Within Golf’s echo chambers, the term “Growing the Game” often draws just as much cynicism, as it does optimism. Amidst all the noise, have you ever stopped to ask yourself WHY we are trying “Grow the Game” in the first place? Kris Lynch explains how, by putting your WHY at the forefront of everything you do, good things shall come to pass for you and for countless others.

In March 2020, with Armageddon looming Kris Lynch made the long journey North from London to his hometown in Aberdeen. With Golf clubs in tow, he hit the road and embraced the apocalypse. Little did he know at the time, Golf would act as the ideal conduit for collective recovery and redemption.

At GYH, deep and meaningful conversations about golf and life are par for the course. In the first article for the GYH journal Kris Lynch explores how the sport supported him through his own grief, loss and journey towards healing.