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Join Mario Conte (Founder & Executive Director) & Joey Criscitello (Digital Media Director) as they bring a fresh and original perspective to junior golf, business, and life. Each episode dives...
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Join Mario Conte (Founder & Executive Director) & Joey Criscitello (Digital Media Director) as they bring a fresh and original perspective to junior golf, business, and life.
Each episode dives into conversations with athletes, entrepreneurs, coaches, and creatives who share their unique journeys - both on and off the course. From navigating high-pressure tee shots to building careers and finding balance in a busy world, we explore the stories and lessons that shape success.
Whether you're a junior golfer chasing college dreams, a parent looking for insight, or someone hungry for real-world business and life tips - you'll find value here. It's not just about the score. It's about the grind, the growth, and the game - of golf and beyond.
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Each episode dives into conversations with athletes, entrepreneurs, coaches, and creatives who share their unique journeys - both on and off the course. From navigating high-pressure tee shots to building careers and finding balance in a busy world, we explore the stories and lessons that shape success.
Whether you're a junior golfer chasing college dreams, a parent looking for insight, or someone hungry for real-world business and life tips - you'll find value here. It's not just about the score. It's about the grind, the growth, and the game - of golf and beyond.
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21 OCT 2025 · In this episode, we’re joined by Alex Guminski, an industry expert in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), to break down what every athlete and parent needs to know about navigating the evolving NIL landscape. Alex shares insight on how junior and collegiate golfers can build their personal brand, leverage partnerships responsibly, and prepare for opportunities both on and off the course. Whether you’re a player, parent, or coach, this episode is packed with game-changing advice on how to turn your name into your next big advantage. Tune in and take your game beyond the scorecard.
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6 OCT 2025 · In this episode of Beyond the Scorecard, we sit down with golf legend Henrik Stenson — Open Champion, FedEx Cup winner, Ryder Cup hero, and one of the game’s most respected figures. Henrik takes us inside his unforgettable 2016 Open Championship duel with Phil Mickelson, reflects on his record-setting 2013 season, and shares what it’s been like watching his son Karl forge his own path in golf. We also dive into Henrik’s transition to LIV Golf, his perspective on the evolving landscape of professional golf, and how he’s translating decades of competitive experience into success off the course. From fatherhood to fairways to the future of the game — this is Henrik Stenson beyond the scorecard.
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16 SEP 2025 · 🎙️ Navigating Success and Parenthood with Scott Baio
On this episode of Beyond The Scorecard, we’re joined by actor, entrepreneur, and proud junior golf dad Scott Baio. From starring in some of television’s most iconic shows to building a career beyond the screen, Scott has navigated the highs and challenges of success with resilience and focus. Now, as the father of a competitive junior golfer, Scott shares his perspective on raising a young athlete, balancing family life with personal ambition, and what it really means to support your child’s dreams. Tune in for an honest, insightful conversation about career, parenthood, and the values that carry over from both Hollywood and the fairway.
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11 SEP 2025 · 🎙️ Beyond the Scorecard: Featuring Penn State Head Coach Mark Leon
On this episode of Beyond the Scorecard, we sit down with Penn State Men’s Golf Head Coach Mark Leon for an inside look at what it takes to succeed on and off the course. From balancing academics, athletics, and life as a student-athlete, to the qualities he looks for in players who want to achieve greatness, Coach Leon shares his perspective on golf, growth, and success.
Whether you’re a junior golfer with college aspirations, a parent supporting your player, or just a fan of the game, this conversation offers valuable lessons about discipline, mindset, and preparing for life beyond golf.
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27 AUG 2025 · 🎙️ In this episode of Beyond the Scorecard, Joey and Mario sit down with Chris Haack, the legendary Men’s Head Golf Coach at the University of Georgia. Since taking the helm in 1996, Coach Haack has built one of college golf’s most successful programs — leading the Bulldogs to 2 National Championships, 8 SEC titles, and 67 team tournament wins. His impact goes far beyond trophies, having shaped the careers of countless PGA Tour stars including Bubba Watson, Brian Harman, Russell Henley, Keith Mitchell, and many more. From building a winning culture to developing champions on and off the course, Coach Haack shares stories, lessons, and insights from nearly three decades at the top of collegiate golf.
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19 AUG 2025 · 🎙️ Beyond the Scorecard: Episode with Mac Thayer, Founder of Junior Golf Scoreboard In this episode of Beyond the Scorecard, Mario Conte and Joey Criscitello sit down with Mac Thayer, founder of Junior Golf Scoreboard, one of the most influential platforms in junior golf. Mac shares the story behind JGS, how rankings really work, what college coaches are looking for, and what junior golfers and their families need to know as they navigate the competitive golf landscape. Whether you're a player chasing your first ranking or a parent trying to make sense of the recruiting process, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
📈 Rankings.
🎓 Recruiting.
⛳ Real talk from a true industry leader.
Tune in now!
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11 AUG 2025 · Beyond the Scorecard | Episode 0: Meet the Hosts & The State of Junior Golf Welcome to the very first episode of Beyond the Scorecard! Join hosts Mario and Joey as they introduce themselves and share their passion for junior golf. In this Episode Zero, we dive into the current landscape of junior golf — The debut episode sets the stage for the conversations to come, looking at how junior golf has transformed in recent years. NIL opportunities, kids building personal brands, the rise of golf influencers, social golf culture, and major advancements in technology have changed the game. It is an exciting time to be involved in golf.Here is the most important takeaway. You have to start preparing for life after junior golf, no matter your path. Whether you dream of the PGA Tour, college golf, a career in sports business, or a role as a golf content creator, the opportunities are endless.
Join Mario Conte (Founder & Executive Director) & Joey Criscitello (Digital Media Director) as they bring a fresh and original perspective to junior golf, business, and life. Each episode dives...
show more
Join Mario Conte (Founder & Executive Director) & Joey Criscitello (Digital Media Director) as they bring a fresh and original perspective to junior golf, business, and life.
Each episode dives into conversations with athletes, entrepreneurs, coaches, and creatives who share their unique journeys - both on and off the course. From navigating high-pressure tee shots to building careers and finding balance in a busy world, we explore the stories and lessons that shape success.
Whether you're a junior golfer chasing college dreams, a parent looking for insight, or someone hungry for real-world business and life tips - you'll find value here. It's not just about the score. It's about the grind, the growth, and the game - of golf and beyond.
show less
Each episode dives into conversations with athletes, entrepreneurs, coaches, and creatives who share their unique journeys - both on and off the course. From navigating high-pressure tee shots to building careers and finding balance in a busy world, we explore the stories and lessons that shape success.
Whether you're a junior golfer chasing college dreams, a parent looking for insight, or someone hungry for real-world business and life tips - you'll find value here. It's not just about the score. It's about the grind, the growth, and the game - of golf and beyond.
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| Author | Hurricane Junior Golf Tour |
| Organization | Hurricane Junior Golf Tour |
| Categories | Business , Entrepreneurship , Golf |
| Website | - |
| joey@hjgt.org |
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