Group Golf Therapy

Group Golf Therapy

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Group Golf Therapy episodes

  • #012 Lydia Ko. That's it. That's the title.
    The GGT boys were blessed with Lydia Ko's presence on the couch this week. Lydia Ko was ranked world no. 1 at age 17, 9 months, and 9 days - the youngest no. 1 ranked golfer of any gender ever. She is a 2-time Olympic medalist, a 16-time LPGA Tour winner, all at the age of 24. Lydia takes some time from her busy schedule to talk about her mom's cooking, her friends and Tour family, and how her performance coach, Sean Foley, and his musical tastes can be a powerful motivator. She credits her team, Sean, her mental coach, and her family for her success as a professional, and how her professional career doesn't define her. We cannot thank Lydia enough for checking in with us, as we know she's got birdies to drop and bombs to hit. Thank you to our sponsor Uncommon who recognizes the importance of such activities, that's why we use them. And by using code "GGT" at checkout at uncommon.golf, you can get free shipping on your order! Find your couch, friends.
    Follow along on Instagram:
    Uncommon
    Lydia: @lydsko
    Follow us: @groupgolftherapy
    Connor: @thebagbandit
    Drew: @everydaydrew
    Bradford: @bradfordwilsongolf
    46 min
  • #011 - Cole Young of Metalwood Studio Throws it Back

    Cole Young aka Thick Owens is on the couch this week, unpacking how golf clubs are more nostalgic to him than music, how Metalwood Studio is giving free game on how to build your golf bag on a budget, and how legendary golfer Shingo Katayama inspires Cole's dream tournament outfit. This is a fun and light-hearted session with one of golf's great young thinkers and doers, and we're excited to share what we love about Cole with our audience. Tap in! Hit em straight, and mind your golf! Get free shipping on all orders by using code "GGT" at checkout at uncommon.golf 

    Uncommon Model 55 Ball

    Uncommon Model 33 Ball

    Follow us: @groupgolftherapy 

    Cole: @thick_owens 

    Bradford: @bradfordwilsongolf 

    Drew: @everydaydrew 

    Connor: @thebagbandit

    1 hr 38 min
  • #010 - Marina Alex Checks In
    The GGT boys sit down for a quick check-in session with LPGA Tour winner, Marina Alex. We were able to unpack protecting a 4-stroke lead in a tournament, how she decompresses after a tough round, and what it would look like if fans were more empathetic to the grind of the pro athlete life. We're all rooting for her next week at the Portland Cambia Classic!
    Check out what balls the Group Golf Therapy shrinks are playing at Uncommon.golf and use promo code "GGT" at checkout to receive free shipping on your order! 
    Follow us @groupgolftherapy
    Marina: @marinaaadee
    Bradford: @bradfordwilsongolf
    Connor: @thebagbandit
    Drew: @everydaydrew
    44 min
  • #009 - The Shrinks Get Selfish

    The GGT boys have been podding, creating, linking, and building at a breakneck speed. Brad, Connor, and Drew take a minute to unpack what's been going on behind the scenes in their lives and share some GGT updates. They discuss the importance of self-care, even when it feels selfish, and the cathartic nature of "dropping a second ball" on the golf course. Sit back, relax and find your couch. #MindYourGolf 


    Find us on Instagram: @groupgolftherapy

    Brad: @bradfordwilsongolf

    Connor: @thebagbandit

    Drew: @everydaydrew

    1 hr 34 min
  • #008 - Erik Anders Lang in a Van Down by the River
    The GGT boys podded with @randomgolfclub's very own, Erik Anders Lang while cruising in a Sprinter Van down I-94 in Wisconsin. That's right, another successful in-person pod under our collective belt. Today's episode, we unpack how Erik views success, how his 6 year old self sees his 40 year old self, and learn a catchy Paul McCartney song that became the trip's unofficial theme song. #FindYourCouch #MindYourGolf
    Find us on Instagram:
    Find us on Instagram: @groupgolftherapy
    Erik: @erikanderslang
    Brad: @bradfordwilsongolf
    Connor: @thebagbandit
    Drew: @everydaydrew
    1 hr 30 min
  • #007 - Christian Hafer Spills the Tea

    The GGT boys were able to record one of their first in-person podcasts at the beautiful The Club at Lac La Belle in Oconomowoc, WI. We sat down in a random conference room after a quick B&E with one of golf's most sought-after creatives, Chrisitan Hafer. While we didn't discuss shutter speed or Hafe's favorite camera setup, we did delve deeper into feelings of imposter syndrome, depression, and celebrating personal victories. This might not be the version of Hafe you were expecting, and that's exactly what we were hoping for. 

