Summary: Demi Runas, LPGA golfer and one of Golf.com’s “Most Beautiful Women in Golf” joins us in this episode to share her experiences as a professional golfer and the changes that she has made in the gym that have made such an impact on the course.<br> As a young, up and coming professional golfer, Demi Runas has had some amazing experiences on the golf course. In this episode of the 18STRONG Podcast, she shares some of the highs and lows , as well as some key lessons she has learned that have made her a stronger player. Demi is also known for her work ethic and impressive fitness training, which she attributes a lot of her success to.<br> She is a great role model for all golfers, and has a great message when it comes to working smarter and harder in the gym. A message that she especially hopes to pass on to the female golfers interested in improving both their game and their health.<br> Subscribe to the 18STRONG Podcast on iTunes and stitcher by clicking the button below:<br> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/18strong-podcast-golf-golf/id918983997?mt=2&ls=1" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=53823&refid=stpr" target="_blank"></a><br> Demi Runas’s Background<br> <br> * Grew up playing golf, starting around the age of 4<br> * Finished 9th on the Volvik Race for the Card money list by closing in a tie for 2nd at the Symetra Tour Championship to move from 15th to 9th.<br> * Posted two second place results and three additional top 10 finishes<br> * Finished 3rd in the Gaelle Truet Rookie of the Year<br> * Three-time Big West Player of the Year at UC Davis<br> * Won the 2013 Big West Women’s Golf Championship and guided team to four Big West conference titles<br> * Four time First Team All Big West<br> <br> Highlights from this Episode<br> <br> * Demi tells us about her college coach and how she was/is such an inspiration to her<br> * She recounts her introduction to golf as a youngster and how she has loved the game since she was very young<br> * Demi recounts her experiences on the course including some of her most frustrating and most gratifying moments<br> * She tells an amazing story of the day she earned her LPGA card by shooting lights out and getting into a playoff in her last event of the year in 2014<br> * We discuss her training program and her work with Chang Lee at Exos; how “training properly” has revolutionized her game and her power<br> * We especially touch on why it is so important for women to work on strength and power in their workouts to improve their game<br> * Demi shares some of her nutritional strategies that she feels are key to stamina on the course<br> * And we discuss some of the mental toughness that she has developed over the years, some of which she has had since she was little, and some which has taken a lot of work and effort to develop.<br> <br> <br> CaddyShack or Happy Gilmore?<br> Happy Gilmore<br> One or 2 of the Most Influential People, Books, or Experiences in Your Life?<br> Her college coach Anne Walker<br> Who would you like to spend a day on the course with?<br> Jack Nicklaus<br> What are you excited about in your near future?<br> Playing her greatest golf<br> Where to Find Demi Runas:<br> LPGA player profile: <a href="http://www.lpga.com/players/demi-runas/88881/overview" target="_blank">Demi Runas</a><br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/demirunasgolf/">Demi Runas Golf</a><br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/demirunasgolf" target="_blank">@DemiRunasGolf</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/demirunasgolf/" target="_blank">@DemiRunasGolf</a><br> Other Links Mentioned<br> <a href="http://www.golf.com/photos/most-beautiful-women-golf-demi-runas">Most Beautiful Women in Golf: Demi Runas</a><br> Having Trouble Leaving a review from your iPhone or desktop?<br> <a href="http://18strong."></a>
