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In this powerful episode of the Golf in Society podcast, founder Anthony Blackburn is joined by two inspiring guests: Steve Phillip, founder of The Jordan Legacy, a suicide prevention charity created in memory of his son Jordan, and Matthew O'Sullivan, Health and Wellbeing Development Officer for Active North Yorkshire. Together, they dive deep into the critical issues of mental health and suicide prevention, exploring how golf and being active serves as a transformative tool for enhancing mental wellbeing and building supportive communities. This candid discussion highlights golf's unique impact on society and its role in fostering hope and connection.

The episode also calls for General Practitioners (GPs) and healthcare professionals to embrace social prescribing, recommending golf and similar community-based solutions to patients as a powerful pathway to improved mental health. Don’t miss this heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation that could inspire change in how we approach wellbeing.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Su and Youn, founders of Dementality, as they share their personal journey and inspiration behind launching their organization. Listen in as they discuss how Dementality empowers individuals with dementia to enjoy life and maintain their independence. They’ll also dive into their upcoming collaboration with Golf in Society, and how together we’re bringing dementia-friendly golf to Switzerland, promoting a healthy, happy future for those living with dementia. Don't miss this heartwarming and insightful conversation!

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In this episode, host Anthony Blackburn sits down with Julie Walker, founder of Women on the Tee, to explore the evolving landscape of women in golf. The conversation dives into the challenges women face in discovering and accessing the game, particularly when family responsibilities like caregiving come into play. Julie shares her thoughts on the current barriers to entry and how the golf industry can reimagine its communication and inclusivity to welcome new players from all walks of life.

With a focus on how golf clubs and governing bodies need to modernize their approach, Julie offers insights on the Healthy Aging market and how golf can support women facing challenges such as loneliness, dementia, and caregiving. The discussion is a call to action for the sport to embrace a more welcoming, values-driven environment for all.

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