Going OB

Craig Purves

Going OB is a golf podcast that lives slightly left of centre — just like most of our tee shots. If you’ve ever asked “what’s a good golf podcast to listen to?” or “are there golf podcasts that aren’t just swing tips and leaderboard recaps?”, this is it. What started as a simple idea has grown into a golf brand focused on stories, personalities, and perspectives from across the golf world. We’re not here to shout hot takes or recap tournaments you’ve already watched — we’re here for honest conversations about golf, interesting people, and the parts of the game you don’t usually hear about. Some episodes explore what makes golfers tick, others touch on golf mindset, culture, and improvement, and some go completely off topic. All of them are real. Going OB is built on the belief that golf is better when it’s human — when it’s messy, passionate, and occasionally chaotic. Whether you’re a single-figure handicapper, a mid-handicap golfer, or someone searching “why do I love golf even when I’m bad at it?”, you’re welcome here. No gimmicks. No shouting. Just a golf podcast for people who love the game — properly talked about.

  1. Diary of a High Handicapper: Jamie’s Golf Journey

    24 Mar

    Diary of a High Handicapper: Jamie’s Golf Journey

    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 📲 Follow Jamie – Diary of a High Handicapper: Instagram: @diaryofahighhandicapper YouTube: Diary of a High Handicapper

    38 min

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

Going OB is a golf podcast that lives slightly left of centre — just like most of our tee shots. If you’ve ever asked “what’s a good golf podcast to listen to?” or “are there golf podcasts that aren’t just swing tips and leaderboard recaps?”, this is it. What started as a simple idea has grown into a golf brand focused on stories, personalities, and perspectives from across the golf world. We’re not here to shout hot takes or recap tournaments you’ve already watched — we’re here for honest conversations about golf, interesting people, and the parts of the game you don’t usually hear about. Some episodes explore what makes golfers tick, others touch on golf mindset, culture, and improvement, and some go completely off topic. All of them are real. Going OB is built on the belief that golf is better when it’s human — when it’s messy, passionate, and occasionally chaotic. Whether you’re a single-figure handicapper, a mid-handicap golfer, or someone searching “why do I love golf even when I’m bad at it?”, you’re welcome here. No gimmicks. No shouting. Just a golf podcast for people who love the game — properly talked about.