There are millions of junior golfers across the globe—both from golfing families or non-golfing families—but no matter what, the golf world can feel overwhelming. I Want to Play College Golf examines junior golf and beyond through the eyes of fifteen golf enthusiasts, including college golfers, golf instructors, professional golfers, and more. Authors and junior golfers, Angelina and Cameron Huang speak with these individuals to learn about their journeys, collect tips and advice to better games and mindsets, and illuminate often overlooked patterns junior golfers should adopt today for success tomorrow. I Want to Play College Golf serves as a handy guide and inspiration haven for junior golfers in need of help during what legendary golfer, Arnold Palmer once called, “the greatest game mankind ever invented."
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episode 9: You need to outwork everybody, and you’ve gotta want it | Eric Meeks
Eric Meeks taught us that work ethic can truly take you to extraordinary places. Though he wasn’t the number one player during his junior career, his hard work, confidence, dedication, and discipline turned him into the number 1 ranked amateur in the world and a successful professional. Oh, and the awesome coach we know today, too.
Meeks also taught us that consistency helps you deal with pressure. Whether we want to admit it or not, there is pressure around us during our tournaments because we want to do well and make our parents proud. Consistency in our routines and envisioning have helped us deal with pressure and improve.
About the Guest:
Born in Southern California, Eric Meeks played professionally for 20 years and is currently a golf instructor at the Eric Meeks School of Golf in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Meeks attended Fresno State University and the University of Arizona and has taught many of the top junior golfers across the Western United States.
Throughout his career, Meeks played on the Nationwide Tour (now Korn Ferry Tour), Asian Tour, and South African Tour. He played in the 1989 Masters, British Open, and the 1989 and 2005 U.S. Open, and won the U.S. Amateur in 1988. He was a member of the United States Walker Cup Team and the World Amateur Team.
Meeks is also the father of Loyola Marymount University standout golfer, Cameron Meeks.
About the Hosts:
Angelina Huang, Founder
Angelia is a nationally top ranked junior golfer at her junior high year. Angelina is also ranked number one academically among seven hundred students at Clark High School, Nevada. Angelina hopes to play college golf and pursue a career in the medical field or dentistry. Her passion is Neuroscience and Statistics. Angelina has been travelling around the country competing against the best junior golfers in the world since age of seven. She is also the Amazon published author, “I Want to Play College Golf”. Since Year 2021, Angelina and Cameron have donated over $17,000 their book proceeds back to the community for the underserved family and patients who are in need of cancer treatment. Aside from daily golf practices and school, she enjoys listening to music and watching chilling crime shows.
Cameron Huang, Founder
Cameron is also a nationally top ranked junior golfer at her sophomore year. Cameron is ranked top 5% academically among eight hundred students at Clark High School, Nevada. Cameron also hopes to play college golf and pursue a career as an orthodontist in the future. Cameron is the coauthor of “I Want to Play College Golf” with Angelina, and they have donated over $17,000 their book proceeds back to the community for the underserved family and patients who are in need of cancer treatment. When Cameron isn't on the green or studying, she's enjoying her free time watching K-drama and studying makeup and skincare with her friends.
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