Failure is a Feature - a podcast by Travis Howser, PGA

Failure comes at a cost, it isn’t free and it isn’t going to be easy. This week Gavin Grenville-Wood from Leadbetter Kids and I will discuss failure in junior golf. We touch on a number of questions such as, do you run from it or take it head on? What are your values around failure? What are your values for your children growing up in the game of golf? We believe once you have that clear, you will be setting up yourself, your children and those around for success whatever it may be.

In this episode we will leave you with some quotes from famous athletes and give you some actionable tips to help you and your junior golfers. Failure is a feature, take it head on and enjoy the ride! 

Discussion Timeline:

• What is your perception of failure? (2:27)


• Preparing children and parents for failure (12:05)


• Responsibility (17:07)


• How players and adults should start to see failure as a feature (22:13)


• Gavin’s turning point into failure as a feature (24:00)


• Michael Jordan’s quote on failure (31:14)


• Why golf is setup for failure (33:42)


• When should adults help children with mistakes (39:50)


• How can adults help children see that failure isn’t such a scary thing? (43:27)


• What would you conclude about failure for junior golfers? (45:45)

Show Links:

Francesco Molinari's Mental Coach from Rugby

Challenging Learning - James Knottingham 

Teaching your Children It's ok to Fail

Further episodes of Raising Golfers Podcast

Further podcasts by Travis Howser, PGA

Website of Travis Howser, PGA