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Linked By Golf

by Ross McGuire · English · Sport

Linked by Golf is a golf podcast that explores the journeys of individuals shaped by the sport. Each episode features candid conversations with golf professionals, aspiring tour players, golf coaches, and sports journalists. From golf coaching tips to tour player stories, Linked by Golf offers a

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 46 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026 · 4 minNew

Why the Pictures Are Better on the Radio | Iain Carter

Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolfpodcast Why does golf work so well on radio? In this short from the Linked by Golf archive, BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter takes us inside the art of golf broadcasting — from the silence before a shot to the strike of the ball, the roar of the crowd and the atmosphere surrounding some of the game’s biggest moments. Iain also explains why radio taps into our imagination in a way few other mediums can, summed up by one brilliant line: “The pictures are better on the radio.” 🎧 Hear the full conversation with Iain Carter in the Linked by Golf back catalogue.…

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S2 · E3 · 9 Oct 2026 · 6 min
Brora: Pure Links Golf in the Scottish Highlands | Gary Dingwall
Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolfpodcast With No Laying Up’s Tourist Sauce returning to Scotland , there’s no better time to revisit one of the Highlands’ most special golf courses — Brora Golf Club . In this short from Linked by Golf, Brora’s Director of Golf Gary Dingwall explains what makes this James Braid links such an extraordinary place to play. Gary talks about: The James Braid design and how remarkably little Brora has changed Maintaining the links with just four full-time greenkeepers The incredible natural fescue turf and drainage Why you can feel completely alone on the course,…
S2 · E2 · 6 Oct 2026 · 4 min
Why Gary Christian Knew He'd Hole the Putt
Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolfpodcast Six years on the mini tours. Another six years on the Korn Ferry Tour. And then a breakthrough that took a nine-hole sudden-death playoff . In this Linked by Golf Short, Gary Christian tells the remarkable story of finally winning on the Korn Ferry Tour after years of chasing his dream. The night before the final round, Gary had visualised himself handling the pressure and holing a four-foot putt when it mattered. The following day, standing over almost exactly that putt on the 72nd hole, he had the strangest feeling — he'd already made it. He holed…
29 Sep 2026 · 4 min
Why Martin Gilbert Admires Paul Lawrie More Than Any Other Golfer
Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolfpodcast With the Dunhill Links being played this week, we’re heading back into the Linked by Golf archive for a timely story from Martin Gilbert . Martin played alongside Paul Lawrie - @paullawriegolf in around 15 Dunhill Links Championships — but it’s not just Paul’s achievements that left an impression. Martin explains why Paul is the golfer he admires most, from beginning his career as a four-handicap assistant professional to reaching the very top of the game, and the exceptional work ethic that took him there. They also discuss Paul’s continued…
S1 · E100 · 24 Sep 2026 · 58 min
Why Golf Is About So Much More Than Your Score | Gary Dingwall | Episode 100
Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolfpodcast For a very special episode 100 of Linked by Golf, I welcome back the man who started it all – my very first guest, Gary Dingwall! Gary and I go back to our junior golf days in Lanarkshire, and it seems fitting that we reunite for this milestone episode to talk about the game, the places and the friendships that have connected us over the years. After 23 years at Royal Dornoch, Gary has embarked on a new chapter as Director of Golf at Brora Golf Club, one of Scotland's most natural and characterful links courses. We start by revisiting Royal Dornoch…
S1 · E99 · 18 Sep 2026 · 46 min
Why the Pro Golf Dream Can Be Brutal | Chris “Wee Percy” Maclean
Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolfpodcast This week I’m joined by Scottish professional golfer Chris Maclean (@chrismaclean95) for a brilliant conversation about his journey through elite amateur golf, life as a touring professional and the realities of trying to make a living from the game. We start with the important stuff – Chris’s ongoing £20-a-game battle with John Henry – before heading right back to where his golf began. Chris talks about growing up in an incredibly competitive junior environment, progressing through county golf and then arriving at Stirling University surrounded by…
8 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Why You Don’t Need More Swing Thoughts - Louis Ross from Connect Sports Psychology
Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolfpodcast Follow Louis: @connectsportpsych This week I’m joined by sports psychologist Louis Ross to explore the mental side of golf — and how we can make sports psychology genuinely practical out on the course. Louis talks about taking sports psychology “from class to grass” , moving beyond theory and actually practising the mental skills we need when the pressure arrives. We discuss managing expectations, why trying to eliminate negative thoughts can actually make things harder, dealing with nerves and pressure, and Louis’ “register, release, refocus”…
1 Sep 2026 · 44 min
Why This PGA Pro Went Back to Amateur Golf - Scott Rose From Into The Teeth Joins Us
Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolfpodcast This week I’m joined by Scott Rose , a former PGA professional who, after ten years in the professional game, has recently returned to the amateur ranks. Scott’s career in golf has taken him through coaching, custom fitting and some fantastic venues, including Kingsbarns, Fairmont St Andrews and Wells Green. We go right back to how the game first grabbed him while growing up in the Middle East, before following his journey through the PGA and into the wider golf industry. We also get into: Why Scott decided to return to amateur golf — and why he’s…
S1 · E96 · 25 Aug 2026 · 42 min
From Club Pro To Majors & Champions Tour - Rob Labritz Shares His Incredible Golfing Journey
Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolfpodcast This week, I’m joined by PGA Tour Champions player Rob Labritz—a golfer whose career is defined by tenacity, resilience and an incredible will to succeed. Rob shares his remarkable journey from discovering golf as a youngster in Connecticut and working as a club professional to competing in eight PGA Championships and finally earning his PGA Tour Champions card at the age of 50. We discuss: Falling in love with golf after finding his dad’s clubs Learning to shape shots while working and playing at Shinnecock Hills Balancing life as a club professional…
S1 · E95 · 7 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Scott Fawcett: The Course Management Secrets That Lower Scores | Both Sides of Par Crossover
🎙️ Follow Linked by Golf on Instagram: @linkedbygolfpodcast This week we're bringing you something a little different. Alongside hosting Linked by Golf, Ross also co-hosts Both Sides of Par with Colin Gray—a podcast dedicated to helping golfers improve through smarter strategy, better decision-making and conversations with some of the game's leading coaches and thinkers. As a special crossover, we're sharing one of our favourite episodes from Both Sides of Par, featuring Scott Fawcett , creator of the world-renowned DECADE Golf course management system. Scott has worked with major champions,…
S1 · E94 · 30 Jun 2026 · 56 min
The Alliss Family - Gary Alliss On His Journey and His Family's Legacy
Few families have shaped British golf quite like the Alliss family. In this special episode of Linked by Golf , Ross sits down with Gary Alliss to explore an extraordinary golfing legacy spanning more than a century. While many know Gary as the son of the legendary Peter Alliss and grandson of the great Percy Alliss, this conversation shines a light on Gary's own distinguished career as a PGA Professional, respected coach, referee, broadcaster and twice captain of the Great Britain & Ireland PGA Cup team. Gary shares fascinating stories from growing up around one of golf's most recognisable…
23 Jun 2026 · 40 min
A Golden Ticket to Golf's Willy Wonka Factory
🎙️ This week is a special crossover episode between Both Sides of Par and Linked by Golf. Linked by Golf host Ross joins Colin Gray on Both Sides of Par to share a behind-the-scenes look at his visit to the European headquarters of Srixon, where thousands of custom-fitted clubs are built and shipped across Europe every week. From walking the factory floor and watching master club builders at work, to learning how custom fitting, swing weight, loft, lie and shaft specifications are meticulously checked, Ross gets a rare insider's view into the craftsmanship behind modern golf equipment. This…
