# 16. JJ Feild: Golf gives me imposter syndrome

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Podcast: [This Golfing Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-golfing-life-7773016)
Published: 2026-07-02T23:05:00+00:00
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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 V…

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