Show Notes
Film, TV and stage actor JJ Feild shares his eclectic golf journey, from sneaking onto courses as a kid to playing at some of the world's most prestigious venues. Discover his humorous takes on golf culture, playing in the Dunhill Links Championship, and why he feels like an imposter every time he drives through the gates of a golf club. Hear about his ill-fated trip to Pine Valley, how Simon Farnaby was his golfing mentor, and why JJ’s instinctive rebellion against authority has landed him in hot water on the golf course.
Key topics
JJ Feild's early golf experiences and sneaking onto courses
Memorable golf tournaments and encounters with celebrities
The impact of his acting career on his physicality, golf swing and mind set
Humorous and controversial golf stories and incidents
Insights into exclusive golf clubs and courses around the world
Chapters
00:00 Introducing this week’s guest, JJ Feild
02:08 Golfing Identity: From Imposter Syndrome to Club Membership
06:28 Navigating Golf Etiquette: Tales from the Course
07:14 The Anti-Establishment Golfer: A Clash of Cultures
10:07 Breaking into Golf: The Early Days of a Golfer's Journey
15:36 Start in golf - playing at Skull in Ireland
18:25 Joining The Stage Golfing Society
23:19 Playing in the Dunhill Links - every golfer's dream
32:27 Rivalry with his golfing mentor - Simon Farnaby
34:52 Bulking up for roles and how it affects the swing
35:46 Meeting his golfing Fairy Godfathers
37:44 Playing some of America's most exclusive courses
39:24 JJ's imposter syndrome in golf
42:17 Links golf and playing in all weathers
46:09 Talent vs Mental Game
48:24 Rebuilding the Swing: Lessons from Injury
51:05 Being mistaken for Jude Law and Tom Hiddleston
54:12 Reflections on the opportunities provided by golf
56:00 Visiting Pine Valley and losing his new suit
01:00:02 JJ's Crans Montana envy
Links
Highgate Golf Club
Queen's Park Pitch & Putt
Pine Valley Golf Club
Dunhill Links Championship
Sean Quinlivan (Golf Pro at Shinnecock Hills)
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