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This week Pilgrims, we swap scorecards for stadium lights.

After both catching Ed Sheeran live in Sydney (70,000 strong… twice), Steve and Andy ask a simple question:

What can a global superstar teach two middle-aged golfers chasing sporting glory?

Turns out… a lot.

In this unexpected but surprisingly powerful episode, we unpack:

• 🎯 Growth Mindset in Action – From playing pubs to selling out stadiums, Ed’s long-game perseverance is the blueprint for golf development.
• 🛠️ Loving the Grind – Why enjoying practice (not just performance) is the real secret sauce.
• 🎵 Tempo & Rhythm – What Ed’s looping precision under pressure teaches us about staying smooth in the golf swing.
• 🧠 Thinking Out Loud – Using verbal commitment in your pre-shot routine to sharpen clarity and intent.
• 🤝 Collaboration & Team – Even solo artists need support. So do golfers.
• 📈 Providing Value – Why deliberate practice is how you “love yourself” in performance.
• ⛳ Shot Shape Simplicity – Fall in love with the "shape of you" (well, your shot shape at least) and build confidence around it.
• 🔥 Managing “Bad Habits” – Because we’ve all had those rounds.

Plus… the unbelievable (and apparently true) story of the time Ed accidentally cracked Justin Bieber in the face with a golf club. Yes. That happened.

No golf was played this week — but plenty was learned.

If you’re serious about improvement, this episode is a reminder:

Success isn’t built on the big stage.
It’s built in the quiet hours when no one’s watching.

Rock out, Pilgrims. 🎸⛳

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January’s Yearly Championship round is done — and it was ruthless.

For the first time ever, ties are settled with The Die of Truth, and the virtual playoff delivers nerves, chaos, and the usual champagne podcasting!

Then things get weird...

Steve tests left-handed vs right-handed putting over nine holes — same greens, same reads, alternating hands. Is it a breakthrough? A mid-life putting crisis? Or the start of carrying two putters in competition?

There’s discussion of:

• Pressure vs preparation
• Dominant eye theory
• Whether four putters in the bag is genius or insanity
• And why sometimes not overthinking tee-to-green produces your best ball striking

The search for middle-aged sporting glory continues… one experimental stroke at a time.

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This week Steve takes us through his round of survival in brutal 45 degree heat (That's 113F in US dollars...) and Andy shares an update from the wrist surgeon.

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What’s the real difference between a plan and a strategy—and why do so many golfers confuse the two?

In this episode, Andy and Steve unpack their 2026 golf blueprints, starting with a big-picture strategy and working down into the day-to-day planning that actually drives improvement. They cover health and fitness, practice structure, short-game priorities, competition schedules, and the realities of juggling golf with work, family, injury, and winter conditions.

Along the way, they reflect on what’s worked (and what hasn’t) in previous years, why flexibility matters more than rigid plans, and how defining your playing field changes the decisions you make as a golfer.

Also in this episode:

• A Pilgrims poll update and the rise of the Dice of Truth
• Why health and fitness are no longer optional after 50
• The case for practicing short game on real grass, not just indoors
• Using nine-hole rounds as mental training, not just swing practice
• What “winning” actually means in a long-term golf journey

If you’ve ever made a plan and wondered why nothing changed, this one might help you find The Missing Links.

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The Missing Links Golf Show is back for the 2nd episode of 2026, and it doesn’t take long for controversy to strike.

Listener feedback questions the Yearly Championship countback rules, sparking a debate that leads to a bold (and slightly ridiculous) proposal: a virtual playoff decided by the Dice of Truth. The Pilgrims are officially invited to help decide how ties should be settled going forward.

Steve then breaks down a tough but encouraging round at Royal Dubbo on a hot afternoon, highlighted by 14 consecutive holes of solid golf. The discussion dives into strokes gained data, why it can be misleading without context, and how one bad swing can distort an entire round’s stats.

The boys also explore short-game fear, decision-making versus data, practice tools, speed training, and early goals for 2026—including health, fitness, and competitive plans.

As always, the message is clear: progress isn’t always obvious on the scorecard—but it’s happening!

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We’re back for 2026—and somehow we start with the Ashes before finding our way back to golf.

The episode opens with a blunt wrap-up of Australia’s 4–1 Ashes win, unpacking why Bazball was exposed in Australian conditions, why patience still wins Test cricket, and which players stood up when it mattered. There’s praise for those who adapted, criticism for those who didn’t, and strong opinions on leadership, accountability, and one-gear game plans.

From there, it’s back to golf as we officially close out the 2025 Yearly Championship. A dramatic final month, multiple countbacks, and a razor-thin margin mean the champion is decided—but you’ll have to listen to find out who takes the title.

We also recap a post-Christmas round at Kooindah Waters, featuring solid banter, average golf, and one of the wildest tee shots you’ll ever hear about—seriously.

Andy provides an honest update on his ongoing wrist issues, how Christmas habits and manual labour caught up with him, and what comes next as he looks to get his body right for the year ahead.

The episode wraps with exciting High Performance Centre updates, including new launch monitor tech, simulator golf, and why wedges inside 100 metres are the biggest scoring opportunity heading into 2026.

Same show. Same obsession. New year.

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In this episode, we turn the spotlight inward.

We unpack recent guest feedback that challenged Steve’s mindset — specifically the belief that he may not yet see himself succeeding beyond a high single-figure handicap. While confronting, there’s truth in it, and it opens the door to a deeper conversation about self-belief, ceilings we subconsciously set, and why mindset will be a key development focus moving into 2026.

Andy then reflects on a recent round where ongoing swing changes were difficult to trust under pressure. We explore why committing to change is often harder than making the change itself, and how doubt can creep in when results don’t immediately show up on the scorecard.

Finally, we tackle one of the biggest challenges facing everyday golfers: finding time for meaningful practice in the middle of busy work and life demands. We discuss why “doing more” isn’t the answer, and how clarity, intention, and realistic expectations matter more than hours logged.

This episode is about honesty, awareness, and recognising that sometimes the biggest thing holding our golf back… is us.

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In this engaging conversation, Andy Walker and Golf Hypnotherapist Paul Salter discuss the importance of self-care in achieving peak performance, particularly in the realms of golf and personal health. They explore the challenges of balancing self-care with the desire to give to others, the impact of introversion on performance, and the significance of establishing morning routines and identifying personal values. The discussion emphasizes vulnerability as a strength and the necessity of creating an environment conducive to success. Listeners are encouraged to prioritize their health and well-being while navigating the complexities of life and personal growth.

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Music credits:

“King Around Here” by Alex Grohl. Free for use under the Pixabay Content License.