Why Learning to Win Matters: Age-Based Competition Plans for Junior Golfers

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Mike Schy

Segment competition by age: 8–11 build confidence with supportive, winnable events; 12–15 step up to 18-hole tests. Avoid early overexposure—prioritize regional success. Bryson DeChambeau learned to win this way with coach Mike Schy.

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How Bryson Used AI and Video to Build a World-Class Swing
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The Schy Circle: Bryson’s Swing Trainer for Repeatable, Pressure-Proof Mechanics
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From Backyard Swings to Elite Coach: A 40-Year Journey in Golf Development
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Educated Hands: Train Full, Half & Reverse Wrist Rolls for Shot Control
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40 Years of Golf Coaching: Training Tools, Club Fitting & the Formula for Champions
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From Forward Tees to 59: Bryson’s Path to Scoring Mastery
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Inside The Lab: High-Tech Golf Training with AI, Simulators & RoboGolfPro
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The Art of Green Reading: Vector Putting & the 1-in-1 Aim Rule
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The Truth About Distance — Why Center Contact Beats Swing Speed
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Tracking Data & Self-Awareness: The Fastest Way to Lower Golf Scores
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Tracing Drill for Golf: Replace the Schy Circle with Two Aim Sticks
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The Magic of the Right Arm: Triangle Structure, Extensor Action & Power
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The Wedge Game: Pressure Left, No Shift & Clock System Distance Control
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The Mike Schy Story: 40 Years Coaching, Junior Roots & A Giving Philosophy
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Putting Speed Control: Ultimate Gate Drill (Bryson DeChambeau Method)
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How to Develop a Golf Swing: Clubface Control, Hand Awareness & Layers
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Bryson DeChambeau Drill: Right-Arm Drive for Clean Contact & Consistency
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Control Your Golf Swing at High Speeds: Release, Gear, & Grip Essentials
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The Triangle Assembly: Elbows Down for a Connected, Repeatable Golf Swing
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The Clock System: Consistent Wedge & Iron Distance Control Under Pressure
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