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Danny Clark, founder of Florio Golf, understands that talking about mental health isn’t always easy—especially if you’re someone who tends to keep things to yourself. As a former competitive golfer who’s faced his own mental health challenges, Danny discovered that golf became more than just a scorecard; it turned into a way to unwind, reflect, and enjoy genuine conversations without the usual pressure.
Florio Golf was born from a simple idea: to make mental health a regular part of the conversation in golf. The goal is to break the stigma by creating a space where golfers can talk openly, check in with each other, and feel supported, without turning every round into a therapy session.
In final episode of Season 2 of the GYH podcast, Kris and Danny get into all things Golf, Mental Health and much more.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:57 Danny's Journey in Golf: From Germany to the US
06:58 Cultural Perspectives on Golf: Germany, US, and UK
09:40 Evolving Mindset: From Competitive Golf to Enjoyment
12:31 Balancing Golf and Content Creation: A Personal Challenge
15:09 The Birth of Florio Golf: A New Mental Health Initiative
17:13 Facing Mental Health Challenges: Danny's Story
19:51 The Impact of Environment on Mental Health
22:10 Breaking the Stigma: Opening Up About Mental Health
23:24 Florio Golf: Creating a Supportive Community
29:20 Golf as a Medium for Connection
32:49 The Therapeutic Benefits of Golf
35:45 Personal Growth Through Golf
41:21 Navigating Competition and Mental Health
42:57 The Joys and Challenges of Fatherhood
48:10 Pursuing Passion Over Financial Security
📚Episode links and resources
Join the GYH Community
GYH Instagram
Florio Golf Instagram
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As newcomers, Golfing environments can sometimes feel foreboding and intimidating…
So much so that it’s easy to convince ourselves we don’t belong there. However, with a bit of self-belief and the right role models to look up to, we can soon feel right at home in Golf…
This week’s GYH Podcast guest is Genelle Aldred, an experienced Broadcast Journalist and Communications Consultant, who combines her professional expertise with a love for Golf.
In January 2023, Genelle wrote about her Golfing journey in The Observer, a piece which was described by the R&A as a “love letter to Golf”. Since then, she written extensively for Golf media publications, documenting her own playing experiences, as well as advocating for Diversity and Inclusion.
After playing 9 holes of Golf at the picturesque Essendon Country Club, Kris and Genelle sat down for a wide ranging conversation, covering various themes including:
👉🏻 Why everyone should feel like they belong in Golf
👉🏻 How to show up confidently in Golf and in life
👉🏻 How privately owned Golf clubs like Essendon Country Club are leading the way in exceptional customer experience
👉🏻 Why Golf could benefit from thinking “outside of the box” to attract more newcomers
👉🏻 The challenges for Golf influencers face in preserving good mental health and enjoyment from the game
📚Episode links and resources
GYH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy/profilecard/?igsh=MTdkZ203cnhiNjA2MQ==
GYH feature article in PGA Golf Business Quarterly: https://www.gbqdigital.com/features/inspiration-golf-yourself-healthy
Genelle Aldred feature article in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jan/07/how-golf-got-its-swing-back-ignore-the-stereotypes-anyone-can-enjoy-the-sport
Genelle Aldred Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingthecut?igsh=MXJkNXg4eDlnaGhkMQ==
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As newcomers, Golfing environments can sometimes feel foreboding and intimidating, so much so that it’s easy to convince ourselves we don’t belong there. However, with a bit of self-belief and the right role models to look up to, we can soon feel right at home in Golf…
This week’s guest is Genelle Aldred, an experienced Broadcast Journalist and Communications Consultant, who combines her professional expertise with a love for Golf.
In January 2023, Genelle wrote about her Golfing journey in The Observer, a piece which was described by the R&A as a “love letter to Golf”. Since then, she has written extensively for Golf media publications, documenting her own playing experiences, as well as advocating for Diversity and Inclusion.
