Women of Golf: Season 13 Episode 6 | Kaleiya Romero's transition from college golfer to Epson Tour

Navigating the Balance: A Deep Dive into the Life of a Young Golf Pro and Coach

Join us as we explore Kaleiya Romero's journey from collegiate golf excellence to professional competition and coaching. Discover how balancing family, playing, and mentoring shapes her outlook and ambitions in women's golf.

In this episode:Kaleiya Romero's transition from college golfer at Pepperdine to Epson Tour contender and Oregon assistant coach.Insights into her training focus, including wedge play and ball striking improvements.The challenges and lessons learned from moving from team-based college golf to solo professional tournaments.How coaching her sister and others has influenced her perspective on golf swing and course management.The importance of maintaining mental clarity and avoiding burnout in a demanding golf career.The unique dynamics of balancing competition, coaching, and personal life—plus funny anecdotes about family and late-night golf thoughts.Timestamps:

00:00 - From collegiate star to Epson Tour contender: Kaleiya Romero's story

01:26 - Introduction to Kaleiya and her achievements at Pepperdine

02:24 - Balancing golf and coaching at Oregon

03:12 - Recap of Florida tournament experiences and performance insights

04:37 - How driver length impacts her game and practice focus

05:40 - Moving from college golf to the professional circuit and the transition challenges

07:01 - The role of family and small circles in navigating tour life

09:02 - Experience caddying at Augusta and the significance of the venue

10:13 - Key lessons from being a caddy and the importance of embracing the unique tour environment