The Golf Sit Down

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 efficient movement matters more than brute strength and how golfers of all ages can develop more speed without sacrificing control.
The conversation also dives into junior golf development, the benefits of playing multiple sports, how often golfers should train for speed, and what coaches and parents need to know about developing stronger, more athletic golfers.
Plus, hear how speed training is making a measurable difference for junior golfers and high school golf teams, improving clubhead speed, ball speed, and on-course performance.
Whether you're a golfer chasing more distance, a coach helping players reach their potential, or a parent supporting a young athlete, this episode is packed with insights you can put into practice.
Tune in and discover why swinging faster doesn't have to mean swinging harder!
⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS
00:00 – Meet Michael Romotowski & Mach 3 Speed Training01:25 – Michael's Background in Golf Fitness & Speed Training05:40 – When Should Junior Golfers Start Speed Training?07:50 – Why Playing Multiple Sports Matters09:05 – How Much Swing Speed Do College Golfers Need?13:45 – Swinging Harder vs. Swinging More Efficiently17:35 – How Often Should Golfers Train for Speed?20:00 – Why Distance Matters More Than You Think26:00 – Can You Gain Speed Without Losing Accuracy?31:00 – Common Speed Training Mistakes37:15 – Real Results: More Speed, Distance & Better Scores41:40 – Mach 3 Training Tools & Resources
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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 development, tournament golf, practice habits, parental involvement, scoring, and the skills young golfers need to develop if they want to compete at the collegiate level.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What college golf coaches look for when recruiting junior golfers 
How junior golfers can get on a college coach’s radar
Why tournament experience matters in college golf recruiting
How young golfers can develop their games over several years
Why learning to score matters more than chasing a perfect golf swing What parents should (and shouldn’t) do during junior golf tournaments Why independence is important for future college golfers
How Matt developed his wedge game
Why short putting can make such a big difference in scoring
How to balance practice, competition, development and burnout
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Meet Campbell University Head Coach Matt Moot
01:51 – How Matt Moot Got Started in Golf
03:03 – Matt’s Journey to Campbell University
07:21 – Junior Golf Development & Early Milestones
10:12 – Starting Close to the Hole & Learning to Score
12:13 – Why Who You Play Golf With Matters
14:01 – What College Golf Taught Matt About His Game
16:55 – How Matt Developed His Wedge Game
19:34 – The Putting Practice That Can Lower Your Scores
25:35 – How Junior Golfers Can Get on a College Coach’s Radar
27:28 – Choosing the Right Junior Golf Tournaments
30:00 – Developing Competitive Golfers Without Burning Them Out
31:30 – What College Coaches Notice About Golf Parents
34:02 – Helping Junior Golfers Become More Independent
38:33 – How Much Tournament Golf Should Juniors Play?
42:29 – Why Golfers Should Stop Chasing the Perfect Swing
The Golf Sit Down brings you conversations with golf coaches, industry leaders and experts who are helping golfers learn, improve and stay in the game.
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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 playing the game helped develop his skills, why purposeful practice matters more than simply hitting balls, and how learning to manage his mind and emotions became a major turning point in his own playing career.
The conversation also dives into junior golf development and the role coaches and parents play in helping young golfers succeed. Ryne explains why alignment between the player, parent, and coach is so important, how properly fitted equipment can influence development, and why sometimes the best thing a coach can do is listen before trying to fix the problem.
In this episode:
• Why Ryne spent roughly 75% of his early golf development on the course• How the mental game changed his approach to competitive golf• Why purposeful practice beats simply hitting more golf balls• How wedge distance control helped take his game to another level• Why golfers should focus on process instead of results• The importance of parent, player, and coach alignment• What a golf coach can provide beyond swing instruction• Why junior golf equipment should be fit to the player• How coaches can help young golfers manage frustration and adversity• Why learning to handle failure is part of long-term player development
Whether you’re a golf coach, PGA Professional, parent of a junior golfer, or a player trying to improve your own game, this conversation provides a practical look at what sustainable golf development really requires.
CHAPTERS
01:17 Ryne Burnett’s Journey Into Golf04:20 Building a Career as a PGA Professional08:20 Playing Golf vs. Practicing Golf12:30 What Took Ryne’s Game to the Next Level?15:00 Building a Precise Wedge System19:40 Process, Preparation & the Mental Game24:50 Mistakes Parents Can Make in Junior Golf26:30 Creating Alignment Between Player, Parent & Coach32:20 What Does a Golf Coach Actually Help With?33:30 Why Junior Golf Equipment Matters36:20 How Coaches Help Players Manage Emotions38:10 Giving Junior Golfers Space to Talk41:50 What Coaches Can Learn From an Op 36 Round43:20 Coaching Your Own Kids45:00 Balancing Golf, Career & Family48:00 Final Thoughts
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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 journey, from growing up on a golf course to winning on the PGA Tour and eventually building a career as a coach. He also explains why the best development environments often come down to opportunity, trust, and allowing players to learn through experience.
A major part of the conversation focuses on the role parents play in junior golf. David shares what he has seen work well with developing players, why parents should let coaches coach, and how to find the right instructor for a young golfer.
The discussion also moves beyond mechanics and into the parts of golf that are harder to teach on a range: awareness, decision-making, creativity, scoring, and learning how to compete.
If you’re a junior golfer, parent, coach, or anyone interested in long-term player development, this episode offers a valuable perspective on what helps golfers continue to improve.
Episode Chapters
00:00 David Ogrin’s Journey From Junior Golfer to PGA Tour Winner04:25 The Role Parents Should Play in Junior Golf07:31 How to Find the Right Golf Coach13:00 Helping Players Take Ownership of Their Game16:56 Developing the Mental Side of Golf20:08 Lessons From Competing on the PGA Tour28:00 Why Technology Can’t Replace Playing the Golf Course33:25 Why Junior Golfers Need to Compete Before They Feel Ready
The Golf Sit Down explores long-term golf development and the people, ideas, and experiences that help golfers reach their goals.

