Tori sits down with LPGA touring pro Brianna Do, LPGA caddy Tara Bateman, and Tara’s wife Brandi. Listen in as Brianna reflects on her first professional event, the 2012 U.S. Women's Open, including her experience at Q School as well as the rewards of playing on the Epson Tour as a “stepping stone” to the LPGA Tour. She then shares how she navigated her last 7 years on the LPGA Tour. Brianna also gives her thoughts on finding the right caddy, the importance of getting fitted early, getting sponsors, and how playing in a Pro-Am can make or break your professional career. Key Takeaways ? (8:31) Having experience playing on the Epson is a great stepping stone to the LPGA Tour. For Brianna, the Epson Tour honed her pace of play while allowing her to make connections with fellow professional women golfers. ? (12:32) While on conditional status, you can bounce back and forth before the first reshuffle before settling on a tour to stick with. Chase the Monday qualifiers before the first reshuffle. If you don’t make the cut on the LPGA after the first reshuffle, pick one tour to stick with. Play to win at every stage if your goal is to play on the LPGA. ? (18:19) Not every shot needs to be perfect, and you don’t need to do what everyone else is doing. Listen to your body. You may not need to push yourself to do 18-hole practice rounds on the regular just because you see all the other pros doing them. Also, rather than focusing on the perfect shot, consider the perfect miss instead. ? (28:32) Minimalism and consistency are key to improving your golf game. You don’t want to spend time wondering whether it’s your club, your swing, or both that are holding you back. Get fitted as early as you can so that you have about a year’s roadmap for skills growth. ? (41:16) Participating in a Pro-Am Tour may sometimes feel like a necessary evil, but it’s a long-term play. This is for a variety of reasons, including the opportunity to make lasting connections in the world of professional golf. People will remember your Pro-Am rounds. Connect with Our Guest: Brianna Do: Instagram Tara Bateman: Instagram Brandi Naval-Bateman: Instagram Subscribe to our FREE Female Golfer Facebook Group: First T Crew [Behind the Scenes of Women’s Golf] Get in touch! Instagram: @tori_totlis TikTok:

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