Ep. 22 From the Mailbag - What Do We Do About Burnout?
The Inward Nine with Chandler Withington
Release Date: 04/10/2025
Ep. 37 Grace and Forgiveness
The Inward Nine with Chandler Withington
What do you think of when you hear the word forgiveness? Do you find it hard to forgive others when you have been wronged? Has it been hard for you to accept forgiveness from others when they extend it to you? Or, do you find it hard to even just forgive yourself? Have you done something in your life that you feel is so unforgivable that you can’t escape the guilt and shame you are feeling? On this episode, Chandler shares his perspective on two powerful and life changing words, grace and forgiveness. Chandler shares what they mean, how he has experienced them in his life and how...
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Ep. 36 How Do We Define Success?
The Inward Nine with Chandler Withington
How do you define the word success? What is it in your own life you are chasing after? Have you stopped to consider how it will make you feel once you achieve it? Have you ever achieved the thing you set out to achieve and then felt unfulfilled? We are talking about these questions and much more on this episode. On this episode: I will share my own perspective on the question of – what is success and share how I answer the question for myself. We will hear from a few other top athletes who have struggled with the same questions Scottie is asking. We will talk about what it...
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Ep. 35 How to Be Comfortable In Your Own Shoes With Jason Ballard of Oak Hill Country Club
The Inward Nine with Chandler Withington
Have you ever found yourself trying to be someone that you aren't? Have you ever wanted to be more comfortable just being...you? Today we get to spend time with someone who is very comfortable in his own shoes and will help you understand how to feel the same way. He is Jason Ballard, the Director of Golf at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. In our time with Jason we will discuss: How a random act of kindness ignited his passion for golf and led him towards a career in the game. How an early mentor challenged Jason with all the reasons he should NOT want to be a...
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Ep. 34 Understanding the Art of Connecting With Others
The Inward Nine with Chandler Withington
Have you ever heard someone use the phrase, "I just felt so connected with that person"? Have you ever felt connected or disconnected with someone? Have you ever felt there was more you could be doing to be building stronger connections with the people around you? Today we jump into talking about the science of connecting with others and why connection is so important to our success both in our careers and our lives. In our time together we will discuss: The science behind building a connection Why building connections is so important What the best communicators do to...
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Ep. 33 How to Chase a Lion with Author Mark Batterson
The Inward Nine with Chandler Withington
Have you ever been too afraid to chase the dreams and visions you have for your life? Have you ever felt paralyzed and can't find the courage to even take the first step toward fulfilling your dream? Today we are joined by New York times Best Selling Author, Mark Batterson. In our time together with Mark, we will discuss: How to 'kiss the wave' and say goodbye to your yesterdays so you can embrace the opportunity in front of you today. How to rewrite the negative narratives and stories we tell ourselves. How to overcome imposter syndrome and the fear of feeling...
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Ep. 32 Your Golf Score Is Not Your Identity with Joanna Coe, Teaching Professional at Merion Golf Club
The Inward Nine with Chandler Withington
Have you ever let your identity or self worth get tied up in your golf score? Have you ever listened to too many voices directing you on what to do next? Today we get to spend time with Joanna Coe, a Teaching Professional at Merion Golf Club. In our time together, we will dicuss: Joanna's transition from playing professional to teaching professional The struggle in not letting your golf score define who you are How to build a bubble to not let too many voices direct your future How parents can best support their junior golfers If you would like to connect with Chandler, you can: Send...
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Ep. 31 The Inspiration Behind The Name of This Podcast
The Inward Nine with Chandler Withington
In this episode, Chandler shares the inspiration behind why he named this podcast 'The Inward Nine'. No notes or clues - you will have to listen to find out! To connect more with Chandler: You can visit his Instagram (@chandlerwithington) or Linked In Send him an email: Shop his hand drawn artwork at the Archive 22 website - www.archive22.com Music Credits: Opening: 'What Makes a Man' by Ben Rector and Thomas Rhett 'Linger' (Instrumental) by The Cranberries 'Have You Ever Been in Love?' (Instrumental) by Celene Dion Closing: "Praying for Me' by Ben Rector
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Ep. 30 Reliving The Most Chaotic Day in Sports: June 17, 1994 with Mark Rolfing
The Inward Nine with Chandler Withington
If you are over the age of 40, do you remember where you were on June 17, 1994? On course golf commentator and analyst Mark Rolfing joins The Inward Nine to relive the events of one of the most chaotic days in all of sports through his perspective. On this day, Mark was at Oakmont Country Club covering the 2nd round of the 94th U.S. Open. Elsewhere across the country: The New York Rangers were preparing to parade down Broadway in New York City after ending their 54 year championship drought. The first game of the World Cup of Soccer was set to be played in Chicago at 3 PM eastern time....
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Ep. 29 A Journey From Central Maine to the Biggest Stage with Devin Gee of Oakmont Country Club
The Inward Nine with Chandler Withington
Have you ever wondered how some of the most successful people in the golf industry got to where they are today? How exactly did a young man who grew up in central Maine and didn't begin playing golf until the age of 13 end up replacing one of the most recognizable club pro's at Oakmont Country Club? Today we get to learn about the journey of Oakmont's Head Professional, Devin Gee. In our time together, we will learn: How Oakmont prepared and supported Devin to take over for Bob Ford in 2017 How Devin proactively manages his time About the book Devin read that has allowed him...
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Ep. 28 The Consummate Professional: Bob Ford of Oakmont Country Club
The Inward Nine with Chandler Withington
On this episode, we begin our ascent towards the 125th United States Open at Oakmont Country Club by spending time with the golf professional who was its guardian for 37 years from 1979 to 2016, Bob Ford. The list of accolades Bob has accomplished over his illustrious career could fill a book. Simply put, he is known as one of the best to ever hold the position of head golf professional. In this episode we will: Learn the unconventional path Bob took to becoming the head professional at Oakmont at the age of 25. Discover why Oakmont decided to remove a majority of...
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On this episode, Chandler responds to a note from a listener who feels burnt out and doesn't know how to move forward or overcome the feeling.
From AI, a definition of burnout: It is a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress, leading to feelings of being overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands, often resulting in loss of motivation and interest.
If you have ever felt this way, I hope you will tune in for our conversation.
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Music Credits:
Opening: 'Thank You' by Ben Rector
Closing: 'Almost Home' by Ben Rector