Ty's late grandfather, Bill Tryon, was a close friend of mine. He first told me about Ty when Ty was nine years old. By the time Ty was in his early teens, college golf coaches were showing interest in this golf phenom. Too bad he didn't go to college where he could become a mature person and more competitive golfer. Thank God Ty is having a happy family and remains a competitive golfer even though he's not on the PGA Tour.
too young to be on tour...level jumping in life is always a terrible idea...c'mon a 16 year old with 5 million bucks? what could go wrong...everything...Tiger had gone to college, won the US Am 3 times and was ready when he went pro
According to my golf instructor (who has mutual connections through the industry), Ty stopped practicing and began partying extensively, eventually developing a substance use disorder. Over the years, Ty was in and out of rehab. Fortunately, looks like Ty got his life back on track. Good for him!
What timing. I was just talking about TY a few weeks ago. My dad was telling a story about a promising young golfer he once saw who was incredible to watch...etc....then I asked "What ever happened to Ty Tryon?" Turns out it was the same guy..
At the end of the day, they decided to cash in early and guarantee millionaire bank. Was this a mistake? We will never know. Justin Rose turned pro early and went to the dogs for a few years before becoming a world class tour pro, world number 1 and major winner. Maybe Ty never had it and made the right call.
AK had some kinda injury that he claimed was "career ending", with a 10M$ insurance policy to that regard he cashed out and left golf...he lives in Texas the last I heard
Maybe he just didn't have what it takes to be at that level. No shame in that, perhaps he decided there were priorities other than golf. Judging another's life choices is tricky.
Absolutely. Didn't see any evidence in the vid of a lack of work or behavioral problems. We have no clue how good or bad he was at golf to begin with or even if he enjoyed it.
@Shak-0-Tang 'Mug'?, great explanation of your findings.The presenter goes on about how Ty could of been so great if he'd done this or if he'd done that. All single sports (those played by one person whom isn't in a team ) are the most difficult.
The only similarity between her and him is pushy parents, Michelle won many tournaments as well as the Women’s US Open, their careers were complete opposites.
He just wasn’t good enough. Those guys on the PGA tour are realyyyyyyyy good, most are +6 to +10 HC. Someone like TY may have been a +4 or +5 that was just playing very good at the time. . That 1 or 2 strokes is the difference.
As a creator I’m trying to get inside the players mind, as I don’t know how he was feeling, i put myself in his shoes, and if I was once tipped to be the next best thing and now teaching to make a living I’d feel a little bit embarrassed, maybe I’m wrong but thanks for your constructive criticism 👍🏻
@@mitchellblades if he got a check for $5m i don't think he'd be teaching to make a living. feels like he was doing it for purpose. and it shows when he went to China
I don't know if he had thought he'd made it before he started. I think his Dad was dumb for his kid to play on Tour. Its tough to play well with all of that pressure. He was soooooo young. Finish high school, then play in college and then turn pro. There's not a rush with golf that they were such in a hurry for. Look at a lot of the Tour players who have won a tournament in the past few years, where they were nowhere even after turning pro. They stuck with it, and became successful later on.
I think it all turned out great. Ty pocketed 5 mil. Got to play golf his whole life. Has a wife and kids. What's the problem? He may not have been that good to begin with. The psychoanalysis in the video may be true but it isn't supported by anything presented.
@@Justmyopinion81 Right, but you're just guessing. If, and I mean iffff...that's the case...then that's a separate issue. It's like Billy Beane in baseball. You can psychoanalyze it all you like but it's also possible he just didn't have enough bat speed to catch up to MLB fastballs. Ty can try to slice it a million different ways but for all any of us know his wedge game or putting may not just be there. Rarely is it all mental...other than the person not being able to identify and work on what the true weaknesses in their game are. And at that point, it can often be an ability or technique issue.
@@Justmyopinion81 So let's say the kid goes to college and doesn't perform well. Or it gets exposed that he really isn't that good. Now he's out 5 million? Take the money when you can.
@@norrispg4212 That is simply not true... look at Lydia Ko, Danielle Kang, and now Patrick Reed. He is a big name instructor who is good at recruiting talent and marketing himself. All his good players have left him because of his flawed swing ideas
@@epic_tennis_compilations1606 Price, Faldo, Frost, Baker-Finch, Els, Howell, O'Hair, An...each had their best years while working with Lead...I think you should stick to tennis since you don't know shit about golf
It doesn't quite work that way. Tiger Woods had more pressure than anyone when he started in 1996 with all the expectations from the media. And Tiger actually exceeded those expectations. There's an "X Factor" required in order to become a professional athlete. You either have it or you don't. And everyone who has the capabilities of becoming a professional athlete eventually finds the right path for themselves.
