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:

How playing multiple sports builds better golfers

Why travel sports can lead to burnout

The key ages when young golfers struggle to stay engaged

Coaching strategies to build passion and creativity

His philosophy on learning through fun and process over outcome

Whether you’re a golf parent, coach, or player, this episode is full of wisdom about long-term player development and keeping the game fun.

👉 Connect with Ty Gosnell:

📍 Instagram: @tygosnellgolf

📧  tymgosnell@gmail.com

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Hosts: Ryan Dailey, PGA & Seth Thompson, PGA

Executive Producer: A.J. Reimann

Find The Golf Sit Down: https://linktr.ee/TheGolfSitDown

⏱️ Chapter Markers

00:00 – Intro: Welcome & Guest Intro

00:35 – Ty’s Journey from Multi-Sport Athlete to Golf Coach

03:28 – Discovering Operation 36

05:33 – The Problem with Travel Sports & Burnout

09:49 – Learning to Love the Game Again

10:57 – The Two Hardest Ages for Golfers (9–11 & 15–17)

13:24 – First Car & Early Coaching Lessons

15:00 – Sparking Passion in Players

18:22 – Why Ty Hires Tour Players as Coaches

23:40 – What Tour Players Do Differently

25:15 – The Story of “Elizabeth” & Patience in Coaching

30:00 – Falling in Love with the Process

33:50 – Top Third of the Leaderboard Mindset

38:10 – Coaching Philosophy: Swing vs Hit

43:19 – Making Practice Fun at Every Age

47:20 – Trash Can Targets & Gamifying Learning

48:41 – How to Connect with Ty Gosnell

50:15 – Final Thoughts & Rubbermaid Challenge

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