Golf is Healthy...BUT it's making you miserable!

Golf helped me through one of the darkest periods of my life.Following the loss of my son, golf gave me something I desperately needed: routine, purpose, connection, and a place to direct my attention when life felt overwhelming.That experience led me to launch Golf Yourself Healthy, inspired not only by my own journey but also by a growing body of research highlighting the health and wellbeing benefits of golf.But over time, I found myself wrestling with a difficult question:If golf is so good for us, why are so many golfers struggling because of it?In this episode, I share the story behind the evolution from Golf Yourself Healthy to Golf Yourself Happy, and explore two of the core convictions that now underpin everything I do.We discuss:Why golf may have defined success too narrowlyHow golfers often move the goalposts on their own achievementsThe hidden cost of tying self-worth to performanceWhy belonging might be more important than playing abilityThe subtle ways golf culture can make people feel like outsidersThe difference between measuring golfers and valuing golfers Along the way, I share a personal story about joining a golf club in Wales, serving on the board of directors, and an encounter that revealed something deeper about how we decide who belongs in golf.If you've ever felt frustrated by the game, doubted whether you're "good enough" to call yourself a golfer, or found your enjoyment of golf rising and falling with your scorecard, this episode is for you.Key TakeawaysGolf is good for us, but its benefits are not automatic.Golfers are remarkably good at telling themselves they're not "good enough"Success becomes almost impossible to achieve when it is defined too narrowly.The same culture that narrows success can also narrow belonging.Your right to belong should not depend on your performance. 💚 Join the Happy Hackers Clubhttps://www.golfyourselfhappy.com/happy-hackers/free-communityThe Happy Hackers Club is a community for golfers who want a healthier, happier, and more sustainable relationship with the game.If this episode resonated with you, I'd love to invite you to join us.Mentioned in this EpisodeKris and Innes story features in the PGA's GBQ magazine -https://www.gbqdigital.com/featuresarchive/inspiration-golf-yourself-healthyGolf Yourself Healthy - www.golfyourselfhealthy.comGolf Yourself Happy - www.golfyourselfhappy.comGolf and Health report - https://www.randa.org/en/key-projects/golf-and-healthWorld Handicap System - https://www.whs.com/ Closing Thought Remember to put your Happiness First and your Handicap Later