After playing 9 holes of Golf at the picturesque Essendon Country Club, Kris and Genelle sat down for a wide ranging conversation, covering various themes including:
👉🏻 Why everyone should feel like they belong in Golf
👉🏻 How to show up confidently in Golf and in life
👉🏻 How privately owned Golf clubs like Essendon Country Club are leading the way in exceptional customer experience
👉🏻 Why Golf could benefit from thinking “outside of the box” to attract more newcomers
👉🏻 The challenges which Golf influencers face in preserving good mental health and enjoyment from the game
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Join the GYH Community - https://www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/community
📚Episode links and resources
https://www.gbqdigital.com/features/inspiration-golf-yourself-healthy?dm_i=4RU1,Z08I,5VJQSS,4IM5A,1
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jan/07/how-golf-got-its-swing-back-ignore-the-stereotypes-anyone-can-enjoy-the-sport
https://www.instagram.com/genellealdred?igsh=em13bmI1OXBydWpo
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In this heartfelt solo episode, Kris anticipates the birth of his daughter and shares his hopes for the forthcoming parenting journey. Looking back on the passing of his son in 2023 and the lessons which both Golf and grief have taught him, he also offers a few heartfelt, yet humourous anecdotes about how his obsession with the game hindered his better judgement, when it came to preparing for Innes' funeral.
Finally, reflecting on our most recent guest episode with Dr Ian Peek - in which we discussed the role of parents in introducing our children to Golf and encouraging participation on their terms - Kris also invites you, the GYH Community members, to share your own experiences of how you've introduced your children or wider family to the beautiful game.
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📚Episode links and resources
https://www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal/innes-lynch
https://youtu.be/5AuQ2SABOgM
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Mental Health matters, whether you’re an everyday Golfer, or a professional playing at the highest level. That is a view held not only by ourselves here at GYH, but also by this week’s guest, Dr Ian Peek.
Ian is a Master PGA Professional - a recognition of excellence which the PGA bestows on only a select few members - who recently completed a PhD in Social Psychology, examining the mental health challenges faced by some of the world's best golfers.
As part of his research, he interviewed 16 tour professionals, including Ryder Cup players and past champions on the DP World Tour. In his findings, it transpired that 50% of the players cited long-term depression and anxiety, with some even experiencing it whilst operating at the highest level of the game.
In a far-reaching conversation, Kris and Ian explore:
👉🏻 How are attitudes towards and discussions about Mental Health evolving within Golf?
👉🏻 How can we get enjoyment from Golf, whilst still striving for high performance?
👉🏻 How can club golfers set effective and realistic goals to improve their game?
👉🏻 What role do parents play in supporting young athletes?
00:00 Episode Intro
02:00 Introducing Ian Peek: Master PGA Professional
05:48 The Challenges of Elite Golfers
06:22 Balancing Social and Competitive Golf
17:44 Insights from Ian's PhD Research
20:02 Mental Health and Performance in Professional Golf
33:07 The Struggles of Admitting Defeat
33:47 Grieving in the Public Eye
34:42 The Role of Managers in Mental Health
37:09 Generational Perspectives on Mental Health
38:53 Changing Attitudes in Professional Golf
39:36 Personal Experiences with Anxiety
50:19 The Importance of Realistic Goal Setting
53:08 Encouraging Children in Sports
❓About the Show:
At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Through the power of Storytelling, the GYH Podcast invites guests from a wide range of backgrounds - including Golf professionals, health practitioners, influencers and public figures - to discuss how Golf can positively impact our Health and Wellbeing.
🔗 Website
www.golfyourselfhealthy.com
📧 Get in touch on e-mail
🔎 Follow us on Social Media
instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy
📚Episode links and resources
https://www.pga.info/news/pga-pro-peek-driving-a-better-understanding-of-mental-illness-with-phd-study/
https://www.pga.info/news/peek-awarded-top-pga-honour/
https://www.tandpcoaching.com/
https://www.instagram.com/drianpeekcoaching?igsh=OW5md20wN21xMjk5
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Golf is everyone's game, but for everyone to feel comfortable in Golf, it needs positive role models and the right culture to make it happen.
