Josh Gregory on Recruiting Bryson Dechambeau and Patrick Reed + What Makes an Elite Player Different

Josh Gregory has coached national champions, PGA TOUR winners, and some of the most unique talents golf has ever seen. In Part 1 of our conversation, Josh shares stories from coaching Patrick Reed, recruiting Bryson DeChambeau, mentoring elite college players, and developing future PGA TOUR stars. He explains the mentality that separates great players from everyone else, why confidence is often misunderstood, and what he learned from legendary mentors throughout his coaching career. From Bryson's single-length irons and relentless pursuit of perfection to Patrick Reed's unwavering belief in himself, Josh provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at some of golf's biggest names. Part 2, featuring Josh's short-game masterclass and player breakdowns, is dropping tomorrow on our channel! Subscribe to The Smylie Show and follow our socials @thesmylieshow for more PGA TOUR analysis, player insight, and weekly golf conversation. ⛳️ 📺 00:00 Intro: Josh Gregory Joins TSS 01:24 How Josh Became A Coach 03:07 Mentors Who Shaped His Career 04:42 Building Championship Programs 05:57 What Elite Players Have In Common 06:22 Patrick Reed's "No Backup Plan" 06:55 Recruiting Bryson DeChambeau 07:55 Different Players Need Different Coaching 08:53 Why Jackson Koivun Stands Out 09:35 Bryson DeChambeau 10:43 "I Never Saw Bryson Hit A Ball In A Hazard" 12:11 The Single-Length Wedge Story 13:20 What Made Bryson Special 16:22 The Bryson Most People Never See 17:15 PART TWO DROPS TOMORROW! #golf #pgatour #brysondechambeau #joshgregory #patrickreed #smyliekaufman #smylieshow