Golf Yourself Healthy

Kristoffer Lynch
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At GYH, we believe that Golf is Good for You. Join our Community, to be part of a group of people who are bonded together by a shared love for Golf, as well as a desire to help each other to lead happier, healthier and more fulfilled lives. https://golfyourselfhealthy.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast (golfyourselfhealthy.substack.com)

  1. Unlock Your Golf Happiness

    2D AGO

    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
  2. Why Trying Harder Is Making Your Golf Worse

    FEB 23

    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
  3. Why I'm Starting Over: How Golf has Failed average golfers

    FEB 10

    Why I'm Starting Over: 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
  4. Train like a Tour Pro: DP World Tour Strength Secrets with Dan Coughlan

    JAN 26

    Train like a Tour Pro: DP World Tour Strength Secrets with Dan Coughlan

    In this episode of the Golf Yourself Healthy Podcast, we’re joined by Dan Coughlan, Head of Strength & Conditioning for the DP World Tour, to go inside the physical preparation of elite professional golfers and explore what it truly takes to build a body that performs at the highest level - week after week, season after season. Dan shares his experience working with some of the best players in the world, explaining how modern golf fitness has evolved beyond simply getting stronger. We discuss why durability, movement quality, and recovery are just as important as speed and power, and how poor physical preparation often leads to injury, inconsistency, and shortened careers. This conversation breaks down how the DP World Tour approaches strength training, mobility, rotation, and load management, and what everyday golfers can learn from elite-level programming without overtraining or burning out. If you want to train smarter, stay healthy, and play your best golf for longer, this episode delivers practical insight from the very top of the professional game. 🗣 Guest Bio – Dan CoughlanDan Coughlan is the Head of Strength & Conditioning for the DP World Tour, where he leads physical performance strategies for elite professional golfers competing at the highest level of the game. With extensive experience in athletic development, injury prevention, and long-term player durability, Dan specialises in building golfers who can perform consistently under the demands of modern professional golf. His work bridges performance, health, and longevity, ensuring players are prepared not just to compete—but to sustain elite performance across long careers. ⛳ What You’ll LearnWhat elite golf fitness really looks like on the DP World TourWhy strength alone isn’t enough for high-level performanceHow mobility, rotation, and stability support speed and consistencyCommon physical mistakes that lead to injury in golfersHow professionals manage training, travel, and recoveryWhat amateur golfers can apply from tour-level conditioning 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube and subscribe for more conversations on performance, health, and longevity in golf 🎧 Listen now on your favourite podcast platform ✅ Get 10% discount on NCG Top 100s Tour Events (enter GYH10 at checkout) 🗓️ Date for your diary: 1st April - The big GYH launch 👀 📧 E-mail Kris directly - kris@golfyourselfhealthy.com

    35 min
  5. Building a Golf-Proof Body with Pilates - Linda Segerstam

    JAN 19

    Building a Golf-Proof Body with Pilates - Linda Segerstam

    In this episode of the Golf Yourself Healthy podcast, we are joined by Linda Segerstam, Golf Pilates Specialist and Founder of The Intelligent Core, to explore how Golfers can build a stronger, more resilient and golf-proof body - without grinding in the gym or risking injury. Linda works with golfers of all levels to improve performance by developing a body that moves efficiently, powerfully, and safely through the golf swing. She explains why many golfers end up stuck with pain, stiffness, or inconsistent ball striking. This conversation dives into how Pilates - when applied intelligently for golf - can improve rotation, stability, balance, and swing control. Linda also breaks down common physical limitations she sees in golfers and how simple, targeted movement work can unlock better golf and longer careers on the course. If you want to swing better, move better, and play golf for life, this episode delivers practical, evidence-based insight you can apply immediately. ⛳ What You’ll LearnWhat it really means to build a golf-proof bodyWhy core strength alone isn’t enough for better golfHow Pilates improves rotation, stability, and swing efficiencyCommon movement faults that lead to injury and poor performanceHow golfers can train smarter without overtraining or painWhy longevity and performance should be trained together 📺 Watch this episode in full video on YouTube and subscribe for more conversations focused on performance, health, and longevity in golf 🎧 Listen now on your favourite podcast platform🗣 Guest Bio – Linda SegerstamLinda Segerstam is a golf Pilates instructor and the founder of The Intelligent Core, specialising in helping golfers move better, swing more efficiently, and protect their bodies from injury. Her work focuses on intelligent movement, functional strength, and sustainable performance - empowering golfers to play better golf while staying healthy long-term. Linda believes great golf starts with a body that supports the swing. Follow Linda on Instagram Connect with Linda on LinkedIn View Pilates content on Linda's YouTube channel

    46 min
  6. From Guesswork to Game Plan — Neil Mathews, Head of Coaching, Wales Golf

