#28 - The Truth About “Consistency” in Golf (From a Pro Coach)

In this episode of The Golf Sit Down, we sit down with PGA & LPGA professional Angela Then, Director of Instruction at Indian Creek Golf Club.

Angela shares her incredible journey from competitive junior golf to playing on tour—and now developing elite players through coaching. We dive into what really separates top-level golfers, why “consistency” is misunderstood, and how players (and parents) should approach long-term development.

If you’re a junior golfer, coach, or parent trying to navigate the path to better golf—this episode is packed with insight you won’t hear anywhere else.

🔥 Topics Covered:

Transition from pro golf to coachingThe biggest mistakes junior golfers makeWhy group training beats private lessonsWhat elite players do differentlyThe truth about “consistency” in golfMental game insights from tour-level experience

🎯 Whether you're chasing competitive golf or just want to improve, this episode will change how you think about the game.

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The Golf Sit Down: https://linktr.ee/TheGolfSitDownHost: Ryan Dailey, PGA  @ryandaileygolfCo-Host: Seth Thompson, PGA @seth_thompsongolfExecutive Producer: A.J. Reimann  @a.j._reimann

Chapters

00:00 Angela's Journey in Golf and Coaching01:07 Transitioning from Player to Coach03:54 Daily Life as a Golf Instructor06:50 Learning from Mistakes and Adapting Coaching Styles09:28 The Importance of Personal Experience in Coaching12:22 The Role of Competition and Practice Partners14:58 Developing Elite Players and Coaching Philosophy16:28 The Importance of Group Training20:54 Insights from Professional Golf Experience25:22 Managing Expectations in Junior Golf28:28 Common Mistakes in Player Development30:38 Financial Realities of Turning Pro36:08 The Value of Competing and Playing41:34 Cultural Insights from Global Golf Experiences

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