The Golf Sit Down

Junior Golf Q&A: OP 36, AJGA Tournaments & Managing Emotions


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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 parents can help juniors manage emotions during tournaments

Whether you’re a junior golfer with college aspirations, a parent navigating tournament golf, or a coach managing expectations, this episode delivers practical, experience-based advice backed by real data.

📌 Topics include OP 36 levels, AJGA vs local tournaments, emotional control, patience in coaching, and long-term development strategies.

👉 Drop your questions in the comments — future Q&A episodes are coming!

🧢 Comment "At Least 20" for your chance to win a free OP36 Hat! 

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 Introduction to Q&A Format

00:44 Coaching Young Golfers: Managing Expectations
05:19 Navigating Junior Golf Tournaments
12:39 Supporting Emotional Junior Golfers

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