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.
“ 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
At The Mulligan Foundation, our mission is to provide education and resources to support mental health and wellness in our athletes.
We offer a variety of programs and services to support mental health, including counseling, support groups, and educational workshops.
We are looking to help change the stigma behind working on your own mental health both in our professional and junior athletes.
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!
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
Founder & CEO
Played golf professionally on the PGA and Korn Ferry tours for 14 years.
Board of Directors
CEO Slipstream-IT
Board of Directors
Managing Partner, Northwestern Mutual
Board of Directors
Director of Golf, Fall Line
Advisory Panel
Former CEO, PGA of America
Advisory Panel
Retired Senior Vice President, PGA Tour
Advisory Panel
Partner, 5-Clubs Golf & Golf Channel Contributor
Advisory Panel
ESPN Analyst
Advisory Panel
Founder of Tower Three Partners
North American Brand Licensing Executive, Business Development/Sales, Private Equity
Success/Performance Coach, Author
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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