Parent Stories: Enjoying the Journey Step-by-Step - a podcast by Travis Howser, PGA

Parent Stories: This is an interview with the parents of Alex Chin, Division 1 golfer at The University of San Francisco. Alex has built up quite the resume already with recent tournament wins, a number of top 10's and most recently named the 2020 NCGA Player of the Year! Emily and Alan Chin have been the support system needed for Alex since he began playing golf at a young age. In this episode they talk about what they have learned as parents along the way, how much they have enjoyed the whole process and advice for us adults on how to make this the best experience for everyone! 

A few things that Emily and Alan repeat over and over was how important the environment Alex was in during his junior golf years, shaped him into the person and golfer he is today. They also talked about the process and understanding that there are going to be ups and downs, but to not over analyze ever score or situation, but just to see it as part of the process. 

Emily and Alan really spoke on a lot of values this podcast holds and offer a lot of experience and advice for all of us to take away. 

Discussion Timeline:

• How did you get Alex into golf? (3:11)


• Who decided he would play in his first golf competition (6:37)


• The importance of the junior golf environment he was in (9:03)


• How much pressure was put on Alex from his parents (13:37)


• How they grew as parents raising Alex in the game of golf (21:50)


• When did Alex say he wanted to play college golf? (24:02)


• How to help Alex during the college recruitment process (25:06)


• Where is Alex going with his golf? (35:12)


• Final words of inspiration (40:20)

Show Links:

• Alex's University of San Francisco Golf Profile


• Alex's GCAA Win in Reno Article 


• Alex's NCGA 2020 Player of the Year 

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