The Future of Golf Is Here - Junior Champions Take Over Augusta | Par 3 Podcast

Meet the next generation of golf stars in this special Par 3 Podcast episode filmed during Masters Week in Augusta. Stephen Malbon sits down with elite junior golfers Nora, Elena, Roy, and Riviera Lindholm to talk about competing at Augusta National, winning major junior tournaments, handling pressure, staying focused, and chasing their dreams of playing on the LPGA Tour. From Drive, Chip & Putt victories to record-breaking performances and incredible stories of dedication, these young athletes prove the future of golf is in great hands. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 00:43 – Meet Nora and Elena 01:49 – Elena’s Drive, Chip & Putt experience 02:25 – Preparing to compete at Augusta 04:36 – Advice for junior golfers and parents 06:08 – Their proudest golf memories 07:36 – Five-year goals and the ANWA 08:31 – Dream college golf programs 09:22 – Skills they would take from a pro golfer 10:12 – Experiencing Masters Week 11:04 – What they love most about golf 12:06 – Dream Augusta foursomes 13:15 – Masters winner predictions 14:09 – Handling pressure and staying focused 15:17 – Favorite clubs and secret weapons 16:30 – Their LPGA Tour dreams 18:19 – Playing in front of large crowds 19:26 – Dream sponsors and golf apparel 20:57 – What clubs they play 22:15 – Golfers who inspire their games 23:27 – Rhythms 24:35 – Meet Drive, Chip & Putt champion Roy 25:22 – Roy’s winning performance at Augusta 27:30 – How Roy started playing golf 28:08 – Roy’s favorite golfer and future goals 29:26 – Dream golf courses and favorite clubs 30:14 – Rhythms 31:30 – Meet junior world champion Riviera Lindholm 33:12 – Shooting 20-under at Pinehurst 34:52 – Preparing for Augusta in Canada 36:10 – Riviera’s favorite career victory 36:44 – Meeting her idol, Charley Hull 37:32 – Riviera’s upcoming tournaments 38:27 – Her dream of turning professional 39:50 – Staying calm under pressure 40:16 – How golf changed her life 41:10 – Life and hobbies outside golf 42:01 – The walk-off hole-in-one 42:52 – Riviera predicts her future 44:06 – Closing Produced by DBPodcasts x Zill Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.