Enter Jordan Ryan, a PGA qualified Golf coach who teaches out of Parc Golf Club in Newport, South Wales. Having started playing Golf at age 12, Jordan went on to represent Wales in elite competitions and also played on the LET Access Tour, before more recently finding fulfilment in coaching. Jordan discusses the importance of inclusivity in golf, highlighting her role in creating a welcoming culture and her initiative in running successful beginner classes, especially for women.
Key episode chapters and talking points include:
00:00 Breaking Stereotypes in Golf
00:49 Welcome to Golf Yourself Healthy
02:07 Introducing Jordan Ryan
04:41 Jordan's Journey in Golf
07:34 Transition to Professional Golf
14:05 Life Lessons from Golf
19:54 Coaching and Inclusivity
25:20 Breaking Down Golf's Uncomfortable History
25:42 The Importance of Gender-Specific Golf Groups
27:44 Golf's Social Benefits: A Personal Story
30:57 The Eagle Has Landed: Memorable Golf Shots
35:30 Becoming Wales Girls' Captain: A New Role
42:40 Inclusivity in Golf: Dress Codes and Community Initiatives
52:20 Final Thoughts and Reflections
❓About the Show:
At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Through the power of Storytelling, the GYH Podcast invites guests from a wide range of backgrounds - including Golf professionals, health practitioners, influencers and public figures - to discuss how Golf can positively impact our Health and Wellbeing. This serves our mission of improving the diversity and accessibility of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers.
🔗 Website
www.golfyourselfhealthy.com
📧 Get in touch on e-mail
🔎 Follow us on Social Media
instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy
📚Episode links and resources
https://www.instagram.com/jordaaanryan?igsh=MTJtdjA5aDVwcXk2aw==
https://womenandgolf.com/news/new-captains-louise-and-jordan-break-the-mould
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Are you “Fit for Golf”? Or is your fitness the thing which is actually holding you back from being the best Golfer you can be?
This week’s guest is Ed Voss, a Chartered Physiotherapist and Golf Fitness specialist, who is on a mission to help Golfers achieve peak performance and stay injury free. As a fully subscribed member of the GYH community, we also invite Ed to share his own beginnings in Golf and what the game means to him personally.
In this episode, we cover:
👉🏻 Golf fitness - what is it and why should you do it?
👉🏻 How warming up before a round of Golf can shave shots off your scorecard
👉🏻 Why personal accountability and consistency are so vital in your Golf fitness plan
👉🏻 What makes Golf so unique (as compared with other sports)
❓About the Show:
At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Through the power of Storytelling, the GYH Podcast invites guests from a wide range of Golfing backgrounds to discuss how Golf can positively impact our Health and Wellbeing.
📧 Get in touch on e-mail
🔗 GYH Website
www.golfyourselfhealthy.com
📔 GYH Journal
www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal
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https://swing-fit.co.uk/about-us/
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Working on your mental game can help not only with your Golf, but in all other areas of your life too. Not convinced? Once you’ve listened to this episode, we’re confident you’ll feel differently.
This week’s guest is Laura Scott, a Mental Performance Coach who helps amateur Golfers to build confidence and enhance performance, without the need for swing changes.
At Coaching Fore Success, Laura works with clients both online and in-person. Her coaching philosophy is grounded in a belief that working on the mental game holds the key to some of the most impactful and often quickest improvements to our Golf, rather than the technical elements.
In this conversation, we discuss:
How to build resilience and overcome anxiety through the power of SportHow working on your mental game can have a galvanising effect on your Golf and in other areas of your life tooThe impact of mindset on Golf performanceThe pitfalls of comparing ourselves to others in Golf and in LifeThe power of gratitude in Golf❓About the Show:
At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Through the power of Storytelling, the GYH Podcast invites guests from a wide range of backgrounds - including Golf professionals, health practitioners, influencers and public figures - to discuss how Golf can positively impact our Health and Wellbeing. This serves our mission of improving the diversity and accessibility of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers.
