Rob Baynard, PGA
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Rob Baynard, PGA
@rb2golf.bsky.social
Lead Assistant Professional at Brae Burn Country Club
Teaching Professional at Konnectgolf NYC (Winter)
Met PGA Assistants Board of Directors
2024 Met PGA Ryder Cup and Squire Cup Teams
📍New York, NY
Team: Mizuno Golf North America
www.juniorgolfcoach.com
Want to support your junior golfer *without* added pressure? ⛳️ Focus on effort over results, keep golf fun, and avoid comparisons.

Learn how to encourage growth, set realistic expectations, and maintain a healthy parent-player relationship. #JuniorGolf #GolfParents #WeLoveThisGame
Parent’s Playbook: How to Support Your Junior Golfer Without Adding Pressure
Supporting your junior golfer is a delicate balance between encouragement and pressure. As a parent, your role is pivotal in fostering a love for the game while ensuring a positive environment. Her…
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February 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Performance anxiety holding back your young golfer? 🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️ Build their confidence with mental strategies like visualization, pre-shot routines, & mindfulness. Help them thrive on & off the course! 🌟 #JuniorGolf #MentalToughness #SportsPsychology
Overcoming Performance Anxiety: Confidence-Building Techniques for Young Golfers
Performance anxiety is a common challenge for junior golfers. The pressure to perform, fear of failure, and self-doubt can significantly impact a young athlete’s game and enjoyment of golf. H…
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January 25, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Golf is more than just a game—it’s a powerful teaching tool for life lessons. Through integrity, discipline, respect, and sportsmanship, golf helps build character both on and off the course. It's not just about winning, but how you grow as a person. 🏌️‍♂️⛳

#GolfLife #PGA #YouthGolf #FirstTee
Beyond the Swing: Character Building Through Golf
Golf is more than just a game—it’s a powerful tool for teaching life lessons. As a sport rooted in tradition and personal responsibility, golf helps instill key values such as integrity, discipline…
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January 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Excited to announce that I will be joining Brae Burn Country Club in 2025 as the new Lead Assistant Golf Professional under Head Golf Professional Christopher X. Marinaro, PGA.

Grateful for the opportunity to serve the membership at this beautiful club!

#WeLoveThisGame #Golf #NewBeginnings
January 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🎉🏌️‍♂️ Start the new year strong! Here are 5 Key Goals to elevate your game in 2025:

1️⃣ Sharpen your short game.
2️⃣ Build a consistent swing.
3️⃣ Strengthen your mental game.
4️⃣ Prioritize fitness & flexibility.
5️⃣ Compete with purpose.

#JuniorGolf #GolfTips #NewYearGoals #Balldrop #2025Goals
5 Key Goals for Junior Golfers in the New Year
As the calendar turns to a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how far you’ve come and plan for where you want to go next. Golf is a game of constant learning and improvement, and every n…
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December 31, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Teaching young golfers the right skills at the right age is key to their development. From fun backyard games to refining technical skills and competitive golf, this article offers insights on how to guide kids through their golfing journey.

#JuniorGolf #GolfDevelopment #YouthSports #GolfTips
From the Backyard to the Fairway: Age-Appropriate Golf Skills for Young Athletes
Golf is not just a game; it’s a journey of growth, development, and fun. For young athletes, learning age-appropriate golf skills builds a foundation for long-term success and enjoyment. By tailori…
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December 19, 2024 at 12:01 PM
🌟 Balancing academics and athletics can be tough for student golfers, but with the right strategies, it’s possible to excel at both! ⛳📚 Here's a guide for parents and players.

#JuniorGolf #TimeManagement #StudentAthleteLife #Golf #CollegeGolf #GolfParents #GolfTips #CompetitiveGolf
Balancing Academics and Athletics: Time Management Tips for Student Golfers
Balancing academics and competitive golf is no small feat for young athletes. With the demands of practice, travel, and tournaments, it can feel overwhelming to stay on top of schoolwork. However, …
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December 16, 2024 at 12:47 PM
📊 Data is revolutionizing junior golf! From Decade Golf to Strokes Gained and apps like Arccos and Clippd, tracking performance helps young players focus practice, track improvement, and achieve college scholarships. ⛳️

#JuniorGolf #StrokesGained #DecadeGolf #ArccosGolf #Clippd #GolfCoaching
Data Tracking for Junior Golfers: Using Metrics to Unlock Potential
In the era of analytics, a data-driven approach to improvement has become a cornerstone of golf success. For junior golfers, tracking metrics like strokes gained can provide insights that sharpen f…
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December 11, 2024 at 1:02 PM
⛳️ Mental toughness is essential for junior golfers to handle pressure and setbacks both on and off the course. 🧠 Learn from experts like Julie Elion, Dr. Bob Rotella, and Dan Abrahams.🌟 Here's where to start.