    Find us on Instagram: @groupgolftherapy

    Hafe: @hafe_life

    Brad: @bradfordwilsongolf

    Connor: @thebagbandit

    Drew: @everydaydrew

    2 hr 6 min
  • #006 - Time Traveling with Sean Hotchkiss
    Sean Hotchkiss joins us for this session, and he had a ton to unpack on the show: his journey through self-discovery and acceptance, writing stories as a means of survival, and a therapeutic technique we can all use to play golf with a younger version of ourselves. Sean is a former magazine writer, who now runs a life coaching practice, and the three of us learned so much from how rawly and candidly he carries himself. Like a lot of our guests, Sean hit the pause button on golf for a period in his life, but he's recently picked the clubs back up. In his words, he feels younger when he plays golf now, than when he was playing as a kid.
    Follow us: @groupgolftherapy
    Sean Hotchkiss: @sean_hotchkiss
    Connor: @thebagbandit
    Drew: @everydaydrew
    Bradford: @bradfordwilsongolf
    1 hr 27 min
  • #005 - Chris Collick eats Humble Pie
    Chris Collick is a modern-day Renaissance man. Although he refuses to admit he is on the mic, Chris is one of our favorite content creators and influencers on the interweb today. In today's session, we unpack everything from the ways he stayed sane during the pandemic lockdown to a touching story about how Chris was able to give back to his parents who have supported him and his creative endeavors. Grab a tissue box and enjoy this episode and of course, mind your golf. 
    Find us on Instagram:
    GGT: @groupgolftherapy
    Chris: @chriscollick
    Bradford: @bradfordwilsongolf
    Connor: @thebagbandit
    Drew: @everydaydrew
    1 hr 11 min
  • #004 Christine Fraser is worthy of the praise

    If you've been following us for a bit, you'll know that Christine Fraser is more than just a guest. She's an icon. She's an advocate. She's an ally. She's our favorite golf course architect. Coolest story at the party aside, Christine seeks to make golf courses adaptive, inclusive, inviting, and sustainable for the next 50 years. Because, there's legitimate cause to worry that without those things, golf won't be around in 50 years. We unpack a few things in this session: namely, imposter syndrome, chasing perfection, and how she IS her product. Golf is better place with Christine in it. Period. Go to her website christinefraserdesign.com to learn more about the incredible work she is doing at the literal grassroots level of this game. #MindYourGolf

    Follow Christine: @christinefraserdesign

    Follow Us: @groupgolftherapy

    Connor: @thebagbandit

    Drew: @everydaydrew

    Bradford: @bradfordwilsongolf

    1 hr 12 min
  • #003 - Kinda Lighthearted, Kinda Morbid with Christina Kim
    Do you see the name in the title of this episode? CHRISTINA KIM! Like.. 3-time LPGA Tour Winner Christina Kim! The same Christina Kim who pours her heart and her humor into every single interaction she has. That Christina Kim! She joins Group Golf Therapy this week, and generally keeps it light, but there's so much more to her bubbling under the surface. We get into what it's like to win on Tour, offering support to a friend, and how to offer "gentle guidance" to internet trolls. We unpack it all and we're so grateful for Christina's time. We might just do it again some time. #MindYourGolf 
    Follow us: Christina Kim's Instagram 
    Follow Group Golf Therapy @groupgolftherapy 
    Connor L. @thebagbandit 
    Drew W. @everydaydrew 
    Bradford W. @bradfordwilsongolf
    1 hr 30 min

About Group Golf Therapy

From the publisher's feed

Welcome to Golf's Safe Space! Group Golf Therapy is a podcast about the intersection of golf and mental health: how the sport makes us laugh, cry, and bubble with rage. Tap in with your GGT "shrinks," Bradford Wilson, Connor Laubenstein, and Drew Westphal, to hear stories, confessionals, and mortal wounds.

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