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This week on The Missing Links Golf Show, Steve and Andy are joined in person by fellow pilgrim and yearly championship leader Matt Woodbridge for one of the most honest and fascinating golf conversations the boys have had yet.

Matt shares his journey through junior golf in Dubbo, growing up alongside a crop of elite young players, learning the game through creativity rather than coaching, and battling through multiple life-threatening accidents that repeatedly dragged him away from sport — only for golf to pull him back in again.

The boys unpack:

• Why comparing yourself to other golfers can destroy confidence
• How elite junior golf can both motivate and intimidate
• The hidden value of mentors, mates and golf club culture
• Why the best golf often happens when you stop overthinking
• The mental crash that can happen during a championship round
• What middle-aged golfers can realistically do to stay competitive
• Why family support matters more than any swing tip

There’s also:

• April Yearly Championship results
• A controversial return of the Dice of Truth
• A ridiculous run of red-hot scores from the pilgrims
• The continued debate over Tiger vs Jack
• Stories of club championships, pressure golf and missed opportunities
• And a reminder that golf might be the cruelest — and most rewarding — game ever invented.

A thoughtful, funny and surprisingly deep episode about golf, resilience, identity and why we keep chasing the game long after common sense says we should stop.

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This week on The Missing Links Golf Show, Steve and Andy dive deep into a fascinating PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club — a venue that has sparked debate about what major championship golf should actually look like.

Did the course expose the limits of “bomb and gouge” golf? Or did it finally reward strategy, precision and proper course management?

The boys unpack:

• Why Aronimink divided opinion among players and fans
• Whether modern majors rely too heavily on distance
• The growing questions around golf ball rollback
• Jon Rahm’s return to serious major contention
• Why Brooks Koepka suddenly looks dangerous again
• Cam Smith’s surprising resurgence
• Bryson DeChambeau’s current crossroads
• Scottie Scheffler’s rare putting struggles
• Justin Rose continuing to prove class is permanent

And of course, there’s plenty of discussion about unlikely major champion Aaron Rai — the two-gloved grinder whose humility, work ethic and precision golf won over just about everybody watching.

Steve and Andy also explore:

• Why Aaron Rai’s upbringing and training philosophy are so compelling
• The value of learning to score on shorter golf courses
• What strokes gained data really tells us about winning majors
• Why ball striking still rules elite golf

Plus, the Pilgrims get another original Missing Links rock anthem to close out the show:
“The Bomber & The Short Gamer.”

Because apparently the world now needs a golf rock album.

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After the emotional fallout from Duntryleague, Steve and Andy hit reset.

This week on The Missing Links Golf Show, the boys unpack a huge question facing every time-poor golfer:

Are we spending too much time practicing golf swing… and not enough time actually playing golf?

Andy dives deep into the rabbit hole of technical swing changes inspired by Adam Scott, bowed wrists, shallowing moves and YouTube swing theories — before a brutally honest conversation with a former touring pro forces him to rethink everything.

Meanwhile, Steve explores the balance between technical practice and actually learning how to score, compete, manage pressure and play the game.

The episode covers:

• Why “playing golf” and “playing golf swing” are very different things
• The hidden dangers of endless technical practice
• How limited practice time changes the improvement equation
• Why scoring, decision-making and pressure matter more than perfect mechanics
• Practice games that actually translate to better golf
• The value of playing from forward tees
• Using practice rounds to improve mental game skills
• Why purpose matters every time you tee it up

It’s one of the most honest and practical conversations the boys have had about improvement, expectations and finding a sustainable path forward as mid-life golfers chasing better golf.

Plus, the international release of another classic golf song...

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The Duntryleague Senior Open didn’t exactly deliver the middle-aged sporting glory Steve and Andy had envisioned.

After months of preparation, the boys fronted up… and copped a brutal reminder that tournament golf doesn’t care about expectations.

Steve opens with the tale of a nightmare first hole that set the tone for a long 36 holes of grinding, soul-searching and some hard truths about where his game really sits right now. Andy reflects on a ball-striking display that showed real promise — only for the putter to launch a full-scale mutiny.

There’s honest discussion about performance under pressure, inflated expectations, whether more tournament golf is the answer, and what happens when the dream of middle-aged sporting glory runs headfirst into reality.

