24 - Bill Allcorn on TCU Golf and Navigating the Path from Junior to College Golf
Description
In this episode of the Driven Golf Podcast, Andrew Lewis interviews Bill Allcorn (@TCUCoachBill), the Men’s Golf Coach at Texas Christian University. Allcorn shares insights into the busy summer recruiting season, the qualities that college coaches look for in recruits, and the importance of communication and social media in the recruiting process.
Listeners will gain valuable knowledge about the differences between junior and college golfers, the significance of course management and golf IQ, and the transition challenges that freshmen face when entering college golf. Allcorn also discusses the strategies TCU employs to prepare their team for the fall season, including team retreats, qualifying rounds, and setting goals for the year.
The episode offers a deep dive into the demands of collegiate golf, from understanding one's strengths to minimizing errors during play. Allcorn emphasizes that players must be genuine in their aspirations, whether aiming for a career on the PGA Tour or balancing academics and golf at a high level.
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Guest: Bill Alcorn (@TCUCoachBill)
Host: Andrew Lewis (@andrewlewisgolf); Jim Colton (@jcolton31);
Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay)
Music by: DG Beat Labs (@dgbeatlab)
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