# The Curtis Cup & Keys to Developing Juniors AND Elite Players

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Podcast: [TOUR COACH with Tony Ruggiero](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tour-coach-with-tony-ruggiero-459105)
Published: 2026-06-10T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Join Top 50 Golf Digest instructor Tony Ruggiero on 'The Tour Coach' podcast as he breaks down the keys to developing elite junior golfers and shares behind-the-scenes insights from the Curtis Cup at the historic Bel-Air Country Club. In this episode, Tony discusses his coaching philosophy, the importance of long-term athlete development, and how he uses data and specialized training—featuring guest appearances from performance coach Kolby Tullier—to help players like Avery Weed reach their full potential. Whether you're a parent, a junior golfer, or a coach, you'll learn how to prioritize balance, avoid burnout, and build a sustainable path to success in competitive golf. Key Topics Covered: • Curtis Cup Insights: Behind the scenes of coaching at an iconic venue (3:05). • Elite Player Development: The philosophy behind long-term success (14:16). • Balancing Specialization: Why playing multiple sports benefits young athletes (46:27). • Practical Drills: Analyzing swing mechanics, posture, and hip hinge (32:12). • The Parent's Role: How to support junior development without creating burnout (24:22). Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to The Tour Coach Podcast 0:45 Welcoming Tony Ruggiero to Golf Live Plus 2:54 The History and Significance of the Curtis Cup 8:37 Building long-term relationships with athletes 10:48 Keys to playing Bel-Air Country Club 14:16 Developing junior golfers: The Ruggiero philosophy 24:22 How to prevent burnout in junior athletes 28:06 Knowing when to start formal coaching 32:06 Diagnosing the golf swing: Posture and hip hinge 38:43 Using training aids for body movement 43:40 The importance of consistency in instruction 46:27 Multi-sport development vs. early specialization Check out and subscribe to all of The DewSweeper’s online content for more golf i…

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