Why Good Golf is Never Good Enough - with Tom Higson, Raglan Golf Club

Why do so many golfers play well... and still walk off the course frustrated? In this episode of the Golf Yourself Happy Podcast, I sit down with PGA Professional and Raglan Golf Club Manager, Tom Higson, to explore the relationship between golf, happiness, performance and identity. Tom shares stories from his own professional playing career, including breaking course records, competing at the highest level, and discovering that achievement alone wasn't enough to create fulfilment. Together, we discuss why golfers are often their own harshest critics, how unrealistic expectations can undermine enjoyment, and what happens when we stop defining ourselves by our scores. If you've ever thought: 👉 "I should be playing better than this." 👉 "Why can't I enjoy golf more?" 👉 "I'll be happy when I get my handicap down." ...then this conversation is for you. In this episode: ⛳ Why golfers struggle to separate their identity from their scores ⛳ The hidden cost of performance obsession ⛳ Why many golfers never give themselves credit ⛳ How Tom rediscovered perspective after professional golf ⛳ Why process goals matter more than outcome goals ⛳ The role golf clubs play in creating belonging and community ⛳ Why happiness and performance may be more connected than you think ⛳ A simple mindset shift that could transform your relationship with the game About Raglan Golf Club We also explore the remarkable story of Raglan Golf Club in Monmouthshire, Wales. After closing completely, the club has been rebuilt around a simple philosophy: Golf is for everyone. From mixed-gender competitions and flexible tee choices to creating a genuinely welcoming environment for golfers and non-golfers alike, Raglan is challenging many of golf's traditional assumptions. A New Coaching Partnership This conversation also introduces a new coaching collaboration between Tom and myself. By combining PGA coaching with mindset coaching, our aim is to help golfers: ✔ Enjoy the game more ✔ Build confidence and resilience ✔ Develop healthier relationships with golf ✔ Improve performance without becoming consumed by results Because happier golfers tend to become better golfers. Free Resources 🎁 Free 5-Day Reset for Golfers https://www.golfyourselfhappy.com/fre... 💬 Join the Golf Yourself Happy Community https://www.golfyourselfhappy.com/hap... 🌐 Website https://www.golfyourselfhappy.com 📧 Get in touch [email protected] Connect If you enjoyed this conversation, please consider: 👍 Liking the video 💬 Leaving a comment 🔔 Subscribing for future episodes Final Thought Golf isn't who you are. It's something you do. The score is just the score. So next time you play, don't just ask: "What did I shoot?" Ask: "Did I enjoy it?" Happiness First. Handicap Later. #GolfYourselfHappy #GolfMindset #MentalGameOfGolf #GolfPsychology #GolfCoaching #GolfPodcast #PGAProfessional #GolfPerformance #GolfTips #TomHigson #RaglanGolfClub #GolfMentalGame #GolfLife #MindsetMatters #Golfers