One Clear Fix Away
I rebuilt my life and my swing from zero, one thing at a time. That is where the method comes from — and where the next chapter of events starts.
From The Hospital
Back To The Course
In 2009, my life changed forever. Diagnosed with epilepsy that required five brain surgeries, I spent more time in hospitals than on golf courses.
Doctors gave me a 50/50 chance of returning to normal life. I was told to expect memory problems, seizures, and a life limited by fear.
But I had a golf club in my hand and a fire in my belly.
Recovery was never about fixing everything at once. It was one day, one exercise, one victory at a time — and the same principle is what I coach every golfer with.
The Journey
Diagnosis
Epilepsy treatment begins
First Surgery
Brain surgery #1
Recovery
4 more brain surgeries, rehabilitation
Back to Golf
Returned to the course I love
Coaching Career
PGA Professional at Oulton Hall Academy
What I Learned
- • Progress beats perfection — one victory at a time
- • Focus on what matters — one clear fix, not twenty thoughts
- • Mental toughness is learnable
- • Resilience is a practice, not a personality trait
“I know what real adversity looks like. Your golf struggles? They don't scare me. I've faced brain surgery five times. If I can overcome that, you can overcome your slice.”
— James Whitaker, PGA
Events
Workshops and coaching days at Oulton Hall Academy, Leeds.
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Whether you meet me at Oulton Hall, book a fitting, or coach online — one session is where it starts.