ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What if the reason you're struggling to achieve your golf goals isn't a lack of talent or effort, but the goals themselves?
Like countless golfers, you probably started this season with high hopes and ambitious goals.
💯 Break 100.
⛓️💥 Break 90.
📉 Reach single figures.
🏆 Win a competition.
The problem is that most golfers either struggle to achieve the goals they set themselves, or they know they're capable of reaching them but lack a clear plan to get there.
In this episode, I sit down with James Wood, founder of Goof Golf, to unpack his recent experience of playing his first ever competitive round at The Creator Cup.
Ahead of the event, James had set himself a number of goals. But when the day arrived, things didn't quite go to plan.
Together, we explore what happened, what he learned from the experience, and why many golfers unknowingly set goals that are either unrealistic, unhelpful, or disconnected from what they actually want from the game.
Through a live coaching conversation, you'll discover:
• The most common mistakes golfers make when setting goals
• Why outcome goals alone rarely lead to lasting satisfaction
• How to build goals that support both enjoyment and performance
• A simple framework for creating a healthier relationship with golf
• Practical ideas you can apply immediately to your own game
This conversation also serves as a preview of an upcoming free online workshop that James and I are hosting together:
A Better Relationship With Golf
🎯A Goal Setting Workshop for Golfers Who Want to Enjoy Golf More and Improve More Consistently
In the workshop, you'll learn how to build better goals, create a practical plan for achieving them, and discover why the happiest golfers often approach the game very differently from everyone else.
🎟️ Reserve your free place:
https://www.golfyourselfhappy.com/goal-setting
📅 Date:
Wednesday 5 August 2026
⏰ Time:
8pm (20:00) BST (UTC+1)
Connect with Kris Lynch @ Golf Yourself Happy:
🌐 Website - https://www.golfyourselfhappy.com/about
👥 Join Happy Hackers - https://www.golfyourselfhappy.com/happy-hackers/free-community
💻 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-lynch-a9166037/
📱 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/golfyourselfhappy/
Connect with James Wood @ Goof Golf:
