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The Dark Side of Junior Golf: How Early Specialization Is Hurting Young Players

The Dark Side of Junior Golf: How Early Specialization Is Hurting Young Players

LIV golfers have been handed a new pathway into The Open after organizers struck an agreement that opens direct-entry opportunities. The move shifts how spots are allocated and has sparked a sharp debate about the evolving relationship between the tours.

A surge in junior golf toward early specialization and pro-bound pressure is raising alarm among coaches and parents. Critics warn the trend fuels burnout, short-circuits broader skill development and widens the access gap between well-resourced youngsters and those left behind

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