48 - Chris Zambri on Building the Future of American Golf; Inside the U.S. National Development Program

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Driven Golf Podcast

Jim Colton

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The Driven Golf Podcast, hosted by Jim Colton, is designed to inspire and assist golfers of all levels. With a focus on "driving" passion and dedication in the game, the podcast features a variety of guests including PGA Tour coaches, professional golfers, and golf industry insiders who discuss topics ranging from career paths in golf to practical tips for improving one's game. Each episode includes an Angle of Attack segment with PGA professional Andrew Lewis, designed to help young golfers and parents navigated the competitive golf landscape.

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48 - Chris Zambri on Building the Future of American Golf; Inside the U.S. National Development Program

Driven Golf Podcast

1 hour 31 minutes 4 seconds

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48 - Chris Zambri on Building the Future of American Golf; Inside the U.S. National Development Program

In this episode, Jim sits down with U.S. National Development Program Head Coach Chris Zambri to discuss how the USGA is building a national system to develop America’s next wave of world-class golfers. Zambri shares his journey from USC and Pepperdine to leading the program, why the U.S. needed a true national development model, and how it’s inspired by Sweden’s holistic approach to building complete athletes—mentally, physically, and technically.

They dive into how the program identifies top talent, fills key gaps in junior development like course management and performance analytics, and prepares players for elite competition. Zambri also breaks down the boys team’s groundbreaking appearance at the Sahalee NCAA event, where high schoolers competed against powerhouse college programs—gaining invaluable experience under professional-level conditions.

The US National Development Program also has a Grant Program helping deserving families offset the financial burden of pursuing elite junior golf. The application for the 2026 grants is Friday October 31st. For more information, see https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/usndp-home-page/grant-information.html

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Hosts: Jim Colton (@drivengolfanalytics) & Andrew Lewis (@andrewlewisgolf)

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Producer: Joseph Kay (@joseph_kay)