The Missing Links Golf Show

Steve and Andy

Two guys either side of 50 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. 31 Club Fitting with Jason Butt

Ep. 31 Club Fitting with Jason Butt

Send us a Text Message.Steve and Andy catch up with Titleist club fitter Jason Butt for a detailed discussion around club fitting and equipment. If you have ever wondered about what happens during a fitting or if a fitting would benefit your game, then this episode is a must listen! As well as possessing a wealth of knowledge about golf and golf equipment, Jason is a super nice guy and great to chat with. You can now also watch the video version of all our episodes on YouTube (please stay patient as we work through uploading them all!): https://www.youtube.com/@TheMissingLinksGolfShowContact us directly via email: themissinglinksgolfshow@gmail.comFor more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshowFollow us on X: @TMLGolfShow https://twitter.com/TMLGolfShowOr on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/missinglinksgolf/For all episodes, check out the website: https://themissinglinksgolfshow.buzzsprout.com/Don’t forget to check out the fantastic work by friend of the show John Weir from the Mental Golf Type. You can get your free Mental Golf Type fitting here:https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/2147568978/kpDawL2KAnd for a special discounted offer for our Pilgrims, follow this link:https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/2147524751/kpDawL2KMusic credits:“King Around Here” by Alex Grohl. Free for use under the Pixabay Content License.I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Ep. 31 Club Fitting with Jason Butt

Ep. 31 Club Fitting with Jason Butt

Send us a Text Message.Steve and Andy catch up with Titleist club fitter Jason Butt for a detailed discussion around club fitting and equipment. If you have ever wondered about what happens during a fitting or if a fitting would benefit your game, then this episode is a must listen! As well as possessing a wealth of knowledge about golf and golf equipment, Jason is a super nice guy and great to chat with. You can now also watch the video version of all our episodes on YouTube (please stay patient as we work through uploading them all!): https://www.youtube.com/@TheMissingLinksGolfShowContact us directly via email: themissinglinksgolfshow@gmail.comFor more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshowFollow us on X: @TMLGolfShow https://twitter.com/TMLGolfShowOr on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/missinglinksgolf/For all episodes, check out the website: https://themissinglinksgolfshow.buzzsprout.com/Don’t forget to check out the fantastic work by friend of the show John Weir from the Mental Golf Type. You can get your free Mental Golf Type fitting here:https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/2147568978/kpDawL2KAnd for a special discounted offer for our Pilgrims, follow this link:https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/2147524751/kpDawL2KMusic credits:“King Around Here” by Alex Grohl. Free for use under the Pixabay Content License.I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Ep. 30 Tournament Prep

Ep. 30 Tournament Prep

Send us a Text Message.A milestone episode as the show reaches 30 episodes! Okay, technically it’s 29+1 episodes but who wants to split hairs? Andy and Steve are still plagued by the rain bomb over Eastern Australia which has severely curtailed their access to golf courses, nevertheless the quest for improvement continues. This episode covers some of the recent gains the boys have made as well as a discussion on how Andy plans to prepare for his upcoming NSW Senior Open qualifying tournament on a course he hasn’t played before.Contact us directly via email: themissinglinksgolfshow@gmail.comFor more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshowFollow us on X:@TMLGolfShow https://twitter.com/TMLGolfShowOr on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/missinglinksgolf/For all episodes, check out the website:https://themissinglinksgolfshow.buzzsprout.com/Don’t forget to check out the fantastic work by friend of the show John Weir from the Mental Golf Type. You can get your free Mental Golf Type fitting here:https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/2147568978/kpDawL2KAnd for a special discounted offer for our Pilgrims, follow this link: https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/2147524751/kpDawL2K Music credits:“King Around Here” by Alex Grohl. Free for use under the Pixabay Content License.I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Ep. 29 Bonus Episode - Finding Balance with Josh Nichols

