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 which affected Danielle throughout her life. Through organising and running a charity Golf day at Elderslie Golf Club, the McKee family have raised vital funds in support of Max Appeal, a UK based charity whose mission is to try to ensure that every person with DiGeorge syndrome lives as independent and prosperous a life as possible. At GYH, it’s our honour and pleasure to be helping in some small way, to raise awareness for a condition, which, after Down Syndrome, is the second most common genetic condition and one that very few people seem to have ever heard of. Episode Key Moments 0:00 Episode and Guest Introductions 5:08 Address to a Lorne Sausage 6:36 Getting to know Elderslie Golf Club 7:42 Elderslie - the birthplace of William Wallace 8:53 Spirit of your Game 11:53 Honouring the life and memory of Danielle McKee 20:59 Raising awareness of DiGeorge Syndrome (22q11 deletion syndrome) 25:37 Embrace the Rough 32:16 Cherish the Fairway 33:49 Golf is Good for You 36:15 Attracting new and lapsed Golfers 38:17 The Eagle has Landed 40:50 Thanking our Guest and episode wrap up 41:10 “Danielle” by December ❓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 Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0L379bGvlmx069xF1cmIbQ?si=aJRDptqYREuzsk4wXKz7SA Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/golf-yourself-healthy/id1729607964 Also available on most other major podcasting platforms 📝 Write a Review Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast platform of choice 👍🏻 Follow us on Social Media Instagram - instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy X - https://twitter.com/gyhpod 🔗 Website www.golfyourselfhealthy.com 📔 Journals www.golfyourselfhealthy.com/journal 📚Episode links and resources Max Appeal - https://www.maxappeal.org.uk/ “Danielle” by December - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JxjFca_M9-s