In Episode 24 of Nine Holes, Nine Questions, I’m joined by John Young Golf, our first international guest.

John has played golf for most of his life, competed at a high level, played college golf, and has recently turned professional while pursuing a career in the golf industry.

But this episode is about much more than golf.

John opens up about his journey with sobriety, celebrating five years sober, his struggles with depression, drinking, cocaine, therapy, and the moment he realised he had to make a change. He also talks about leaving a successful private equity career, walking away from money and status, and choosing a life that felt more aligned with who he really is.

We discuss golf as a platform for talking about mental health, sobriety, advocacy, therapy, inclusion, career change, and why men need more spaces where they can speak honestly.

John also shares his golf journey, turning pro, practice habits, golf tech, course management, blow-up holes, competitive golf, and why the game continues to be such a powerful part of his life.

This is a powerful conversation about recovery, purpose, honesty, and using golf to build a better life.

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