Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Martin Lucas, PGA, Owner and Founder of Bird of Prey Golf in Raleigh, NC. Recently named one of Golf Digest’s Best Teachers in State (2022–2025) and a Best Young Teacher (2025–2026), Martin brings a wealth of experience to the table with over 20,000 lessons taught. We dive into his journey launching Bird of Prey Golf, the influence of key mentors, and his philosophy on junior golf development. Martin shares actionable advice for parents navigat...
Send us a text S3 Ep17 – "True Swing" & True Growth: Erika Larkin on New Products, Trends, & Doors Opening for Women's Golf In this episode of The Coach Mo Golf Show, we welcome back the always insightful Erika Larkin, PGA! Erika dives into her brand-new training product, True Swing Golf, designed to help golfers of all levels build feel and flow in their swing. We also explore the evolving landscape of women’s golf, including how new brands, programs, and a community-first appr...
Send us a text In Season 3, Episode 16 of The Coach Mo Golf Show, Coach Mo sits down with Colin Weston, the founder of ModSport Media and the host of The ModGolf Podcast. They explore Colin’s passion for entrepreneurship, discussing how he built his own podcast from the ground up. Colin shares his approach to interviewing guests with entrepreneurial backgrounds, many of whom are reshaping the golf industry. He emphasizes his desire to shine a spotlight on underserved areas and the impor...
Send us a text Inside the Annika Women's All Pro Tour – The Path to the LPGA: Season 3, Episode 15 In this exciting episode of The Coach Mo Golf Show, we dive into the world of the Annika Women's All Pro Tour (WAPT), a pivotal platform for emerging female golf talent. Host Coach Mo is joined by tour professionals MJ Crain and Marissa McCardell, who share their experiences and insights into the growing influence of the tour on women’s golf. We’ll discuss Annika Sörenstam’s involvement with the...
Send us a text In this episode of The Coach Mo Golf Show, Coach Mo sits down with Justin Bryant of Rapsodo Golf to discuss how advancements in golf technology are transforming the game for everyday golfers. They explore how portable launch monitors, data-driven insights, and AI-powered coaching tools are making it easier than ever for recreational players to improve their game without breaking the bank. Justin shares how Rapsodo’s technology provides real-time feedback on ball speed, launch ...
Send us a text 🎙️ The Coach Mo Golf Show: Season 3, Episode 13 In this episode, Coach Mo welcomes Cathy Kim, PGA/LPGA Director of Instruction at Baltimore Country Club. Cathy is widely recognized as one of Golf Digest’s Best Young Teachers in America and was named the MAPGA Player Development Coach of the Year. Together, they dive into Cathy’s journey into the golf industry, sharing her experiences and the path that led her to become one of the top instructors in the game. The conversation to...
Send us a text In this episode of The Coach Mo Golf Show, Coach Mo sits down with Golf Digest "Best Young Teachers in America", Megan Johnston, for an in-depth conversation on junior golf development, growing the game for girls and women, and coaching golfers of all different swings, goals, and movement patterns. They discuss how to build strong foundations for young players, create more opportunities for women in golf, and tailor coaching strategies to fit each golfer’s unique strengths. Whe...
Send us a text In this episode, we welcome Rob Ohno, CEO and President of the Annika Foundation, to discuss his journey from the PGA TOUR to leading one of golf's most impactful organizations. Rob shares insights into the foundation's mission to inspire and empower young golfers worldwide through Annika Sörenstam's vision and legacy. We'll explore the foundation's initiatives, including junior tournaments, scholarships, and leadership programs, and Rob's perspective on the importance of growi...
Send us a text In Season 3, Episode 10, we welcome Grace Hurley, PGA, to the show! Grace is a PGA professional and currently the Vice President of Brand and National Sales at Catapult. A graduate of the University of Idaho’s Professional Golf Management program, Grace played Division One golf before building an impressive career with the TPC Network and Titleist. Her journey took her to the prestigious Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, where she served as Director of Sports Retail for eight years ...
Send us a text In Season 3, Episode 9 of the Coach Mo Golf Show, Coach Mo is joined by "Golf Digest Best Young Coach," Stuart McKechnie, a PGA and TPI expert originally from Scotland and now based in Charlotte at The Phenom Lab. Together, they explore the "Roadmap to Junior Golf Development for Juniors & Parents." This episode covers essential aspects of developing young golfers, with a focus on both physical and mental growth, and strategies for ensuring long-term progress while avoiding...
