Golf Yourself Happy

Kristoffer Lynch

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Hosted by Golf mindset coach, Kris Lynch, the GYH podcast challenges the performance-first culture of modern golf and explores how mindset, pressure, expectations, and identity shape the way we play. The podcast accompanies the Happy Hackers community, a space for golfers who choose enjoyment before ego.

29 APR

Playing a Top 100 Event as an Average Golfer

📝 Show NotesWhat does it actually feel like for an everyday golfer to play in a Top 100 event? In this episode, I take you inside my mindset ahead of playing on the NCG Top 100 Tour - not from the perspective of performance, but from the perspective of experience. Why? Because these are exactly the kind of days that used to make me enjoy golf less… not more. 🧠 What we cover:Why high-pressure or “big” golf days can feel harder to enjoyThe hidden mental patterns that show up before you even hit your first shotHow comparison, expectation, and over-preparation can shape your roundWhy playing well doesn’t always mean feeling good 🔑 The shiftInstead of focusing on score or performance, I’m approaching this round differently: Can I actually enjoy it? ✅ The 2 simple habits I’m using:Pause before every shot - A breath, a reset, and a moment to arrive in the presentNo immediate judgement after each shot - Good or bad - notice it, and move on Simple, repeatable, and something you can actually use when it matters most. 🔬 This episode is an experimentI don’t know how this is going to go. I might play well. I might not. I’ll probably get frustrated at times. But that’s kind of the point. This isn’t about perfection, it’s about seeing whether I can experience golf differently. 🔁 This is part of a mini-seriesIn the next episode, I’ll reflect on what actually happened at Royal North Devon - honestly, and in full. So make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast! 👉🏻 Check out the full NCG Top 100s Tour Schedule (use discount code GYH10 at checkout for 10% off your booking) 💬 Join the Community (Free)If this episode resonated with you, come and join Happy Hackers — my free WhatsApp community for everyday golfers who want to enjoy the game more. No pressure. No egos. No unsolicited advice. Just real golfers, sharing the ups, downs, and everything in between. 👉 Join here: https://www.golfyourselfhappy.com/happy-hackers/free-community 🙏🏻 If You Enjoyed This EpisodeFollow / subscribe so you don’t miss future episodesShare this with a golfing mate who needs to hear itLeave a quick rating or review — it really helps more golfers find the show 🏌️‍♂️ Final ThoughtHappiness First, Handicap Later

18 min
15 APR

Why You Don’t Need Confidence to Play Great Golf

✨ Episode SummaryWhat if playing better golf had less to do with fixing your mindset… and more to do with how you respond to what shows up? In this episode of Golf Yourself Happy, I’m joined by PGA professional and mental performance coach Trevor Jones to explore a different way of approaching the mental game — one that doesn’t rely on trying to feel confident or getting rid of nerves before you play well. We dig into Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT), the model that sits at the heart of the HAPPY framework, and unpack why so many golfers get stuck trying to manage their thoughts and emotions… instead of learning how to play alongside them. This is a conversation about performance, yes — but more importantly, it’s about your experience of the game and how you want to show up on the course. 🎯 What You’ll LearnWhy trying to “fix” your mindset can actually hold you backThe truth about confidence (and why you don’t need it to play well)What mental toughness really looks like on the golf courseHow avoidance shows up in golf (often without you realising)A different way to respond to pressure, nerves, and doubtHow ACT can help you build a healthier, more sustainable relationship with the game 🧠 Key TakeawayYou don’t need the perfect mindset to play good golf. You just need to learn how to play with whatever shows up. 👥 About TrevorTrevor Jones is a PGA professional and mental performance coach who works with golfers across all levels of the game. Over the past decade, he has specialised in Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT), helping players perform under pressure without needing to control their thoughts or emotions. Follow Trevor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trevorjones_aware/ 💬 Join the Community (Free)If this episode resonated with you, come and join Happy Hackers — my free WhatsApp community for everyday golfers who want to enjoy the game more. No pressure. No egos. No unsolicited advice. Just real golfers, sharing the ups, downs, and everything in between. 👉 Join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cl5a39HM4GbAXN59T7NwRT 🔁 If You Enjoyed This EpisodeFollow / subscribe so you don’t miss future episodesShare this with a golfing mate who needs to hear itLeave a quick rating or review — it really helps more golfers find the show 🏌️‍♂️ Final ThoughtHappiness First, Handicap Later

53 min
1 APR

The Happy Hackers Club Is Open!

The Happy Hackers Club is officially live! This is a free WhatsApp community for golfers who love the game… but don’t always love how it makes them feel. If you’ve ever walked off the course frustrated, sat in the car wondering why you even play, or felt like you don’t quite belong in traditional golf spaces — this is for you. 🏌️‍♂️ What This IsThe Happy Hackers Club is a space for everyday golfers. Just normal people who enjoy golf… but want it to feel better. Inside, you’ll find: Honest conversations about how golf actually feelsA place to vent after tough roundsA space to celebrate small winsSupport without judgment or unsolicited adviceGolfers who understand exactly what you’re going through 🧠 What Makes It DifferentMost golf communities focus on improving your game. This one focuses on improving your experience. Feelings first, scores optionalNo unsolicited adviceShowing up is the win You don’t need to play well to belong here. 👥 Who It’s ForThis is for you if: You love golf but often leave the course frustratedYou feel pressure to perform or improveYou don’t relate to traditional golf cultureYou play for enjoyment, not perfectionYou just want golf to feel lighter, more social, and more enjoyable 🚪 Join the Happy Hackers ClubIt’s completely free to join. No commitment. No pressure. You can even just join and read. 👉 Join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Cl5a39HM4GbAXN59T7NwRT

