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Why Golf brings you the latest thought-provoking perspectives and discussion, from influential and experienced characters,  within and around the golf industry. Fuelled by insights from the brand new thisiswhygolf.com platform, we explore and challenge opinions on the hot topics within the sport. Why Golf is presented by Skyscanner.

  1. 1 day ago

    Dr Bob Rotella: The Psychology of Winning | Rory McIlroy, Confidence & Pressure

    Whether you’re a golfer or simply interested in the psychology of high performance, this conversation reveals why the mind might be the most important club in the bag.In this episode of Why Golf, Di Stewart sits down with legendary sports psychologist Dr Bob Rotella — the man behind more than 70 major championship victories and trusted by the likes of Rory McIlroy, Pádraig Harrington, Darren Clarke and many more.Together, they explore the mental side of elite performance — from confidence and fear to handling pressure on the biggest stage. Bob shares powerful insights and stories from inside the game, including the mindset that helped shape major champions, and why learning to “forget” may be one of the most important skills in golf.What really separates the best golfers in the world? Dr Bob Rotella has some of the answers.Find more Why Golf content on Instagram, and find out more about everything the Why Golf platform has to offer 📲 https://www.thisiswhygolf.comThe Why Golf podcast is presented by @skyscanner0:00 Introduction1:54 How Golf Has Changed Over Time 3:49 The Rise of Sports Psychology in Golf 5:04 Confidence, Pressure & Winning Mindsets 7:57 Padraig Harrington: Learning to Believe 9:10 Why Winning Doesn’t Always Build Confidence 10:17 Fear, Mistakes & Letting Go 11:39 Playing Outside the “Zone” 12:24 Mindlessness vs Mindfulness Explained 13:40 Dealing with Setbacks (and “Scar Tissue”) 15:00 Dreams vs Goals: Creating Your Own Reality 19:17 Competition, Mindset & Learning from Others 22:19 Why Loving the Game Matters Most 24:03 Visualisation & “Instant Amnesia” 27:30 Training Your Mind Under Pressure 28:56 Handling Expectations & External Pressure 30:12 Dealing with Failure & Building Resilience 32:32 Working with Rory McIlroy 33:26 Letting Go of Bad Shots 35:19 Reframing Mistakes at the Highest Level 37:48 Rory McIlroy: The Bounceback Masters Mentality 42:10 Mental Skills Across Different Sports 44:18 Leadership & Team Dynamics (Ryder Cup) 45:47 Match Play vs Stroke Play Mindset 49:09 Differences in Men’s & Women’s Golf 52:11 Bob Rotella's: Why Golf

    56 min
  2. Promising rookie golfer to Solheim Cup contender - Inside Mimi Rhodes' meteoric rise!

    8 Jun

    Promising rookie golfer to Solheim Cup contender - Inside Mimi Rhodes' meteoric rise!

    Why Golf is back! For the first episode of the new series, Di Stewart is catching up with a woman who is hoping to make the Team Europe roster for this autumn's Solheim Cup - Mimi Rhodes. She details the whirlwind journey she’s been on since turning pro, and the reality of life on tour when she’s travelling the globe. Mimi also reveals that she almost chose tennis over golf, and the joy she finds in playing golf with different generations of her family - something she highlights you can’t do in any other sport. Plus, with this year’s Solheim Cup on the horizon, Mimi reveals the burning desire she has to be selected, as the all important rankings get closer to being finalised, and European captain Anna Nordqvist makes her crucial captain’s picks. Find more Why Golf content on Instagram, and find out more about everything the Why Golf platform has to offer 📲 https://www.thisiswhygolf.com The Why Golf podcast is presented by Skyscanner. 00:00 - Introduction 03:10 - Mimi’s reflects on her whirlwind couple of years since turning professional 06:54 - Justin & Kate Rose’s support for women’s golf 09:15 - What it was like to be part of the Curtis Cup win 12:33 - Growing up and playing golf across the world 16:32 - The beauty of golf to play with different generations 17:45 - Dealing with pressure & tour life 26:27 - Does she consider herself a ‘Solheim Cup contender’? 35:24 - Mimi assesses her 2026 so far 38:13 - Mimi’s role models 39:11 - Mimi is now a Skyscanner ambassador! 40:06 - Rapid fire questions41:39 - This or That?42:21 - What is Mimi’s Why Golf?43:20 - How important would it be to make the Solheim Cup team?43:54 - See you next time!

    45 min
  3. Tisha Alyn on becoming a TikTok sensation, setting up a clothing brand and TGL’s next steps!

    14/10/2025

    Tisha Alyn on becoming a TikTok sensation, setting up a clothing brand and TGL’s next steps!

    For the final episode of series 3, Di is joined by one of the busiest people in golf – content creator and golf personality Tisha Alyn! Tisha explains what it was like giving up her pro career to turn her attention to social media full time, and the massive success she’s had since then. From producing several viral videos to setting up her own clothing brand, investing in Los Angeles Golf Club and TGL and hosting her own podcast, Tisha tells Di she’s never afraid of a new challenge. Plus, find out what she makes of how the diversity of golf has improved in recent years, and why she’s expecting the 2026 Solheim Cup in the Netherlands to be bigger than ever!Find more Why Golf content on Instagram, and find out more about everything the Why Golf platform has to offer 📲 https://www.thisiswhygolf.comThe Why Golf podcast is presented by Skyscanner.