📧 Get in touch on e-mail
🎧 Listen on Audio
Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA
Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964
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www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal
📚Episode links and resources
https://www.instagram.com/coachingforesuccess?igsh=MTQxZHQ1OWNkcDZvNw==
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Formed in 2012, Fling Golf bills itself as a natural, fun and athletic alternative to traditional Golf. It’s growing in global reach and popularity, with more than 2,000 golf courses in 35 countries embracing this new format.
To break it all down for us, we invited World Number 1 Men’s Professional Fling Golfer, Austin Ebersole (aka Showtime Flings) to the show.
Austin’s personal story is one of determination, overcoming adversity and resilience. With a fun-loving and larger than life personality - coupled with a committed Christian faith - Austin is a man on a mission to take himself and his sport to new heights and to inspire others while on the journey.
❓About the Show:
At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Through the power of Storytelling, the GYH Podcast invites guests and Community members to discuss how Golf is positively impacting their Health and Wellbeing. This serves our mission of improving the diversity and accessibility of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers.
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🎧 Listen on Audio
Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA
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📚Episode links and resources
https://flinggolf.com/
https://www.instagram.com/showtime_flings?igsh=YXZvandkZXFlb3Rh
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Katie Dawkins is an experienced and passionate Golf coach, whose human-centered coaching philosophy focuses on helping her students to become not only the best Golfer they can be, but also the best version of themselves.
As Katie attests to, Golf can teach us valuable lessons about life and how we show up in the world. Equally, when we inevitably experience adversity at different times in our lives, Golf can offer comfort, solace and a chance to rethink how we live our lives.
Through the sudden loss of her son, Teddy, as well as living with ADHD, Katie has learned from adversity and positively channels these experiences, to allow her to be the best Golf coach she can be and help others to obtain maximum enjoyment and a sense of belonging within the game.
❓About the Show:
At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Through the power of Storytelling, the GYH Podcast invites guests and Community members to discuss how Golf is positively impacting their Health and Wellbeing. This serves our mission of improving the diversity and accessibility of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers.
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🎧 Listen on Audio
Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA
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📚Episode links and resources
https://www.katiedawkinsgolf.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/katiedawkinsgolf?igsh=ZHJ3dHVwZnFrNDcz
https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/i-was-scared-id-lose-it-completely-in-the-middle-of-a-course-where-i-had-nowhere-to-hide
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At GYH, we love to reflect and to find deeper meaning in our of game Golf, so that we can take its teachings and apply them into our daily lives.
In this solo episode, Kris Lynch shares 14 reflections that you can take and apply to your own game. Drawing on his own personal experiences, as well as reflecting on key themes which have come up through invited GYH podcast guests, both past and future, he touches on various themes, including:
🧑🧑🧒🧒 The importance of Finding your People
🤷🏻♂️ Why is it important to embrace and make ambiguity our friend, in both Golf and Life?
🏆 Exploring the meaning behind the great Arnold Palmer’s famous quote “Winning isn’t everything , but wanting it is”
❓About GYH:
At GYH, our community is brought together around one simple, core belief: Golf is Good For You. The GYH Podcast and Journal bring to life Golf’s unique Health and Wellbeing benefits, through the power of Storytelling and Community Spirit. This serves our mission of improving the accessibility, diversity and inclusivity of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers.
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Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA
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Golf has the power to change, shape and save lives. That is a view shared by not only ourselves here at GYH, but especially by this week’s guest, Joe Donnelly, CEO of T.A.M.H.I (Tackling Awareness of Mental Health Issues).
Born out of trauma and tragedy, T.A.M.H.I was founded in memory of Joe’s dear friend, Thomas (Tammy) Tucker, who died by suicide in 2009. Based in Northern Ireland, Joe founded the charity in the belief that sport can act as an enabler of raising awareness and encouraging conversations about emotional wellbeing.
