Mindfulness has a branding problem. When we imagine the mindful mind, most of us envision a person sitting cross-legged on an expensive meditation cushion, surrounded by calming aromas such as sandalwood, simply breathing. This picture doesn’t resonate with the person who can appreciate a true state of mindfulness – and its value. That value is actually available to those who spend a weekend at a golf hotel break. And its reliability might surprise you.

Golf is one of the few activities in which your whole being must be fully immersed. You can’t process emails, think about a meeting on Monday, or plan out your day while lining up a six-foot putt. Not without leaving it short, anyway. You must be fully present for a good shot and, as a result, it’s one of the purest ways to force yourself into the here and now. For Golf Hotel Cotswolds, visit tewkesburypark.co.uk/golf/

When you’re on a golf break, you put your phone and email notification bag away for at least four hours to avoid cluttering your brain. It’s a chance to clear out your inbox and, more importantly, give your brain a much-needed break from the mental load of daily life. Your constant need to be making decisions, meet obligations, and manage unresolved tasks all cease to exist – until your next turn on the fairway, when it’s just you, the wind, and a 150-yard approach shot awaiting your focus.

Spend three days on a golf hotel break and, assuming good sleep and proper food are included, you’ll experience what many mindfulness professionals work months to accomplish: getting far enough away from the stressors of everyday life to unwind fully.