Kim Lewellen, Wake Forest Women's Golf Head Coach

Kim Lewellen is a former college and professional golfer who now leads the Wake Forest women's golf team. She has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year on four separate occasions. In this episode, we discuss a variety of golf topics including:

• How golf became a part of Kim's life
• How Kim became a college golf coach
• The shift from competitor to the coach of competitors
• How Kim ended up at Wake Forest
• A glimpse into the world of golf recruiting
• International junior golfers vs. American junior golfers
• Division 1 golf practice
• The role of a college coach on game day
• Reasons for Kim's success

Should you choose a school because it has a yogurt machine in the cafeteria? Kim says no.

We ended with a lightning round of 10 questions. Tune in for some of Kim's Winston-Salem restaurant recommendations.

#godeacs

This episode is presented by Par 3 Near Me.

Chapters

• 0:53 How Golf became a Part of Kim's Life
• 1:45 How Kim became a Coach
• 4:02 The Shift from Competitor to Coach
• 6:00 How Kim Ended Up at Wake Forest
• 9:40 What Kim Looks for in a Golf Recruit
• 14:41 American Junior Golfers vs. International Junior Golfers
• 17:28 What Does a College Golf Practice Look Like?
• 20:47 What Does Game Day Look Like for a Coach?
• 27:35 Reasons for Kim's Coaching Success
• 30:59 Lightning Round