In this episode of the LA Golf Channel Podcast, I’m joined by Kris, also known as The Golfing Medic, a scratch golfer, content creator and paediatric doctor working at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

This conversation goes much deeper than just handicap talk. Kris shares how he got back into golf after an eight-year break, how he reached a 0.0 handicap, and how the pressure of working in medicine has shaped the way he manages emotions on the golf course.

We talk about the mental side of golf, course management, playing under pressure, first tee nerves, scratch competitions, Open Qualifying, team golf, handicap events, and why chasing birdies can sometimes lead to bogeys and doubles.

Kris also gives a brilliant insight into how better players think their way around a golf course, including when to attack pins, when to play safe, how to prepare for big competitions, and why the best golfers are often the ones who make the smartest decisions rather than the flashiest ones.

This is a great episode for any golfer trying to improve their mindset, lower their handicap, understand course strategy, or learn what it really takes to play scratch golf.

In this episode we cover:

• How Kris became a scratch golfer
• Returning to golf after university and medicine
• The link between pressure in work and pressure in golf
• How to stay calm after a bad shot
• Course management for better scores
• Preparing for Open Qualifying
• Medal vs Stableford mentality
• Why chasing birdies can be dangerous
• The value of team golf and creator events
• What amateur golfers can learn from scratch players

A huge thank you to Kris for joining me on the podcast and sharing such an honest insight into golf, mindset, medicine and the journey to scratch.

If you enjoy golf podcasts, course management chats, handicap improvement, mental game discussions and honest conversations about the game, make sure to subscribe to the LA Golf Channel Podcast.

Guest: The Golfing Medic / Kris
Host: Lee — LA Golf Channel

Now go hit some golf balls.