In this episode of the LA Golf Channel Podcast, I’m joined by Ryan Brooker, better known as Highway Skies, for a brilliant conversation about golf, social media, mindset, improvement, pressure, and what it really takes to become a plus golfer.

We get into how we first connected through Instagram, how the golf community can create real friendships, and why golf and social media are more similar than most people think. Ryan opens up about the emotional ups and downs of the game, learning to stop obsessing over numbers, accepting bad shots, and how that change in mindset actually helped him play better golf.

This episode also dives into burnout in golf, chasing goals like scratch golf, under par rounds, and a hole in one, and the moment Ryan realised that enjoying the journey mattered more than constantly forcing the destination. We also chat about links golf vs parkland golf, being an aggressive player, playing iconic courses, content creation, and where golf media might take him next.

If you enjoy conversations around golf improvement, mental game, Instagram golf, content creation, golf mindset, and authentic journeys in the game, this one is for you.

Topics covered:

Ryan Brooker / Highway Skies

Golf mindset and acceptance

How to become a better golfer

Golf and social media similarities

Scratch golf and plus handicap journey

Golf community and friendships

Links golf vs parkland golf

Content creation in golf

Burnout, pressure and enjoying the game again