Send us a text For Season 3, Episode 8 of The Coach Mo Golf Show, Coach Mo welcomes Stephanie Peareth, LPGA's Director of Operations for Girls Golf. They dive into LPGA’s Girls Golf initiative, which is all about creating a positive, empowering environment for young girls to discover and thrive in golf. Together, they discuss the mission behind the "1 million more" campaign, a bold initiative aiming to engage one million more girls in golf over the next five years. Stephanie shares insights o...
Send us a text In this episode, we’re joined by ForeCollegeGolf and Brandi Jackson Golf, two leaders in high school and college golf recruitment, to share invaluable advice for juniors, parents, and college players navigating the often overwhelming recruiting process. We dive deep into what it takes to stand out to college coaches, explore key timelines and strategies for successful recruitment, and discuss how to avoid common pitfalls. Whether you're a junior golfer aiming for college golf, ...
Send us a text Welcome to Season 3, Episode 6 of the Coach Mo Golf Show! In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of junior golf recruitment with a special guest, Fiona Clancy, senior golfer at Beachside High School and a key member of the 2023 State Championship team. Fiona has just verbally committed to playing Division I golf at California State University, Bakersfield, and she’s here to share her journey—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. We’ll discuss what it take...
Send us a text Lorin Anderson, Founder of The Proponent Group, shares insights on golf instruction and its impact on facilities, members, and instructors on the latest episode of “The Coach Mo Golf Show.” Discover how to enhance your club’s value, boost revenue, and improve member retention through effective instructional resources. Catch the full episode dropping this week on all your favorite podcast platforms on “The Coach Mo Golf Show”! Golf instructors and facility management won’t wa...
Send us a text This episode of The Coach Mo Golf Show includes not one, but two Moniques! Coach Mo sits down to talk with Monique Thoresz, a recognized PGA professional, instructor, and committee member of the PGA Board of Junior Development to chat golf, junior development, teaching with ground forces and more! Monique Thoresz is the PGA Director of Instruction at Quaker Ridge Golf Club in Scarsdale, NY, the first to hold the position in the club’s 106 year history. Prior to joining Q...
Send us a text What an amazing opportunity for myself and listeners to have Tim Mahoney on the show today! Check out Tim's bio here compliments of his website: www.timmahoneygolf.com On this episode Tim is going to tell stories and teaching and working with some of the top pro's like David Duval, Betsy King, and Billy Mayfair as well as offer a lot of great advice to players, instructors, and coaches. A lot to enjoy on this episode from one of the industry leaders in instruction, academies,...
Send us a text The Coach Mo Golf Show is kicking off Season 3, Episode 1 from an all new perspective, through the eyes of the average amateur golfer, with special guest, Jesse Stakes. Jesse is the Vice President, Commerical Banking Relationship Manager to Everbank located in Jacksonville, FL. Besides being a businessman full-time, Jesse is the Founder and Chief Content Creator for his podcast, "Making Cents of it All." "Making Cents of it All," highlights people and what they do profe...
Send us a text The Coach Mo Golf Show welcomes six-time NCAA Division-III West Region Coach of the Year and a nine-time Northwest Conference Coach of the Year, Coach MJ McCloskey to the show. Coach MJ started the George Fox Women's Golf program from the ground-up in 2006 and led them to their first NCAA DIII National title in 2023 at Mission Inn, in Howie-in-the-Hills, FL in 2023. It was a dramatic, controversial, and eventful Championship that flooded social media and national ne...
Send us a text Next up on, "The Coach Mo Golf Show," is 2023 LPGA National Teacher of the Year, Cheryl Anderson. Cheryl is a PGA & LPGA certified instructor and is the Director of Instruction at Mike Bender Golf Academy located in Lake Mary, FL. I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Cheryl at the 2024 Troon Southeast Teaching Summit at the PGA Show this year as she was one of the presenters showcasing how to teach with training aids. If you are a teacher, player look...
Send us a text Today's episode we welcome CEO & Founder of Ladies Executive Golf Society (LEGS), Jillian Johnson to the show. LEGS is a women's empowerment businsess that launced in 2018 with the initiative to use golf as a platform to "build business, forge friendships, and connect on a deeper level," (www.ladiesexecutivegolfsociety.com). "We are seeking to change the paradigm not only on the golf course, but in the business world as well. Rather than fitting into tradition, we f...