3P Champion Avis Brown Riley/Golfing Legend, Trailblazer, and Champion

In this powerful episode of the 3P Champions Podcast, Greg Stern and Rob Stoller sit down with LPGA teaching professional, author, motivational speaker, and golf pioneer Avis Brown Riley.

From becoming the only African American female golfer to win four Junior World Championships to sharing a historic distinction with Tiger Woods, Avis recounts a remarkable journey built on passion, purpose, and principle.

Avis reflects on growing up in San Diego under the guidance of her father, legendary amateur golfer Gordon Brown, whose unwavering belief and mentorship helped shape one of the most accomplished golf families in history. She shares stories of overcoming racism, isolation, and adversity while competing as one of the few Black female golfers in the country and reveals the emotional truth she learned years later about the barriers placed in her path.

The conversation explores the critical role of mentorship, leadership, mental toughness, and family values in building champions both on and off the golf course. Avis also discusses surviving stage four breast cancer, earning long-overdue recognition for her accomplishments, becoming a respected coach and mentor, and her mission to inspire future generations through her book Building Of A Champion.

What You’ll Learn

• How Avis became a pioneer in golf.
• The importance of passion, purpose, and principle.
• Lessons on resilience, leadership, and mentorship.
• How to overcome adversity and create lasting impact.

Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 07:50 – Discovering a Passion for Golf 15:40 – Family, Mentors & Early Influence 22:25 – Overcoming Challenges in Golf 29:21 – Breaking Barriers in Golf 34:07 – Living with Purpose 40:02 – Building a Champion: Lessons Learned 42:27 – From Humble Beginnings to Golf Ambassador 48:08 – Family, Resilience & Perseverance 54:45 – Mentoring the Next Generation 1:00:01 – Life Lessons from Adversity 1:06:50 – Celebrating Icons & Personal Connections 1:15:07 – Gratitude, Legacy & Future Aspirations