Best Missing Links Golf Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 84 Lessons From the Pros 1:30:45

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Send us a text With so much professional golf on offer at the moment, Steve and Andy look at some of the lessons we can all learn from the professional game. Whether this is golf or life related (or both!), there is always something we can learn from watching the best in the business go about their work. Although, in fairness, it is sometimes about…

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#66 - Power Training - A Missing Link In Your Routine 8:01

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Mike discusses the critical importance of power training for long term fitness, health, and golf performance.By Mike Carroll

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Ep. 83 Andy's US Open Thoughts & "The Big Question" 29:01

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Send us a text Steve has been struck down by the winter flu but that won't stop Andy from getting behind the microphone to share some of his thoughts in the aftermath of the battle of Oakmont. 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 Podcas…

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#68 - Creatine Supplementation 43:01

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Dr Darren Candow joins Mike to discuss the value of creatine supplementation for golf performance and general health. Fit For Golf App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fit-for-golf-2-0/id6458875869 Instagram @dr.darrencandowBy Mike Carroll

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Ep. 82 NSW Mid-Am Championship 1:23:10

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Send us a text The big moment has arrived as Steve takes on a strong field in the NSW Mid-Amateur Championships hosted at Tamworth GC and Longyard GC in the New England region of New South Wales. Steve comes into the 183 strong field ranked 165th on handicap so even making the cut after round 2 would seem to be a tall order. Can he at least perform…

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#67 - Listener Q & A 24:58

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Mike answer's questions about training from listeners. -Grip Strength -Which squat variation is best for golfers -Rehabbing from rotator cuff surgery -Role of the arms in the downswing -Legs getting tired at the end of a round -Progressively overload at home with light weightsBy Mike Carroll

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Ep. 81 Sim World with Joe Lagowski 1:23:09

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Send us a text Steve and Andy catch up with Joe Lagowski to discuss all things Golf Simulators and Launch Monitors. Joe runs a very successful YouTube channel (links below) where he tests and reviews every piece of golf technology on the market. In his spare time he also competes on the international golf simulator circuit where he has achieved the…

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Ep. 80 Lessons from The PGA Championship 1:12:08

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Send us a text Andy and Steve unpack all the action for the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow and draw out some of the lessons we can all apply to our games. 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 yo…

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Ep. 79 Lab Putters, Green Reading and Short Game Lessons 1:19:52

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Send us a text Andy takes us through his recent experiences testing out the new range of LAB putters before Steve shares his experiences testing out the "Tour Read" green reading app. For anyone thinking about how to improve putting and short game, there is a lot to ponder in this episode! Join the fun by entering The Missing Links Yearly Champion …

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Ep. 78 Balancing Work, Life and Golf with Imagination 1:14:05

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Send us a text Have you ever felt like you don't have enough time to chase your golfing dreams? Like other commitments such as work and family make practice and competition almost impossible? Well, you are absolutely not alone. This topic was one of the major reasons why this podcast began and if nothing else, we have discovered that the problem ca…

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Ep. 77 Top Tips for Better Golf (including during injury recovery) 1:28:17

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Send us a text Steve and Andy share their current improvement strategies and pull together a solid list of things you can do at home, in the office or on the course to improve your game and play your best golf. This episode covers everything from grip fittings to green reading and everything in between. A must listen if you are looking for some way…

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#65 - Digging into the Data Between Pro's & Amateur's Swings 1:14:58

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Erik Barzeski, a highly renowned golf coach joins the show to discuss some of the key differences between pro and amateur swings.

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#64 - Making It To The TOUR? 40:53

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In this episode professional golfer Raj Ghosh discuses his path to professional golf, how he works on his game, and what he learned from playing in Q schools and the Korn Ferry Tour.By Mike Carroll

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Ep. 76 The Macquarie Cup '25 1:20:53

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Send us a text The 2025 Macquarie Cup was played over the Easter Weekend. Unfortunately Andy's injury prevented him from teeing it up, but the situation did open the door for a new possibility. Andy made the trip out west to caddy Steve through the two day stroke event. Can the friendship last such a close examination of golf decision making and th…

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Ep. 75 Glory for Rory! The 2025 Masters in Review 1:13:24

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Send us a text Andy and Steve recap the 2025 Masters and share their views on Rory's history making victory. In one of the most incredible final rounds in Major Golf history, there were plenty of lessons to be learned for the average weekend warrior. Join the fun by entering The Missing Links Yearly Champion to compete with Steve, Andy and other Pi…

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#62 - Can We Fix Our Swings In The Gym? 14:44

2M ago14:44

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Can common "swing flaws" like Over The Top and Early Extension be "fixed" in the gym.By Mike Carroll

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#63 - How To Train When There's No Off Season (Inc PGA Tour) 11:33

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Mike discusses potential ways to structure your training in areas where there is year round golf.By Mike Carroll