S1 · E92 · 16 Jun 2026 · 46 min
Building Replay Golf: The Business Behind Britain's Golf Club Trade-In Boom
Follow Linked by Golf on Instagram: @linkedbygolfpodcast Luke Peterken is a PGA Professional and Director at Replay Golf, one of the UK's leading pre-owned golf equipment specialists. In this episode of Linked by Golf, Luke shares his journey from junior golf in Ascot to working at Wentworth and Silvermere before helping build Replay Golf into one of the country's most innovative golf retailers. We discuss custom fitting, second-hand golf clubs, golf equipment trends, club building, the growth of Replay Golf, and why 7-woods, 9-woods and high-lofted fairway woods are becoming some of the…
S1 · E91 · 9 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
The Coach Behind Modern Scottish Golf — Ian Rae
Follow us on Instagram: @linkedbygolfpodcast Few people have had a bigger influence on modern Scottish golf than Ian Rae. Over nearly five decades in the game, Ian has coached some of Scotland’s best amateur and professional players, helped shape national coaching structures, and played a major role in some of the country’s greatest team successes. From growing up in Huntly in the north east of Scotland to becoming one of Scotland’s most respected coaches, Ian’s journey mirrors the evolution of golf coaching itself — from trial-and-error instruction and VHS cameras to performance psychology,…
S1 · E90 · 2 Jun 2026 · 53 min
Moe Norman Changed His Life — Todd Graves’ Story
Follow us on Instagram: @linkedbygolfpodcast What happens when a struggling tour professional becomes obsessed with finding a simpler way to hit a golf ball? For Todd Graves, that journey led him to one of the most mysterious and misunderstood figures the game has ever seen — Moe Norman. Todd Graves spent years searching for answers, working with some of the world’s best-known coaches while trying to make a living playing professional golf across Asia and North America. But everything changed when he watched a grainy VHS tape of Moe Norman’s golf swing — a swing that looked radically…
S1 · E89 · 26 May 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
When Nicklaus Leapt, Trevino Chipped In, and Hagen Waited in the Clubhouse
Follow us on Instagram: @linkedbygolfpodcast What if you could experience the greatest golf tournaments ever played — not through highlights or Wikipedia, but through the eyes of the journalists who were actually there? That's exactly what Len Ferman has spent years doing, and the results are extraordinary. Len Ferman is the Sports Time Traveller. Armed with nothing but old newspaper archives and a lifelong love of the game, he goes back in time to recreate great sporting moments as if they're happening right now. His book, Great Golf Tournaments Volume 1 , covers 27 tournaments from the…
S1 · E88 · 19 May 2026 · 31 min
From B&Q Dowels to Rory McIlroy's Bag: The Scot Sticks Story Alistair Pugh – Scot Sticks | Custom Ash Wood Golf Alignment Sticks, the Ryder Cup & Scotland's Golf Craft Heritage
Follow us on Instagram: @linkedbygolfpodcast What do a COVID lockdown, a set of B&Q garden dowels, and a PhD in golf ball design have in common? The answer is Scot Sticks — and one of the best small business stories in golf. Alistair Pugh grew up a scratch golfer in Scotland, played for the British Universities team, and counts Western Gailes as his home course. In 2020, stuck at home with gigs cancelled (he was a professional drummer), he started hand-painting alignment sticks in his flat. They were, by his own admission, absolutely dreadful. But there was something there. His PhD research…
S1 · E87 · 12 May 2026 · 58 min
One Night from Augusta: John Gallagher on the 2005 British Amateur Final
Follow us on Instagram @linkedbygolfpodcast for clips, behind-the-scenes content and episode updates. In this episode, Ross is joined by John Gallagher — Scottish Amateur Champion, 2005 British Amateur finalist, and one of the most distinctive golfers to come out of Scottish amateur golf in the last two decades. John grew up at Swanston Golf Club on the edge of the Pentland Hills, where his dad worked as a greenkeeper. He picked up the game at 14, won his club junior championship within two years, and never looked back. What followed was a remarkable amateur career that took him to the…
