Are you coaching golfers to swing better—or to think better?
In this episode of The Golf Sit Down, Ryan Dailey PGA, Seth Thompson PGA and George Roy PGA of George Roy Golf, discuss the art and science of effective golf practice techniques and the importance of skill development. George shares his experiences as a coach, emphasizing the significance of adaptive learning models and the role of adversity in transforming a player's game. By creating a unique learning environment at his facility, George aims to foster a community where young golfers can explore, adapt, and grow both on and off the course.
“Give players space to explore—learning happens when they understand cause and effect.” George Roy, PGA
This episode reminds us that great coaching goes far beyond mechanics. It’s about creating learning environments that encourage exploration, adaptability, and purpose.
George Roy challenges us to rethink how we design practice, how we define progress, and how we prepare golfers for the moments when things don’t go as planned. By focusing on skill development, meaningful challenge, and supervised practice, coaches can help players build confidence, resilience, and the ability to self-coach long after the lesson ends. This conversation is a powerful reminder that when practice is intentional and learning is adaptive, long-term development follows.
Listen to the full episode of The Golf Sit Down to find out how progress happens when practice is intentional, learning is adaptive, and players are trusted to explore.
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