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The Missing Links Golf Show

The Missing Links Golf Show

By: Missing Links Golf
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Two guys in their early 50’s with plenty of life experience and big dreams embark on a quest to rekindle forgotten sporting glory by taking on the NSW Amateur Senior Golf Championship. Join us on the journey to improve our golf game and see if we can apply the lessons learned on the course to our lives off the course, and (more importantly) vice versa

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  • Ep. 120 Middle-Aged Golfers, Peak Confusion
    Apr 22 2026

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    Steve and Andy are back with something rare… their own golf to talk about—and plenty of it.

    This episode is a deep dive into the messy middle of improvement. The kind where things are clearly getting better… but not quite showing up on the scorecard yet.

    Steve shares a solid medal round built on consistency (no doubles), better putting, and a breakthrough with the driver—thanks to a simple grip adjustment that changed everything. It’s the clearest “path forward” he’s seen in a while… even if the short game still has other ideas.

    Andy’s game is trending too, with elite ball striking showing up in patches—including one of the best long iron shots he’s hit in years. But when the pressure dial turned up, so did an old enemy: the snap hook.

    The result? A round that proves the game is there… just not fully under control yet.

    There’s also:

    • A near-miss in a two-ball Ambrose (decided by a lip-out… of course)
    • A reminder that good golf doesn’t always mean low scores
    • Honest reflections on technical flaws vs mental performance
    • And a look ahead to Steve’s senior amateur debut at Duntry

    This is golf improvement in real time—progress, frustration, and just enough hope to keep you coming back.

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    Join the fun by entering The Missing Links Yearly Championship to compete with Steve, Andy and other Pilgrims from all across the world. Just join the Podcast Facebook Group to register your interest: https://www.facebook.com/groups/799518259034661


    If you've got your own tips to improve then we'd love to hear them too! Just hit the send us a text message button or find us through any of the links below:

    You can now also watch the video version of all our episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMissingLinksGolfShow

    Contact us directly via email: themissinglinksgolfshow@gmail.com

    For more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshow Don't forget to join the members group!

    Don't forget to join the private members group to join the conversation.

    Follow us on X: @TMLGolfShow https://twitter.com/TMLGolfShow

    Or on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/missinglinksgolf/

    For all episodes, check out the website:
    https://themissinglinksgolfshow.buzzsprout.com/

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Ep. 119 Winning Is Hard (Even for Rory McIlroy). The 2026 Masters Review
    Apr 16 2026

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    The 2026 Masters is done—and another page of the history books has been written.

    For years, the question was whether Rory McIlroy would ever win a green jacket. Now? He’s gone back-to-back and forced his way into one of the most exclusive clubs in golf history.

    Steve and Andy break down what’s changed—not just in Rory’s game, but in his mindset. From a dominant opening 36 holes to a shaky weekend that nearly unraveled, this wasn’t a cruise. It was a grind. And that might be the biggest shift of all.

    There’s a deeper conversation here: winning majors isn’t about playing perfect golf—it’s about surviving the moments when you don’t.

    The guys also dive into:

    • Why Rory’s evolution might lead to even more majors
    • The shot (and the caddie decision) that defined the tournament
    • Justin Rose’s turning point—and how quickly momentum can slip when your mind gets ahead of your game
    • The brutal reality of pressure at Augusta
    • And the uncomfortable truth: even the best players in the world aren’t “on” for 72 holes

    Plus, a look at the next wave:

    • Are players like Cam Young and Sam Burns ready to break through?
    • And how close are we to the next major champion emerging?

    This episode isn’t just about who won—it’s about what it actually takes to win.

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    Join the fun by entering The Missing Links Yearly Championship to compete with Steve, Andy and other Pilgrims from all across the world. Just join the Podcast Facebook Group to register your interest: https://www.facebook.com/groups/799518259034661


    If you've got your own tips to improve then we'd love to hear them too! Just hit the send us a text message button or find us through any of the links below:

    You can now also watch the video version of all our episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMissingLinksGolfShow

    Contact us directly via email: themissinglinksgolfshow@gmail.com

    For more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshow Don't forget to join the members group!

    Don't forget to join the private members group to join the conversation.

    Follow us on X: @TMLGolfShow https://twitter.com/TMLGolfShow

    Or on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/missinglinksgolf/

    For all episodes, check out the website:
    https://themissinglinksgolfshow.buzzsprout.com/

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Ep. 118 Golf's Fine Line Between Form and Frustration
    Apr 8 2026

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    It’s Masters Week, so naturally the conversation starts with big names, predictions… and that quiet feeling that maybe the game isn’t too far away.

    The boys start with the March Yearly Championship results, a tightly packed leaderboard, and another appearance from the Dice of Truth that raises just enough questions to keep things interesting.

    But the heart of the episode is Steve’s latest competition round.

    And it’s one of those rounds that’s hard to pin down.

    At times, it looks like things are really starting to click.
    The ball striking is solid, the patterns are better, and there are moments where a good score feels within reach.

    But golf being golf… it doesn’t quite unfold that simply.

    A few key moments shift momentum, and suddenly the round becomes something else—less about scoring, and more about understanding where the game actually sits.

    That’s where Andy leans in.

    Because while Steve can feel the progress, the scorecard tells a slightly different story. And somewhere in between those two things is where the real insight lives.

    There are still plenty of highlights along the way, including a standout performance from Pilgrim Benny Walker, and a few moments that remind you why we keep coming back to this game.

    By the end, one thing is clear:

    The game is moving in the right direction…
    it’s just not quite all showing up at the same time yet.

    And that might be the most relatable place in golf.

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    Join the fun by entering The Missing Links Yearly Championship to compete with Steve, Andy and other Pilgrims from all across the world. Just join the Podcast Facebook Group to register your interest: https://www.facebook.com/groups/799518259034661


    If you've got your own tips to improve then we'd love to hear them too! Just hit the send us a text message button or find us through any of the links below:

    You can now also watch the video version of all our episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMissingLinksGolfShow

    Contact us directly via email: themissinglinksgolfshow@gmail.com

    For more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshow Don't forget to join the members group!

    Don't forget to join the private members group to join the conversation.

    Follow us on X: @TMLGolfShow https://twitter.com/TMLGolfShow

    Or on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/missinglinksgolf/

    For all episodes, check out the website:
    https://themissinglinksgolfshow.buzzsprout.com/

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    1 hr and 5 mins
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