But in true Missing Links style, the episode finishes with perspective, resolve… and the debut of what might just be golf’s greatest ever rock anthem.

Because one bad tournament doesn’t end the pilgrimage.

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Steve and Andy are back with something rare… their own golf to talk about—and plenty of it.

This episode is a deep dive into the messy middle of improvement. The kind where things are clearly getting better… but not quite showing up on the scorecard yet.

Steve shares a solid medal round built on consistency (no doubles), better putting, and a breakthrough with the driver—thanks to a simple grip adjustment that changed everything. It’s the clearest “path forward” he’s seen in a while… even if the short game still has other ideas.

Andy’s game is trending too, with elite ball striking showing up in patches—including one of the best long iron shots he’s hit in years. But when the pressure dial turned up, so did an old enemy: the snap hook.

The result? A round that proves the game is there… just not fully under control yet.

There’s also:

• A near-miss in a two-ball Ambrose (decided by a lip-out… of course)
• A reminder that good golf doesn’t always mean low scores
• Honest reflections on technical flaws vs mental performance
• And a look ahead to Steve’s senior amateur debut at Duntry

This is golf improvement in real time—progress, frustration, and just enough hope to keep you coming back.

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The 2026 Masters is done—and another page of the history books has been written.

For years, the question was whether Rory McIlroy would ever win a green jacket. Now? He’s gone back-to-back and forced his way into one of the most exclusive clubs in golf history.

Steve and Andy break down what’s changed—not just in Rory’s game, but in his mindset. From a dominant opening 36 holes to a shaky weekend that nearly unraveled, this wasn’t a cruise. It was a grind. And that might be the biggest shift of all.

There’s a deeper conversation here: winning majors isn’t about playing perfect golf—it’s about surviving the moments when you don’t.

The guys also dive into:

• Why Rory’s evolution might lead to even more majors
• The shot (and the caddie decision) that defined the tournament
• Justin Rose’s turning point—and how quickly momentum can slip when your mind gets ahead of your game
• The brutal reality of pressure at Augusta
• And the uncomfortable truth: even the best players in the world aren’t “on” for 72 holes

Plus, a look at the next wave:

• Are players like Cam Young and Sam Burns ready to break through?
• And how close are we to the next major champion emerging?

This episode isn’t just about who won—it’s about what it actually takes to win.

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It’s Masters Week, so naturally the conversation starts with big names, predictions… and that quiet feeling that maybe the game isn’t too far away.

The boys start with the March Yearly Championship results, a tightly packed leaderboard, and another appearance from the Dice of Truth that raises just enough questions to keep things interesting.

But the heart of the episode is Steve’s latest competition round.

And it’s one of those rounds that’s hard to pin down.

At times, it looks like things are really starting to click.
The ball striking is solid, the patterns are better, and there are moments where a good score feels within reach.

But golf being golf… it doesn’t quite unfold that simply.

A few key moments shift momentum, and suddenly the round becomes something else—less about scoring, and more about understanding where the game actually sits.

That’s where Andy leans in.

Because while Steve can feel the progress, the scorecard tells a slightly different story. And somewhere in between those two things is where the real insight lives.

There are still plenty of highlights along the way, including a standout performance from Pilgrim Benny Walker, and a few moments that remind you why we keep coming back to this game.

By the end, one thing is clear:

The game is moving in the right direction…
it’s just not quite all showing up at the same time yet.

And that might be the most relatable place in golf.

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This week is bigger than golf.

Steve shares a deeply personal update about his son’s recent health crisis and new diagnosis, how quickly life can flip, and the emotional rollercoaster of navigating hospitals, uncertainty, and a whole new normal. It’s a raw reminder that golf matters — but family matters more.

From there, the boys turn back to the fairways.

Andy breaks down his competitive round:

• A rollercoaster 77 (35 points)
• Two birdies, two doubles, and plenty of lessons
• A big putting mindset shift — moving from mechanical focus to outcome-based intent
• Why a change in focus unlocked his best strokes on the greens in ages

The conversation also dives into:

• GPS yardage drama and why rangefinders still matter
• A look ahead to the Duntry Seniors
• Why expectations, headspace and enjoyment matter more than ever
• The value of changing your putting focus — even if just for a round

This one is part life perspective, part performance reflection, and part honest, relatable golf chat.

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