by Daniel Clark
Welcome to Fairways & Feelings—the podcast where we take a step off the course and into the lives of the people who shape the game. Each episode, host Daniel sits down with someone from the world of golf to explore who they are—not just as golfers, but as people. Brought to you by Florio Golf, the golf mental health awareness brand. Follow Florio Golf on Instagram: @florio_golf
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May 20, 2026
<p>Sophia Popov has one of the most remarkable stories in modern golf.</p><p><br></p><p>In 2020, she won the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Troon as World Number 304. From the outside, it looked like one of golf’s great surprise wins. But as Sophia explains in this episode, the story behind it goes much deeper.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Sophia opens up about:</p><p><br></p><p>🏆 The long road behind her major win.</p><p>🏥 The health issues that shaped her early years on tour.</p><p>⛳ The brutal margins of life as a professional golfer.</p><p>🧠 The mental toll of chasing a career in golf.</p><p>👥 The people who helped her keep going.</p><p>👶 How motherhood changed her perspective.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a conversation about ambition, pressure, identity, support, motherhood, and the years behind one brilliant week.</p><p><br></p><p>Give it a listen, share it with someone who might see themselves in it, and subscribe for more conversations like this.</p><p><br></p><p>For more stories like Sophia’s, head to <a href="https://healthyminds.golf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Healthy Minds GC.</a></p><p><br></p><p>📲 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sophiacpopov/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Follow Sophia on Instagram</a><br></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/team_voxa/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">📲 Follow VOXA on Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/florio_golf/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">📲 Follow Florio Golf on Instagram</a></p>
April 2, 2026
<p>Suzann Pettersen has experienced the absolute pinnacle of professional golf. </p><p>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.</p><p>In this episode, Suzann opens up about:</p><p>🤫 The cultural pushback she faced in Norway and how it forced her to change how she handled her childhood ambitions.</p><p>🏥 The back injury that left her crawling into a doctor's office, and the specific moment of doubt that fueled her comeback.</p><p>🧊 The "calculated selfishness" required to be an elite athlete, and the hidden toll it takes on personal relationships.</p><p>🛑 The sudden identity crisis and mental hurdle of being abruptly grounded from her 24/7 tour schedule.</p><p>⛳ The fairytale 2019 Solheim Cup, and the exact, unspoken moment on the 18th green when she knew her career was over.</p><p>🧠 The moment her ego vanished, and why she admits being a mum is harder than playing professional golf.</p><p><br></p><p>Give it a listen, share it with someone who might see themselves in it, and subscribe for more conversations like this.</p><p><br></p><p>For more stories like Suzann’s, head to <a href="https://healthyminds.golf/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Healthy Minds GC.</a></p><p><br></p><p>📲 Follow Suzann on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suzannpettersen/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/suzannpettersen/</a></p><p>📲 Follow VOXA on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/team_voxa/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/team_voxa/</a></p><p>📲 Follow Florio Golf on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/florio_golf/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/florio_golf/</a></p>
March 12, 2026
<p>Paul Cormack has experienced life on both sides of the bag. After a decade grinding as a mini-tour pro , he is now an elite LPGA Tour caddie. He currently carries the bag for Lydia Ko , has previously worked with players like Anna Nordqvist , and was named LPGA Tour Caddie of the Year for 2025.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, Paul opens up about:</p><p>⛳ The specific, humbling moment during a US Open qualifier that made him realise his 10-year pro playing career was officially over.</p><p>🏌️♀️ Why standing on the first tee alongside the world's best players still terrifies him to this day.</p><p>🧠 The surprisingly mundane tactic he relies on to pull elite athletes out of mental spirals on the course.</p><p>🛑 The biggest misconception fans have about the "24/7 grind" of professional golfers.</p><p>🥪 How he unplugs from the high-stakes pressure of the LPGA tour when he's finally off the clock.</p><p>🗣️ His definition of success for when he eventually walks away from the game.</p><p><br /></p><p>Give it a listen, share it with someone who might see themselves in it, and subscribe for more conversations like this.</p><p><br /></p><p>For more stories like Paul’s, head to <a href="https://healthyminds.golf/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Healthy Minds GC.</a></p><p><br /></p><p>📲 Follow Paul on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paulhcormack25/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/paulhcormack25/</a></p><p>📲 Follow Florio Golf on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/florio_golf/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/florio_golf/</a></p>
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Welcome to Fairways & Feelings—the podcast where we take a step off the course and into the lives of the people who shape the game.
Each episode, host Daniel sits down with someone from the world of golf to explore who they are—not just as golfers, but as people.
Brought to you by Florio Golf, the golf mental health awareness brand.
Follow Florio Golf on Instagram: @florio_golf
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