    47 min
  4. Ryder Cup ambitions and winning around the world with Matt Wallace

    30/09/2025

    Ryder Cup ambitions and winning around the world with Matt Wallace

    DP World & PGA Tour winner Matt Wallace joins Di Stewart on the latest episode of Why Golf! Matt explains what it was like to narrowly miss out on Ryder Cup selection again in 2025 and his ambition to play in 2027 at Adare Manor. He also talks about what it was like to burst onto the professional golf scene with several wins in his first few seasons, and the methods he uses to bounce back from adversity on the golf course. Plus, Matt reveals his close friendship with Justin Rose, someone he calls a mentor, and how important his parents were in his sporting journey. Find more Why Golf content on Instagram, and find out more about everything the Why Golf platform has to offer 📲 https://www.thisiswhygolf.com The Why Golf podcast is presented by Skyscanner.

    48 min
  5. Ryder Cup preview with European winner Shane Lowry and stars from the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am!

    16/09/2025

    Ryder Cup preview with European winner Shane Lowry and stars from the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am!

    Di Stewart is at the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am for the latest episode of Why Golf,  ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup next week in New York! European player and former winner, Shane Lowry, joins the show for a chat with Gabbie Partington about his hopes for the tournament, the current vibes in the European team's camp, and his plan for dealing with the inevitable hostile atmosphere at Bethpage. Di also speaks to some of the celebrities involved in the Pro-Am event, including former England football captain Steph Houghton, influencer Peter Finch, TV presenters Dan Walker & Natalie Pinkham, former Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas and professional golfer Dan Brown. Find more Why Golf content on Instagram, and find out more about everything the Why Golf platform has to offer 📲 https://www.thisiswhygolf.com The Why Golf podcast is presented by Skyscanner.

    43 min
  6. Former Lion Anthony Watson on post-retirement life! Plus, what can rugby learn from golf?

    12/08/2025

    Former Lion Anthony Watson on post-retirement life! Plus, what can rugby learn from golf?

    Just hours after flying back from this year’s Lions Tour in Australia, former England international and Lion himself Anthony Watson joins Di Stewart for a chat on Why Golf!   They discuss success for Andy Farrell’s side Down Under, and Anthony gives an insight into what it was like not being involved in this year’s tour.   After thinking he’d never take up golf, Anthony also describes how he’s now become ‘addicted’ to the sport, that it’s taught him patience on a whole new level, and analyses why so many athletes from other sports take up golf in retirement.   Plus, what can rugby learn from golf to ensure the sport’s success in future years?   Find more Why Golf content on Instagram, and find out more about everything the Why Golf platform has to offer 📲 https://www.thisiswhygolf.com The Why Golf podcast is presented by Skyscanner.

    37 min
  7. Rick Shiels on becoming the world’s biggest golf YouTuber & joining LIV Golf as a global ambassador!

    22/07/2025

    Rick Shiels on becoming the world’s biggest golf YouTuber & joining LIV Golf as a global ambassador!

    This week, we’ve flown to Southern Spain and Real Club Valderrama to meet the biggest golf YouTuber on the planet – Rick Shiels! He tells guest host Gabbie Partington how he first got into golf in Manchester, before his career trajectory changed dramatically when he set up a YouTube channel – initially to encourage golfers to book lessons with him! Rick also gives an honest assessment of his decision to become a LIV ambassador, despite initial reservations about the tour, and shares what it was like having backlash from his followers after the news was announced. Then we look ahead to the future – could shorter format competitions of only 12 holes a round become the norm? And what is being done to encourage golfers who have taken up the sport, but not reached an elite level, to continue? Rick’s become one of the most influential voices in the modern game – find out how in this episode! Find more Why Golf content on Instagram, and watch this episode on YouTube here. To find out more about everything the Why Golf platform has to offer, head to thisiswhygolf.com. Submit your messages to the team here! The Why Golf podcast is presented by Skyscanner.

    1hr 1min
  8. Pregnancy as a professional athlete and returning from injury with Annabel Dimmock

    11/07/2025

    Pregnancy as a professional athlete and returning from injury with Annabel Dimmock

    This week on Why Golf, Di Stewart is catching up with 2-time tour winner and Mum-to-be Annabel Dimmock! They meet each other at Sunningdale Heath Golf Club, where Annabel reveals how anxious she was to tell her sponsors about her pregnancy and some of the hurtful comments she received from social media users after revealing she was expecting. She also explains how hard it was like returning from surgery to remove a bone in her hand and highlights just how far women’s golf fashion has come in the last few years! Find more Why Golf content on Instagram, and watch this episode on YouTube here. To find out more about everything the Why Golf platform has to offer, head to thisiswhygolf.com. Submit your messages to the team here! The Why Golf podcast is presented by Skyscanner.

    36 min
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Why Golf brings you the latest thought-provoking perspectives and discussion, from influential and experienced characters,  within and around the golf industry. Fuelled by insights from the brand new thisiswhygolf.com platform, we explore and challenge opinions on the hot topics within the sport. Why Golf is presented by Skyscanner.

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  • Creator
    IMG Audio
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © IMG Audio
  • Show Website
    Why Golf

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