438: Leo Herrera: The Wild Ride of Getting Through Q-School

Oct 23, 2025

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Leo has an incredible playing and coaching background — he was a member of the Venezuelan National Team, a three-time Florida Cup Team member, and was named a 2019 Rolex Junior All-American (Honorable Mention), reaching 20th in the Rolex Golf Rankings. He also captured the 2021 USGA Four-Ball Championship before turning professional.

Now, as a performance coach, Leo blends his experience as a player with modern movement science to help golfers play and feel their best. This episode is all about his wild ride in Q-school pre-qualfying.

💡 In This Episode You'll Learn:

Leo's crazy Q-School journey — the grind, the lessons, and what it really takes to chase your dream.
The exact steps to get through Q-School — from preparation and mindset to strategy and execution.
How his elite amateur experience shaped his approach to professional golf.
The connection between movement, performance, and consistency in tournament play.

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