{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Families That Play Together, Stay Together","description":"\ud83d\udc9a Episode Overview  Today\u2019s episode is one of those feel-good conversations that remind you why golf is so much more than a game. Golf has a beautiful way of weaving people together \u2014 parents and kids, blended families, coaches, and friends \u2014 and today we celebrate that magic.  We\u2019re joined by two incredible guests who represent everything this theme is about: Ray, assistant coach for the Higley Girls Golf Team, and his daughter Ayla, our talented sophomore player whose calm energy and joyful spirit light up the course.  Their family\u2019s story is a perfect example of how golf builds connection, confidence, and lifelong memories.  \ud83c\udfcc\ufe0f\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Meet Our Guests  Ray \u2013 Assistant Coach for Higley Girls Golf. A dedicated dad and passionate golfer who turned a family hobby into a shared love. He shares how the game has shaped his parenting and brought his family closer together.  Ayla - A sophomore standout on the Higley Girls Golf Team. Known for her composure, positivity, and ability to shake off a bad hole faster than anyone. Ayla opens up about what she\u2019s learned from her parents, her teammates, and the game itself.  \ud83d\udcac Episode Highlights  How Sherri\u2019s first golf lesson led to her whole family joining the Higley golf community. The surprising lessons golf teaches families \u2014 from patience and communication to teamwork and humor. How Ray uses golf as a parenting tool and how it\u2019s helped his relationship with Ayla grow stronger. Ayla\u2019s journey as a high-school golfer: what she\u2019s learned, what she loves, and how she handles the highs and lows. Brittney Boo\u2019s hilarious and heartfelt take on playing golf with her boyfriend and his kids. Donna\u2019s reflections on growing up in a golf family and how those roots continue to shape her coaching and community today. A rapid-fire round that reveals who\u2019s the most competitive, the calmest, and the best putter in the family (and the answers might surprise you!). \u2764\ufe0f Why You\u2019ll Love This Episode  This episode captures the heart of what Golf Party Live stands for \u2014 connection, laughter, learning, and love for the game. Whether you play with your kids, your spouse, or your best friends, golf has a way of building bonds that last long after the final putt drops.  \ud83d\ude4f Thank You  Huge thanks to Ray and Ayla for sharing their story, and to every listener who tunes in and tells a friend about the show each week. Your support keeps this community growing.  \ud83c\udfa7 Listen anywhere you get your podcasts \u2014 and don\u2019t forget to share our show with your golf friends! ","author_name":"Golf Party Live","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/597850","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38944825\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38944825"}