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 golf (breathing, visualization, focus)What separates elite junior players from the restLessons learned from playing with PGA Tour prosWhy “zero emotional attachment” can change your gameOperation 36 and training to shoot lower scoresDaily routines, practice habits, and coaching insights
If you're serious about improving your golf game or want to understand what it takes to compete at a high level, this episode is packed with value.
🎙️ Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE!The Golf Sit Down: https://linktr.ee/TheGolfSitDownHost: Ryan Dailey, PGA  @ryandaileygolfCo-Host: Seth Thompson, PGA @seth_thompsongolfExecutive Producer: A.J. Reimann  @a.j._reimann
Chapters
00:00 Oliver's Journey in Golf05:25 Daily Life and Training Regimen09:28 Mental Game and Strategies15:44 Emotional Attachment and Decision Making18:06 Lessons Learned from Golfing Experiences22:16 Defining Moments in Competition24:38 Experiences at the PGA Tour Event31:48 The Importance of a Long-Term Coach38:24 Goals for Future Improvement42:32 Advice for Young Golfers
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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, getting on or around the green, and getting down in two. 
In this video, you’ll discover:The "Golf Mirror" strategy for tracking stats that actually matter. Why distance control is more critical than direction in putting. How to use Operation 36 to gamify your improvement. ro tips for winter practice using mats and rubber tees. 
📖 Get Joel’s Book: Golf Success Before Every Round at JoelSuggsPGAauthor.com 
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The Golf Sit Down: https://linktr.ee/TheGolfSitDownHost: Ryan Dailey, PGA  @ryandaileygolfCo-Host: Seth Thompson, PGA @seth_thompsongolfExecutive Producer: A.J. Reimann  @a.j._reimann
0:00 - Introduction: Meet PGA Master Joel Suggs 1:23 - From 130 to Scratch: Joel’s "No Range Ball" Story 4:55 - Lessons from a Legend: Working with Louise Suggs 9:18 - The "All-Par Golf" Secret to Lower Scores 17:19 - Analyzing 819 Rounds: The Stats That Matter 23:57 - Putting Myth-Busting: Distance vs. Direction 35:21 - Why On-Course Practice Beats the Driving Range 38:45 - Winter Training: How to Master Practice Mats 41:52 - The "Golf Mirror": A Simple System for "Dash-Filled" Golf 
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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 approach long-term development.
If you’re a junior golfer, coach, or parent trying to navigate the path to better golf—this episode is packed with insight you won’t hear anywhere else.
🔥 Topics Covered:
Transition from pro golf to coachingThe biggest mistakes junior golfers makeWhy group training beats private lessonsWhat elite players do differentlyThe truth about “consistency” in golfMental game insights from tour-level experience
🎯 Whether you're chasing competitive golf or just want to improve, this episode will change how you think about the game.
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The Golf Sit Down: https://linktr.ee/TheGolfSitDownHost: Ryan Dailey, PGA  @ryandaileygolfCo-Host: Seth Thompson, PGA @seth_thompsongolfExecutive Producer: A.J. Reimann  @a.j._reimann
Chapters
00:00 Angela's Journey in Golf and Coaching01:07 Transitioning from Player to Coach03:54 Daily Life as a Golf Instructor06:50 Learning from Mistakes and Adapting Coaching Styles09:28 The Importance of Personal Experience in Coaching12:22 The Role of Competition and Practice Partners14:58 Developing Elite Players and Coaching Philosophy16:28 The Importance of Group Training20:54 Insights from Professional Golf Experience25:22 Managing Expectations in Junior Golf28:28 Common Mistakes in Player Development30:38 Financial Realities of Turning Pro36:08 The Value of Competing and Playing41:34 Cultural Insights from Global Golf Experiences
#Golf #GolfPodcast #JuniorGolf #GolfCoaching #LPGA #PGACoach #GolfTips #GolfTraining #MentalGame #GolfLife #PlayerDevelopment #GolfInstruction
 

