In this episode of “The Teacher and The Pro,” host Nathan Rarick interviews Josh Apple, the Director of Player Development at Piedmont Club in Haymarket, VA.
Josh discusses his role in developing golfers of all ages and skill levels and how the junior golf game has changed. He goes on to include some advice for golfers looking to play in college. Joe ends the show talking about his work as the Instruction Editor for the Virginia Golfer Magazine.
Chapters:
[00:00] Meet Josh Apple: Director of Player Development and Instruction Editor
[01:29] Choosing Golf Over Other Sports
[02:47] College Golf and Turning Pro
[03:56] Mini Tour Reality Check
[05:31] Pivot to Coaching
[08:32] Well-rounded Coaching Style
[09:39] How Junior Golf Has Changed
[11:57] A Day Teaching at Piedmont Club
[14:08] Working With College Coaches
[16:23] Advice for Aspiring College Golfers
[18:38] Don’t Forget the Junior College Pathway
[20:14] Teaching Mixed Skill Levels
[22:24] Virginia Golfer Magazine Editor Role
[24:15] Golf Instruction Topics and Data
[27:43] PGA Professional Reality Check
[31:36] PGA Professional Career Advice
[33:15] Fairway Rapid Fire Questions
