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How LPGA Pros Handle Pressure, Failure & Self-Doubt
LPGA pro Dewi Weber didn’t even like golf as a kid. She played because she hated losing. Now she’s competing for wins on tour, and she’s sharing the morning routine, the mental game, and the parenting lesson that changed how she sees success. In this episode, host Larry Gonzales sits down with Dewi Weber, a Dutch professional golfer competing on the LPGA Tour, to explore the discipline, mental toughness, and resilience behind professional golf. Dewi shares how a serious ankle injury ended her national-level tennis ambitions and unexpectedly introduced her to golf—a sport she initially played because she loved competing, not because she loved the game. From earning a scholarship to the University of Miami and finishing runner-up at the national championship as a freshman to building a professional career, Dewi reveals how preparation, consistent routines, journaling, and mental coaching help her perform under pressure. She explains why the best athletes aren't necessarily those who avoid mistakes, but those who respond to them with confidence and commitment. Dewi also takes listeners behind the scenes of life on the LPGA Tour, discussing demanding travel schedules, physical training, financial realities, and the importance of support from her wife, Jen. As she prepares for parenthood, she reflects on balancing family and professional ambitions—and shares advice for young golfers about embracing mistakes, staying curious, and finding joy in the process. Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, business professional, or parent, this conversation offers practical lessons on pursuing excellence without allowing results to define your worth.   Meet the Guest Dewi Weber Professional Golfer | LPGA Tour Instagram: @dewiweber Dewi Weber is a Dutch professional golfer who began her athletic career playing competitive tennis in the Netherlands. After an ankle injury at age 12, she transitioned to golf and joined the Dutch National Team by age 14. She later competed internationally, earned a golf scholarship to the University of Miami, and pursued a professional career on the LPGA Tour.   Host: Larry Gonzales Podcast: In Search of Excellence: Island Style Powered by: The Broker Mortgage Experts   Timestamp Highlights 00:00 Show Intro 00:14 Tennis To Golf 02:07 Finding Love For Golf 05:18 Miami Breakthrough 06:08 Pressure And Prep 08:00 Routine And Journaling 14:12 Turning Pro Decision 17:22 Marriage And Support 19:59 Money And Tour Reality 22:21 Staying On Tour 28:15 Coaches And Confidence 30:57 Behind The Scenes Grind 34:21 Consequences And Focus 39:18 Handling Bad Days 41:31 Parenthood Ahead 49:16 Advice For Young Golfers 53:43 Closing Thanks   Watch & Listen Watch the full conversation on YouTube and listen to In Search of Excellence: Island Style on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.   Subscribe for more conversations about leadership, personal growth, resilience, and the people who inspire excellence in Hawaiʻi and beyond.
In Search of Excellence, Island Style
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