This one starts with a conversation that comes straight from the roots of Ozarks golf. Anne Cain joins the show as an Ozarks Area Golf Hall of Fame inductee, but her story goes way beyond recognition. From a standout at Glendale High School to an All-American at Georgia, and a Missouri Women’s Amateur win at just 15, it highlights how early talent only matters if it’s matched with discipline and direction.

What stands out most is how her perspective has shifted, from competing at a high level to now shaping the next generation of players as a teaching pro. It highlights the difference between raw talent and long-term development, especially as she breaks down what it really takes to succeed in today’s game. There’s also a broader look at the post-COVID golf boom and why junior development has become such a key focus in the sport right now. And in true Ozarks fashion, it all ties back to connection, mentorship, community courses like Hickory Hills, and the people who help shape careers long before trophies ever do.