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Fairways and Feelings

Welcome to Fairways & Feelings—the podcast where we take a step off the course and into the lives of the people who shape the game. Each episode, host Daniel sits down with someone from the world of golf to explore who they are—not just as golfers, but as people. Brought to you by Florio Golf, the golf mental health awareness brand. Follow Florio Golf on Instagram: @florio_golf

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#10 Jean van de Velde - What does resilience really...

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2025/07/16

Join me as I sit down with Jean van de Velde. A former Ryder Cup player, European Tour winner, and a man whose name is still whispered whenever someone finds water on 18.You probably know the story. Carnoustie, 1999. One of the most talked-about final holes in golf history. But what came after that? And who is Jean actually, when you look under the surface? That’s what I wanted to explore.In this conversation, Jean opens up about:🧠 The mental aftermath of that Open Championship and how he coped

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01:25:12

#09 Tadd Fujikawa - Why did you choose to come out...

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2025/05/27

In this episode, I sit down with Tadd Fujikawa—a name you might remember from the headlines, but whose story goes far deeper than the spotlight ever showed.At just 15, Tadd qualified for the U.S. Open. At 16, he made the cut at the Sony Open in his home state of Hawaii, becoming one of the youngest players ever to do so. He was a prodigy. A sensation. A walking headline.But what the headlines didn’t show was everything else.In this powerful, heartfelt conversation, Tadd opens up about:🌺 Growing up

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01:39:24

#08 Stuart Appleby - What does it take to keep going...

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2025/05/13

In this episode, I sit down with Stuart Appleby, a nine-time PGA Tour winner and one of the most quietly resilient figures in golf.Stuart’s career has spanned decades at the top level—multiple Presidents Cups, a top-20 world ranking, and a reputation for grit over glamour. But behind all of that was a man navigating immense personal loss, identity shifts, and the mental weight of staying competitive in a brutal sport.In this deeply honest conversation, Stuart shares:🏡 What it was like growing up on

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00:56:37

#07 Sandra Gal - If golf disappeared from your life…...

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2025/04/22

This week, I’m joined by Sandra Gal—LPGA winner, Olympian, Solheim Cup player, and one of the most recognisable names in German golf.She’s had an incredible career on paper—but this conversation goes beyond that.Sandra opens up about:🧠 What reaching her limit taught her about pressure, identity, and stepping back💬 Why walking away from the game was the hardest—and best—thing she’s done🧘 How meditation, stillness, and self-reflection helped her reconnect with herself🎨 The role of painting,

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01:28:47

#06 Eva Rogers - Would your 12-year-old self be...

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2025/03/25

This week, I’m joined by Eva Rogers, a teaching professional at Medinah CC. She has been nominated to Golf Digest's “Best Young Teacher,” list multiple times, and is someone who’s coached more junior golfers than most people have had hot dinners.She’s built a reputation as one of the best junior coaches in the world—but this conversation goes way beyond grip pressure and swing planes. We do talk about junior golf, but also get to know her on a deeper level as well.Eva opens up about:👶 What

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#05 Marco Penge - What went through your head when...

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2025/03/11

Join me as I sit down with Marco Penge—DP World Tour player, 2023 Challenge Tour No.1, and a guy who makes golf look way easier than it actually is.From dominating as a junior to earning his place on the DP World Tour, Marco’s rise through the ranks looks effortless on paper. But, as I found out in this chat, there’s a lot more to it than what you see in the headlines.In this conversation, Marco opens up about:⛳ The pressure of being a top amateur and how performance anxiety nearly pushed him away

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00:55:53

#04 Derek Thomas - What keeps you going when...

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2025/02/25

Join me as I sit down with Derek Thomas—better known as Monterey Golf Guy—a golf social media creator who has brought a fresh, unfiltered voice to golf content.His sharp, bite-sized takes on the game—whether it’s calling out the ridiculousness of golf culture, breaking down tour drama, or just voicing the frustrations every amateur golfer knows too well—have earned him a loyal following. But behind the humour and hot takes, there’s a deeper story.In this conversation, Derek opens up about:⛳ The

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01:33:51

#03 Christina Kim - What did it feel like to open up...

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2025/02/11

In this episode, I sit down withChristina Kim, a three-time LPGA winner, Solheim Cup legend, and one of the most fearless, unfiltered voices in professional golf.For years, Christina has been known for her bold personality, electric energy, and deep love for the game. But behind the larger-than-life presence, she’s also faced some of the toughest battles an athlete can go through. She opens up about the weight of expectations, the reality of burnout, and the darkest moments where she questioned

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01:06:27

#02 Mike Lorenzo-Vera – Why did you step away from...

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2025/01/30

In episode 2, I sit down with Mike Lorenzo-Vera, a golfer known not just for his talent, but for his honesty about the realities of life on tour.After nearly 20 years on the DP World Tour, multiple top-10 finishes, and a career spent battling at the highest level, Mike made the decision to step away from professional golf last year to focus on his mental health. For six months, he stepped back, reflected, and did the work to find a healthier balance in life. Now, he’s breaking his silence and

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01:11:51

#01 Charlie Beljan - How did you decide it was time...

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2025/01/22

Welcome to the very first episode of Fairways & Feelings! To kick things off, I’m sitting down with Charlie Beljan—a golfer whose life has been as wild as it is inspiring. From winning on the PGA Tour to battling anxiety, depression, and alcoholism, Charlie opens up about the struggles most people never see.In this raw and honest conversation, we talk about everything from his childhood and the pressures of professional golf to the moment he realized something had to change. Charlie doesn’t

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00:01:19

Say Hi To Fairways & Feelings

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2025/01/18

Welcome to Fairways & Feelings, the podcast where we step off the course and into the lives of the people driving the game of golf. Each episode, host Daniel sits down with someone from the world of golf to talk about the stories we don’t usually hear. Not their scores or stats, but them —what makes them tick, the challenges they’ve faced, and the moments that have shaped them—not just as golfers, but as people. Brought to you by Florio Golf, the golf mental health awareness brand. Instagram:

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