S1 · E86 · 5 May 2026 · 38 min
I Was Told My Career Was Over — Two Months Later I Won the European Open
Follow us on Instagram for clips, behind-the-scenes and more: @linkedbygolfpodcast About This Episode Ross sits down with Andrew Murray — European Open champion, BBC Radio 5 Live golf commentator of 35 years, and one of the most colourful characters to come through the European Tour's formative era. From humble beginnings as a 16-year-old apprentice pro with one Woodwork O-Level to lifting the Panasonic European Open trophy at Walton Heath, Andrew's story is as honest and entertaining as it gets. What We Cover Winning the 1989 Panasonic European Open Andrew takes us back to that famous week…
S1 · E85 · 28 Apr 2026 · 53 min
Why You Talk Yourself Out of Good Shots (And How to Stop)
📲 Follow along on Instagram: @linkedbygolfpodcast What's really going on inside a golfer's mind under pressure? And how much of what we tell ourselves on the course is actually making things worse? In this episode of the Linked By Golf golf podcast, I sit down with John Mathers — sports psychologist and expert in the mental game of golf — to explore why so many golfers struggle mentally on the course, and what you can do to play better golf by fixing how you think. John has spent 30 years working with elite performers across golf, tennis, snooker and motorsport. In this golf psychology…
S1 · E84 · 22 Apr 2026 · 28 min
Inside Srixon: How Golf Clubs Are Really Made (With European Product Manager Joe Miller)
📲 Follow along on Instagram: @linkedbygolf2024 What actually makes a golf club feel right ? And how much of what golfers believe about equipment is… wrong? In this episode of Linked By Golf , I sit down with Joe Miller, European Product Manager at Srixon , inside their European custom build facility to go deep into the history, science, and craftsmanship behind modern golf clubs . From the earliest wooden clubs in Scotland to today’s precision-built equipment, Joe breaks down what’s really changed—and what surprisingly hasn’t. We also get a rare behind-the-scenes look at how custom clubs are…
S1 · E83 · 6 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 21 min
Leading The Masters Playing With Arnold Palmer - Gary Wolstenholme Shares His Incredible Story
Follow on Instagram: @Linkedbygolf2024 What does it feel like to lead The Masters Tournament… as an amateur? In this episode, two-time Amateur Champion Gary Wolstenholme shares his unforgettable experience at Augusta National Golf Club — including the moment he found himself playing alongside Arnold Palmer… and leading the tournament. This is a story about pressure, instinct, and performing on golf’s biggest stage. First tee. Augusta National. 10,000 people watching. Arnold Palmer by your side. You’ve just put a brand-new driver in the bag… A few holes later — you’re leading The Masters.…
S1 · E82 · 31 Mar 2026 · 36 min
Toptracer Newcomer Win and Exciting Year Ahead For Stirling Golf Club With Kenny Monaghan
Instagram for the show: @linkedbygolf2024 This week on Linked by Golf , Ross is joined by PGA Professional Kenny Monaghan — Head Pro at Stirling Golf Club and co-owner (with wife Amy) of Strathclyde Park Family Golf Centre. Kenny returns to the pod to share exciting developments at both facilities, from major tournament hosting to rapid growth at one of Scotland’s busiest driving ranges. ⛳ Stirling set to host the Scottish PGA Order of Merit FES Pro-Am — expected to be the biggest Pro-Am in Scotland in 2026 Unique format: pro-only event followed by a combined pro & shotgun pro-am day Event…
S1 · E81 · 24 Mar 2026 · 45 min
Inside Dunlop Golf Europe HQ with Product Manager, Joe Miller
Follow on Instagram: @linkedbygolf2024 In this exclusive on-location episode of Linked by Golf , we step behind the scenes at Dunlop Golf Europe’s headquarters in Ash Vale — one of the most advanced custom golf club build facilities in the UK. Ross tours the workshop with Product Manager Joe Miller to discover exactly how a set of clubs goes from retailer order to precision-built performance equipment — trusted by tour professionals and everyday golfers alike. From shafts and heads to swing weight, loft, lie, and quality control, this conversation reveals the science, craftsmanship, and…
S1 · E80 · 17 Mar 2026 · 47 min
Why Elite Amateur Golf Needed a New League
