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 golfersWhy travel sports can lead to burnoutThe key ages when young golfers struggle to stay engagedCoaching strategies to build passion and creativityHis philosophy on learning through fun and process over outcomeWhether 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 🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations with top coaches and educators shaping the future of golf learning. Hosts: Ryan Dailey, PGA & Seth Thompson, PGAExecutive Producer: A.J. ReimannFind The Golf Sit Down: https://linktr.ee/TheGolfSitDown ⏱️ Chapter Markers 00:00 – Intro: Welcome & Guest Intro00:35 – Ty’s Journey from Multi-Sport Athlete to Golf Coach03:28 – Discovering Operation 3605:33 – The Problem with Travel Sports & Burnout09:49 – Learning to Love the Game Again10:57 – The Two Hardest Ages for Golfers (9–11 & 15–17)13:24 – First Car & Early Coaching Lessons15:00 – Sparking Passion in Players18:22 – Why Ty Hires Tour Players as Coaches23:40 – What Tour Players Do Differently25:15 – The Story of “Elizabeth” & Patience in Coaching30:00 – Falling in Love with the Process33:50 – Top Third of the Leaderboard Mindset38:10 – Coaching Philosophy: Swing vs Hit43:19 – Making Practice Fun at Every Age47:20 – Trash Can Targets & Gamifying Learning48:41 – How to Connect with Ty Gosnell50:15 – Final Thoughts & Rubbermaid Challenge #Operation36Golf #GolfPodcast #TyGosnell #JuniorGolf #GolfCoaching #GolfParentTips #PGAProfessional #GolfDevelopment #GolfTraining #GrowTheGame #GolfMindset #MasterTheMundane #CharlestonGolf #GolfPassion