About mentalitee

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A young woman sitting on a golf course in summer, enjoying leisure time outdoors.

Putting…

…your mental health first is difficult. Life can feel overwhelming. Pressures are high.

But in the last week, an estimated 1 in 6 UK adults will have experienced a ‘common mental disorder’ such as depression, or anxiety.

So we need to get better at looking after ourselves, and golf is a fantastic way of doing this.

Space

Golf brings us outside into nature, which slows down our stress response and induces calm.

Your local driving range, pitch and putt, or a full-size course: mentalitee is dedicated to getting you out there golfing in any form, so you can enjoy a little room to breathe.

Focus

Golf centres the mind, presenting gentle challenges that distract us from the everyday grind.

It’s a space where people accept perfection is not possible, so we can just keep trying to get a little better and have fun on the way. mentalitee embraces and promotes this uniquely positive outlook.

Friendship

Golf boosts social interaction and, by doing so, can help reduce the risk of anxiety and depression while improving wellness, self-esteem and self-worth.

mentalitee is here to make sure all of us always have someone to talk to, whether it’s outside playing golf, or through our online forum.

How it works

mentalitee offers tuition to beginners, or those who’ve been away from the game for a while, through a network of PGA instructors who kindly volunteer their time to offer small, group-based teaching sessions. Contact us using the form below and we’ll book you onto a session near you. It won’t cost you anything, and if you find it’s not for you there’s no obligation to carry on; just let us know and we’ll remove your details from our user list.

But we’re confident that once you’ve given golf a go, you’ll want to take it further, and mentalitee is here to support that. Fancy working on your new swing at the local driving range? We’ve a wealth of learner resources to offer you. Ready to try playing on a course? mentalitee will signpost the way. And if you’re already a golfer, there’s plenty for you, too: articles, video content, book reviews and recommendations covering golf, mental health, and where the two cross over. Click here to start exploring.

Most importantly of all, as a member of the mentalitee community you’re part of a mental health support network. We have information on crisis resources, and our online forum offers a safe space to talk about whatever’s on your mind.

Golf: myths and concerns

Think golf isn’t for you? Read on…

Golf is for rich, retired people- not people like me

Mental health challenges don’t discriminate. They affect all sectors of society. The modern game of golf is equally diverse, and mentalitee exists to show everyone can benefit from taking part

Golf is expensive

We’re not promoting country club memberships here. ‘Playing golf’ can be hitting a bucket of balls at a driving range. Which costs roughly the price of a frothy coffee. And leaves you feeling way calmer than caffeine.

Attending a mentalitee session will label me as someone with mental health problems

We hear you. Your privacy is vital. There are no banners or announcements at mentalitee sessions. You don’t get a name badge. All arrangements are made with you directly, in advance, so you’ll look like just another person getting a golf lesson. Email info@mentalitee.co.uk with any questions or concerns and we’ll get straight back to you.

You need loads of equipment to start playing golf

You don’t. Most people begin learning with one club, which mentalitee can lend you during a lesson. If you enjoy it and do want to progress further, new starter sets cost less than you think, and pre-owned equipment is easy and inexpensive to obtain. You’ll be surprised how cheaply you can get golfing these days.

This is just the golf industry trying to make even more money

mentalitee does not represent the golf industry. It’s a not-for-profit organisation. We’re a group of enthusiasts with lived experience of how golf can positively affect your mental wellbeing, who want to help as many people as possible access these benefits.

You have to wear clothing with patterns like the awful one in the background

Dress codes have relaxed A LOT in recent years, and this is only going to continue. But there are no rules when you attend a mentalitee session. Dress for comfort!

Golf is all about rules and buzz-words

You don’t even need to know how to hold a club to attend one of our new starter sessions, so no one’s going to be testing you on the rules. And we’ve got lots of website content coming during 2025 to teach you all about the game.