Under Joe’s leadership, TAMHI has received widespread acclaim and various awards for their work, most recently winning the Sport Gives Back Social Impact award, presented by footballing legend, Frank Lampard, earlier this year.
This is a deeply moving and inspiring episode, which isn’t short of a few tears shed by both Joe and Kris during the conversation, as well as plenty of laughs, particularly about Joe’s first ever set of golf clubs and the nicknames he got when using them!
❓About GYH:
At GYH, our community is brought together around one simple, core belief: Golf is Good For You. The GYH Podcast and Journal bring to life Golf’s unique Health and Wellbeing benefits, through the power of Storytelling and Community Spirit. This serves our mission of improving the accessibility, diversity and inclusivity of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers.
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📚Episode links and resources
https://tamhi.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-donnelly-17343aa7?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
https://www.instagram.com/t.a.m.h.i.ni?igsh=YXdvcXdpNml3NHBk
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This week's guests are Amelia (Mils) Barber and Emelia Whittaker, co-founders of Swingset Sport, a growing online Golf community, which has a mission to support and inspiring current and future generations of Female golfers to get access to, enjoy equality and most importantly, have fun within the game of Golf.
This conversation is a beautiful demonstration of how Golf has an amazing power to bring people together, to deepen existing friendships and learn more about ourselves, both individually and collectively along the way.
As is commonplace at GYH, we bring Wellbeing into the spotlight, with both Mils and Emelia sharing their experiences of living with ADHD, and how Golf has helped them on that journey.
We hope you have just as much fun listening to this episode, as we did in recording it for you.
❓About GYH:
At GYH, our community is brought together around one simple, core belief: Golf is Good For You. The GYH Podcast and Journal bring to life Golf’s unique Health and Wellbeing benefits, through the power of Storytelling and Community Spirit. This serves our mission of improving the accessibility, diversity and inclusivity of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers.
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In this episode, we come to you from Royal Porthcawl, where we welcome Mike Harris back to the pod.
Mike is a respected figure in Golf media. He has spent decades in and around the Golf industry and the world of Golf content, in his previous role as Editor of Golf Monthly magazine and now in his expanded remit of Content Director at Future Plc.
As is customary at GYH, we chat all things Golf, Life and everything in between (e.g favourite Omelette fillings).
If there were a theme which sums up this episode, it would be that Golf is diverse. Diverse in terms of the variety of ways in which we play, consume, experience, talk about, watch or engage with the game. At the same time, Golf is changing. Its evolving. It’s on a journey to become more inclusive, even more diverse.
And that, we consider to be healthy.
Chapters
0:00 - 4:30 - Introductions
4:30 - 7:45 - Royal Porthcawl Golf Club
7:45 - 15:37 - What it takes to host an Open Championship
15:37 - 19:20 - What does the AIG Women’s Open offer to spectators?
19:20 - 26:50 - Is disruption good for the game of golf? (And what’s your favourite type of omelette?)
26:50 - 29:49 - Who is Mike Harris, the professional?
29:49 - 43:28 - Golf - the good, the bad and the ugly
43:28 - 48:01 - Wellbeing non-negotiables
48:01 - 52:02 - The Eagle Has Landed
52:02 - 57:23 - Cut It Out
57:23 - 58:23 - Outro
❓About GYH:
At GYH, our community is brought together around one simple, core belief: Golf is Good For You. The GYH Podcast and Journal bring to life Golf’s unique Health and Wellbeing benefits, through the power of Storytelling and Community Spirit. This serves our mission of improving the accessibility, diversity and inclusivity of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers.
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https://www.instagram.com/mickyh_1970?igsh=MW40cjI5MWFqY283bQ==
https://www.royalporthcawl.com/
https://www.aigwomensopen.com/royal-porthcawl-2025
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Welcome to Season 2 of the Golf Yourself Healthy podcast! Make sure to follow us on Spotify or Apple to be notified as new episodes drop!
