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When selecting a coach, it's important to consider their coaching style and philosophy. Look for a coach who matches what you're looking for and who aligns with your practice and playing style. Transparency and honesty are also key qualities to seek in a coach. Additionally, consider factors like course management and decision-making ability, and choose a coach who complements your needs, even if they may have slightly less ability in one area but excel in others. Ultimately, finding a coach who relates to you and supports your development is the most important thing.

Garrett Engle | Tennessee Chattanooga Golf

They do qualifying , a different way , they do practice , um , a different way , they do workouts , um how hands on they are or , you know , kind of let you do your own thing . And I think that's super important to know what style of coach you're looking for . Um , and , uh , to me that's the most important thing .

Garrett Engle | Tennessee Chattanooga Golf

But you're like , ah , I don't know if I wanna go there because we're not gonna be able to compete . Like , if they're a good coach and they , you know , they , they match what you're looking for . It's gonna end up working out great for you and you'll probably end up having a good team too .

Garrett Engle | Tennessee Chattanooga Golf

The pins are a lot harder , the conditions are a lot harder . So they're gonna pick a guy who has good course management and a little bit less ability over someone who has more ability and is making stupid decisions pretty much every round .

Garrett Engle | Tennessee Chattanooga Golf

It's not just you go to the best , top 10 schools in the country or you're , you're , you're done . Um , and I think that's something really important if you like a coach at a smaller school . But you're like , ah , I don't know if I wanna go there because we're not gonna be able to compete .

Garrett Engle | Tennessee Chattanooga Golf

I put a lot of bad stuff on my resume because I think it's very important to be transparent . And like , that's something I was looking for in coaches . Like I wanted my coaches to be transparent and to be completely honest with me .