📲 Follow the pod: @linkedbygolf2024 In this episode of Linked by Golf , Ross is joined by Alex Cooper , founder of the Elite Amateur Golf Group (EAGG) , to talk about building one of the UK’s fastest-growing competitive leagues for elite amateur golfers. Alex shares his journey from growing up playing golf near Edinburgh to launching the league in 2017 , after recognising a lack of competitive opportunities for scratch and elite amateur players. What started with 15 clubs has now grown to 80 clubs competing in a structured league format across southern England. They discuss the five-man team…
S1 · E79 · 10 Mar 2026 · 51 min
How Fitness Can Improve Your Golf Game – With Colin Dickson
Follow the podcast on social: Instagram: @linkedbygolf2024 In this episode, Ross is joined by personal trainer Colin Dickson to talk about the growing role of fitness in golf and how golfers can improve performance through strength, mobility and better preparation. Colin shares his journey from working in IT to becoming a personal trainer, why he now works with golfers, and how he’s helping junior players build strength and clubhead speed through winter training programmes. They also discuss practical ways golfers can improve their fitness, avoid injury and add distance without needing a…
S1 · E78 · 3 Mar 2026 · 42 min
The Amateur Champion’s Journey | Craig Watson on Winning The Amateur, Playing The Masters & The Open
Guest: Craig Watson In this episode of Linked By Golf, Ross chats with Craig Watson — one of Scotland’s most accomplished amateur golfers — about a career that spans winning The Amateur Championship, playing in The Masters and The Open, and representing and captaining Great Britain & Ireland in the Walker Cup. Craig reflects on his victory at The Amateur Championship in 1997, a win that opened doors to Augusta National and Royal Birkdale. He shares what it was like walking the fairways at The Masters Tournament and competing in The Open Championship — experiences few amateurs ever get to…
S1 · E77 · 24 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
Junior Ryder Cup and Stephen Gallacher Foundation with Scott Knowles - Linked By Golf
Guest: Scott Knowles In this episode of Linked By Golf, Ross chats with Scott Knowles — Junior Ryder Cup Vice Captain and Manager of the Stephen Gallacher Foundation — about elite junior golf, team culture, and building pathways into the game. Scott shares what it’s really like behind the scenes at the Junior Ryder Cup, from seeing world-class junior talent up close to helping select and support Team Europe players competing at Bethpage and Marco Simone. He explains the challenge of building a team , not just selecting the best individuals, and the unforgettable experiences young golfers get…
S1 · E76 · 17 Feb 2026 · 41 min
How to build YOUR OWN Launch Monitor - Coleman Rollins - Linked By Golf
Guest: Coleman Rollins Instagram: @colemangolfs In this episode of Linked By Golf, Ross chats with Coleman Rollins, a software engineer and golfer documenting his journey building a DIY open-source golf launch monitor from scratch. Coleman shares how curiosity about expensive commercial launch monitors turned into a hands-on engineering project combining radar technology, Raspberry Pi computing, and open-source software — all documented publicly on Instagram so others can learn alongside him. The conversation covers everything from caddying in Minnesota to testing radar data in a garage in…
S1 · E75 · 10 Feb 2026 · 56 min
Why Learning Golf Is About Problem-Solving With Kendal McWade : Linked By Golf
In this episode of Linked By Golf , Ross sits down with renowned golf coach Kendal McWade to explore a radically different way of thinking about golf coaching, skill development, and performance. From playing on Scotland’s competitive circuits and qualifying for a European Tour event, to working with Ryder Cup players and tour professionals, Kendal shares the story behind his journey into Instinctive Golf and why he believes traditional coaching methods often miss the point. This conversation dives deep into motor learning, exploration, problem-solving, and why golfers should focus less on…

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Linked By Golf is a English sport podcast from Ross McGuire. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Ross McGuire
Language: English
Category: Sport
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 46 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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