Linked By Golf

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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 unique perspective on the game. Guests share how golf has influenced their careers, personal growth, and connections. Subscribe for inspiring golf interviews, expert advice, and behind-the-scenes stories. Follow us on Instagram @linkedbygolfpodcast

  1. 6d ago

    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, data, biomechanics, and elite player development. Ian shares stories from coaching Steven O’Hara, Richie Ramsay, Wallace Booth, Callum Macaulay and many more, along with incredible insight into Scotland’s Eisenhower Trophy victory in Australia and multiple European team triumphs. But this episode is about much more than elite golf. It’s a conversation about learning, patience, preparation, coaching philosophy, and the importance of building players — and people — over the long term. Growing up in Huntly in the north east of Scotland and getting hooked on golf as a kidBecoming an assistant professional at Lanark Golf Club in 1976The early years trying to make it as a tournament playerLife as a young professional at Shotts and Hollandbush Golf ClubCarrying early golf technology and video equipment in the back of a Range RoverWorking with renowned coaches Dennis Pugh and David LeadbetterWhy missing out on the Scottish national coach role initially became a blessingThe evolution of golf coaching beyond just swing mechanicsCoaching some of Scotland’s greatest amateur talentsStories about Steven O’Hara’s remarkable amateur careerRichie Ramsay’s journey to becoming US Amateur championScotland’s European team victories and unforgettable matches against EnglandBehind the scenes of Scotland’s Eisenhower Trophy win in AustraliaCreating team culture, preparation, and performance environmentsWhy modern players often overcomplicate improvementIan’s advice for golfers trying to improve at any levelThe importance of patience, consistency, and trusting a long-term plan Ian Rae Career Highlights: Scottish National CoachPart of six European team victories with ScotlandCoach to US Amateur champion Richie RamsayWorked with leading Scottish professionals including Steven O’HaraKey figure in Scotland’s Eisenhower Trophy victoryLong-time coach and mentor within Scottish GolfContributor to the Stephen Gallacher Foundation player pathway #LinkedByGolf #GolfPodcast #IanRae #ScottishGolf #GolfCoaching #RichieRamsay #StevenOHara #GolfScotland #EisenhowerTrophy #WalkerCup #GolfInstruction #GolfPerformance #GolfDevelopment #ScottishAmateurGolf #GolfHistory #GolfPodcastUK #GolfLife #GolfStories #DennisPugh #DavidLeadbetter Keywords: Ian Rae, Scottish golf coach, Scottish national coach, Richie Ramsay, Steven O’Hara, Eisenhower Trophy, Scotland golf, golf coaching Scotland, Walker Cup, amateur golf Scotland, Dennis Pugh, David Leadbetter, Hollandbush Golf Club, Lanark Golf Club, Stephen Gallacher Foundation, golf psychology, golf performance coaching, golf development, Linked by Golf Podcast

    1h 2m

  2. Jun 2

    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 different, yet somehow made complete sense. What followed became a life’s mission. Todd would go on to spend more than a decade learning directly from Moe, studying every movement, every concept, and every detail behind the legendary ball striking that left even elite players stunned. In this episode we go deep into Todd’s own playing journey, the reality of trying to survive in professional golf, the origins of the single plane swing, and what Moe Norman was really like away from the myths. It’s a conversation about curiosity, persistence, coaching, genius, and the search for simplicity in one of the hardest games in the world. Growing up in Oklahoma and finding golf as a kid fishing balls out of pondsWinning a walk-on tournament to make the University of Oklahoma golf teamPlaying professional golf across Asia and learning from elite players around the worldWhy Todd believes he spent more money on golf instruction than almost anyoneWorking with famous instructors including Hank Haney and David LeadbetterThe VHS tape that changed everythingSeeing Moe Norman hit balls in person for the very first timeWhy Moe’s ball striking sounded different from anyone elseThe origins and principles behind the single plane swingHow biomechanics and body design shaped Moe Norman’s techniqueThe challenge of balancing professional golf with coachingWhat Moe Norman was really like away from public perceptionTodd’s mission to preserve Moe Norman’s legacyWhy simplicity and enjoyment matter more than perfect golfThe upcoming Moe Norman documentaryTodd’s book: The Intelligent Golf Swing Find Todd Graves: Website: GravesGolf.com Book: The Intelligent Golf Swing Email: ToddG@GravesGolf.com #LinkedByGolf #GolfPodcast #ToddGraves #MoeNorman #SinglePlaneSwing #GolfInstruction #GolfSwing #GolfCoaching #GolfPodcastUK #GolfStories #GolfHistory #GolfLife #ProfessionalGolf #GolfTechnique #HankHaney #DavidLeadbetter #CanadianTour #AsianTour #GolfBiomechanics #TheIntelligentGolfSwing Keywords: Todd Graves, Moe Norman, single plane swing, Graves Golf, Moe Norman golf swing, golf instruction podcast, golf biomechanics, Hank Haney, David Leadbetter, Canadian Tour golf, Asian Tour golf, professional golf journey, golf coaching, one plane swing, ball striking, golf technique, golf podcast, Linked by Golf Podcast

