Golf Coach #180: Kevin Craggs - Fundamentals Beat Fads
What makes a great coach? According to Kevin Craggs, it comes down to three powerful E’s - Educate, Empower, and Explore. In this episode, Kevin shares his insights on building a strong coaching culture over time, helping people move from being interested to involved to invested in their growth. Drawing from decades of experience coaching world-class athletes and leaders, Kevin introduces the CARE model - Clarity, Action, Resilience, and Excellence - four essential elements that every person needs to succeed.
From growing hope in others to understanding what it truly means to care, Kevin’s wisdom extends beyond the golf course into parenting, leadership, and life. He also shares insights from his new book, Be Where Your Feet Are, a guide to staying present and achieving daily excellence.
About Kevin Craggs - Director of Golf at IMG Academy
Kevin Craggs is a globally renowned PGA Professional with nearly four decades of coaching experience. He has coached and mentored major championship winners, Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup players, and some of the world’s top business leaders and royalty. His unique motivational style and technical expertise have made him one of the most sought-after coaches in golf. Kevin’s career highlights include coaching legends like two-time major winner Sandy Lyle and Colin Montgomerie, who has won a record eight European Tour Order of Merit titles, as well as major winners Catriona Matthew and Paula Creamer. With over 50,000 hours of coaching across all major tours worldwide, Kevin has earned recognition as one of Golf Monthly’s Top 25 Coaches. He also cherished memorable moments learning from and being mentored by the legendary Seve Ballesteros. Kevin’s passion lies in helping others excel. Leveraging his high-performance golf coaching techniques, he has successfully transitioned into leadership coaching for leaders and executives. Kevin’s practical courses provide strategies for success in both business and life, changing behaviors through a proven coaching system. Kevin is also the founder of Daily Xcellence, a platform dedicated to transforming coaches, trainers, and leaders through reflective learning and self-discovery. Daily Xcellence offers comprehensive coaching systems, personalized development programs, and international certification. Enjoy this interactive book—it’s fun to read, easy to grasp, and simple to put into action. Use it to develop daily excellence habits and behaviors.
Connect with Kevin:
Website: https://dailyxcellence.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevincraggs69/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.craggs.35
