The Golf Sit Down
Join us as we explore the world of long-term development for golfers. What lessons can we learn from discussions with players, parents, and the best coaches in the world to help you on your journey?
Episodes
Want to hit the golf ball farther without swinging harder? You might be approaching golf speed training all wrong!
In this episode of The Golf Sit Down, Ryan Dailey, PGA, and Seth Thompson, PGA, sit down with Michael Romatowski, owner of Mach 3 Golf Speed Training, to explore what really creates speed, power, and distance in the golf swing.
Michael challenges common misconceptions about increasing clubhead speed, explaining why eff...
What do Division I college golf coaches really look for in junior golfers and what does it take to play golf at the next level?
In this episode of The Golf Sit Down, we sit down with Matt Moot, Head Men’s Golf Coach at Campbell University, to talk about his journey from junior golfer and Campbell student-athlete to becoming a Division I college golf coach. Matt shares an inside look at college golf recruiting, junior golf de...
What does it really take to become a better golfer—not for one round or one season, but over the long term?
In this episode, Ryan Dailey, PGA and Seth Thompson, PGA sit down with Ryne Burnett, PGA, Director of Golf at Hidden Valley Golf Club, to explore the experiences, habits, and mindset that helped shape him as a player, coach, and golf professional.
Ryne shares how spending the majority of his early golf years actually pl...
What does it really take to develop into a great golfer, not just build a great golf swing?
In this episode of The Golf Sit Down, Ryan Dailey, PGA and Seth Thompson, PGA sit down with PGA Tour winner and longtime coach David Ogrin for a conversation about junior golf development, coaching, parenting, competition, and learning how to actually play the game.
David shares lessons from his own...
In this episode of The Golf Sit Down, we’re joined by elite junior golfer Oliver Betschart — a 17-year-old who has already competed in a PGA Tour event and some of the biggest junior tournaments in the world.
Oliver shares his journey from picking up a club at age 5 to making a hole-in-one at 7, and eventually qualifying for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship at just 15 years old.
We dive deep into:
The mental game of...
Can you shoot par golf without ever hitting a range ball?In this episode of The Golf Sit Down, we welcome Joel Suggs, a third-generation PGA Master Professional who went from shooting a 130 to a 2-handicap in just three years—without ever hitting a bucket of range balls.
Joel shares the wisdom he learned from his aunt, legendary Hall of Famer Louise Suggs, including the "All-Par Golf" mindset: putting the drive in play,...
In this episode of The Golf Sit Down, we sit down with PGA & LPGA professional Angela Then, Director of Instruction at Indian Creek Golf Club.
Angela shares her incredible journey from competitive junior golf to playing on tour—and now developing elite players through coaching. We dive into what really separates top-level golfers, why “consistency” is misunderstood, and how players (and parents) should approac...
In this special LIVE episode of The Golf Sitdown, we sit down with Brent Wilkerson to break down what it really takes to develop golfers over the long term.
From coaching struggles to breakthrough moments, Brent shares how Operation 36 transformed his approach—helping players, parents, and coaches understand the journey beyond just a one-hour lesson.
We dive into: • Why traditional lessons often fail • The importance of on-co...
What does it really take to develop junior golfers the right way?
In this episode of The Golf Sitdown, we sit down with Steve Brewer, Director of Instruction at Dubsdread Golf Course and a national ambassador for Operation 36.
Steve shares how he’s built one of the largest junior development programs in the country — serving 150+ juniors and 1,000+ adults annually — while staying committed to a simple principle:
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Golf improvement is usually judged by feel — but what if you could actually measure progress?
In this Real Talk episode of The Golf Sit Down, PGA Professionals Ryan Dailey and Seth Thompson break down the massive milestone of 1 MILLION strokes lost inside Operation 36 and why it matters for players, parents, and coaches.
We dive into: • Why most golfers think they’re not improving (when they are) • The psychology of mot...
In this episode of The Golf Sit Down, we’re joined by George Roy, founder of George Roy Golf and creator of the Low Zone Training System, for a deep dive into how golfers should actually practice.
George breaks down:
The adaptive learning model in golf Why skill development matters more than technique early on How parents can help juniors practice without burnout The importance of failure, variability, and exploration Why mos...
In this Golf Sit Down Podcast Q&A episode, PGA Professionals Ryan Dailey and Seth Thompson answer real questions from golf coaches, parents, and junior golfers.
We break down:
Why junior golf improvement takes time
How OP 36 creates a clear development roadmap
How many tournaments junior golfers should actually play
Why scores are not linear (and why that’s normal)
The powerful Rule of 20 in junior golf development
How pa...
In this episode of The Golf Sit Down, we’re joined by Kristi Roach, PGA of Canada professional, 2024 PGA Atlantic Teacher of the Year, Operation 36 coach, and former school teacher.
Kristi shares her unique journey from college golf to classroom teaching to full-time golf coaching, and how her background as a middle school teacher and mom shapes the way she develops junior golfers today.
We dive deep into: -How to properly de...
In this episode of The Golf Sit Down, we sit down with Dan Bubany, PGA Professional, to break down what actually leads to long-term golf improvement — and why traditional one-hour golf lessons often fail players, parents, and coaches.
Dan shares his journey from broadcast journalism to full-time golf coaching, and explains why group coaching, on-course training, and results-based development outperform private instruction in ...
In this episode of The Golf Sit Down, Ryan and Seth sit down with Ben Polland, PGA, Director of Golf at Shooting Star (WY) and reigning 2024 PGA Professional Champion. Ben shares his incredible journey from late-blooming high school golfer to competing on the Korn Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR events, and representing the PGA of America internationally.
We dig into:
• Why competing often is the fastest way to grow • The mental game shift th...
In this episode of The Golf Sit Down, Ryan Dailey and Seth Thompson sit down with Randall Henry, CEO of Henry-Griffitts, one of golf’s most respected custom-fitting companies.
Randall shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from decades in the golf industry — from tour players in the 1980s to revolutionizing how juniors and beginners get fit today.
We break down:
Why most golfers are using clubs that are too strong
...
In this episode of The Golf Sit Down, Ryan Dailey and Seth Thompson welcome Ty Gosnell, founder of The Players Golf Academy of Charleston and Director of Instruction at Rivertown Country Club.
Ty shares his journey from a multi-sport athlete to a seasoned PGA coach, the lessons he’s learned about player development, burnout, and the importance of helping kids fall in love with the grind—not just the game.
He discusses: ...
In this episode of The Golf Sit Down, hosts Ryan Dailey, Seth Thompson, and AJ Reimann welcome world-renowned coach David Orr.
With over 30 years of coaching experience and 16 years of putting research, David has worked with more than 85 Tour players — including Justin Rose, Suzanne Pettersen, Paul Casey, and multiple Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup players.
We dive deep into:
How juniors actually develop golf skills on the course,...
In this episode of The Golf Sit Down Podcast, we chat with Maggie Simons, Director of Instruction at Oregon Golf Club, about her incredible journey from a late start in junior golf to playing Division I at Wake Forest, competing professionally, and ultimately becoming one of the most respected coaches in the Pacific Northwest.
Maggie shares her insights on: ⛳ Why early specialization can hurt more than it helps 🏀 The value of mult...
In this episode of The Golf Sit Down Podcast, we sit down with Andreas Kali, head coach of the Danish Junior Golf Academy. Andreas shares his journey from junior golf in Denmark to competing in college and turning professional, before finding his true passion in coaching.
We discuss the importance of mentorship, group training, player accountability, culture, and long-term development. Andreas emphasizes how fostering a love for th...
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