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Beyond The Scorecard

Beyond The Scorecard

By: Hurricane Junior Golf Tour
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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.Copyright Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Economics Golf Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Developing Winners with Chris Haack

    Developing Winners with Chris Haack
    Aug 27 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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    28 mins
  • Chatting w/ Mac Thayer of Junior Golf Scoreboard

    Chatting w/ Mac Thayer of Junior Golf Scoreboard
    Aug 19 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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    27 mins
  • The Current Landscape of Junior Golf | Beyond The Scorecard | Episode 0

    The Current Landscape of Junior Golf | Beyond The Scorecard | Episode 0
    Aug 11 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.
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    19 mins
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