What if the biggest obstacle to becoming a better golfer isn't your swing, but your expectations?

Golf improvement isn't always a straight line, and according to Sarah Bidney, PGA, that's exactly what golfers, parents, and coaches need to understand.

In this episode of The Golf Sit Down, Ryan Dailey, PGA, and Seth Thompson, PGA, welcome Sarah Bidney, Director of Instruction at Hyperion Field Club in Iowa and one of Golf Digest's 2026–2027 Best Teachers by State.

Sarah's story began with a $20 high school golf team jacket. She didn't start golfing until she was nearly 15, yet went on to become one of Iowa's most recognized golf instructors and an Operation 36 Master Coach.

Now, she's sharing what nearly 25 years of coaching have taught her about developing better golfers.

From why lasting swing changes can take 12–24 months to the importance of tournament experience, proper equipment, fitness, and supportive parents, Sarah offers a refreshing perspective on what really helps golfers succeed.

You'll also hear why even accomplished golfers shouldn't necessarily coach their own kids, what separates rapidly improving junior golfers from the rest, and why knowing what to do and actually doing it are two very different things.

🎧 Whether you're a golfer, golf coach, or parent cheering from the sidelines, this episode is packed with practical advice and a few reminders we could all use.

⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 – Meet Sarah Bidney, PGA 00:55 – The $20 Jacket That Started It All 03:00 – Sarah's Journey to Becoming a Golf Coach 05:25 – Why Golf Improvement Takes Time 09:50 – The Importance of Professional Golf Coaching 12:20 – Technology, Biomechanics & Better Instruction 16:45 – Fitness and Junior Golf Development 18:55 – Why Junior Golfers Need Tournament Experience 24:15 – Choosing the Right Junior Golf Equipment 28:10 – What Every Golf Parent Should Know

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🎙️ ABOUT THE GOLF SIT DOWN

Hosted by Ryan Dailey, PGA, and Seth Thompson, PGA, The Golf Sit Down brings you conversations with golf coaches, industry experts, and leaders who are shaping the future of golf.

From junior golf development and coaching strategies to player performance and the lifelong journey of improving your game, we're exploring what it takes to help golfers succeed.

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Want to hit the golf ball farther without swinging harder? You might be approaching golf speed training all wrong!

In this episode of The Golf Sit Down, Ryan Dailey, PGA, and Seth Thompson, PGA, sit down with Michael Romatowski, owner of Mach 3 Golf Speed Training, to explore what really creates speed, power, and distance in the golf swing.

Michael challenges common misconceptions about increasing clubhead speed, explaining why efficient movement matters more than brute strength and how golfers of all ages can develop more speed without sacrificing control.

The conversation also dives into junior golf development, the benefits of playing multiple sports, how often golfers should train for speed, and what coaches and parents need to know about developing stronger, more athletic golfers.

Plus, hear how speed training is making a measurable difference for junior golfers and high school golf teams, improving clubhead speed, ball speed, and on-course performance.

Whether you're a golfer chasing more distance, a coach helping players reach their potential, or a parent supporting a young athlete, this episode is packed with insights you can put into practice.

Tune in and discover why swinging faster doesn't have to mean swinging harder!

⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 – Meet Michael Romotowski & Mach 3 Speed Training 01:25 – Michael's Background in Golf Fitness & Speed Training 05:40 – When Should Junior Golfers Start Speed Training? 07:50 – Why Playing Multiple Sports Matters 09:05 – How Much Swing Speed Do College Golfers Need? 13:45 – Swinging Harder vs. Swinging More Efficiently 17:35 – How Often Should Golfers Train for Speed? 20:00 – Why Distance Matters More Than You Think 26:00 – Can You Gain Speed Without Losing Accuracy? 31:00 – Common Speed Training Mistakes 37:15 – Real Results: More Speed, Distance & Better Scores 41:40 – Mach 3 Training Tools & Resources

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What do Division I college golf coaches really look for in junior golfers and what does it take to play golf at the next level?

In this episode of The Golf Sit Down, we sit down with Matt Moot, Head Men’s Golf Coach at Campbell University, to talk about his journey from junior golfer and Campbell student-athlete to becoming a Division I college golf coach. Matt shares an inside look at college golf recruiting, junior golf development, tournament golf, practice habits, parental involvement, scoring, and the skills young golfers need to develop if they want to compete at the collegiate level.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What college golf coaches look for when recruiting junior golfers
• How junior golfers can get on a college coach’s radar
• Why tournament experience matters in college golf recruiting
• How young golfers can develop their games over several years
• Why learning to score matters more than chasing a perfect golf swing What parents should (and shouldn’t) do during junior golf tournaments Why independence is important for future college golfers
• How Matt developed his wedge game
• Why short putting can make such a big difference in scoring
• How to balance practice, competition, development and burnout

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Meet Campbell University Head Coach Matt Moot

01:51 – How Matt Moot Got Started in Golf

03:03 – Matt’s Journey to Campbell University

07:21 – Junior Golf Development & Early Milestones

10:12 – Starting Close to the Hole & Learning to Score

12:13 – Why Who You Play Golf With Matters

14:01 – What College Golf Taught Matt About His Game

16:55 – How Matt Developed His Wedge Game

19:34 – The Putting Practice That Can Lower Your Scores

25:35 – How Junior Golfers Can Get on a College Coach’s Radar

27:28 – Choosing the Right Junior Golf Tournaments

30:00 – Developing Competitive Golfers Without Burning Them Out

31:30 – What College Coaches Notice About Golf Parents

34:02 – Helping Junior Golfers Become More Independent

38:33 – How Much Tournament Golf Should Juniors Play?

42:29 – Why Golfers Should Stop Chasing the Perfect Swing

The Golf Sit Down brings you conversations with golf coaches, industry leaders and experts who are helping golfers learn, improve and stay in the game.

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