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Lee is a golfer from Rainhill, just outside Liverpool, England, who’s built a mentality around throwing himself into the uncomfortable. Ultramarathons booked without training. Therapy sessions that drained him more than the miles.
And, most unlikely of all, putting himself in front of a camera to start LA Golf, his online social media presence - a big step for someone who used to avoid public speaking and carried low confidence for years. If it made him nervous, he treated it as a reason to do it.
That mindset came after years of gambling and anxiety keeping him stuck. Pushing into challenges became the way out. The more uncomfortable it felt, the more it proved he was moving forward.
Golf joined the list of tests. In just four years he’s worked down to an 8.5 handicap, with a long-shot dream of plus figures and a swing at Open Qualifying. But what matters more are the friendships built along the way, and the simple act of being okay in his own company - something he once struggled with.
Lee still sets ambitious targets, but his real picture of success is walking the course one day with his wife and two daughters. For him, golf is less about trophies and more about proving that the right kind of discomfort can change everything.
Progress doesn't always come from comfort. Lee’s story shows how choosing small, deliberate challenges can build confidence, steadiness, and trust in yourself. From ultramarathons to therapy to standing in front of a camera when confidence was low, he kept leaning toward the edges of what felt comfortable.
He discovered that when challenges are structured and supported, they can help your mind and body adapt to pressure in healthy ways. Each small step creates proof that you can manage uncertainty. Over time, that’s what helps confidence grow.
Endurance challenges are safest when supported by professional guidance, particularly for anyone managing mental-health or physical-health concerns. Pushing limits can be positive when it’s steady, balanced, and grounded in care rather than control.
Golf became one more space for Lee to practice this mindset: a place to handle frustration, focus, and patience without the stakes feeling too high.
Growth often happens in motion. Sometimes it looks like running for hours. Sometimes it’s simply staying with something that makes you uncomfortable for a little longer. Both count.
If parts of Lee’s story connect with you, these might help:
Gambling Support – GamCare offers free, confidential help for anyone affected by gambling. They provide one-to-one support, online chat, and group sessions across the UK.
🔗 gamcare.org.uk
Managing Anxiety – Mind has clear, practical guides on anxiety, panic attacks, and how to manage worry when it starts running the show.
🔗 mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks
Therapy and Support Options – NHS Talking Therapies lets you self-refer for free counselling or CBT anywhere in England.
🔗 nhs.uk/talking-therapies
Peer Connection – Andy’s Man Club runs free talking groups across the UK for men who want a space to chat and listen without judgment.
🔗 andysmanclub.co.uk
If You’re Struggling Right Now (24/7) –
• UK: Call Samaritans on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org
• US: Dial 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988lifeline.org)
• Worldwide: Find verified helplines in your country at findahelpline.com
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