@@davidstevens3934 But Tiger Quit College early, and went on to Win two tournaments in his shorten 1996 Debut season. Tiger's next season would see him win The Masters in 97. I'm sorry but your comment is invalid.
@@radar0412 invalid? Hardly. Tiger proved he could win at the college level before he left. He was clearly the best player in college before turning pro. Ty never did that.
He is married with a wonderful family and has carved out a nice life for himself, while staying connected to the game. Sounds pretty successful to me.
Ty's late grandfather, Bill Tryon, was a close friend of mine. He first told me about Ty when Ty was nine years old. By the time Ty was in his early teens, college golf coaches were showing interest in this golf phenom. Too bad he didn't go to college where he could become a mature person and more competitive golfer. Thank God Ty is having a happy family and remains a competitive golfer even though he's not on the PGA Tour.
Unfortunately young Ty thought he made it, before he’d even started. Perfect analogy
Interesting that there was no mention of another 17 year old - Kevin Na - who earned his Tour card the same year as Ty
This kid was even on Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2003-2004! What could’ve been…
too young to be on tour...level jumping in life is always a terrible idea...c'mon a 16 year old with 5 million bucks? what could go wrong...everything...Tiger had gone to college, won the US Am 3 times and was ready when he went pro
I'm playing Him right now ironically, On the tiger challenge.
I suffered with chronic EBV when I turned 18. It took me two and a half years to recover. Props to him for even getting himself back out there.
I knew this kid and he was the BEST young golfer I ever seen. His dad was a piece of work. Damn what could have been
this topic pops in my head like once a year, thanks for the video
According to my golf instructor (who has mutual connections through the industry), Ty stopped practicing and began partying extensively, eventually developing a substance use disorder. Over the years, Ty was in and out of rehab.
Fortunately, looks like Ty got his life back on track. Good for him!
What timing. I was just talking about TY a few weeks ago. My dad was telling a story about a promising young golfer he once saw who was incredible to watch...etc....then I asked "What ever happened to Ty Tryon?" Turns out it was the same guy..
Awesome!
@@mitchellblades your phone is listening...just happened to pop up after talking about him...hmmm
Name drop. Good to see what actually happened to Ty
As soon as Ty stopped tryin’ he gave up on Ty Tryon. Sorry just had to get that pun in there; great vid!
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At the end of the day, they decided to cash in early and guarantee millionaire bank. Was this a mistake? We will never know. Justin Rose turned pro early and went to the dogs for a few years before becoming a world class tour pro, world number 1 and major winner. Maybe Ty never had it and made the right call.
It was a great call. Take the money!
Pretty decent vid - I used to wonder about that kid and am glad to see he's doing alright. What Happened to Anthony Kim?
AK had some kinda injury that he claimed was "career ending", with a 10M$ insurance policy to that regard he cashed out and left golf...he lives in Texas the last I heard
@@andrefecteau Good info!
AK cashed out. Took a huge insurance settlement due to injury and can’t play professionally again. He’s living a laid back party life in Florida.
Seems like he has had a great career, better than mine anyway
Sounds like playing at a collegiate level would ha e made a huge difference for him
Maybe he just didn't have what it takes to be at that level. No shame in that, perhaps he decided there were priorities other than golf. Judging another's life choices is tricky.
Absolutely. Didn't see any evidence in the vid of a lack of work or behavioral problems. We have no clue how good or bad he was at golf to begin with or even if he enjoyed it.
Always thought he should have played college golf
Great vid 👍
Cheers Craig 👍🏻
No problem m8. Definitely think there’s a job on the golf channel in your future 🤞
Why wouldn't you think you had made it; when you have won everything on the way...?
Hindsight is a wonderful thing.
@Shak-0-Tang 'Mug'?, great explanation of your findings.The presenter goes on about how Ty could of been so great if he'd done this or if he'd done that. All single sports (those played by one person whom isn't in a team ) are the most difficult.
Tryon makes me further respect 16-18 year-olds that turn pro and are mentally ready to cut it immediately.
Ledbetter has destroyed more careers than anyone.
Agree
Like who?
Same thing that happened to Michelle wie. Overzealous parents pushing their kid in the wrong direction way too fast too soon.
