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

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