The Journey From 28 Handicap to 8 | Andy from 28to8Golf

Welcome back to Episode 21 of Nine Holes, Nine Questions. This week I’m joined by Andy from 28to8Golf. Andy started his page to document the journey from a 28 handicap towards his goal of reaching 8. Since then, golf has become a huge part of his life, from playing St Anne’s Old Links, chasing handicap goals, travelling to top courses, tinkering with equipment, and sharing the game with his son. In this episode, we talk about the reality of trying to improve as an amateur golfer, why the handicap system can become so addictive, how links golf changes the way you play, the importance of practice and data, and why playing different courses can make you a better golfer. Andy also shares what it was like helping Ginger Golf during his world record attempt, how much work went on behind the scenes, and why the golf community can create opportunities and friendships you never expected. If you enjoy golf podcasts, amateur golf stories, handicap journeys, UK golf creators, golf course chat, links golf and honest conversations about getting better at the game, this episode is for you. ⛳ Connect with Andy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/28to8golf?i... Top 100 Junior: https://www.instagram.com/top100junio... 🎙 Connect with me – Golf Saved My Life TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@golfsavedmyli... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/golf_savedm... YouTube:    / @golfsavedmylifeofficial   Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:25 Who is Andy from 28to8Golf? 02:45 Starting the 28to8Golf page 05:38 The golf community 07:09 Andy’s early golf story 08:48 Getting a 28 handicap 10:54 Why golf became an obsession 13:03 Current handicap and goals 14:08 Chasing 13 and trying to break 80 16:39 Does links golf make you better? 18:39 Andy’s turning point in golf 20:43 Why playing different courses helps 23:00 What makes a great golf course? 25:45 The golfer’s bucket list 27:32 What’s in Andy’s golf bag? 28:43 LAB putters and equipment tinkering 33:39 Golf tech, GPS and rangefinders 37:24 Practice routines and data 40:33 Putting practice and no three-putt goals 44:48 Blow-up holes at St Anne’s Old Links 52:03 Life away from golf 54:59 Sharing golf with his son 1:00:12 Pressure, goals and mental reset 1:08:23 The goal of reaching 8 handicap 1:12:20 Top 100 courses and bucket lists 1:13:40 Helping Ginger Golf’s world record attempt 1:24:31 Where to find Andy #GolfPodcast #28to8Golf #GolfHandicap #AmateurGolf #GolfSavedMyLife