When “Can You Beat Biggy?” Season 2 was announced, Danny Burkholder wanted to get in on it. In fact, he made quite a bold statement that his mother, Janine, provided in her initial email to me.

“I’m a great mini golfer and even better competitor,” Danny’s statement read. “I have been playing for years and I have the right touch.”

The 14-year-old basketball player from Clarkstown, N.Y., had confidence in his game and wasn’t concerned about the competition – even though he conceded later he thought…