This episode comes to you from St Andrews, The Home of Golf. First up on the tee in Season 2 is Scott Semple, Director of People, at St Andrews Links Trust.
Join us for a wide ranging conversation, where amongst other topics, we discuss the Customer Experience, Diversity and Inclusion and Wellbeing in Golf. We also speak about St Andrews’ unique position of influence within the world of Golf, as well as the mystique of the town and its hallowed links turf.
Kris and Scott also managed to squeeze in 18 holes on the Eden Course, overlooking the Old Course which is currently being prepared for the AIG Women’s Open.
Chapters
0:00-8:45 - Getting to know the Director of People at St Andrews Links Trust
8:45-14:35 - How Scott’s love for the game helps him in his job
14:35-20:28 - The St Andrews Links Experience and what it means to Golfers
20:18-26:50 - St Andrews Links trivia
26:50-28:05 - Preparing for the AIG Women’s Open
28:05-30:57 - Scott Semple: The golfer
30:57-33:31 - Golf is Good For You
33:31-37:45 - Golf’s Evolution
37:45-39:14 - Outro
❓About GYH:
At GYH, our community is brought together around one simple, core belief: Golf is Good For You. The GYH Podcast and Journal bring to life Golf’s unique Health and Wellbeing benefits, through the power of Storytelling and Community Spirit. This serves our mission of improving the accessibility, diversity and inclusivity of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers.
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As the GYH Podcast prepares for Season 2, Kris and Ben get together for another ad hoc instalment of “Golf Buddies Aloud”.
We reflect on the current affairs in Golf, namely where they relate to Wellbeing, Inclusivity and Growing the Game. We also offer a few teasers on Season 2 of the podcast and give an “Honourable Mention” to those who are inspiring us by using Golf as a power for good in the world.
Chapters
0:00 - 6:52: Introduction
6:52 - 19:27: Golf at The Olympics
19:27 - 33:06: Golf etiquette and snobbery
33:06 - 43:34: Is LIV golf an inclusive environment for spectators?
43:34 - 52:10: What’s coming up in season 2?
52:10 - 55:52: The Honourable Mention - Greg Watson
55:52 - 58:14: Coming up the 18th
❓About GYH:
At GYH, our community is brought together around one simple, core belief: Golf is Good For You. The GYH Podcast and Journal bring to life Golf’s unique Health and Wellbeing benefits, through the power of Storytelling and Community Spirit. This serves our mission of improving the accessibility, diversity and inclusivity of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers.
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https://www.instagram.com/greggolf7?igsh=Z2M2d2t3ZWd0em9k
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/greggolf7
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/other-sport/golf/went-liv-golf-first-time-29631985
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In an accompanying episode to this month's feature GYH journal article (https://www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal/golf-yourself-sober) Kris Lynch looks ahead to the 152nd Open at Royal Troon and shares why the event carries such a special meaning for him.
If you or anyone you know is struggling with alcohol abuse, please know that at Golf Yourself Healthy, we strive to offer a safe, non judgemental community space, where you feel accepted and understood.
You can contact Kris directly on [email protected]
Please consider sharing this episode, or the accompanying journal article, with anyone whom you feel it could help.
Note that GYH's creative content is not to be perceived as or relied upon in any way as medical or mental health advice.
Chapters
0:00 - 0:57 Intro
0:57 - 9:15 Why this episode and why now?
9:15 - 20:27 My relationship with alcohol
20:27 - 25:23 Why I ended my relationship with alcohol
25:23 - 30:20 Dealing with sobriety around friends and in Golfing environments
30:20 - 32:25 Why Rory Mcilroy at The Open 2019 sticks with me
32:25 - 34:20 How has sobriety helped my Golf?
34:20 - 36:34 Get in touch, stay connected and closing
❓About the Show:
At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Through the power of Storytelling, the GYH Podcast invites guests and Community members to discuss how Golf is positively impacting their Health and Wellbeing. This serves our mission of improving the diversity and accessibility of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers.