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Ep. 74 Golf Myth Busting (Part 2) 1:13:03

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Send us a text Part 2 of our myth busting series sees Steve and Andy pick apart more of those classic golf sayings just don't actually stack up to the data. Tune in and change the way you look at your mates when they sprout their "knowledge" on the first tee... Join the fun by entering The Missing Links Yearly Champion to compete with Steve, Andy a…

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#61 - Improving Body Composition 16:37

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You want to lose fat. You don't want lose muscle mass. Maybe you event want to gain muscle and lose fat at the same time. Is this possible, or likely? This is what we tackle in the episode.By Mike Carroll

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#60 - Listener Q&A 27:57

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Mike answers questions from listeners and Twitter followers.By Mike Carroll

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#59 - Karl Morris - Get More Out of Your Skills 53:19

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Karl Morris has been a performance coach to multiple major champions and amateurs of all levels. He has been highly respected in the world of golf for many years and he provided some very helpful information on this show.By Mike Carroll

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Ep. 73 Golf Myth Busting (Part 1) 1:21:25

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Send us a text We've all heard them... the old sayings, the classic pieces of advice, or the clichés about our great game. But are they true? Is it really a good idea to pull 3 wood when you need to hit a fairway? Is a focus on short game the best way to improve your handicap? And, is using a less lofted driver going to deliver greater distance off…

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#58 - Maximizing Recovery 13:15

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What can we do to reduce recovery time?By Mike Carroll

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#57 - Strength Training Warm-Up Sets 18:10

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You can't just enter the gym and load the bar with the heaviest weight you can lift. You must ramp up to your work sets. This will help reduce injury risk and increase strength gains.By Mike Carroll

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#56 - Overcoming Strength Training Plateau's 21:24

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Reasonably quickly after you start strength training, gains start to slow down, and then seemingly stop. This episode will provide you with some knoweldge to help work past these barriers.By Mike Carroll

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#55 - Training With Injuries 12:00

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Keep your training on track when dealing with injuries.By Mike Carroll

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Ep. 72 Developing a High Performance Mindset - How to Become the CEO of Your Game 1:28:37

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Send us a text In this episode the boys delve into some business theory to see how proven strategies in the board room can deliver success on the course. This episode will help you take control of your game and build a plan towards better golf! Join the fun by entering The Missing Links Yearly Champion to compete with Steve, Andy and other Pilgrims…

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#54 - In Season Training 13:59

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Mike discusses common mistakes people make with In Season training, and how you can tweak your workouts to strike a balance between training and golf.By Mike Carroll

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#53 - Golf Day Nutrition 12:28

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Simple tips on what and when to eat and drink for maintaining energy levels on the golf course.By Mike Carroll

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#52 - Increasing Club Head Speed 17:48

3M ago17:48

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Mike discusses the key components of increasing club head in a short solo segment.By Mike Carroll

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#51 - Structuring A Training Week 16:34

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Mike breaks down how to balance resistance training and cardiovascular training across a training week. This is important for developing and maintaining a high level of physical fitness.By Mike Carroll

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#50 - Fast Twitch Fiber Training 17:04

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Solo episode with Mike discussing the importance of Fast Twitch Fiber training for long term golf performance and health.By Mike Carroll

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Ep. 71 The Future of Golf with Nick Cutler - CEO Australian Golf Digest 1:20:02

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Send us a text Andy and Steve are joined by Nick Cutler from Australian Golf Digest for a wide ranging conversation about everything in golf from the PGA and Liv merger discussions to Rory's chances of completing the "Rory Slam". This is a fascinating insider's view of our great game. You can join the fun by entering The Missing Links Yearly Champi…

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Ep. 70 The Importance of Putting, and How to Improve... 1:22:14

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Send us a text After a cosmic trip through an alternate Universe the boys get down to discussing the business of putting. Why is the shortest stroke in the game so often the hardest? Steve takes us through some recent putting performances before sharing some enlightening details of his recent putter fitting experience. There is a lot of detail and …

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Ep. 69 NSW Senior Amateur Championship 1:14:10

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Send us a text This is the episode we have all been waiting for! Andy takes us through all the action from his tilt at the NSW Senior Amateur Championship played on the picturesque fairways of Pacific Dunes and Nelson Bay Golf Clubs. After his much talked about truncated preparation we finally get to hear about whether he can rise to the occasion a…

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#49 - Scott Borrowman - Developing 140mph Club Head Speed 56:33

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Scott Borrowman is a PGA Professional that coaches full time. He is an excellent player, has reached 140mph club head speed at 5'8, and is one of the best coaches around for helping regular golfers improve their driving distance. Find Scott online: Twitter: @borrowmanscott Get lesson from Scott on Skillest Start your 7 Day free trial on the Fit For…

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Ep. 68 How to Prep Like a Pro 1:14:28

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Send us a text Andy Walker takes us through his preparations for the fast approaching NSW Senior Amateur Championships which includes a tale of his first competition round for 2025. He also shares an update on a remarkable handicap stat which has set an entirely new bar for The Missing Links Golf Show. As always there is plenty to debate... Join th…

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Ep. 67 The Shootout at Wentworth 1:13:45

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Send us a text In preparation for Steve's milestone birthday the boys get together for a nine hole shootout at the Wentworth Golf Club in the picturesque city of Orange NSW. From rolling tee shots to draining birdie putts, this was nine holes that had it all! Join the fun by entering The Missing Links Yearly Champion to compete with Steve, Andy and…

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Ep. 66 Goal Setting 1:07:41

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Send us a text In this episode Andy takes us through a masterclass on how to set effective goals to ensure you reach your full potential. This one is definitely worth a listen for anyone seeking to get the most out every facet of life in 2025! If you've got your own tips to improve then we'd love to hear them too! Just hit the send us a text messag…

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Ep. 65 The Bombshell (and The Gift) 57:03

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Send us a text A bombshell is dropped which could shake the very foundations of The Missing Links Golf Show to the core. Is this it? Is it over? Or will the boys find an unexpected gift hidden somewhere amongst the wreckage of this devastating news? Join the fun by entering The Missing Links Yearly Champion to compete with Steve, Andy and other Pil…

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Ep. 64 Using Breath-work and Mindfulness for Better Golf 1:08:01

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Send us a text In this episode Andy takes us deep into the rabbit warren of his mental processes to discuss some recent lessons he has learned regarding mindfulness and breath-work. For long term listeners this may come as a 180 degree shift in approach from Andy!! The discussion goes deep in quite a few areas and delves into a lot of the work done…

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Ep. 63 How to Process a Bad Round 1:03:34

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Send us a text Steve takes us through a his recent competition round which did not go according to plan. It was one of those days that we all have from time to time... But it raises the question: How do you deal with a bad round? Does it linger in the back of your mind and make you feel angry. frustrated or disappointed for hours, days, or longer? …

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Ep. 62 How to Deal with Distractions and Flex the Grit Muscle 1:09:18

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Send us a text Everyone struggles with distractions on the golf course, whether it is external noises, playing partners or just the voices in your own head! In this episode Steve takes us through a recent round and asks Andy for some insights into dealing with these issues as well as how to build the "grit muscle" in an attempt to always stay in th…

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Ep. 61 The Yearly Championship Finale 1:00:51

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Send us a text 2024 has finally come to a close and the boys have played their final rounds in the Yearly Championship. After 12 months of good rounds, bad rounds, injuries and everything else in between, the contest has come down to the final round on the final day of the year! Andy and Steve take us through the round that many are already calling…

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#48 - Brad Schoenfeld - Increasing Muscle Mass 44:51

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In this episode of the Fit For Golf Podcast I am joined by Brad Schoenfeld, PhD. When it comes to information on resistance training and nutrition for improving body composition, Brad's content is something I have sought out for over 15 years. Brad is a professor of exercise science at Lehman College in the Bronx, New York, where he serves as the g…

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Ep. 60 Can Psychology and AI Help Your Game? 59:55

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Send us a text In the last episode for 2024 Steve takes us deep down the rabbit hole of psychology and how it may or may not help with his mental game. He then shares some recent work he has done using AI to create a development plan to improve his game and work towards a scratch handicap. No surprises to hear that Andy Walker is a little skeptical…

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Ep. 59 The November Files 1:07:13

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Send us a text Andy takes us through his recent competition round - his last ditch attempt to steal the Month of November and seal the Yearly Championship. Can he do it?? If not then the battle for The Missing Links Golf Show Yearly Championship comes down to an all or nothing contest in December... If you've got your own tips to improve then we'd …

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Ep. 58 Talking Tech for Game Improvement in 2025 1:07:38

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Send us a text After The Big Reset the boys get down to business and start the discussion around improvement plans for the Summer. Andy shares some stories about a number of technical training aids he has implemented, from launch monitors to swing apps. There is plenty of detail in this episode for all the golfing tech nerds out there and certainly…

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Ep. 57 The Big Reset 1:06:23

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Send us a text After the emotional rollercoaster that was the NSW Country Championships, the boys decide the time is right for a "reset". They discuss the lessons learned from the tournament and have an honest conversation about the state of their physical and mental games through the lens of long term improvement, and ultimately their preparation …

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Ep. 56 The NSW Country Championships 1:39:03

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Send us a text The moment has arrived for the boys to take on their biggest challenge so far. Having both qualified for this state level tournament, Steve and Andy travel to the historic inland city of Parkes in the Central West of NSW to test their games against a full field of the best golfers in regional New South Wales. With two days of stroke …