In this episode of Your Golf Performance Podcast, host Brent Dale sits down with Matt Giles — former junior standout, two-time All-American at the University of Southern California, and accomplished Australian amateur-turned-professional.
We explore how Matt transformed his early promise into success in college golf, the lesson-filled transition into the pro ranks, and what separates the aspirational players from those who truly break through.
🎙 What we cover
- Matt’s journey: from a talented teenager in Sydney to dominating college golf at USC.
- Key moments that tested his resolve — the highs of early victory, the challenge of staying consistent at the next level, and the mindset behind it.
- The traits that elite junior golfers need to develop now — beyond swing technique: attitude, resilience, practice quality, competition readiness.
- How Matt evaluates what “makes” top players versus those who plateau — including how juniors and their parents can foster the right culture.
- Practical advice for coaches, parents and junior players: structuring practice, managing expectations, bouncing back from setbacks, and mapping a roadmap for improvement.
🎯 Why listen
If you coach juniors, work with parents who want a clear game-plan, or you’re a junior golfer yourself hungry to make the leap, this conversation with Matt Giles is loaded with real-world insight. Whether you’re striving to win your next tournament, earn a college scholarship, or just become a smarter competitor — Matt’s story gives both inspiration and actionable steps.
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