Two guys in their early 50’s 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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What happens when you suddenly find yourself four under par after nine holes?
This week Steve and Andy welcome back fan favourite Mick Patterson for an episode that starts with an ordinary competition round before taking an unexpected turn into one of the most fascinating mental game discussions we've had on the show.
Mick shares the story of a practice round where, despite arriving underprepared and without his usual routine, he found himself four under through the front nine. The conversation explores what changes when you're playing better than you've ever played before—and why closing out great rounds is often harder than creating them.
The boys unpack:
Why trying to hit the ball harder often makes you hit it shorter.
How tempo and rhythm unlocked Mick's best ball-striking.
The challenge of staying present when your score starts getting your attention.
Practical techniques for returning to the moment using breathing, awareness and your senses.
Why learning to be uncomfortable is part of becoming a better golfer.
Later in the episode, Mick introduces his new golf simulator business, discussing everything from designing the perfect home setup to avoiding costly mistakes when building your own indoor practice space.
To find out more about home golf simulators, contact Mick via 0410721864 or email mick@thesimstudio.com.au
And of course, Golf Rock returns with another original song—this time dedicated to Andy Walker's long-running battle with Kooindah's infamous 13th hole.
If you've ever wondered why your best golf disappears just when it matters most, this episode is for you.
In This Episode
Thursday's less-than-memorable competition round.
Mick's remarkable four-under front nine.
Why tempo beats effort.
The psychology of protecting a great score.
Flow state versus analytical thinking.
Using your senses to stay present.
Breathing techniques for pressure situations.
Why experience is the key to learning how to go low.
Inside Mick Patterson's new golf simulator business.
Golf Rock: The 13th Owns Me.
Quote of the Week
"Stop thinking and come to your senses."
Pilgrim's Challenge
The next time you feel pressure building during a round, don't fight it.
Instead, bring your attention back to something real:
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Welcome to the World's first "Golf Rock" album! All your favourite Missing Links songs are here in one place, so sit back, hit play, and... Rock Out Pilgrims!
“Middle-Age Sporting Glory” by The Missing Links Golf Show via Suno.com
“Short Game” by The Missing Links Golf Show via Suno.com
“The Bomber and The Short Gamer” by The Missing Links Golf Show via Suno.com
“Helluva Game” by Matt Woodbridge via Suno.com
“Find My Missing Links” by The Missing Links Golf Show via Suno.com
“The Missing Links Blues” by The Missing Links Golf Show via Suno.com
“Clubs Are Loaded” by The Missing Links Golf Show via Suno.com
“Golf Weekend Away” by The Missing Links Golf Show via Suno.com
“War Inside My Mind” by The Missing Links Golf Show via Suno.com
“19th Hole Prophet” by The Missing Links Golf Show via Suno.com
“Golfing Pilgrimage” by The Missing Links Golf Show via Suno.com
“Ode to LIV” by The Missing Links Golf Show via Suno.com
“The 13th Owns Me” by The Missing Links Golf Show via Suno.com
Ep. 132 Playing to Win: Ryan Fox's Major Masterclass
The final major of the year delivered everything—brilliant golf, controversial rulings, unforgettable moments and one of the best displays of championship composure you'll see.
This week Steve and Andy unpack Ryan Fox's remarkable victory at Royal Birkdale, discussing the mindset that separates champions from contenders. They examine the crucial decisions that won Fox the Claret Jug, why one bogey may have been the best bogey of the week, and what every club golfer can learn from his fearless approach down the closing stretch.
The conversation also tackles Bryson DeChambeau's rules controversy, Scottie Scheffler's fortunate break, the future of LIV Golf, and whether Australia deserves to host a major championship.
Plus, they review the performances of the Australians, discuss the rise of Sam Burns and Cameron Young, analyse the latest Strokes Gained data, and ask whether the Australian Open really should be considered golf's "fifth major."
In this episode:
Ryan Fox's fearless mindset on the closing holes
Why "playing to win" beats playing not to lose
The incredible bogey that kept Fox's tournament alive
Bryson DeChambeau's penalty and the fallout that followed
Scottie Scheffler's controversial free drop
What Sam Burns showed despite another near miss
Cameron Young continues knocking on the major championship door
Adam Scott, Lucas Herbert and the Australian contingent
Does LIV Golf still have a future?
Should Australia host a rotating major championship?
The latest Strokes Gained insights from Royal Birkdale
Why acceptance may be the ultimate competitive advantage
Whether you're chasing scratch golf or simply trying to play with more freedom, this episode is packed with lessons that reach well beyond The Open.
Listener Question
When was the last time you truly played to win instead of playing not to lose?
Ep. 131 The Pilgrimage Gets Serious: Inside Andy's Putting Revolution
The golfing pilgrimage takes another major step this week.
