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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.IMG Audio
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  • Dr Bob Rotella: The Psychology of Winning | Rory McIlroy, Confidence & Pressure
    Jun 22 2026

    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

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    56 min
  • Promising rookie golfer to Solheim Cup contender - Inside Mimi Rhodes' meteoric rise!
    Jun 8 2026

    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!

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    45 min
  • Tisha Alyn on becoming a TikTok sensation, setting up a clothing brand and TGL’s next steps!
    Oct 14 2025
    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.com

    The Why Golf podcast is presented by Skyscanner.
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    47 min
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