    53 min

  3. May 26

    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 1922 British Open to the 1975 Masters — and every chapter reads like a live broadcast from a lost era of golf. Today we go deep on three of them. The 1975 Masters — still widely regarded as the greatest tournament ever played — where Nicklaus, Miller and Weiskopf went head to head in one of the most dramatic final days Augusta has ever seen. The 1972 Open at Muirfield, where Trevino chipped in on 17 to break Tony Jacklin's heart in one of the cruelest finishes in Open history. And the 1922 Open at Royal St George's, where a 51-year-old J.H. Taylor, a trick-shot artist from Australia, and a young Walter Hagen all had a shot at the Claret Jug — in an era when even the defending champion had to qualify. Golf history brought back to life, one newspaper at a time. How the Sports Time Traveller uses newspaper archives to put you inside the ropesJack Nicklaus's near-perfect round at the 1975 Masters: 32 strokes tee to green — a stat never betteredArnold Palmer briefly leading the Masters leaderboard, 11 years after his last majorJohnny Miller's six consecutive birdies in round three — from 28th place to contention in nine holesThe three-way duel: Weiskopf, Nicklaus and Miller, two shots apart, four holes to playThat 40-foot Nicklaus putt on 16 — and the look on Weiskopf and Miller's facesTrevino chips in on 17 at Muirfield, Jacklin three-putts, and a career is never quite the sameThe 1922 Open: 36 holes a day, no exemptions for anyone, six rounds in five daysJ.H. Taylor at 51, one putt from forcing a play-off — undone by a bunker on the lastHagen in the clubhouse three hours early, waiting to see if his 300 would holdThe official who asked the crowd to get on their knees and pray Find Len Ferman:Newsletter & Book: Sports Time Traveller | Great Golf Tournaments Volume 1 #LinkedByGolf #GolfPodcast #GolfHistory #SportsTimeTraveller #LenFerman #1975Masters #JackNicklaus #JohnnyMiller #TomWeiskopf #TheOpen #WalterHagen #TonyJacklin #LeeTrevino #MuirfieldGolf #RoyalStGeorges #GolfBooks #ClassicGolf #MastersGolf #BritishOpen #GolfArchives Keywords: Len Ferman, Sports Time Traveller, Great Golf Tournaments book, 1975 Masters, Jack Nicklaus, Johnny Miller, Tom Weiskopf, 1972 Open Championship Muirfield, Lee Trevino, Tony Jacklin, 1922 British Open, Walter Hagen, Royal St George's, golf history podcast, Linked by Golf Podcast