Ep. 29 Bonus Episode - Finding Balance with Josh Nichols

Send us a Text Message.This bonus episode is a re-release of a Steve and Andy’s appearance on The Mental Golf Show with Josh Nichols. In this episode Steve, Andy and Josh discuss the challenges of balancing golf with full time work, family life and fatherhood. This one goes deep, so grab your favourite beverage, find a comfy chair and get ready to delve into the big issues!Here is the episode on The Mental Golf Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-to-juggle-golf-and-life-w-andy-walker-and-steve-hinks/id1477550168?i=1000654892114Contact us directly via email: themissinglinksgolfshow@gmail.comFor more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshowFollow us on X:@TMLGolfShow https://twitter.com/TMLGolfShowOr on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/missinglinksgolf/For all episodes, check out the website: https://themissinglinksgolfshow.buzzsprout.com/Don’t forget to check out the fantastic work by friend of the show John Weir from the Mental Golf Type. You can get your free Mental Golf Type fitting here:https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/2147568978/kpDawL2KAnd for a special discounted offer for our Pilgrims, follow this link: https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/2147524751/kpDawL2K Music credits:“King Around Here” by Alex Grohl. Free for use under the Pixabay Content License.I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Ep. 28 The Drought Breaks!

Ep. 28 The Drought Breaks!

Send us a Text Message.Yes, the drought has broken in New South Wales! (OK, technically the drought broke way back in 2020…). The heavens have opened and saturated golf courses across the state. Unfortunately, this means that both Steve and Andy have had competition rounds cancelled. So, what do golfers do when they can’t get out on the course? Hit the high-performance centre of course! But anyone who has spent time belting balls into a net will know that alongside the ball striking benefits comes the risk of injury… Contact us directly via email: themissinglinksgolfshow@gmail.comFor more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshowFollow us on X:@TMLGolfShow https://twitter.com/TMLGolfShowOr on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/missinglinksgolf/For all episodes, check out the website: https://themissinglinksgolfshow.buzzsprout.com/Don’t forget to check out the fantastic work by friend of the show John Weir from the Mental Golf Type. You can get your free Mental Golf Type fitting here:https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/2147568978/kpDawL2KAnd for a special discounted offer for our Pilgrims, follow this link:https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/2147524751/kpDawL2K Music credits:“King Around Here” by Alex Grohl. Free for use under the Pixabay Content License.I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Ep. 27 This is Huge!

Ep. 27 This is Huge!

Send us a Text Message.As the name suggests – this episode is huge! Andy shares his experiences getting a driver, fairway wood and hybrid fitting by the great people at Titleist. The boys share stories of their recent competition rounds which includes Andy sharing news of a Missing Links Golf Show first. It truly was an epic achievement and one that has changed the feels of the show forever!Contact us directly via email: themissinglinksgolfshow@gmail.comFor more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshowFollow us on X:@TMLGolfShow https://twitter.com/TMLGolfShowOr on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/missinglinksgolf/For all episodes, check out the website: https://themissinglinksgolfshow.buzzsprout.com/Don’t forget to check out the fantastic work by friend of the show John Weir from the Mental Golf Type. You can get your free Mental Golf Type fitting here:https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/2147568978/kpDawL2KAnd for a special discounted offer for our Pilgrims, follow this link: https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/2147524751/kpDawL2KMusic credits:“King Around Here” by Alex Grohl. Free for use under the Pixabay Content License.“Epically” by LiteSaturation. Free for use under the Pixabay Content License.I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Ep. 26 Wicked Smart Golf with Michael Leonard

Ep. 26 Wicked Smart Golf with Michael Leonard

Send us a Text Message.Andy and Steve are joined by Michael Leonard from Wicked Smart Golf to discuss how to improve your golf without changing your swing. Michael shares his experiences as a player and innovative thinker about the game which gives the boys plenty to think about for their pilgrimage. No doubt there’ll be plenty of nuggets for all the pilgrims as well. For more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshowFollow us on X:@TMLGolfShow https://twitter.com/TMLGolfShowOr on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/missinglinksgolf/For all episodes, check out the website: https://themissinglinksgolfshow.buzzsprout.com/Contact us direct via email at:themissinglinksgolfshow@gmail.comI Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Ep. 25 Breaking Barriers

