Going OB

In this powerful and inspiring episode, I sits down with Graham Tones, Chair of Caddie School for Soldiers, to explore how golf is transforming the lives of injured and struggling veterans.

Graham shares the origin story of the organisation, the impact it’s had since launching in 2019, and how its structured caddie training programme helps veterans rediscover purpose, confidence, and connection.

From emotional stories of personal transformation to behind-the-scenes insight into life as a caddie, this episode highlights the true power of golf as an “open-air therapy space.”

We also dive into:

What makes a great caddie
The unique player-caddie relationship
Life lessons from the course
And a passionate debate on Rory McIlroy’s caddie situation 👀

If you love golf, meaningful stories, and honest conversation—this is one to listen to.

👉 Learn more or support the mission: caddieschoolforsoldiers.com

Well… I’ll say it.

Rory McIlroy wins at Augusta and I’ve been completely off about Harry Diamond.

Quick take on The Masters, Rory’s performance, and why I might need to rethink everything I’ve said before.

Golf has a way of humbling you… even off the course.

This week on Going OB, I’m joined by Niall, CGO of Skratchr — a new app aiming to solve one of golf’s biggest problems:

👉 Finding people to actually play with.

After moving to the UK and struggling to break into the “cliquey” side of golf, Niall set out to build a platform that makes the game more social, more accessible, and ultimately… more fun.

We dive into the story behind Skratchr, the challenges of building a golf startup from scratch, and whether this kind of platform can genuinely help grow the game.

Along the way, we also get into:

* Why golf clubs can feel closed off
* The reality of trying to improve as an amateur
* What goes into building a golf business from the ground up
* Course management, handicaps, and mindset
* And why golf is (and should be) about people first

If you’ve ever struggled to find a game, felt like an outsider at a golf club, or just love hearing about new ideas shaping the game — this one’s for you.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@skratchr

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Season 4 of Going OB was meant to be about improving at golf… but it’s turned into something much bigger than that.

In this recap episode, I look back on the stories, conversations, and moments that have shaped the season so far — from chasing scratch and breaking down putting, to powerful personal journeys and honest conversations that go far beyond the game.

Featuring insights and reflections from guests across the season so far, this episode pulls together the real theme of Going OB:

It’s not about perfect golf.

It’s about people, progress, and the stories we all share through the game.

If you’ve been following the journey so far — thank you. If you’re new here, this is the perfect place to start.

🎧 Follow the podcast and join the journey.

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In this episode, I sits down with Jamie — the man behind Diary of a High Handicapper — to talk about one of the most relatable journeys in golf content today.

Starting the game at 33, Jamie didn’t just fall in love with golf… he documented the entire journey.

What began as a lockdown project quickly turned into a thriving YouTube channel with thousands of subscribers — all built on honesty, struggle, and real improvement.

The conversation dives into:

What it’s really like starting golf later in life
The reality of trying to improve as a high handicapper
The highs (viral videos) and lows (when no one watches) of YouTube golf
Why being relatable beats being perfect
How short game and course management can transform your scores

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your golf game or wondered whether starting a channel is worth it — this episode is for you.
⏱️ Episode Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & setting the scene
04:00 – Jamie’s late start in golf (age 33) and early obsession
05:30 – Starting the YouTube channel during lockdown
07:00 – The video that changed everything (3rd upload goes viral)
12:00 – Why relatable golf content wins
15:30 – Having a plan
18:30 – Short game gains & eliminating “bad misses”
27:30 – YouTube golf: instruction vs entertainment
32:30 – Goals for the year: breaking 20 handicap
34:45 – Subscriber series & building a golf community
36:45 – Final thoughts & advice for high handicappers

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Instagram: @diaryofahighhandicapper
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