The only similarity between her and him is pushy parents, Michelle won many tournaments as well as the Women’s US Open, their careers were complete opposites.
@@mbrownie22 true, she stuck at it and won a us open.
To be fair Tiger Woods and Inbee Park were also fast tracked and they became the best players of their respective era
He just wasn’t good enough. Those guys on the PGA tour are realyyyyyyyy good, most are +6 to +10 HC. Someone like TY may have been a +4 or +5 that was just playing very good at the time. . That 1 or 2 strokes is the difference.
Geeze… this documentary is kinda savage. Cut the guy some slack… he’s a real person.
Exactly. And it's mostly just bashing the guy without any real supporting evidence.
"...it must have been really embarrassing for him." To teach at a country club? Wow - that's some fucked up commentary.
As a creator I’m trying to get inside the players mind, as I don’t know how he was feeling, i put myself in his shoes, and if I was once tipped to be the next best thing and now teaching to make a living I’d feel a little bit embarrassed, maybe I’m wrong but thanks for your constructive criticism 👍🏻
@@mitchellblades if he got a check for $5m i don't think he'd be teaching to make a living. feels like he was doing it for purpose. and it shows when he went to China
@@carrd3971 EXACTLY
I don't know if he had thought he'd made it before he started. I think his Dad was dumb for his kid to play on Tour. Its tough to play well with all of that pressure. He was soooooo young. Finish high school, then play in college and then turn pro. There's not a rush with golf that they were such in a hurry for. Look at a lot of the Tour players who have won a tournament in the past few years, where they were nowhere even after turning pro. They stuck with it, and became successful later on.
I think it all turned out great. Ty pocketed 5 mil. Got to play golf his whole life. Has a wife and kids. What's the problem? He may not have been that good to begin with.
The psychoanalysis in the video may be true but it isn't supported by anything presented.
I don't think Ty's happy with the decision in retrospect.
@@Justmyopinion81 Right, but you're just guessing.
If, and I mean iffff...that's the case...then that's a separate issue.
It's like Billy Beane in baseball. You can psychoanalyze it all you like but it's also possible he just didn't have enough bat speed to catch up to MLB fastballs.
Ty can try to slice it a million different ways but for all any of us know his wedge game or putting may not just be there.
Rarely is it all mental...other than the person not being able to identify and work on what the true weaknesses in their game are. And at that point, it can often be an ability or technique issue.
@@Justmyopinion81 So let's say the kid goes to college and doesn't perform well. Or it gets exposed that he really isn't that good.
Now he's out 5 million?
Take the money when you can.
Or go to college, get even better and make way more than 5 mil.
It was David Lead Water who ruined his game.
soon as I saw Lead I know what went wrong with Ty...
@@John_Wood_ He has quite the history of ruining talent.
Leadbetter has more pro golfers than any other teacher to have the best of their careers while working with him
@@norrispg4212 That is simply not true... look at Lydia Ko, Danielle Kang, and now Patrick Reed. He is a big name instructor who is good at recruiting talent and marketing himself. All his good players have left him because of his flawed swing ideas
@@epic_tennis_compilations1606 Price, Faldo, Frost, Baker-Finch, Els, Howell, O'Hair, An...each had their best years while working with Lead...I think you should stick to tennis since you don't know shit about golf
children should not be allowed to be pro athletes. minimum age of a pro should be 18.
His old Man pushed to hard turning pro at 16(with his Father's permission....push) was the end...
It doesn't quite work that way. Tiger Woods had more pressure than anyone when he started in 1996 with all the expectations from the media. And Tiger actually exceeded those expectations. There's an "X Factor" required in order to become a professional athlete. You either have it or you don't. And everyone who has the capabilities of becoming a professional athlete eventually finds the right path for themselves.
But Tiger also went thru college. He still hadto grow into the player he became. It takes a lot more than just talent, clearly.
@@davidstevens3934 But Tiger Quit College early, and went on to Win two tournaments in his shorten 1996 Debut season. Tiger's next season would see him win The Masters in 97. I'm sorry but your comment is invalid.
@@radar0412 invalid? Hardly. Tiger proved he could win at the college level before he left. He was clearly the best player in college before turning pro. Ty never did that.
@@johndim11 You just unwittingly futher invalidated his comment.
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WHO?
Get rich or Ty Tryon
Nice acne there little fella!
Acne seems less common now in teenagers. I hardly see it now
To much to son… see Michelle Wie. Commonality is both went to Leadbetter!