Introducing the calm, composed and international pro golfer - Ben Eccles to the ELEVEN podcast.

In this episode, Ben chats to us about his journey to turning Pro and joining the PGA tour. From personal challenges, huge life changes to sliding door moments that shaped the outcome of his future - Ben has some serious life lessons to share with us.

We also unpack the surprises of Pilates to Ben’s training schedule and the benefits it has brought to his life. Whilst it may be intimidating, Ben encourages all to give it a go and who knows, you may even look forward to going to class…

00:00 Introduction to Ben Eccles

02:15 Ben's Professional Background and Golf Career

11:32 Life Skills from Professional Golf

24:36 The Global Golf Life

32:05 Technical Insights into Golf

34:01 The Importance of Family and Support Networks

37:22 Managing Passion

40:37 Long-Term Aspirations and Plans

43:03 Changing Perceptions of Pilates Among Athletes

57:54 Golf's Growing Accessibility and Popularity

01:00:46 The Future & Thank Yous

Thank you, Ben for joining us and for sharing your insights into the world of golf. You can follow Ben's journey @bennyeccles.

Watch snippets from our episode with Ben over on our socials @lifestyleleven and be sure to follow along for all the latest updates.

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