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 rest Lessons learned from playing with PGA Tour pros Why “zero emotional attachment” can change your game Operation 36 and training to shoot lower scores Daily 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.

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Chapters

00:00 Oliver's Journey in Golf 05:25 Daily Life and Training Regimen 09:28 Mental Game and Strategies 15:44 Emotional Attachment and Decision Making 18:06 Lessons Learned from Golfing Experiences 22:16 Defining Moments in Competition 24:38 Experiences at the PGA Tour Event 31:48 The Importance of a Long-Term Coach 38:24 Goals for Future Improvement 42:32 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.

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The Golf Sit Down: https://linktr.ee/TheGolfSitDown Host: Ryan Dailey, PGA @ryandaileygolf Co-Host: Seth Thompson, PGA @seth_thompsongolf Executive 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 coaching The biggest mistakes junior golfers make Why group training beats private lessons What elite players do differently The truth about “consistency” in golf Mental 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/TheGolfSitDown Host: Ryan Dailey, PGA @ryandaileygolf Co-Host: Seth Thompson, PGA @seth_thompsongolf Executive Producer: A.J. Reimann @a.j._reimann

Chapters

00:00 Angela's Journey in Golf and Coaching 01:07 Transitioning from Player to Coach 03:54 Daily Life as a Golf Instructor 06:50 Learning from Mistakes and Adapting Coaching Styles 09:28 The Importance of Personal Experience in Coaching 12:22 The Role of Competition and Practice Partners 14:58 Developing Elite Players and Coaching Philosophy 16:28 The Importance of Group Training 20:54 Insights from Professional Golf Experience 25:22 Managing Expectations in Junior Golf 28:28 Common Mistakes in Player Development 30:38 Financial Realities of Turning Pro 36:08 The Value of Competing and Playing 41:34 Cultural Insights from Global Golf Experiences

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