#JuniorGolf #MentalToughness #GolfPsychology #YouthAthletes #Resilience #SportsPerformance
Mental Toughness: Teaching Your Junior Golfer to Handle Pressure and Setbacks
Golf is as much a mental challenge as it is a physical one, particularly for junior players learning to navigate the pressures of competition and the inevitable setbacks of the game. Developing men…
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December 10, 2024 at 2:03 PM
⛳️ Junior golfers need the right fuel to perform their best on the course AND support their growth off it! 🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️ From pre-round meals to post-round recovery, nutrition plays a key role in energy, focus, and development. 🥗🍎 A guide for parents.

#JuniorGolf #GolfNutrition #HealthyEating #YouthSports
Nutrition for Junior Golfers: Fueling Performance and Growth
Proper nutrition is essential for junior golfers to achieve peak performance on the course while supporting their growth and development off it. Golf may not seem as physically demanding as other s…
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December 7, 2024 at 11:21 AM
🏆 The U.S. Kids Golf World Championship in Pinehurst, NC, is the pinnacle of junior golf, bringing together top young players from over 50 countries. 🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️
🌟 Explore how to qualify and help your child develop their game on the world stage. 🌍

#USKidsGolf #JuniorGolf #GolfForKids #Pinehurst #VanHornCup
U.S. Kids Golf World Championship: A Gateway to Excellence in Junior Golf
The U.S. Kids Golf World Championship is a premier event that represents the pinnacle of junior golf competition. Hosted annually in Pinehurst, North Carolina, this prestigious tournament gathers t…
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December 7, 2024 at 10:18 AM
I recently competed in the @NEXTGolfTour PGA Professional Open. As someone used to competing on green grass, this was my first indoor tournament on Trackman. I hit it solid but found putting and chipping indoors to be challenging.

#NEXTGolfTour #PGAProfessional #TrackmanGolf #IndoorGolf
December 6, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all the junior golfers and parents out there!
Here are some reflections on gratitude and the season coming to an end for those of us in the Northeast.
Gratitude on the Green: What to Be Thankful for in Your Junior Golfer and How to Reflect on the Season
As the season winds down and the days grow shorter, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and express gratitude for the journey your junior golfer has taken this year. Whether your child h…
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November 28, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Here are some winter training tips for junior golfers. Learn from PGA Professionals.
Winter Training for Junior Golfers: Lessons from the Pros
Junior golfers looking to improve during the winter can draw valuable lessons from the training regimens of PGA Tour players. The off-season is a time to focus on fitness, purposeful practice, and …
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November 27, 2024 at 12:26 PM
Want to know how to navigate junior golf rankings? Get noticed by college coaches. Learn all about Junior Golf Scoreboard, key tournaments your child should play in, and the U.S. National Development Program.
Navigating Junior Golf Rankings: JGS, USNDP, and Key Tournaments to Get Noticed
Junior golf rankings, especially through Junior Golf Scoreboard (JGS), play a vital role in tracking and promoting young talent on the pathway to collegiate and professional opportunities. Here’s a…
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November 27, 2024 at 12:25 PM
AJGA is the gold standard of junior golf tournaments. Want to know how to started? I wrote a guide for parents. Check it out!
Breaking into AJGA Tournaments: A Guide for Young Golfers and Their Families
The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) is the gold standard for competitive junior golf in the U.S., offering a platform where young players can showcase their skills, compete with top talent,…
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November 27, 2024 at 12:20 PM
This question comes up all the time, “When should my child start taking golf lessons?” Here are my thoughts, along with different development stages a junior golfer goes through.
When to Start Lessons for Junior Golfers: A Guide for Parents
Introducing kids to golf can be one of the most rewarding experiences for parents, but it can also be a bit overwhelming to determine the right age to start formal lessons. Every child develops dif…
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November 27, 2024 at 12:19 PM
Here’s what to expect in your junior golfer’s first U.S. Kids Golf Tournament.
Your First U.S. Kids Golf Tournament: What to Expect and How to Prepare
If you’re preparing for your child’s debut in a U.S. Kids Golf tournament, congratulations! It’s an exciting first step in their golfing journey, packed with challenges, fun, and valuable lessons. …
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November 27, 2024 at 12:16 PM
I get asked this a lot. When do you start your child competing in junior golf tournaments? Here’s my take…
When to Start Your Child in Junior Golf Tournaments: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Competitive Young Golfer
Starting your child’s journey in competitive golf requires a structured, balanced approach that prioritizes fun, development, and athletic foundation at each stage. I recommend beginning tournament…
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November 27, 2024 at 12:14 PM
Here’s how you take your junior golfer to a competitive tournament player.
The Journey from Junior Golfer to Tournament Competitor: A Step-by-Step Guide
The world of junior golf is not just a pipeline for future PGA and LPGA stars—it’s a development process that instills discipline, sportsmanship, and resilience. For young players with aspirations …
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November 27, 2024 at 12:13 PM