{"id":45636,"date":"2025-08-05T15:41:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T15:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/45636\/"},"modified":"2025-08-05T15:41:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T15:41:12","slug":"joel-dahmen-gives-out-galaxy-brain-life-hack-to-get-your-kids-into-competitive-golf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/45636\/","title":{"rendered":"Joel Dahmen gives out ‘galaxy brain’ life hack to get your kids into competitive golf"},"content":{"rendered":"

Joel Dahmen might be a PGA Tour winner and a hell of a lot better than any of us at golf, but there\u2019s a reason his \u201cFull Swing\u201d episode immediately became a fan favourite: he\u2019s one of us who just so happens to be able to compete in majors. With a son of his own and a second kid on the way<\/a>, Dahmen is already thinking about how he can save some money if they ever get into golf. There\u2019s nothing more relatable than that. You gotta think ahead!<\/p>\n

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While answering random questions while \u201cflying the plane<\/a>\u201d with Mark Hubbard, Dahmen was asked about the best way to get young golfers into the competitive junior circuit. That\u2019s when he delivered one of the best ideas we\u2019ve heard in a long time. Stay away from those $500 tournament fees for as long as possible. Baby formula isn\u2019t cheap.<\/p>\n

Find the course where the latest junior tournament was played, and book a tee time late in the day after everyone leaves. Play golf with your son\/daughter from the tournament yardage and see how you stack up. Pins will be the same, distance the same, bring up the leaderboard\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/TePTk4uwxE<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Joel Dahmen (@Joel_Dahmen) August 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201cFind the course where the latest junior tournament was played, and book a tee-time late in the day after everyone leaves,\u201d Dahmen explains. \u201cPlay golf with your son\/daughter from the tournament yardage and see how you stack up. Pins will be the same, distance the same, bring up the leaderboard after the round to see how you and your child stack up against the junior field\u2026 it\u2019s like playing a tournament for twilight golf fees instead of $500 tournament entry.\u201d<\/p>\n

One commenter called this a \u201cgalaxy brain\u201d idea, and another compared it to \u201csneaking onto the course during the member-guest\u201d tournament. Which is a great way to get your kid invested in the sport without emptying your wallet and getting them in stressful situations earlier than they need to be. You can also get a feel of their talent level in a more relaxed environment. It\u2019s a win for everyone.<\/p>\n

Dahmen answered a few other important questions \u2013 what he\u2019s up to before the PGA Tour\u2019s \u201cFall\u201d season, potential TPC Scottsdale plans and where to put your glove \u2013 but this junior tournament tee-time life hack is the clear winner\u2026 and something to jot down for later.<\/p>\n

Somehow, cementing his spot in the FedEx Cup\u2019s top 100 isn\u2019t the most important thing Dahmen has done in the past few days. When the next PGA Tour season comes around again, Dahmen is going to get a lot of handshakes from thankful parents grateful for this \u201cgalaxy brain\u201d idea.<\/p>\n