    1h 1m
  4. 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

    May 19

    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 had revealed that ash wood — not hickory — was the original timber of golf. So Scot Sticks were built on that: UK-sourced ash wood, made in the country that invented the game. Every material, every end cap, every paint — sourced right here. Six years on, the client list is extraordinary. The 2023 European Ryder Cup team in Rome. The GB&I Walker Cup side at St Andrews. The Curtis Cup. Sticks engraved with the names of Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland, Jon Rahm and Luke Donald. And Rory — spotted on the range in Dubai using the sticks properly as a practice aid — went on to complete the Grand Slam shortly after. Al notes the timeline. The prize money cut, sadly, was never written into the contract. All of it built with zero paid marketing. Just Instagram, a brilliant product, and word of mouth from some of the best golfers and clubs in the world. The lockdown origin story and the first chaotic Christmas of 60 ordersWhy ash wood is the original wood of golf — and why it mattersSupplying the Ryder Cup, Walker Cup, and Curtis CupRory McIlroy, the Grand Slam, and a very one-sided sponsorship dealBespoke custom orders — and the man who paid custom prices for a plain stickThe dream: a Claret Jug on a stick at The OpenFind Scot Sticks:Instagram: @scot.sticks | hello@scotstix.com #ScotSticks #GolfPodcast #LinkedByGolf #ScottishGolf #GolfAccessories #AlignmentSticks #BespokeGolf #RyderCup #WalkerCup #RoryMcIlroy #GolfGifts #UKMadeGolf #AshWood #CustomGolf #ScotlandGolf Keywords: Scot Sticks, custom golf alignment sticks, ash wood golf equipment, Scottish golf accessories, Ryder Cup 2023, Rory McIlroy, bespoke golf gifts, UK made golf products, golf practice aids, Linked by Golf Podcast

    31 min

  5. May 12

    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 Lothians county team, the Scotland national team, a famous run to the British Amateur final at Royal Birkdale, and ultimately the 2007 Scottish Amateur Championship at Prestwick. We cover all of it — including the night before the British Amateur final when John couldn't sleep for dreaming about Augusta, the moment his caddie gave away four of his five golf balls to kids while he was playing a practice round with a teenage Rory McIlroy at Loch Lomond, and the outrageous up-and-down on the 18th at Prestwick that kept his Scottish Amateur hopes alive when his ball was barely a yard inbounds. John also opens up about his time on the professional circuit — the stark contrast between the pampered Scotland team environment and the grind of the Euro Pro Tour, the injuries that disrupted his best years, and why he still loves competing on the Scottish Pro Tour today. Plus, we get into his unique cack-handed grip, the negative press it attracted when he reached the British Amateur final, and why attitudes have finally started to shift. In this episode: Growing up at Swanston Golf Club and falling in love with the gameProgressing through the Lothians county team alongside some exceptional amateur talentWinning the 2005 Craigmiller Park Open and gaining momentum heading into BirkdaleThe chaos of British Amateur week — a wrong scorecard, questionable accommodation, and a borrowed coffin-sized bedBeating Lloyd Saltman in the semi-finals and facing Brian McElhinney in the finalThe night before the final: no sleep, Masters daydreams, and dreaming of the Old CourseWinning the 2007 Scottish Amateur at Prestwick with a broken bone in his handPlaying alongside Rory McIlroy at Loch Lomond — and his caddie's Belmont Fontaine autograph scandalThe reality of life on the Euro Pro and Alps TourHis cack-handed grip: where it came from, the criticism it attracted, and why he never changed itQuickfire: Loch Lomond as Scotland's finest, Royal Birkdale as the one he'd love another crack at, and the toughest conditions he's ever played inConnect with John on Instagram: @johngallaghergolf

    58 min

  6. May 5

    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 OpenAndrew takes us back to that famous week at Walton Heath — the six iron into the last, the 12-foot winning putt he nearly turned into a nerve-shredder, and what it felt like to beat a leaderboard featuring Sandy Lyle, Ian Woosnam, Sam Torrance and Frank Nobilo. He still has the picture on the wall of his study. The hip condition that almost ended it allDays before his European Open victory, Andrew's consultant had told him his hip was deteriorating rapidly and he needed to consider a different career. He shares just how fragile that triumph really was — and how he managed to play on for another four or five years he was never supposed to have. Life on the road in the early daysMonday qualifying. Caravans. Fishing trips gone wrong. Andrew paints a vivid picture of what it was like to be a struggling tour pro in the late 70s and early 80s — winning £2,000 in an entire season and not knowing how he kept the fuel in the car. The African Safari TourA pivotal chapter for many British pros of that generation. Andrew describes the six-week circuit through Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe — and tells the brilliant story of how Ian Woosnam won a Range Rover on that tour, which effectively bankrolled his European breakthrough. Witnessing the greats up closeAndrew shares his take on the most impressive players he competed alongside — Seve, Faldo, Langer, Woosnam and Lyle. He's particularly effusive about Sandy Lyle and Woosie's natural talent, and draws a fascinating comparison between Woosnam and current star Ludvig Åberg. Breaking into broadcastingRenton Laidlaw made a phone call in 1991 that changed Andrew's life off the course. He recalls being thrown in at the deep end at Royal Birkdale with one piece of advice: "Don't forget every listener is blind." That was 35 years ago — and he's barely stopped talking since. Seniors Tour, Tour School at 58… with his son on the bagAndrew went back to Tour School aged 58, took the full-size tour bag (when everyone else had pencil bags) and won it — with his son Tom caddying. He believes he was the oldest winner at that stage, and the pride in telling that story is unmistakable. Corporate golf and life todayAndrew runs a thriving corporate golf events business from Cheshire, with events at Turnberry, St Andrews, South Africa, Abu Dhabi and beyond. At approaching 70, he's still playing off +0.2 and still getting nervous on the first tee. Connect with Andrew Murray 🌐 andrewmurraygolf.com📸 Instagram: @andrewmurraygolf Linked By Golf is a weekly podcast celebrating the game and the people who love it. New episodes every week.

