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The Mulligan Foundation

Empowering Athletes' Mental Health

The Mulligan Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the overall mental health of athletes. Through individualized care and educational initiatives, we strive to help athletes thrive both in golf and in life. We create a safe and supportive environment where athletes can address their mental health challenges, develop essential coping skills, and foster a culture of openness and understanding.

It's About Finding a Better Way

 

 “ Athletes who are not prepared for what’s next are failed by their teams, coaches, and organizations, and the consequences are steep. Retired athletes face extreme depression and anxiety and often resort to heavy substance abuse and overspending. It’s estimated that 78% of professional athletes go broke after 3 years of retirement, and 45% suffer from anxiety and depression after transitioning. Families and entire communities suffer the fallout.” 


 Mental Health Awareness has never received more attention, and funding for initiatives has never been higher, yet the suicide rate  is setting record numbers.  Something is broken in the delivery of the message.  It's time to change how we look at helping athletes.  


 --Steve Wheatcroft  Founder & CEO of The Mulligan Foundation 

About The Mulligan Foundation

Our Mission

Our Programs

Our Programs

At The Mulligan Foundation, our mission is to provide education and resources to support mental health and wellness in our athletes.

Our Programs

Our Programs

Our Programs

We offer a variety of programs and services to support mental health, including counseling, support groups, and educational workshops.

Our Impact

Our Programs

Our Impact

We are looking to help change the stigma behind working on your own mental health both in our professional and junior athletes.

Why We Started

After playing professional golf for nearly 20 years, I decided to stop playing in 2019. I loved being home with my wife and 2 kids, but as the years went by, I started to realize something was wrong.  I realized that the Steve that I had lived my whole life becoming, was no longer here.  I became depressed, unmotivated, and I used alcohol to help numb all of my feelings.  I hated myself.  I finally realized what the phrase "suffering in silence" meant. It wasn't until I sought treatment that my life began to come back to me.   While desperately looking for help, I ignored the therapists and help hotlines in favor of reaching out to peers who had overcome much of what I was dealing with.  That was more comfortable to me.  I needed to hear from someone who "understood" me.  Right or wrong, that's how a lot of athletes are wired.  There has to be a better way to help, and hopefully we are a part of that change.  We want to not only help current athletes who may be struggling, but also teach junior and collegiate athletes what they can expect should they pursue professional athletics.  No one can fully escape stressors and pressures, but we can equip them with better tools to handle them.  Help us to be a difference maker for so many lives!

Our Donations Go To The Following

Individual Coaching Sessions

One-on-one sessions with licensed therapists who specialize in athlete mental health 


Focus Areas: Performance anxiety, stress management, coping strategies, and personal issues impacting their lives

Who We Are

Steve Wheatcroft

Steve Wheatcroft

Steve Wheatcroft

Founder & CEO

Played golf professionally on the PGA and Korn Ferry tours for 14 years. 


Brandon McKay

Steve Wheatcroft

Steve Wheatcroft

Board of Directors

CEO Slipstream-IT


Leo Tucker

Steve Wheatcroft

Andrew Shuck

Board of Directors

Managing Partner, Northwestern Mutual



Andrew Shuck

Andrew Shuck

Andrew Shuck

Board of Directors

Director of Golf, Fall Line


Seth Waugh

Andrew Shuck

Ross Berlin

Advisory Panel

Former CEO, PGA of America

Ross Berlin

Andrew Shuck

Ross Berlin

Advisory Panel

Retired Senior Vice President, PGA Tour


Gary Williams

Gary Williams

Gary Williams

Advisory Panel

Partner, 5-Clubs Golf & Golf Channel Contributor

Jay Bilas

Gary Williams

Gary Williams

Advisory Panel

ESPN Analyst

Bill Forrest

Gary Williams

David San Juan

Advisory Panel

Founder of Tower Three Partners

David San Juan

David San Juan

David San Juan

North American Brand Licensing Executive, Business Development/Sales, Private Equity 

Sky Streety

David San Juan

Sky Streety

Success/Performance Coach, Author

Eric Kussin

David San Juan

Sky Streety

Founder and CEO, SameHere Global Health Movement

Together, we can change lives. Support our cause and help us to show current and future athletes that there is a better way to monitor and improve your mental health. 

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