Golf is everyone's game, but for everyone to feel comfortable in Golf, it needs positive role models and the right culture to make it happen.
Enter Jordan Ryan, a PGA qualified Golf coach who teaches out of Parc Golf Club in Newport, South Wales. Having started playing Golf at age 12, Jordan went on to represent Wales in elite competitions and also played on the LET Access Tour, before more recently finding fulfilment in coaching. Jordan discusses the importance of inclusivity in golf, highlighting her role in creating a welcoming culture and her initiative in running successful beginner classes, especially for women.
Key episode chapters and talking points include:
00:00 Breaking Stereotypes in Golf
00:49 Welcome to Golf Yourself Healthy
02:07 Introducing Jordan Ryan
04:41 Jordan's Journey in Golf
07:34 Transition to Professional Golf
14:05 Life Lessons from Golf
19:54 Coaching and Inclusivity
25:20 Breaking Down Golf's Uncomfortable History
25:42 The Importance of Gender-Specific Golf Groups
27:44 Golf's Social Benefits: A Personal Story
30:57 The Eagle Has Landed: Memorable Golf Shots
35:30 Becoming Wales Girls' Captain: A New Role
42:40 Inclusivity in Golf: Dress Codes and Community Initiatives
52:20 Final Thoughts and Reflections
❓About the Show:
At Golf Yourself Healthy, we believe that Golf is Good for you. Through the power of Storytelling, the GYH Podcast invites guests from a wide range of backgrounds - including Golf professionals, health practitioners, influencers and public figures - to discuss how Golf can positively impact our Health and Wellbeing. This serves our mission of improving the diversity and accessibility of the game for both current and future generations of Golfers.
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https://womenandgolf.com/news/new-captains-louise-and-jordan-break-the-mould
