The Long and Winding Road - One Woman's Journey into Professional Golf

We're Talking Golf

In this Episode we meet a new professional player where we discuss her journey to professional golf. There are many different paths that players take in becoming professional golfers and working towards their goal of making it to the "big tour" -- whether it be the PGA or in this case, the LPGA. Often times it can be a lonely journey, sacrificing a robust social life in exchange for hitting golf balls, working on the swing, wedge game or putting. The stress from the long hours of practice, training and preparation can often take a toll on a player's mental health too.
Hannah Leiner is a native Floridian who recently graduated from Florida International University (FIU) after a career in NCAA Division 1 golf. She shares her struggles and joys of playing golf from junior golf to college and then making the decision of becoming a professional. We learn how she combats the low points and enjoys the high points.
Along the way, we also chat about social media and how Hannah became a Social Media personality, developing a following of over 100, 000 (100K) on Instagram. Of course, being a prominent social media personality can take on a life of its own and the perceptions that some have about "Instagram golfers". Like Paige Spiranac, Hannah tackles the topic head-on, sharing how she gains strength and support from her "social media family" and how she uses social media to promote the sport of golf and for her sponsors like PXG.
Join us for this short episode or pass it on to the young person in your life who often dreams of becoming a professional player.

Chapters

1. Florida Roots (00:01:57)

2. Golf life & Getting Started (00:03:00)

3. US Women's Amateur (00:06:30)

4. Florida International University (00:08:00)

5. Commercial Break (00:10:30)

6. Pursuing Professional Golf (00:11:00)

7. Becoming an Instagram Golfer (00:13:30)

8. The Haters (00:15:20)

9. Respect for Paige (00:16:15)

10. Mental Health & Wellness (00:18:14)

11. Positive side of Social Media (00:21:00)

12. Caddies & James (00:22:30)

13. First Professional Tournament (00:24:20)

14. Professional Golf Goals (00:27:45)

15. US Women's Open - Qualifier (00:30:40)

16. Being a member of Team Hannah (00:32:30)

17. Wrap Up & What's Next? (00:35:20)