    JAN 5

    From Guesswork to Game Plan — Neil Mathews, Head of Coaching, Wales Golf

    In this episode of the Golf Yourself Healthy Podcast, we sit down with Neil Mathews, Head of Coaching at Wales Golf, to uncover why so many golfers struggle to improve — even when they know something isn’t working. Drawing on years of experience developing elite players and supporting coaches across Wales, Neil explains a common pattern he sees at every level of the game: golfers continue repeating the same mistakes because they don’t truly understand what to change or how to change it. Rather than adapting, they fall back on habits that feel comfortable but hold them back. Neil shares powerful insights into how better golfers learn, adapt, and problem-solve on the course. He breaks down the mindset shifts that separate players who stagnate from those who improve - focusing on awareness, ownership, and smarter practice rather than endless technical tinkering. We explore how Neil helps golfers and coaches create simple, effective frameworks for change that protect both performance and long-term enjoyment of the game. From developing juniors to guiding club golfers, his approach emphasises clarity, confidence, and sustainable improvement. Whether you’re a coach, a competitive golfer, or a club player frustrated by feeling “stuck,” this episode offers expert, experience-led guidance on how to stop repeating the same errors and start making meaningful progress. What You’ll LearnWhy golfers keep doing the same things wrong — even when results don’t improveHow to recognise what actually needs to change in your gameThe difference between information and real learningHow coaches and golfers can create clearer, more effective practiceWhy sustainable improvement requires mindset change, not just swing change 🗣 Guest Bio – Neil MathewsNeil Mathews is the Head of Coaching at Wales Golf, responsible for supporting player development pathways and coach education across the country. With extensive experience working with elite amateurs, juniors, and coaches, Neil is passionate about helping golfers learn how to adapt, improve, and enjoy the game more fully. He believes lasting improvement doesn’t come from repeating drills or chasing perfect technique — it comes from understanding change, making better decisions, and developing skills that stand up under pressure.

    46 min
  7. Legends Tour Lessons Every Golfer Needs - From Scott Drummond

    12/22/2025

    Legends Tour Lessons Every Golfer Needs - From Scott Drummond

    In this episode of the Golf Yourself Healthy Podcast, we sit down with Scott Drummond, European Tour winner and Legends Tour professional, to uncover what truly helps everyday golfers play better golf — without overcomplicating the game. Drawing on decades of experience competing at the highest level, Scott shares the lessons that matter most for club golfers, by opening up about the mindset shifts that separate pros from amateurs — and how those insights can dramatically improve enjoyment, confidence, and consistency on the course. Whether you’re a weekend golfer, a competitive amateur, or someone looking to enjoy golf for life, this episode delivers honest, experience-led guidance from someone who has been there, won it, and now wants to give back. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all future podcasts What You’ll LearnHow everyday golfers can improve using proven tour-level principlesThe mental habits that lead to better scores and more enjoymentScott’s perspective on longevity, resilience, and playing your best golf 🗣 Guest Bio – Scott DrummondScott Drummond is a European Tour winner and Legends Tour professional with a passion for helping everyday golfers play better, healthier, and more enjoyable golf. With decades of elite competitive experience, Scott now focuses on sharing practical, no-nonsense insights that simplify the game and empower golfers at every level. He believes great golf isn’t about perfection — it’s about clarity, confidence, and building habits that last a lifetime.

    55 min
  8. Driving Success: Scott Thompson on Modern Golf Club Management

    12/08/2025

    Driving Success: Scott Thompson on Modern Golf Club Management

    In this audio exclusive episode of the Golf Yourself Healthy podcast, we sit down with Scott Thompson, the driving force behind the ongoing evolution of Mendip Spring Golf Club. Scott shares the inspiring journey of shaping a club as a General Manager, that champions community, accessibility, and a modern, welcoming approach to golf. From strengthening member engagement to nurturing a culture that blends tradition with innovation, Scott opens up about the challenges and triumphs of managing one of the South West’s most-loved golf venues. We also explore how Mendip Spring is creating an environment where golfers of all ages and abilities can thrive — not just in their game, but in their overall well-being. Whether you’re a passionate golfer, a club manager, or someone searching for a healthier, more connected lifestyle, this episode highlights how a golf club can become a powerful hub for community, growth, and mental clarity. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel, to watch our forthcoming "9 is Fine" feature film, recorded on the Lakeside Course at Mendip Spring. What You’ll Learn How Scott is shaping Mendip Spring into a forward-thinking, community-first golf club.The role golf clubs can play in improving mental health, resilience, and belonging in their community.Why creating inclusive, welcoming environments matters now more than ever.Scott’s perspective on what truly makes a great golf experience.The future vision for Mendip Spring and the evolving landscape of club management. 🗣 Guest Bio – Scott Thompson Scott Thompson is the General Manager of Mendip Spring Golf Club, where he leads the club’s mission to provide an exceptional and accessible golf experience for members, guests, and the wider community. With a passion for people-focused leadership and a deep commitment to the game, Scott is driving positive change across the club — from member engagement and course development to creating a space where everyone feels welcomed and supported. His work reflects a belief that golf clubs can be much more than places to play; they can be environments that nurture connection, well-being, and personal growth. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share it with someone who could use a little inspiration — and a moment of calm on the fairways of Mendip Spring. The GYH Crew

    53 min
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At GYH, we believe that Golf is Good for You. Join our Community, to be part of a group of people who are bonded together by a shared love for Golf, as well as a desire to help each other to lead happier, healthier and more fulfilled lives. https://golfyourselfhealthy.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast (golfyourselfhealthy.substack.com)

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  • Creator
    Kristoffer Lynch
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kristoffer Lynch
  • Show Website
    Golf Yourself Healthy

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