Golf Full Circle - Love, Quit, College Golf, Love Forever - a podcast by Travis Howser, PGA

Alexis Hayes shares her story about going through the ups and downs of golf, going full circle from loving the game, quitting, playing college golf and loving the game even more now. Alexis started golf at a very young age with positive influence from her parents, proved her coaches wrong and got onto a college golf team, playing 4 years at Sonoma State. She tells us her story that I think will be so relatable for many of you listening.

Golf gives us so many life skills and I think some Alexis shares exactly how great this game really is for the development of us in life. 

 

Discussion Timeline:

• Alexis’ start in the game of golf (2:25)


• At what age did Alexis start caring about scoring (12:25)


• Why Alexis quit golf for almost two years (14:00)


• How she felt coming back to the game after quitting (15:55)


• Her high school golf experience (18:50)


• What made your golf swing so good? (24:50)


• Travis’ take on swinging hard from an early age (25:51)


• What advice would you give a parent or player who is considering taking a break or quitting golf? (27:43)


• What wakeup calls did you have your first year playing college golf (32:51)


• What advice would you give someone who wants to play college golf? (40:23)


• Final words of inspiration (44:14)

 

Show Links:

Follow Alexis on Instagram

Sonoma State Player Profile

 

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Further podcasts by Travis Howser, PGA

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