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...

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,...

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 -...

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...

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...

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...

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 🤷🏻‍♂️...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 🤬...

When life gives you Lemons, make Lemonade. Or better still, Play Golf. Reflecting on his childhood in the UK, Rob Jansz has fond memories of playing Golf with his family and friends, having fun and not taking life, nor the game itself too seriously. Then Life happened. In the intervening years between going to University and then moving overseas to Barcelona, Spain to start a business in the Hospitality sector, Golf took a back seat in Rob’s life. He barely gave it a second thought. That...

Did you ever hear the story about the Professional Golfer who turned down Fred Ridley’s invitation to play at The Masters, in favour of a weekend in Skegness? Or the Crocodile at Kiawah Island who is making a booming side hustle trade on eBay selling Titleist Pro v1 lake balls? In this latest instalment of the GYH Podcast, Kris is joined once again by Ben Seabrook - back by popular demand - for an informal chat and a chance to reflect on the GYH journey to date, as well as what the future...

What has the everyday golfer got in common with someone who’s played at the elite level, been a teammate of Rory Mcilroy at the Junior Ryder Cup and teed it up at Augusta National? A lot more than you’d think… Beyond his Golfing accolades and talents, both as a player and as a Golf Fitness specialist, Dr Zach Gould is a humble and honest character, who is not afraid to be vulnerable. In both his formative and adult years, Zach has been dealt his fair share of bad breaks and found himself...

Alex Frolish enjoys a unique vantage point when playing Golf. As an airline pilot, Alex is an international jetsetter with a difference. When traveling, Alex doesn’t sit idle on stopovers. With his Elevation Golfing Nation alter ego, he resourcefully uses his time to head out to play local golf courses, combining a love of the game, with a passion for Golf writing and a deep respect for Golf course architecture. Conscious of the environmental impact of his work, coupled with an...

Golf can transform lives. This is a core belief held by Anthony Blackburn, founder of Golf in Society. Anthony and his team turn that belief into action by putting Golf clubs at the heart of local communities. Through the delivery of tailored golf sessions for those living with chronic illnesses such as Dementia and Parkinson’s, the aim is to inspire people to live a happier and healthier life, through the power of Golf. Join Kris Lynch and Anthony Blackburn for an inspiring, heartfelt and...

Golf is many things, to many people. To Craig McKee, Golf is a release. Following the passing of his daughter, Danielle, Craig has found solace in Golf. Out on the course, he has space to reflect and to remember Danielle, calling on her for inspiration as he stands on a tee box or lines up a shot. Moreover, Golf has presented him and his family with opportunities to raise important awareness around DiGeorge syndrome (22q11 deletion syndrome), a rare and relatively unknown genetic disorder...

Golf is more than just a game. It’s a metaphor for how you live your life. Few people are better placed to talk about this, than Robin Chodak. As a keen golfer and as someone who has experienced more than her fair share of grief and loss, Robin’s life purpose is to inspire and offer hope to others. When her husband, Gerry -  a passionate and talented golfer - died suddenly in 2019, Robin felt determined to honour his life and memory. Through continuing to embrace and enjoy Golf and all of...

Growing up, Golf was one of several sports competing for Ben Seabrook’s attention. In more recent years, Golf has had a much greater influence on his life. For Ben, golfing in solitary confinement is a perfect tonic. Join Ben and Kris for a wide ranging chat, encompassing topics such as grief, mental health and baby loss. There are also some lighter hearted subjects, such as forgetting to pack clean underwear, casting aspersions on rival football teams, rescuing dogs from Skegness and...