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&lt;p&gt;Josh Gregory has spent decades developing elite golfers, from NCAA champions to PGA TOUR winners. In this episode, Josh joins Smylie to discuss his coaching philosophy, his years leading championship college programs, and what separates players who make it from those who don't.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They revisit stories from coaching Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed, discuss Jackson Koivun's future, and break down the mental traits shared by great players. Josh also walks through real short-game scenarios while analyzing footage of Taylor Moore, Pierceson Coody and JJ Spaun, explaining how lie conditions, bunker shots, grain, bounce and technique affect decision-making around the greens.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, discussions on NIL, college golf, PGA TOUR U, and the changing pathway to professional golf.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CHAPTERS:&lt;br&gt;00:00 Intro: Josh Gregory Joins TSS&lt;br&gt;01:24 Coaching Philosophy &amp;amp; Life Lessons&lt;br&gt;05:02 What Makes Future Tour Stars Different?&lt;br&gt;09:35 Recruiting &amp;amp; Coaching Bryson DeChambeau&lt;br&gt;17:15 Short Game Philosophy&lt;br&gt;20:20 Reading Lies &amp;amp; Into-The-Grain Pitch Shots&lt;br&gt;27:14 Bunker Play: Firm vs Soft Sand&lt;br&gt;33:00 Patrick Reed's Unique Short Game Technique&lt;br&gt;36:12 JJ Spaun's Short Game Transformation&lt;br&gt;41:38 College Golf vs Turning Pro&lt;br&gt;46:38 Building the Ideal Amateur Wedge Setup&lt;br&gt;50:00 Final Thoughts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#golf #pgatour #smylieshow #Brysondechambeau #patrickreed #jjspaun #smyliekaufman #joshgregory&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description>

The Smylie Show

The Smylie Show

337: Josh Gregory Interview: What Makes an Elite Tour Player, Short Game Secrets, and College vs. Pro Paths

JUN 3, 202651 MIN
The Smylie Show

337: Josh Gregory Interview: What Makes an Elite Tour Player, Short Game Secrets, and College vs. Pro Paths

JUN 3, 202651 MIN

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<div> <p>Josh Gregory has spent decades developing elite golfers, from NCAA champions to PGA TOUR winners. In this episode, Josh joins Smylie to discuss his coaching philosophy, his years leading championship college programs, and what separates players who make it from those who don't.</p><p>They revisit stories from coaching Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed, discuss Jackson Koivun's future, and break down the mental traits shared by great players. Josh also walks through real short-game scenarios while analyzing footage of Taylor Moore, Pierceson Coody and JJ Spaun, explaining how lie conditions, bunker shots, grain, bounce and technique affect decision-making around the greens.</p><p>Plus, discussions on NIL, college golf, PGA TOUR U, and the changing pathway to professional golf.</p><p>CHAPTERS:<br>00:00 Intro: Josh Gregory Joins TSS<br>01:24 Coaching Philosophy &amp; Life Lessons<br>05:02 What Makes Future Tour Stars Different?<br>09:35 Recruiting &amp; Coaching Bryson DeChambeau<br>17:15 Short Game Philosophy<br>20:20 Reading Lies &amp; Into-The-Grain Pitch Shots<br>27:14 Bunker Play: Firm vs Soft Sand<br>33:00 Patrick Reed's Unique Short Game Technique<br>36:12 JJ Spaun's Short Game Transformation<br>41:38 College Golf vs Turning Pro<br>46:38 Building the Ideal Amateur Wedge Setup<br>50:00 Final Thoughts</p><p>#golf #pgatour #smylieshow #Brysondechambeau #patrickreed #jjspaun #smyliekaufman #joshgregory</p></div>