    38 min

  7. Apr 28

    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 conversation, he breaks down why it happens — and what you can actually do about it at any handicap level. Whether you're a scratch golfer or a 20 handicapper, if you've ever wondered why your best golf disappears when it matters most — this golf podcast episode is essential listening. Why golf psychology is no longer just for players with problemsWhat elite golfers are really thinking under pressure — it's not what you'd expectThe difference between judging yourself on outcome vs processWhat acceptance actually means on the golf courseHow to build a pre-shot routine that holds up under pressureWhy negative self-talk starts before you even take the club backHow to improve your mental game of golf at any handicapHow long it actually takes to change your mental habits on the courseWhy making a bogey isn't the problem — what you do next isJohn's own golf journey, his +1 handicap, and what still challenges himNo golfer — amateur or elite — is immune to pressure. The difference is how you respond to it.Judging yourself on effort and process, not outcome, is the foundation of a strong mental game in golf.A pre-shot routine isn't just a habit — it's your defence against anxiety and doubt on the course.The mental challenges of a scratch golfer and a 20 handicapper are more similar than you think.Lasting improvement in golf psychology takes 12 to 18 months — but green shoots appear within weeks."Enjoy the highs — but learn from the lows. So that your next high will happen sooner, and perhaps last longer than the last one." — John Mathers 🎧 Follow Linked By Golf for more golf podcast episodes connecting the game through people, stories, and insight.

    53 min

  8. Apr 22

    Inside Srixon: How Golf Clubs Are Really Made (With European Product Manager Joe Miller)

    📲 Follow along on Instagram: @linkedbygolf2024What 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 built, why “standard spec” doesn’t exist, and what everyday golfers can learn from how tour players actually think about their equipment. If you’ve ever wondered whether your clubs are holding you back—or what actually matters when getting fitted—this is essential listening. The true origins of golf clubs (and why Scotland still matters)The biggest innovations in golf equipment history (steel, graphite, titanium)Why feel hasn’t changed as much as you thinkThe real meaning of quality inside a Japanese brand like SrixonWhy cutting the shaft is the most critical step in club buildingThe biggest myth in golf: “standard spec”Why tour players treat clubs like tools—not trophiesWhat actually changes when you get properly fittedHow much influence tour players really have on your bagWhy most golf clubs are still built by hand, not robotsThere is no such thing as a “standard” golf club—specs vary massively between brands.The smallest build errors (like shaft length) can completely change performance.Tour players prioritise function over looks, unlike most amateurs.Getting fitted correctly impacts confidence before you even swing.Despite modern tech, golf equipment is still heavily influenced by tradition and perception.“There is no standard. It’s like asking for a standard pair of trousers.” 🎧 Follow Linked By Golf for more conversations connecting the game through people, stories, and insight.

    28 min
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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 unique perspective on the game. Guests share how golf has influenced their careers, personal growth, and connections. Subscribe for inspiring golf interviews, expert advice, and behind-the-scenes stories. Follow us on Instagram @linkedbygolfpodcast

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  • Creator
    Ross McGuire
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ross McGuire
  • Show Website
    Linked By Golf

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