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

Welcome back to the LA Golf Channel Podcast.

In this episode, I’m joined by Wakey the Caddie, ThePostmansPar Golf and Highwayskys for my first ever multi-guest podcast - and it was a proper laugh.

This one was filmed at the end of a long day of golf and content, so a quick apology in advance for the mic sharing, visual changes and camera issues during the episode. We had a few technical problems, but the conversation was too good not to share.

We get into:

• our £10 per man/hole skins game at Formby Hall
• first impressions of Formby Ladies Golf Club
• the brutal weather, the chaos of the day and the best moments on the course
• golf competition, course architecture and what makes a course memorable
• the mental side of golf, acceptance, preparation and handling bad holes
• honest golf banter with four lads who love the game

This episode is relaxed, funny and full of proper golf conversation from four creators who have all been on the podcast before - just this time together.

A massive thank you to Valley Golf for sponsoring the podcast.
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If you enjoy golf podcasts, golf course debates, creator collabs, golf banter and real conversations about the game, this one’s for you.

Guests:
Wakey the Caddie: @wakeythecaddy

ThePostmansPar Golf: @thepostmanspargolf

Highwayskys: @highwayskys

Topics in this episode:
Golf podcast, Formby Hall, Formby Ladies, skins game golf, golf creators, UK golf podcast, mental game in golf, golf course review, golf banter, golf YouTube, LA Golf Channel Podcast.

In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Scott to talk all about the mental game of golf. We explore anxiety, confidence, fear of failure, pressure, and mental resilience, along with practical techniques that can help golfers manage their thoughts better and play with more freedom. Laura shares her own story, her coaching approach, and why understanding your mindset can be just as important as improving your swing. A really honest and helpful conversation for anyone wanting to enjoy golf more and perform better on the course.

Key Topics

Mental performance in golf

Overcoming anxiety and frustration

The role of mindset and self-awareness in sports Golf anxiety and mental resilience

Building confidence through competency and consistency

Personalized coaching techniques for mental game improvement

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the LA Golf Channel Podcast

06:19 Transitioning from Team Sports to Golf

10:47 Understanding Emotions in Golf

14:48 Redefining Success in Golf

21:10 Managing Aggression on the Golf Course

21:59 Emotional Responses on the Golf Course

22:55 Understanding Mental Performance Coaching

23:56 External vs. Internal Emotional Expression

25:30 The Role of Practice in Emotional Management

26:31 The Importance of Self-Awareness in Golf

28:10 The Journey of Finding Golf as an Outlet

30:18 Personal Experiences with Anxiety and Golf

32:10 The Loop of Shame and Anxiety in High Performers

34:25 Using Golf to Overcome Anxiety

35:51 Identifying and Addressing Performance Anxiety

38:18 The Importance of Tailored Coaching

40:31 Building Confidence Through Competence

43:29 The Mental Game and Consistency in Golf

46:56 Understanding the Handicap System

47:39 Achieving Consistency in Golf

48:41 The Importance of Recovery and Scrambling

49:39 Mental Game: The Key to Improvement

52:02 Managing Expectations and Scores

53:25 Dealing with Pressure on the Course

55:46 The Power of Language in Golf

01:00:37 Opportunities for Growth in Golf

01:02:56 The Role of Mental Coaching

01:05:57 Overcoming Mental Barriers

01:07:59 Playing Golf Shots vs. Golf Swings