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At Golf Yourself Healthy, our community is brought together around one simple, core belief: Golf is Good For You.
Join the community by following us on your Podcasting platform of choice.
In this, our final episode of Season 1, Kris Lynch reflects on how it started, how it’s going and offers an insight into what you can look forward to in Season 2.
We’d love to hear from you, with ideas and topics for future episodes. Get in touch - [email protected]
❓About the Show:
At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Through the power of Storytelling, the GYH Podcast invites guests and Community members to discuss how Golf is positively impacting their Health and Wellbeing. This serves our mission of improving the diversity and accessibility of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers.
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Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA
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When 3 bereaved fathers come together, bonded by their shared experience of Baby Loss, amazing things can happen. When Golf is added to the mix, the possibilities are endless.
On Friday 14 June 2024, Kris Lynch, Ben Seabrook and Mike Harris joined forces at Prince’s Golf Club, in Sandwich, Kent, to undertake an all day Golf challenge in support of Sands.
Sands works to save babies' lives and ensure that anyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss gets the support and care they need, in a way that works for them, for as long as they need it.
Through their fundraising efforts and thanks to the wonderfully kind donations of family, friends and followers, the boys raised over £1,800 for Sands.
This podcast episode is a raw, emotional and vulnerable account of three Fathers’ grief. It also a humorous, self deprecating and often slapstick account of three average Golfers having spent 14 hours trying to whack a small white ball into a tiny hole, multiple times over until their bodies and minds scream “No More!!!”.
Episode timestamps
0:00 The Hook
0:18 Episode introduction
4:10 Call for Help to GYH Community - Follow and Subscribe
5:10 Reflections from the Day
10:27 Prince’s Golf Club
18:09 About Sands
23:15 “Doing Life” after loss
33:36 Shoutout to fellow Golf for Sands participants
34:43 Fundraising for Sands
36:00 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
44:55 GYH is Good for You
49:04 A word to the Midwifery Heroes
53:02 Three Bereaved Dads and Their Feelings
1:04:08 Reflections on Season 1 of GYH Podcast
1:09:26 Golf is Good for You
1:14:13 Looking ahead - Season 2 of GYH Podcast
1:15:25 Listener shout out
1:18:19 Call for Help to GYH Community - Follow and Subscribe
❓About the Show:
At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Join GYH founder and podcast host, Kris Lynch, as he invites guests to discuss how Golf is helping them to live happy and healthy lives.
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📚Episode links and resources
https://www.justgiving.com/page/kris-lynch-1716280792022?newPage=true
http://www.sands.org.uk/about-sands
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In what has become part of our staple GYH diet, Kris and Ben return for the second edition of “Golf Buddies Aloud”.
We offer an update on our forthcoming Charity Golf challenge at Prince’s Golf Club in support of Sands, one of the UK’s leading Baby Loss charities. As bereaved parents, we explain why we are doing this challenge, what it means to us and how our GYH listeners and community members can support us.
We also chew the fat on various other Golf and Life related topics, including
🤬 The Angry Golfer - Kris relives a traumatic time in his Golfing life and how years of therapy and Golf Coaching have allowed him to find inner peace
🌱Growing the Game - Kris reflects on his training to become a Community Golf Instructor
😬 Guilty Pleasure - Ben tells us about his love of James “Short Side” Wilson’s voice and how it soothes him to sleep at night
🏅The Honourable Mention (Westminster) - Ben and Kris call out some of the movers and shakers in world of Golf Influencers and how they’re either inspiring us, making us laugh or growing the game in their own unique way
✂️ Cut it Out - Ben calls for a ban on multiple practice putting strokes
❓About the Show:
At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Join GYH founder and podcast host, Kris Lynch, as he invites guests to discuss how Golf is helping them to live happy and healthy lives.
🎧 Listen on Audio
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https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5t09GwtSiE/?igsh=MTQwZ3lodW55Nm1s
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