Fairways and Feelings

Suzann Pettersen has experienced the absolute pinnacle of professional golf. As a two-time Major Champion, 15-time LPGA Tour winner, nine-time Solheim Cup competitor, and European team captain , she is now shaking up the sports management world with her player agency, VOXA.In this episode, Suzann opens up about:🤫 The cultural pushback she faced in Norway and how it forced her to change how she handled her childhood ambitions.🏥 The back injury that left her crawling into a doctor's office, and the specific moment of doubt that fueled her comeback.🧊 The "calculated selfishness" required to be an elite athlete, and the hidden toll it takes on personal relationships.🛑 The sudden identity crisis and mental hurdle of being abruptly grounded from her 24/7 tour schedule.⛳ The fairytale 2019 Solheim Cup, and the exact, unspoken moment on the 18th green when she knew her career was over.🧠 The moment her ego vanished, and why she admits being a mum is harder than playing professional golf.Give it a listen, share it with someone who might see themselves in it, and subscribe for more conversations like this.For more stories like Suzann’s, head to Healthy Minds GC.📲 Follow Suzann on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzannpettersen/📲 Follow VOXA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/team_voxa/📲 Follow Florio Golf on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florio_golf/

Join me as I sit down with Rachel Drummond.She’s been just about everywhere in golf, wearing a lot of hats along the way. Former Ladies European Tour pro, coach, broadcaster, and now travelling the world with LIV Golf as their on-the-ground voice.You might know Rachel as sympathetic, articulate, and always smiling. What you hear less often is what life has looked like away from the microphone. That is where this conversation goes.We talk about the rollercoaster she’s lived through so far. Grief and losing both of her parents. Identity. And the stuff you carry quietly while life keeps moving.Rachel also speaks openly about being sexually abused as a child, about keeping that to herself for years, and the moment she decided to talk about it publicly.In this episode, Rachel opens up about:🎙️ Her journey through pro golf, coaching, media, and life on the road with LIV Golf🧠 Survival mode, emotional shutdown, and what it felt like when the tears finally came back🌧️ Grief, losing both parents, and learning how to live alongside it🧩 Identity, pressure, and the version of yourself people assume they know💬 Speaking publicly about sexual abuse, and what changed once she said it out loud📏 What success looks like now, and why happiness has become the main metricGive it a listen, share it with someone who might see themselves in it, and subscribe for more conversations like this.For more stories like Rachel’s, head to Healthy Minds GC.📲 Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racheldrummond/📲 Follow Florio Golf on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florio_golf/

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 gearing up for his much-anticipated return.In this raw and open conversation, Mike shares:⛳️ What led him to step away from the game—and what convinced him to return🧠 How stepping back helped him rebuild his mindset and self-esteem💬 The pressure, self-doubt, and financial realities that fans rarely see🎭 His no-filter take on tour life, media scrutiny, and handling expectations🤯 The most bizarre shot of his career—and how he learned to let go of frustrationIn this episode: Mental health, self-doubt, the mental grind of professional golf, tour life, and staying true to yourself.Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a rating for Fairways & Feelings—it would mean a lot!Please share this episode with someone who’d connect with Mike’s story.Follow Mike Lorenzo-Vera on Instagram: @mikelorenzovera_progolfFollow Florio Golf on Instagram: @florio_golf This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danielclark716042.substack.com

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: florio_golfAnd remember to subscribe so you don't miss any future interviews. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danielclark716042.substack.com