FLG Golf Podcast

Building Confidence for Women New To Golf | BEST OF Karen Amestoy

Marc Bauche

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Golf can feel intimidating—but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, Karen Amestoy, founder of Friendly Fairways, shares how she’s helping beginners and women golfers build confidence, master etiquette, and truly enjoy the game.

From overcoming fears like club selection, pro shops, unfamiliar terminology, how to practice and keeping pace of play, Karen reveals her six-session workshop and her vision for making golf more accessible and less intimidating. 


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TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00 Intro and how Marc met Karen on Instagram
03:04 Karen’s golf journey & finding Sand Tramps?
06:19 What has this group of female golfers taught you? 
06:48 What inspired you to help other women with their fears 
07:22 What are the fears that keep people from enjoying golf?
08:21 The 6 sessions that build confidence from green to tee
10:37 What is so intimidating about putting? 
12:07 Beginners are not the problem when it comes to divots and ballmarks
12:47 “I’m your gateway lesson”...or lube? 
13:14 You don’t have to play every club!
13:54 The on-course lesson: process, etiquette and rules
15:00 How can people find you? 


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