parents🔹 Why trust is so hard to find in the recruiting process🔹 How rankings, money, and politics shape which kids get noticed🔹 The moment Lucky dropped a 66 at Q School and forced the golf world to pay attention🔹 Life on the road: RVs, long drives, no guarantees… just beliefThis is a raw, real father–son story about love, faith, and refusing to let circumstance decide a child’s future.Chapters00:00 Challenges in Minority Recruitment in Golf06:18 The Transition from Junior Golf to Professional12:30 The Role of a Parent in a Professional Golf Career13:19 Outro 🔥 Watch out for Part 3. Don’t miss it.🎧 Listen to Slanted ChalkSubscribe for real stories from dads raising elite junior athletes:https://youtube.com/@slantedchalkInstagram: @slantedchalkSpotify & Apple Podcasts: Slanted Chalk⛳ Hashtags #SlantedChalk #JuniorGolf #CollegeGolf #GolfRecruiting #MinorityGolfers #LuckyCruz #YouthSports #ParentingAthletes #GolfLife