Ep. 25 Breaking Barriers

Send us a Text Message.After a hard hitting “Voice of the Pilgrims” segment the boys share the March results of The Missing Links Golf Show Yearly Championship. They then go on to discuss Andy’s attempt to break a significant scoring barrier and celebrate a remarkable achievement (and a first in the history of The Missing Links Golf Show)! Steve shares details of his latest round and whilst no barriers were broken it was certainly an entertaining round of golf.And of course, plenty of other topics were discussed…For more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshowFollow us on X:@TMLGolfShow https://twitter.com/TMLGolfShowOr on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/missinglinksgolf/For all episodes, check out the website: https://themissinglinksgolfshow.buzzsprout.com/I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Ep. 24 Mental Golf Type with John Weir

Ep. 24 Mental Golf Type with John Weir

Send us a Text Message.Steve and Andy are joined by John Weir, creator of the Mental Golf Type to discuss this innovative approach to understand how personality based individual characteristics permeate our lives on and off the course. This is a thought provoking episode that shows that finding a strong mental approach to golf is not a one size fits all answer. If you have ever felt that typical golf psychology doesn't work for you then this just might be the answer!Thankyou John for so generously sharing your time and knowledge with our Pilgrims. For more detail check out John's website and sign up for the free mental golf fitting:https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/2147568978/kpDawL2KAnd for a special discounted offer for our Pilgrims, follow this link:https://www.mentalgolftype.com/a/2147524751/kpDawL2KAs always, for more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshowFollow 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/ I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Ep. 23 The Macquarie Cup

Ep. 23 The Macquarie Cup

Send us a Text Message.Steve and Andy take on their first official NSW Golf event - The Macquarie Cup. First played in 1924, this event is a 36 hole stroke play event on a championship course set up for tournament conditions - a true test of skills and a great way for the boys to assess their games. Whilst preparation may have been slightly questionable, the event more than lived up to expectations! For more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshow 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/I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Ep. 22 Here's to you Richie!

Ep. 22 Here's to you Richie!

Send us a Text Message.After an unexpected tribute to the late great Richie Benaud, the boys get down to the serious discussion about their respective preparation strategies for this years first official tournament - The Macquarie Cup. For more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshowFollow us on X:@TMLGolfShow https://twitter.com/TMLGolfShowOr on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/missinglinksgolf/For all episodes, check out the website:https://themissinglinksgolfshow.buzzsprout.com/I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Ep. 21 What Midlife Crisis?

Ep. 21 What Midlife Crisis?

Send us a Text Message.The voice of the Pilgrims throws up some challenging discussion topics in this episode ranging from a detailed critique of the four (or five) step strategy from Episode 20 to an accusation that Steve and Andy are in the midst of a very public midlife crisis. The boys do their best to respond in the face of this barrage.Andy shares the review of his recent competition round as preparation for the Macquarie Cup intensifies.For more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshowFollow us on X: @TMLGolfShow https://twitter.com/TMLGolfShowOr on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/missinglinksgolf/For all episodes, check out the website: https://themissinglinksgolfshow.buzzsprout.com/I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Ep. 20 Never Give Up

Ep. 20 Never Give Up

Send us a Text Message.An inspirational quote from legendary golfer and friend of the show K. J. Choi sends the boys on a discussion about the challenges of pursuing sporting goals whilst balancing the obligations of professional and family life. This is definitely an episode to listen to if you have ever struggled with finding a way to carve out time for the fun stuff without shirking your adult responsibilities. For more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshow 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/I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Ep.19 Join the Pilgrimage!

Ep.19 Join the Pilgrimage!

Send us a Text Message.After sharing some great stories from the "Pilgrims" Steve and Andy recap on the key lessons learned from their chat with Josh Nichols (Episode 18). The boys go through a recap of their performances in February before taking a look at what March has in store, particularly the build up to their first official tournament of the year - the Macquarie Cup. Things then wrap up with an update on the newly minted competition: The Missing Links Golf Show Yearly Championship!Rock on Pilgrims...For more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshowFollow us on X:@TMLGolfShow https://twitter.com/TMLGolfShowOr on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/missinglinksgolf/ For all episodes, check out the website: https://themissinglinksgolfshow.buzzsprout.com/I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Ep. 18 Mental Golf with Josh Nichols

