Tournament Day: The Parents Complete Guide

You're standing behind the 7th green, arms crossed, watching your daughter line up a putt.

She's two over. Not her best, not her worst. But you can see the tension in her shoulders. You can tell she's pressing.

Your phone buzzes — another parent texting the group chat with live scoring updates.

You want to say something. A quick thumbs up. A little encouragement. Maybe just make eye contact so she knows you believe in her.

But should you?

And where should you even BE right now?

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Tournament day is a minefield for golf parents.

Stand too close — you're hovering. Stay too far — you don't care. Say something encouraging — you're coaching. Say nothing — you're cold.

No one teaches you how to do this. So most parents just wing it... and wonder why their kid seems more stressed when they're watching.

This guide changes that.

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WHAT'S INSIDE:

📖 The Guide

- The 5 types of golf parents — and which one you might be

- Where to position yourself during the round

- What to say between nines (and what to NEVER say mid-round)

- How to handle it when they're struggling — without making it worse

- How to celebrate a great round without overdoing it

- Managing YOUR anxiety while your child competes

🎥 BONUS: Q&A Video (~20 minutes)

Coach Mike Madden answers the 10 most common questions parents ask:

- "My kid says they WANT me to watch every shot. Should I still hang back?"

- "What if I see something technically wrong mid-round?"

- "Other parents are coaching their kids. Shouldn't I?"

- And 7 more real-world scenarios...

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WHO THIS IS FOR:

✓ Parents who've been told they're "too intense" on tournament day

✓ Parents who feel awkward and don't know where to stand

✓ Parents who want to be supportive without adding pressure

✓ Parents who are tired of their presence making things worse

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THE TRUTH:

Your child doesn't need a coach following them around the course. They don't need a cheerleader. They don't need a scorekeeper.

They need to know you're there — and that your love isn't tied to their scorecard.

This guide shows you how to be exactly that.

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WHAT YOU GET:

- Tournament Day: The Parent's Complete Guide (PDF)

- Q&A Video Access Page (with link to 20-minute video)

Part of "The Golf Parent's Front 9" series from MaddenFire Media — Where Books Come Alive.