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-course experience• What parents should (and shouldn’t) do• How players actually improve over time• The mindset shift that changes everything
If you're a parent, coach, or player looking to get better the RIGHT way—this episode is for you.
🎧 Listen, learn, and level up your game.
Follow Brent @brentwilkersongolf
🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations with top coaches and minds in golf.The Golf Sit Down: https://linktr.ee/TheGolfSitDownHost: Ryan Dailey, PGA  @ryandaileygolfCo-Host: Seth Thompson, PGA @seth_thompsongolfExecutive Producer: A.J. Reimann  @a.j._reimann
Chapters
00:00 Brent Wilkerson's Journey in Golf Coaching02:27 Identifying Roadblocks in Junior Golf Development05:33 The Impact of OP36 on Coaching08:19 Advice for Parents on the Coaching Journey09:12 The Long Journey of Development11:36 Parental Guidance and Support14:25 Encouraging Independence in Young Golfers15:42 Learning from Mistakes17:34 The Power of Playing21:04 The Love for the Game21:48 Becoming a Golf Coach22:45 The Changing Nature of Golf23:57 The Importance of Mentorship25:58 Curiosity in Coaching27:07 Keeping Students Engaged28:44 The Role of Context in Lessons30:31 Lightning Round: Personal Insights
#Golf #JuniorGolf #Operation36 #GolfCoaching #GolfTips #GolfPodcast #GolfImprovement #PlayBetterGolf #GolfLife #GolfParents #GolfTraining #GolfJourney

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:
👉 The number is still 36.
👉 Follow Steve on Instagram: @dubsdread_golf_learning_center
🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations with top coaches and minds in golf.The Golf Sit Down: https://linktr.ee/TheGolfSitDownHost: Ryan Dailey, PGA  @ryandaileygolfCo-Host: Seth Thompson, PGA @seth_thompsongolfExecutive Producer: A.J. Reimann  @a.j._reimann
We dive into:
Why players must come to the course MORE as they improveHow to manage parent expectations without lowering standardsWhy lowering the benchmark hurts long-term developmentThe real reason kids “burn out”How to create structure, accountability, and measurable progressWhy coaching is more than just teaching the golf swing
If you’re a golf coach, parent, or player serious about long-term improvement, this episode is packed with gold.
Chapters
00:00 Expectations for Parents and Players02:53 Player Development and Training Frequency07:38 Managing Expectations in Golf12:18 The Role of Coaches and Communication17:10 The Importance of a Supportive Environment21:37 Setting Realistic Goals and Benchmarks26:11 The Journey of Improvement in Golf30:58 Final Thoughts and Reflections
#Operation36#JuniorGolf#GolfCoaching#YouthSports#GolfDevelopment#GolfParents#TheGolfSitdown

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 motivation in golf• How measurable progress keeps players from quitting• Why traditional lessons often fail beginners• How junior golfers stay engaged long-term• The truth about scoring vs skill improvement
If you’re a parent, coach, or golfer frustrated with slow progress — this episode explains what actually works.
🎙️ Subscribe for more honest conversations about golf development, coaching, and improvement.
The Golf Sit Down: https://linktr.ee/TheGolfSitDownHost: Ryan Dailey, PGA  @ryandaileygolfCo-Host: Seth Thompson, PGA @seth_thompsongolfExecutive Producer: A.J. Reimann  @a.j._reimann
Chapters00:00 Introduction to Real Talk in Golf01:18 Milestones in Operation 3605:52 Understanding Strokes Lost10:43 The Impact of Objective Metrics15:45 The Role of Coaches in Development20:26 Celebrating a Million Strokes Lost
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