The Perfect Balance:
gymii. ambassador Josh Goldenberg on Golf and Growth
3 min read
March 20, 2025
gymii. takeaway:
Josh Goldenberg represents a perfect blend of academic and athletic excellence, having successfully navigated both the rigorous academics at Penn and the demanding world of professional golf. After turning pro in 2019, he has steadily built his career across multiple tours, from PGA Tour Latinoamérica to recently earning Challenge Tour and DP World Tour status.
His approach to both golf and nutrition emphasizes balance and continuous improvement, showing that success comes from enjoying the journey while pursuing excellence.
Professional Highlights:
🌟Earned full status on Challenge Tour and conditional status on DP World Tour via Final Stage of 2024 Q-School
🏆Champion of the 2022 PGA Tour Americas Finals in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
🏆Five-time winner on the Minor League Golf Tour
🏆Second place in both the 2023 and 2020 New York State Open at Bethpage Black
🏆Second place in the 2023 Westchester Open, shooting course record 62 (-8) in final round
🌟Ranked 28th out of 200+ players on PGA Tour Americas Order of Merit for 2023 season
Q1: Tell us about your background and golf journey.
Q1: Tell us about your background and golf journey.
Q1: Tell us about your background and golf journey.
I'm from Westchester, NY, and grew up playing many sports before being recruited to Penn to play golf. After graduating, I turned pro and spent three years competing on PGA Tour Latinoamérica and Canada. This past December, I earned Challenge Tour and DP World Tour status. Along the way, I've won five times on the Minor League Tour and once on Latinoamérica.
I'm from Westchester, NY, and grew up playing many sports before being recruited to Penn to play golf. After graduating, I turned pro and spent three years competing on PGA Tour Latinoamérica and Canada. This past December, I earned Challenge Tour and DP World Tour status. Along the way, I've won five times on the Minor League Tour and once on Latinoamérica.
I'm from Westchester, NY, and grew up playing many sports before being recruited to Penn to play golf. After graduating, I turned pro and spent three years competing on PGA Tour Latinoamérica and Canada. This past December, I earned Challenge Tour and DP World Tour status. Along the way, I've won five times on the Minor League Tour and once on Latinoamérica.
Q2: What was it like balancing rigorous academics and competitive golf at Penn, and then transitioning to pro?
Q2: What was it like balancing rigorous academics and competitive golf at Penn, and then transitioning to pro?
Q2: What was it like balancing rigorous academics and competitive golf at Penn, and then transitioning to pro?
It was a lot of fun to have so many things going on at once. I had a great experience in college meeting so many interesting people from different backgrounds. I was fortunate to make lifelong friends and get a great education. I actually only decided to turn pro during my senior year. It's been an amazing experience chasing a childhood dream, and I couldn't be more grateful for everything I've gotten to experience - from the people to locations to the winning and losing.
It was a lot of fun to have so many things going on at once. I had a great experience in college meeting so many interesting people from different backgrounds. I was fortunate to make lifelong friends and get a great education. I actually only decided to turn pro during my senior year. It's been an amazing experience chasing a childhood dream, and I couldn't be more grateful for everything I've gotten to experience - from the people to locations to the winning and losing.
It was a lot of fun to have so many things going on at once. I had a great experience in college meeting so many interesting people from different backgrounds. I was fortunate to make lifelong friends and get a great education. I actually only decided to turn pro during my senior year. It's been an amazing experience chasing a childhood dream, and I couldn't be more grateful for everything I've gotten to experience - from the people to locations to the winning and losing.
Q3: What does nutrition mean to you as a professional athlete?
Q3: What does nutrition mean to you as a professional athlete?
Q3: What does nutrition mean to you as a professional athlete?
Feeling my healthiest allows me to perform at my highest ability on the course and at the gym, but also feel my best at home with friends and family.
Feeling my healthiest allows me to perform at my highest ability on the course and at the gym, but also feel my best at home with friends and family.
Feeling my healthiest allows me to perform at my highest ability on the course and at the gym, but also feel my best at home with friends and family.
Q4: How has your nutrition journey evolved throughout your career?
Q4: How has your nutrition journey evolved throughout your career?
Q4: How has your nutrition journey evolved throughout your career?
I've always tried to eat healthy with a cheat day here and there. I try not to take myself too seriously but also know how much better I feel on the road and at home when I am eating better. During both my college and pro career, I've focused on getting as much protein as possible and consuming many electrolytes throughout the day.
I've always tried to eat healthy with a cheat day here and there. I try not to take myself too seriously but also know how much better I feel on the road and at home when I am eating better. During both my college and pro career, I've focused on getting as much protein as possible and consuming many electrolytes throughout the day.
I've always tried to eat healthy with a cheat day here and there. I try not to take myself too seriously but also know how much better I feel on the road and at home when I am eating better. During both my college and pro career, I've focused on getting as much protein as possible and consuming many electrolytes throughout the day.
Q5: What does gymii. mean to you?
Q5: What does gymii. mean to you?
Q5: What does gymii. mean to you?
gymii. allows me to see clearly my nutrition plan and create goals for the future. It provides more structure than what I'm used to, which has been really helpful for my routine.
gymii. allows me to see clearly my nutrition plan and create goals for the future. It provides more structure than what I'm used to, which has been really helpful for my routine.
gymii. allows me to see clearly my nutrition plan and create goals for the future. It provides more structure than what I'm used to, which has been really helpful for my routine.
Q6: What have been the most exciting or memorable parts of being a pro golfer?
Q6: What have been the most exciting or memorable parts of being a pro golfer?
Q6: What have been the most exciting or memorable parts of being a pro golfer?
The journey of striving to get better each day has been the most rewarding part of being a professional golfer. Every day presents new challenges and opportunities for growth, which keeps me motivated and excited about the game. One of my most memorable moments was winning on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica in Mexico - that victory was special because it represented all the hard work and dedication finally coming together. The competitive nature of professional golf means you experience both wins and losses, but it's the daily pursuit of improvement that makes this journey so fulfilling.
The journey of striving to get better each day has been the most rewarding part of being a professional golfer. Every day presents new challenges and opportunities for growth, which keeps me motivated and excited about the game. One of my most memorable moments was winning on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica in Mexico - that victory was special because it represented all the hard work and dedication finally coming together. The competitive nature of professional golf means you experience both wins and losses, but it's the daily pursuit of improvement that makes this journey so fulfilling.
The journey of striving to get better each day has been the most rewarding part of being a professional golfer. Every day presents new challenges and opportunities for growth, which keeps me motivated and excited about the game. One of my most memorable moments was winning on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica in Mexico - that victory was special because it represented all the hard work and dedication finally coming together. The competitive nature of professional golf means you experience both wins and losses, but it's the daily pursuit of improvement that makes this journey so fulfilling.
