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I do not teach people how to play golf , I leave that to the pros . I take someone who really wants to play for whatever reason and coach them through building up their confidence .”
If your goal is to be able to go on vacation with your significant other to play nine holes of golf and spend quality time together , I will help you reach that goal .”
Golf is a very individual sport , so it ’ s a mental game . Your resilience is about taking every shot one at a time , letting go of the bad holes , seeing new holes as new opportunities , and not letting your emotions get in the way — it transfers into all parts of your life .”
“ I met a lot of women at the club who were dipping their toes in the water of golf , and they were so afraid ,” she said . “ The fear was palpable . They were very intimidated by figuring out how to get started .”
Blending her expertise in executive coaching , her passion for golf and her dedication to empowering women , Roberts recognized an opportunity to develop a program that would bridge the gap for women who feel intimidated by the sport .
Roberts ’ coaching helps women gain confidence on course so they can reach their golf goals .
“ It came down to the intersection of three of my greatest passions ,” Roberts said . She had been exploring ways to bring them together when , as she put it , “ literally , I was in the shower one day and the idea came into focus .”
Golf Ready Ladies Coaching is designed to equip women with the skills , knowledge and confidence to feel at home on the course . In the sessions , Roberts addresses practical needs , such as equipment , clothing , rules and etiquette
, while also focusing on the mindset required to succeed in golf .
In 2023 , she hosted a session for the women ’ s group at Lakeside Park Club . Jenny Boniface , the group ’ s president , had first connected with Roberts earlier that year at the Dominion Energy Women ’ s
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