Before diving into golf, Steve and Andy wrap up the State of Origin decider, celebrate a Blues victory and debate the biggest talking points from the series—including bunker decisions, fingernails, Cameron Smith's post-match commentary and whether Queensland really "understands Origin."
Back on the fairways, listener feedback clears up Andy's confusion over the Rules of Golf and the mysterious "general area," before the monthly Missing Links Championship results are decided with another dramatic appearance from the Dice of Truth.
The main event is Andy's deep dive into improving his putting. After seeking out former tour professional Andrew Dodt for coaching, Andy undergoes a full SAM PuttLab analysis that exposes exactly what's happening during his stroke. The data confirms long-held suspicions, uncovers several surprises and ultimately leads to a big equipment decision that could transform his game.
Steve and Andy discuss why understanding your own tendencies is more important than copying someone else's technique, and why the right equipment should work with your swing—not against it.
To finish the episode, the boys debut another original golf rock anthem celebrating every golfer's journey: Golfing Pilgrimage.
Question of the Week
Have you ever had a proper club or putter fitting that completely changed your game?
Or are you still fighting your equipment instead of letting it help you?
Let us know in The Missing Links Golf Club on Facebook or send us a message—we'd love to hear your story.
As always, if you're enjoying the show, please subscribe, leave us a review and share the podcast with your golfing mates. Every new pilgrim helps grow the community and keeps the journey rolling.
Ep. 130 The Return, The Reset & The 19th Hole Prophet
After two months away from competitive golf, Steve returns to competition play with no expectations—just gratitude for being back on the course.
What follows is a hole-by-hole story of resilience, rust, recovery and a reminder that golf often rewards the players who stop trying to force perfection.
Along the way, Steve is joined by a very special caddie whose words of wisdom become the defining lesson of the day, while Andy helps unpack what really mattered about the round beyond the final score.
The boys also preview the State of Origin decider, analyse Steve's strokes gained numbers, discuss why the driver finally behaved itself again, and explore how shifting your mindset can sometimes unlock better golf than endless technical work.
The episode finishes with the debut of another original Missing Links Golf Show song:
"The 19th Hole Prophet" — a tribute to every golfer who's ever solved everyone else's swing over a beer in the clubhouse.
In this episode
State of Origin III predictions
Steve's first competitive round in two months
Playing golf with gratitude instead of expectation
Young Mr Hinks' surprisingly wise caddie advice
Escaping trouble without letting one bad hole become two
Strokes Gained breakdown from the round
Why reduced expectations can improve performance
Returning to single figures
Premiere of The 19th Hole Prophet
Memorable Quote
"It isn't bad. It is what it is. You're deciding it's bad."
Final Thought
Sometimes the score isn't the biggest win.
Sometimes simply being back on the golf course, appreciating the people you're with, and remembering why you love the game is enough.
Andy returns from the Oatlands Seniors Championship with a scorecard he'd rather forget—but the numbers only tell part of the story.
What begins as a tournament review quickly turns into one of the most honest conversations the boys have had about golf, confidence and improvement. Andy breaks down his round using Strokes Gained data, revealing just how costly an errant driver can be, while Steve challenges him to think beyond the score and examine what's really happening between the ears.
The discussion explores a fascinating question every competitive golfer eventually faces:
Do you earn confidence through preparation... or through experience?
Along the way they discuss:
Andy's full tournament review from the Oatlands Seniors
Why driving accuracy completely dictated the score
How approach play remained a surprising strength
The impact of championship course conditions
Stable confidence versus fragile confidence
Whether tournament golf should be part of development—or the reward for it
Learning from poor rounds without letting them define you
Why chasing certainty in golf is a dangerous game
The value of preparation versus competition experience
A preview of Andy's new plans for fixing both his putting and driver
The episode finishes with an original Missing Links Golf Show rock ballad, "The War Inside My Mind," capturing the emotional rollercoaster every golfer knows all too well.
If you've ever walked off the course questioning your game—or yourself—this episode will remind you that every golfer fights battles that never appear on the scorecard.
Quote of the Week:
"You don't rise to the occasion—you fall back on your preparation."
Listener Question:
Ep. 128 US Open Carnage: How Wyndham Clark Survived Shinnecock
The US Open delivered exactly what golf fans expect: brutal conditions, impossible-looking greens and a champion who simply refused to break.
Steve and Andy unpack Wyndham Clark's remarkable second US Open victory at Shinnecock Hills, where a six-shot overnight lead almost disappeared before Clark steadied himself to claim another major title. The boys discuss the incredible scrambling display that proved decisive, the mental resilience required to survive the final round, and why one shot on the 16th hole may have changed the entire tournament.