10 min
23 MAR

Introducing Golf Yourself Happy & The Happy Hackers Club

The secret’s out. After weeks of teasing, the name is finally official — Golf Yourself Happy — and in this episode, Kris explains exactly what that means… and what it doesn’t. Kris also introduces The Happy Hackers Club — a free community for recreational golfers who love the game but don’t always love how it makes them feel. What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy Golf Yourself Happy existsThe philosophy behind “happy first, handicap later”What the Happy Hackers Club actually isWhat it definitely isn’t (no tips overload, no comparison culture)Why “hacker” isn’t an insult — it’s a badge of belongingHow this community will work (and why it will always be free) 🚪 Big Announcement — Doors Open April 1stThe Happy Hackers Club officially launches on: 👉 Wednesday, 1st April 2026 In the next episode, we’ll explain exactly how to join and walk you through everything inside the community. So if this episode resonated with you… 📅 Make sure you come back on April 1st. You don’t need to be exceptional to deserve enjoyment. You just need to show up. Happy first. Handicap later.

10 min
9 MAR

Unlock Your Golf Happiness

In this episode, Kris introduces the innovative HAPPY Framework - a mental game system designed specifically for recreational golfers. Discover how acceptance, presence, purpose, and commitment can transform your golf experience, reducing frustration and amplifying joy.Key Topics:The fundamentals of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) applied to golfThe five components of the Happy Framework: Habits, Acceptance, Presence, Purpose, and Call to ActionPractical insights on accepting difficult feelings and embracing the game’s challengesHow psychological models tailored for everyday golfers can boost happiness on the courseThe upcoming launch of a supportive golf community for average playersDifferences between elite mental toughness training and approachable mental strategies for amateur golfersThe importance of aligning your golf game with your personal values Timestamps:00:00 - Introducing the Happy Framework for recreational golfers 01:20 - What is ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)? 02:47 - Core belief: lean into difficult thoughts and feelings 04:10 - How happiness in golf is about values, not fleeting victories 06:04 - Breakdown of the five components: Habits and Acceptance 07:20 - Understanding and auditing your mental habits 08:02 - Embracing acceptance: golf is hard, and that’s okay 08:57 - The importance of presence and being in the moment 09:53 - Clarifying your purpose in golf: why do you play? 11:16 - Moving from mindset to action: commitment as progress 11:51 - Personal story: accepting current skill level 14:23 - Accepting conditions and refraining from self-criticism 15:49 - The Happy Framework is for the 95%, not just elites 16:25 - Upcoming community launch to support your golf happiness journey Resources & Links:Stephen Hayes - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Learn more about ACT 🗓️ Save the Date for our Big Launch! - Wednesday 1st April 👉🏻 Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/golfyourselfhealthy/ 🎦 Watch this episode exclusively on YouTube

17 min
23 FEB

Why Trying Harder Is Making Your Golf Worse

This week, Kris explores the science behind playing Golf on autopilot, overthinking your swing, and how a simple mindset shift can lead to more consistent and enjoyable golf rounds. Kris also discusses the following topics: The impact of overthinking on golf performance and how to avoid the "paralysis by analysis" trapInsights from research by Sian Beilock on autopilot and choking under pressureHow experienced golfers can benefit from playing faster to prevent overthinkingThe difference between internal and external focus in golf coaching, based on Gabriele Wulf's studiesPractical tips for shifting your mindset from scoring to feeling good and enjoying your game more 🗓️ Save the date for our big launch! - 1st April 2026 Connect with Kris: Instagram - @golfyourselfhealthy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-lynch-a9166037/ E-mail - kris@golfyourselfhealthy.com Other useful links Sian Beilock TED talk Skillest - database of online and in-person Golf coaches

25 min
10 FEB

How Golf has Failed average golfers

This week, Kris teases a major forthcoming GYH launch and shares his impassioned view that the Golf industry is not doing enough to cater for average Golfers. He reflects on the PGA's Golf For All research project, which found that 22.4 million people in Great Britain and Ireland engaged with Golf in some form, yet only 70% of people who play Golf identify as a Golfer. As Kris argues, there isn't a participation problem in Golf, there is an identity crisis. He offers his experiences and insights around how and why this problem has come to exist in the first place and offers his own unique solution, to help Golfers feel the sense of belonging they crave and are otherwise currently lacking. 🗓️ Save the date - 1st April 2026 🔗 Check out the PGA's Golf for All research paper for yourself 📧 Get in touch - kris@golfyourselfhealthy.com to share your own experiences and perspectives on the topic 🎦 Watch this episode in full video only on YouTube 🎧 Listen to this episode on your favourite podcast player

17 min

7 Episodes

Hosted by Golf mindset coach, Kris Lynch, the GYH podcast challenges the performance-first culture of modern golf and explores how mindset, pressure, expectations, and identity shape the way we play. The podcast accompanies the Happy Hackers community, a space for golfers who choose enjoyment before ego.

Creator

Kristoffer Lynch
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

7
Rating

Clean
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© Kristoffer Lynch
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