An elite golfer’s perspective like you’ve never heard it before. Jess Baker chats through the rollercoaster of the game that we love; from first tee jitters to being crowned a champion at the highest amateur level. With new episodes weekly, listen along on her journey as she discusses and navigates what it’s really like to be the golfer behind the sunnies.
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After a long break over winter, I’ve decided that I’m going to step back from the podcast until May after I close my chapter in America. It’s important that I prioritise the right things, and I want to make sure that the content that I publish is useful and of good quality! I’m incredibly proud of the journey that I’ve had with Behind the Sunnies: A Champion Golfer so far, and I’m excited to have you all join me on the journey towards professional golf when the time comes. Thank you all for listening so far, and I’ll see you soon to find out what it’s really like behind the sunnies!
Episode 14: My Year In Review (00:26:20)
As 2023 comes to an end, I sit down to review my year through the highs, lows and lessons learned. I discuss my process goal that I stuck to this year, the development of my game this year and what comes next for 2024. Hope you enjoy!
Episode 13: Developing your Game in Off Season. (00:34:54)
After a bit of a break, I’m back and spilling the best way to keep developing your game in the winter! With no competition for a while, it’s a great time to keep pushing your skills and getting after it - even when facilities are limited. I talk through how I go about managing myself and my time during the holiday period, and how YOU can keep making gains and becoming the best golfer you can be! Through trial and error over the years, I’ve cracked what works best for me; I hope you can steal a little bit of something to take away with you from this episode!
Episode 12: How to Take Your Game to the Next Level (00:36:07)
A phrase that gets thrown around a lot in golf is “taking your game to the next level.” This week, I talk about the specific things that developed my game from a 36 handicapper to the Amateur Champion, and what “the next level” really looks like. This episode goes in depth into what practise looks like at the elite level. Enjoy!
Episode 11: A Conversation with My Caddy! (00:45:58)
I’m so excited to have my Dad and caddy, Steve to join me as my first guest on the podcast! We discuss a parent’s role in sports, as well as some hilarious never-heard-before stories from our fabulous experience playing in the majors. This is not one to miss!
Episode 10: College in America: the Complete Guide! (00:28:21)
A heavily requested episode… I take you through a 5 step guide to make sure you’ve ticked all the boxes when it comes to the college system in the US. Whether you’ve just started, are thinking of going or are family and friends of someone already out there, this episode covers everything you need to know! Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions you might have - trust me, I have been there, seen it, done it! Episodes now coming every other week.
Episode 9: The Hard Times in Golf and Life (00:35:56)
This week, I’m taking you into the deepest most vulnerable parts of my headspace to help you understand how it feels to be in a rut with your game, but also techniques that I’ve used to get out of it. I also chat about advice for those heading out to America on golf scholarships - more of that to come later! This episode highlights the raw emotions and feelings of what it feels like to be an elite golfer when it’s not going your way.
Episode 8: Representing England at the European Ladies Team Championships (00:18:02)
To compete at the highest level whilst representing your country is something that words can’t explain… but I tried my best! Listen to hear of the jam-packed week at the European Ladies Team Championships and how I fared after travelling across the world to get there…
Episode 7: The US Women’s Open at Pebble Beach! (00:29:58)
Keeping it real, as always. Having just come back from the biggest and most historic tournament in the women’s game, hear how it really was at the 78th US Women’s Open in California. From the hospitality set up to how this phenomenal course tested myself, and the best in the world.
Episode 6: Playing the majors! The Evian Championship and The AIG Women’s open. (00:25:55)
This week I’m chatting all about my incredible experience playing in my first 2 major championships: The Evian Championship and The AIG Women’s open at Muirfield Golf Club. Listen to hear loads of exclusive stories featuring the biggest female golfers in the world!
Episode 5: Debrief of the British as Defending Champ (00:18:51)
Ever wondered how it feels to be the defending champion of the biggest event of the year? Listen to find out how I dealt with the emotions this week at the British Amateur Championship - the highs and lows and the bits that nobody wants to talk about.
Episode 4: Preparing for Pressure and Dealing with Nerves (00:16:26)
As I prepare to defend my British Amateur title, I discuss my experience with pressure at the highest level and the strategies I use to thrive in it. Everyone experiences nerves, but listen to find more on how I’ve come to terms with a feeling I used to avoid.
Episode 3: Tournament Prep 101! (00:18:51)
Today, I’m taking you through the ways that I prep for the biggest events! From weeks before to the warm up on the day, listen to find out how I make sure I’m in the best position to perform. Hear exclusive tips from Justin Rose and more!
Episode 2: The Aftermath of the Amateur and Playing in the Celebration of Champions at The Open. (00:18:59)
This week, I’m walking you through the moments after the Women’s Amateur win and chatting all about my experience playing in the Celebration of Champions with Collin Morikawa and Anna Nordqvist! Also hear exclusive behind the scenes stories at the 150th Open at St. Andrews!
Episode 1: Meet the Women’s British Amateur Champion! (00:07:22)
Welcome to episode 1! Listen to find out more on my golfing background, how I wound up where I am and a sneak peak of what’s to come!
