Golf Mastery: From Mini Tours to Teaching Excellence

03/28/25 • 57 min

Ryan Kukula, PGA Professional and Director of Instruction at Golf Garage, shares his journey from childhood golfing prodigy to competitive player and respected coach while revealing powerful insights about golf improvement and performance mindset.
• Growing up at his father's nine-hole course in Ocean Park, Washington where Ryan and his brothers would run the shop and play golf daily
• Shooting an impressive 63 recently while maintaining the same free-swinging feeling developed in simulator practice
• Competing on mini tours after college and learning that consistently shooting in the 70s wasn't good enough at the professional level
• Developing one-handed chipping techniques during a wrist injury that transformed his understanding of short game principles
• Using simulator practice to develop a freer swing without being attached to outcomes
• Breaking the habit of score-tracking during rounds to stay present and execute shots without mounting pressure
• Setting tournament goals for the upcoming season including pro-ams, sectional majors, and the Pacific Northwest Championship
• Accepting the challenge to help podcast host Darren break 80 before the end of 2025
Visit Golf Garage for lessons with Ryan and experience how indoor training can transform your game with measurable improvement.

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David's Chair: Steve Furst is the Founder and CEO of David's Chair, a non-profit that is doing incredible work to help individuals with mobility-limiting conditions access the outdoors and enjoy activities like golf with dignity and independence. Bringing adaptive golf chairs to golf courses across the U.S. is such a fantastic initiative, and it's inspiring to hear about the potential for such enormous barriers being overcome.

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Golf, Business, and Building Community

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The MyGolfSource podcast hosts Andy Baker, owner of Pacific Franchise Advisors, to discuss the franchise potential of Golf Garage and what makes a business franchise-worthy.
• Golf Garage builds community by creating a family-like atmosphere where people form genuine connections
• Indoor golf facilities offer unique advantages with year-round accessibility and multi-purpose use
• Successful franchises require low barriers to entry, clear differentiation, and solid ROI
• Golf creates natural relationship-building opportunities without awkward beginnings
• Golf Garage complements traditional courses rather than competing with them
• Multiple revenue streams through events, food/beverage, and additional services strengthen the business model
• Franchise opportunities must appeal to potential owners on both passion and business levels
• Golf training aids work best when recommended by professionals for specific swing issues
• Tempo and balance are more important than technical grip for most golfers
• Having a winning mindset is crucial in both golf and business
If you're interested in learning more about franchising opportunities, visit pacificfranchiseadvisors.com or contact Andy at [email protected].