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Sober Golf & Recovery: Corey Davis on Building a New Community

2025/3/26

In this episode of Finding New Waters, we sit down with Corey Davis, founder of SOBA Golf, a wellness company focused on the intersection of sobriety and golf. Corey shares his personal recovery journey, getting sober at 22, and how golf became a tool for mindfulness, connection, and growth. He discusses the challenges of re-entering social spaces like golf courses in early recovery, the stigma of sobriety in sports, and how SOBA Golf is creating a network for people seeking both wellness and competition. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned player, this episode highlights the power of community, patience, and personal transformation in sobriety.

Timestamps:

• [00:00] Introduction – Meet Corey Davis and learn about SOBA Golf.

• [03:00] How Sobriety Led to Golf – Corey’s journey from addiction to the fairway.

• [07:00] The Mindfulness of Golf – How the game teaches patience, humility, and focus.

• [12:00] The Challenges of Playing Golf Sober – Overcoming the drinking culture in golf.

• [18:00] Building SOBA Golf – Creating a recovery-based golf community.

• [24:00] Lessons from the Game – Why golf mirrors life and recovery so closely.

• [30:00] The Importance of Community – How connection helps people sustain long-term sobriety.

• [36:00] How to Get Involved – Finding events, retreats, and digital resources.

Key Points Discussed:

1. Golf as a Tool for Recovery – How the game helps build discipline, patience, and self-awareness.

2. Changing the Culture – Why SOBA Golf is breaking the stigma of sobriety in sports.

3. The Power of Humility – Learning to start from scratch, both in recovery and on the course.

4. The Importance of Community – How surrounding yourself with like-minded people strengthens sobriety.

5. Building a Future in Recovery – Finding new passions and healthy outlets after getting sober.

Guest Bio:

Corey Davis

Founder of SOBA Golf | Recovery Advocate

Corey Davis is the founder of SOBA Golf, a wellness company dedicated to supporting sober golfers and changing the way people view sobriety in sports. After getting sober at 22, Corey found golf to be a powerful tool for discipline, connection, and personal growth. Through SOBA Golf, he is building a nationwide community of sober athletes who love the game while supporting each other in their recovery journeys.

Learn more: https://www.soba.golf)

Resources Mentioned:

• SOBA Golf Website: https://www.soba.golf)

• SOBA Golf Community Discord: https://www.soba.golf/join)

• Find a 12-Step Meeting: https://www.aa.org)

• Arizona Recovery Open Event: https://www.arizonaopen.com)

Follow SOBA Golf:

• Instagram: @soba.golf)

• Facebook: SOBA Golf Community)

• YouTube: @sobagolf)

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newwatersrecovery)