The conversation also dives into the unique challenge of Shinnecock itself. From massive fairways to terrifying green complexes and late-afternoon Poa Annua putting surfaces, this was a golf course that punished even the slightest mistake.
Elsewhere, the lads discuss:
The growing problem of poor spectator behaviour in professional golf.
Sam Burns' latest major heartbreak and whether his breakthrough moment is still to come.
Scottie Scheffler's quiet challenge and why chasing majors may not suit him as much as leading them.
Adam Scott's extraordinary achievement of 100 consecutive major appearances.
The disappointing week for the Australian contingent.
What the latest strokes gained data tells us about the real keys to scoring on the toughest courses in the world.
Plus, a reminder that while putting matters, elite ball striking continues to separate contenders from everyone else.
A US Open packed with storylines, controversy, resilience and a timely lesson about what it really takes to win when par is a great score.
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This week on The Missing Links Golf Show, Steve and Andy kick things off by dissecting New South Wales' disappointing Game Two State of Origin performance. From selection debates to coaching questions, the boys discuss what went wrong after a promising first half and whether the Blues need a major rethink before the decider at Suncorp.
Then it's back to golf, where Andy delivers a fascinating round report from Kooindah. Despite a frustrating finish, there are plenty of encouraging signs as months of work begin to show up on the course.
Steve also shares valuable insights into performance psychology, including why pressure should be viewed as a privilege and how learning to enjoy uncomfortable moments is a key step toward better golf.
Despite a back-nine stumble, there are clear signs that Andy's game velocity is moving in the right direction, with improved ball striking, sharper short game performance and renewed optimism about what's ahead.
Plus: an eagle from a drop-kicked putt, a playing partner with questionable timing, and an invitation for the NSW Rugby League to call the boys if they want help motivating the team before Game Three.
Key Takeaway
"The goal isn't to avoid pressure. The goal is to seek it out, embrace it, and learn to perform when it arrives."
Clubs loaded. Golf shoes on. Rock out, Pilgrims. ⛳🎙️
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This week Steve and Andy open the show with an overdue discussion about State of Origin before eventually remembering it's a golf podcast.
After wrapping up another month of the Missing Links Golf Show Championship — including another dramatic dice-of-truth playoff — the conversation turns to something far more important than scorecards.
Andy shares a significant shift in his approach to golf improvement. After months of chasing technical swing changes, he's questioning whether feel, intuition and better decision-making might be the smarter path forward for a busy golfer trying to balance work, family and competition.
The discussion dives into:
Why practice rounds may be more valuable than technical work
The difference between process-focused and outcome-focused putting
Building a reliable wedge game without becoming a human launch monitor
Why good tempo can hide a lot of technical imperfections
Steve then opens up about the challenges his family has faced following his son's Type 1 diabetes diagnosis and how it has reshaped his priorities, expectations and relationship with golf.
It's an honest conversation about balancing ambition with reality, understanding what matters most, and recognising that every season of life requires a different approach.
Plus, stay tuned to the end for another addition to the growing world of Missing Links Golf Rock: "The Missing Links Blues."
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After a month away from competition golf, Andy finally returns to the fairways at Kooinda—and the round gets off to anything but a smooth start.
A delayed tee time, a stiff back, a snap hook, a spectacular 42-metre shank and even an accidental pirouette threaten to derail the day before it really begins. But instead of ejecting out of the pilot's seat, Andy does what every golfer eventually has to learn: stay in the fight.
As the round unfolds, the swing begins to return, birdie chances appear, and a scrappy start turns into a decent round. Along the way, Steve and Andy unpack the value of persistence, the importance of preparation, why stretching might be the most underrated part of golf, and whether a new putter fitting could finally be on the horizon.
Plus, another original Golf Rock anthem makes its debut as the pilgrims continue their quest for middle-aged sporting glory.
In this episode:
The danger of an unexpected pre-round delay
A short-game breakthrough discovered on the practice green
The 42-metre shank that somehow worked out perfectly
Why grinding beats giving up when your swing isn't there
Lessons from a round that could have gone sideways
Lab putters, fittings and the search for putting answers
Another Golf Rock world premiere
Sometimes the best rounds aren't the ones where everything clicks—they're the ones where you refuse to quit when it doesn't.
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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 your interest: https://www.facebook.com/groups/799518259034661
If you've got your own tips to improve then we'd love to hear them too! Just hit the send us a text message button or find us through any of the links below:
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 your interest: https://www.facebook.com/groups/799518259034661
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“King Around Here” by Alex Grohl. Free for use under the Pixabay Content License.
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If you've got your own tips to improve then we'd love to hear them too! Just hit the send us a text message button or find us through any of the links below:
If you've got your own tips to improve then we'd love to hear them too! Just hit the send us a text message button or find us through any of the links below:
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