Ep. 18 Mental Golf with Josh Nichols

Send us a Text Message.Steve and Andy catch up with Josh Nichols (host of a fantastic podcast called The Mental Golf Show), to talk about the mental side of the game. Aside from being an awesome guy and an equally awesome golfer, Josh has a wealth of knowledge about the mental side of the game which he generously shares. This is a fantastic episode which is sure to help you harness your potential to play your best golf (we hope...).If you enjoyed this episode then check out Josh's podcast here:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-mental-golf-show/id1477550168Or check out his website:https://www.joshnicholsgolf.com/For more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshow 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/I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Ep. 17 Moe vs Hogan

Ep. 17 Moe vs Hogan

Send us a Text Message.Is it a journey, a pilgrimage, and odyssey or an adventure? That's the first question! The next big question is whose theory on the golf swing is best, Moe Norman or Ben Hogan? The boys take a deep dive into swing analysis after a brush with an Artificial Intelligence training app in a bid to decide which swing theory will best serve their improvement plans. The usual random tangent discussion points follow (including some 90's rock trivia), before the boys settle the debate about how they can introduce some personal competition to the show.For more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshowOr on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/missinglinksgolf/For all episodes, check out the website: https://themissinglinksgolfshow.buzzsprout.com/I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Ep. 16 Andy Strikes Back!

Ep. 16 Andy Strikes Back!

Send us a Text Message.The boys trade stories of recent competition rounds with Andy achieving something he has not been able to do previously during The Missing Links Golf Show. Steve and Andy then share some insights into their recent practice sessions in The Missing Links Golf Show High Performance Centres, before engaging in a discussion around the state of the professional game. Is Liv or the PGA tour a more interesting proposition this year? What about a World Tour??For more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshowOr on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/missinglinksgolf/For all episodes, check out the website: https://themissinglinksgolfshow.buzzsprout.com/I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Ep. 15 Life as a Tour Pro with Scott Fisher

Ep. 15 Life as a Tour Pro with Scott Fisher

Send us a Text Message.Steve and Andy catch up with former touring and teaching professional Scott Fisher. From tales of topping tee shots in National Championships to receiving trophies from Heads of State, Scotty has plenty of good yarns to spin. If you enjoy spending some time sharing stories of the glory days in the 19th hole then this episode is definitely for you! There might even be some decent golf tips in there somewhere...For more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshowOr on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/missinglinksgolf/For all episodes, check out the website: https://themissinglinksgolfshow.buzzsprout.com/I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Ep. 14 Even Pa!

Ep. 14 Even Pa!

Send us a Text Message.Andy shares a story about an amazing achievement by his dad who shoots even par for 9 holes at 82 years young, and in the process is named the inaugural Missing Links Golf Show Player of the Week! The boys share tales of their recent competition rounds before discussing current training plans. A final reflection on lessons learned since the start of the show invokes some new interpretations around "velocity".For more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshowOr on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/missinglinksgolf/For all episodes, check out the website: https://themissinglinksgolfshow.buzzsprout.com/ I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Ep. 13 Get Lucky

Ep. 13 Get Lucky

Send us a Text Message.In this episode the boys reflect on some of the big lessons learned from the interview with golf psychologist Neale Smith in episode 12. Steve reveals how he used Neale's mental game scorecard in his competition round at Wentworth. Andy discusses how his technical and mental improvements have come together to leave him feeling as though he has finally cracked the code of golf! The boys also give an outline of some of the big tournaments they would like to contest in 2024.For more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshowOr on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/missinglinksgolf/For all episodes, check out the website: https://themissinglinksgolfshow.buzzsprout.com/I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Ep. 12 Golf Mentality with Neale Smith

Ep. 12 Golf Mentality with Neale Smith

Send us a Text Message.This is an incredibly exciting episode as The Missing Links Golf Show welcomes its first ever international guest! Former PGA Tour player, sports psychologist and high performance coach Neale Smith joins the show to share his insights into how we can all improve the mental side of our games. This is an incredibly insightful discussion with a man who possesses a wealth of knowledge on this beautiful game. Give it a listen and thank us later!You can find Neale via his website: www.processperformance.infoFor more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshowOr on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/missinglinksgolf/For all episodes, check out the website: https://themissinglinksgolfshow.buzzsprout.com/I Hate TalkingA podcast about talking, etymology, frustrating topics, current events, and more.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify