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Follow the podcast on Instagram: @linkedbygolfpodcast How do you beat Tiger Woods at the peak of his powers? Nick O’Hern did it twice. In this Linked By Golf Short, Nick tells the incredible story of taking on Tiger in WGC Match Play — from sitting down with his caddie and devising a plan to “get ahead and stay ahead”, to being told an eight-foot putt on the very first green was already “for the match”. Two years later they met again. Tiger arrived having won his previous seven events, the crowd was firmly behind him and Nick found himself 4-up before Tiger came roaring back. What followed was another extraordinary finish — and another Nick O’Hern victory. 🎧 Hear the full conversation with Nick O’Hern in the Linked By Golf archive. Instagram: @linkedbygolfpodcast

Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolfpodcast Why does golf work so well on radio? In this short from the Linked by Golf archive, BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter takes us inside the art of golf broadcasting — from the silence before a shot to the strike of the ball, the roar of the crowd and the atmosphere surrounding some of the game’s biggest moments. Iain also explains why radio taps into our imagination in a way few other mediums can, summed up by one brilliant line: “The pictures are better on the radio.” 🎧 Hear the full conversation with Iain Carter in the Linked by Golf back catalogue. Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolfpodcast

Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolfpodcast With No Laying Up’s Tourist Sauce returning to Scotland, there’s no better time to revisit one of the Highlands’ most special golf courses — Brora Golf Club. In this short from Linked by Golf, Brora’s Director of Golf Gary Dingwall explains what makes this James Braid links such an extraordinary place to play. Gary talks about: The James Braid design and how remarkably little Brora has changed Maintaining the links with just four full-time greenkeepers The incredible natural fescue turf and drainage Why you can feel completely alone on the course, even when it’s busy How Brora uses its natural landscape rather than simply length to challenge golfers Why 6,200 yards can play completely differently from one day to the next Hitting driver and 7-iron into a hole that, two days later, was driver and a pitch If No Laying Up and Tourist Sauce have you dreaming about a Scottish golf trip, this is a brilliant insight into what makes Brora and traditional Highland links golf so special. Gary: @broragolfpro Brora Golf Club: @broragolfclub 🎧 Hear the full conversation with Gary Dingwall in the Linked by Golf back catalogue.

Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolfpodcast Six years on the mini tours. Another six years on the Korn Ferry Tour. And then a breakthrough that took a nine-hole sudden-death playoff. In this Linked by Golf Short, Gary Christian tells the remarkable story of finally winning on the Korn Ferry Tour after years of chasing his dream. The night before the final round, Gary had visualised himself handling the pressure and holing a four-foot putt when it mattered. The following day, standing over almost exactly that putt on the 72nd hole, he had the strangest feeling — he'd already made it. He holed it to reach the playoff and then went head-to-head with Mathias Grönberg for nine extra holes before finally getting his breakthrough victory. 🎧 This is just a few minutes from an extraordinary full conversation. Gary's journey eventually took him all the way to the PGA Tour at 40, with plenty of setbacks, sacrifices and incredible stories along the way. Go back and listen to the full Gary Christian episode in the Linked by Golf back catalogue. Follow @linkedbygolfpodcast for more stories from the first 100 episodes.

Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolfpodcast With the Dunhill Links being played this week, we’re heading back into the Linked by Golf archive for a timely story from Martin Gilbert. Martin played alongside Paul Lawrie - @paullawriegolf in around 15 Dunhill Links Championships — but it’s not just Paul’s achievements that left an impression. Martin explains why Paul is the golfer he admires most, from beginning his career as a four-handicap assistant professional to reaching the very top of the game, and the exceptional work ethic that took him there. They also discuss Paul’s continued contribution to Scottish golf through his Foundation, golf centre and the opportunities he’s helping create for the next generation. And Martin finishes with a great line about Paul putting money into events… and then entering them to try and win it back. 😂 🎧 This is just a short taste of the conversation. For the full story, head back into the Linked by Golf archive and listen to: How Martin Gilbert Transformed Scottish Golf It’s well worth going back to.

Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolfpodcast For a very special episode 100 of Linked by Golf, I welcome back the man who started it all – my very first guest, Gary Dingwall! Gary and I go back to our junior golf days in Lanarkshire, and it seems fitting that we reunite for this milestone episode to talk about the game, the places and the friendships that have connected us over the years. After 23 years at Royal Dornoch, Gary has embarked on a new chapter as Director of Golf at Brora Golf Club, one of Scotland's most natural and characterful links courses. We start by revisiting Royal Dornoch and what makes it such an extraordinary place to play golf. Gary shares his thoughts on the famous Championship Course, the challenge of its raised greens, the magic of turning the corner from the second green and the unforgettable 14th hole, Foxy – where we somehow both managed to make birdie during my trip to the Highlands! We then explore the incredible golf available across the Scottish Highlands, from Castle Stuart, Golspie and Nairn to some of the lesser-known courses that deserve a place on every golfer's bucket list. Gary also makes a brilliant point about something we often forget as golfers: the score isn't always the most important part of the experience. Playing the right tees, embracing the conditions and simply enjoying the golf course can create memories that last far longer than whatever number ends up on the scorecard. The conversation then moves to Brora, where Gary shares his enthusiasm for his new role and the remarkable links he now calls home. We explore the course's history, its James Braid design, the incredible natural terrain and why a course measuring just 6,200 yards can still demand every club in the bag. There's also a brilliant story about Gary's recent round at Brora with Masters champion Ian Woosnam and renowned golf course architect DJ Russell, along with a look at the special community that makes Highland golf so memorable. A fitting conversation for episode 100 – celebrating great golf courses, wonderful people and the friendships that make this game so special. A huge thank you to Gary, everyone who has joined me over the first 100 episodes and, of course, everyone who has listened along the way. Follow Gary and discover Brora: Instagram: @broragolfproBrora Golf Club: broragolfclub.co.ukGary's weekly journal and Pro Shop: broraproshop.co.ukFollow Linked by Golf: Instagram: @linkedbygolfpodcast

Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolfpodcast This week I’m joined by Scottish professional golfer Chris Maclean (@chrismaclean95) for a brilliant conversation about his journey through elite amateur golf, life as a touring professional and the realities of trying to make a living from the game. We start with the important stuff – Chris’s ongoing £20-a-game battle with John Henry – before heading right back to where his golf began. Chris talks about growing up in an incredibly competitive junior environment, progressing through county golf and then arriving at Stirling University surrounded by some of the best young players in the country. Chris explains how that environment helped take him from a good amateur to a +5 handicap, representing Scotland and producing some excellent results, including leading qualifying at the Spanish Amateur, finishing third in the Scottish Amateur and winning the Tennant Cup. We then get into professional golf – and Chris gives a fascinating insight into what life on the lower-level tours is actually like. Entry fees, flights, hotels, hire cars, food and taxes quickly add up, and Chris explains how you can finish well inside the top 10 and still lose money. At one event, he reckons he needed to finish third just to break even. There are plenty of stories from along the way too, including winning at Royal Dornoch, shooting nine under with 11 birdies to set a course record in Dumfries & Galloway, finishing runner-up in his first Scottish PGA Championship, winning the Scottish Young Professionals Championship and taking the Deer Park Masters in a playoff. Chris also talks candidly about one of the tougher moments of his career – three three-putts over the closing nine holes of the final ever EuroPro Tour event, ultimately missing out on a Challenge Tour card by a single shot. Today Chris combines tournament golf with his role as Head Professional at Hayston Golf Club, where coaching has become a major part of his career. We also get into the performance days he runs alongside John and Scott Henry, bringing together short game, putting, long game, equipment and on-course coaching to help golfers understand how to actually score better. A really enjoyable, honest chat about talent, competition, setbacks, the financial reality of tour golf, coaching and finding your own route through the game. Follow Chris: Instagram: @chrismaclean95 Follow Linked by Golf: Instagram: @linkedbygolfpodcast

Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolfpodcastFollow Louis: @connectsportpsych This week I’m joined by sports psychologist Louis Ross to explore the mental side of golf — and how we can make sports psychology genuinely practical out on the course. Louis talks about taking sports psychology “from class to grass”, moving beyond theory and actually practising the mental skills we need when the pressure arrives. We discuss managing expectations, why trying to eliminate negative thoughts can actually make things harder, dealing with nerves and pressure, and Louis’ “register, release, refocus” approach to getting your attention back onto the shot in front of you. We also get into pre-shot routines, commitment, the mental traps of “I have to” and “I can’t”, why match play can create a completely different mindset, and why sports psychology isn’t something reserved for elite players. Plenty of practical ideas in this one that any golfer can take onto the course. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Instagram:Louis — @connectsportpsychLinked By Golf — @linkedbygolfpodcast

Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolfpodcast This week I’m joined by Scott Rose, a former PGA professional who, after ten years in the professional game, has recently returned to the amateur ranks. Scott’s career in golf has taken him through coaching, custom fitting and some fantastic venues, including Kingsbarns, Fairmont St Andrews and Wells Green. We go right back to how the game first grabbed him while growing up in the Middle East, before following his journey through the PGA and into the wider golf industry. We also get into: Why Scott decided to return to amateur golf — and why he’s loving itGrowing up playing golf in Dubai and QatarHis route through Elmwood College and into the PGAExperiences at Kingsbarns, Aberdour, Fairmont St Andrews and Wells GreenWhat he learned from spending time around the Butch Harmon School in DubaiCoaching, technology and how launch monitors changed the way he workedSome of the biggest misconceptions golfers have about custom fittingWhy being tall doesn’t automatically mean you need longer clubsHis time as part of Talk Golf ScotlandThe infamous attempt to make a hole-in-one in hundreds of shotsWhy drawn medals can make golf clubs better placesSome of Scott’s favourite Scottish courses — from Royal Dornoch and Kingsbarns to Panmure, Crieff and DunavertyLife as a member at LadybankStarting Into the Teeth with Callum Allison and the work that goes into producing a golf podcastWhy trying to improve remains one of the things Scott loves most about golf Scott also reveals his favourite course he’s ever played, his most underrated piece of golf equipment and a special round at the Old Course with his dad that he’d love to experience all over again. 🎧 Listen to Linked By Golf on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and watch on YouTube. 📲 Follow @linkedbygolfpodcast📲 Follow @intotheteethpodcast

Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolfpodcast This week, I’m joined by PGA Tour Champions player Rob Labritz—a golfer whose career is defined by tenacity, resilience and an incredible will to succeed. Rob shares his remarkable journey from discovering golf as a youngster in Connecticut and working as a club professional to competing in eight PGA Championships and finally earning his PGA Tour Champions card at the age of 50. We discuss: Falling in love with golf after finding his dad’s clubsLearning to shape shots while working and playing at Shinnecock HillsBalancing life as a club professional with elite-level competitionThe nerves of his first major championship at HazeltineBecoming the only club professional to make the cut at the 2010 PGA ChampionshipFinishing as the leading club professional at Bethpage Black in 2019The shot that earned him a place in the PGA Championship—and made SportsCenterVisualising PGA Tour Champions success for 14 yearsThe emotional story behind finally winning Q-SchoolCompeting alongside players including Ernie Els, Miguel Ángel Jiménez and K. J. ChoiThe extraordinary standard of golf on the PGA Tour ChampionsBattling injury, losing status and refusing to give upWhy failure can teach you more than successRob’s best advice: play like a kid and never forget why you love the gameA brilliant conversation about perseverance, belief and continuing to chase your ambitions—whatever stage of your career you’re at. Follow Rob: @roblabritzgolf Listen and follow Linked by Golf on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.

🎙️ Follow Linked by Golf on Instagram: @linkedbygolfpodcast This week we're bringing you something a little different. Alongside hosting Linked by Golf, Ross also co-hosts Both Sides of Par with Colin Gray—a podcast dedicated to helping golfers improve through smarter strategy, better decision-making and conversations with some of the game's leading coaches and thinkers. As a special crossover, we're sharing one of our favourite episodes from Both Sides of Par, featuring Scott Fawcett, creator of the world-renowned DECADE Golf course management system. Scott has worked with major champions, PGA Tour professionals, leading college programmes and thousands of amateur golfers, helping them lower scores not by changing their swings, but by making better decisions on the golf course. In this episode we discuss: • Why avoiding bogeys is often more important than chasing birdies • The biggest course management mistakes amateur golfers make • Why strategy matters more than perfect ball striking • How DECADE Golf has become one of the most influential performance systems in golf • Practical ways every golfer can think their way to lower scores • The mindset differences between elite players and amateurs Whether you're trying to break 100, 90, 80 or simply become a smarter golfer, this episode is packed with ideas you can take straight to the course. If you enjoy this conversation, be sure to subscribe to Both Sides of Par for more episodes dedicated to helping golfers improve. Follow @bothsidesofpar on Instagram.

Few families have shaped British golf quite like the Alliss family. In this special episode of Linked by Golf, Ross sits down with Gary Alliss to explore an extraordinary golfing legacy spanning more than a century. While many know Gary as the son of the legendary Peter Alliss and grandson of the great Percy Alliss, this conversation shines a light on Gary's own distinguished career as a PGA Professional, respected coach, referee, broadcaster and twice captain of the Great Britain & Ireland PGA Cup team. Gary shares fascinating stories from growing up around one of golf's most recognisable voices, reflects on his own journey through the PGA, and brings to life the remarkable story of Percy Alliss — one of Britain's greatest pre-war golfers, whose life stretched from the trenches of the First World War to helping establish professional golf in Germany. It's a conversation filled with humour, history, incredible family stories, and a reminder that while the Alliss name is iconic, Gary has built a remarkable legacy of his own. Follow @linkedbygolfpodcast for more conversations celebrating the people and stories that make golf special. Growing up as part of one of golf's most famous familiesLearning the game from his grandfather, Percy AllissRediscovering golf after walking away from the game as a teenagerStarting his PGA career at the famous Trevose Golf ClubLife as a traditional PGA professional and coachWhy coaching on the golf course taught more than the driving rangeBecoming Head Professional at The BelfryBehind-the-scenes stories of the design and evolution of the Brabazon CourseCaptaining Great Britain & Ireland in the PGA Cup on two occasionsThe psychology of match play and leading elite club professionalsWhat it was really like growing up as Peter Alliss' sonPeter Alliss' outstanding playing career before becoming the "Voice of Golf"The incredible life of Percy Alliss, from surviving the First World War to becoming one of Britain's greatest golfersThe dramatic escape of the Alliss family from Germany in the early 1930sThe famous story of Peter Alliss being Europe's heaviest baby for almost 50 yearsLiving with one of golf's most recognisable surnames and building his own careerGary's favourite golfing memories and why captaining Great Britain & Ireland means the mostIf you enjoy the episode, please follow the podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it with a fellow golfer. Every recommendation helps more people discover these remarkable stories from across the game.

🎙️ This week is a special crossover episode between Both Sides of Par and Linked by Golf. Linked by Golf host Ross joins Colin Gray on Both Sides of Par to share a behind-the-scenes look at his visit to the European headquarters of Srixon, where thousands of custom-fitted clubs are built and shipped across Europe every week. From walking the factory floor and watching master club builders at work, to learning how custom fitting, swing weight, loft, lie and shaft specifications are meticulously checked, Ross gets a rare insider's view into the craftsmanship behind modern golf equipment. This episode is also a great introduction to Both Sides of Par, the podcast that explores golf from both ends of the handicap spectrum, following the journeys, challenges, frustrations and improvements of everyday golfers. Whether you're trying to break 80, break 100, or simply enjoy the game more, Both Sides of Par offers honest conversations and practical insights for golfers on their own journey of discovery and improvement. • Ross explains how his visit to Srixon's European custom-build headquarters came about• A tour inside the facility where custom-fitted clubs are assembled for golfers across Europe• The surprising amount of hand craftsmanship involved in modern club building• How custom fitting works beyond shaft flex and club length• Why swing weight, grip weight, loft and lie angles matter more than most golfers realise• The quality-control process every custom-built club must pass before shipping• The relationship between Srixon, Cleveland Golf and XXIO• Why Ross became an even bigger believer in custom fitting after the visit• The skills and expertise required to build clubs to tour-level standards• A discussion on whether higher-handicap golfers should consider custom fitting• Ross shares details of the upcoming Srixon feature episode on Linked by Golf 📸 Instagram: @bothsidesofpar🌐 Website: bothpar.com 📸 Instagram: @linkedbygolfpodcast🎧 Podcast: Linked by Golf If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about golf improvement, equipment, coaching, courses and the people who make the game special, be sure to subscribe to both podcasts and follow along as Ross continues to explore the stories, experiences and lessons that connect us all through golf

Follow Linked by Golf on Instagram: @linkedbygolfpodcast Luke Peterken is a PGA Professional and Director at Replay Golf, one of the UK's leading pre-owned golf equipment specialists. In this episode of Linked by Golf, Luke shares his journey from junior golf in Ascot to working at Wentworth and Silvermere before helping build Replay Golf into one of the country's most innovative golf retailers. We discuss custom fitting, second-hand golf clubs, golf equipment trends, club building, the growth of Replay Golf, and why 7-woods, 9-woods and high-lofted fairway woods are becoming some of the hottest clubs in golf. In this episode we discuss: • Growing up in Ascot and discovering golf at a local par-3 course • Pursuing the dream of becoming a touring professional • Completing his PGA training at Windlesham Golf Club • Working at Wentworth and learning elite standards of customer service • Building fitting expertise inside the TaylorMade Performance Lab • The lessons learned from working at Silvermere Golf Complex • How the idea for Replay Golf was born • Starting Replay Golf from a small unit at Longacres Garden Centre • The challenges of the early years and wearing every hat in the business • Why Replay Golf has continued to reinvest and expand • Building a retail experience around golfers rather than transactions • The importance of PGA expertise within the business • The success of Replay Golf's seven-day trial programme • How custom fitting is changing the pre-owned golf club market • Common golf equipment mistakes golfers make • Building golf bags for new players entering the game • The growth of Replay Golf's workshop and club-building services • Why 7-woods, 9-woods and high-lofted fairway woods are flying off the shelves • The biggest-selling drivers, irons, wedges and putters in golf right now • Golf equipment nostalgia and the clubs golfers always come back to • Future plans for Replay Golf • And much more. Replay Golf: Follow Replay Golf on Instagram: @re_playgolf Website: replay-golf.co.uk

Follow us on Instagram: @linkedbygolfpodcast Few people have had a bigger influence on modern Scottish golf than Ian Rae. Over nearly five decades in the game, Ian has coached some of Scotland’s best amateur and professional players, helped shape national coaching structures, and played a major role in some of the country’s greatest team successes. From growing up in Huntly in the north east of Scotland to becoming one of Scotland’s most respected coaches, Ian’s journey mirrors the evolution of golf coaching itself — from trial-and-error instruction and VHS cameras to performance psychology, data, biomechanics, and elite player development. Ian shares stories from coaching Steven O’Hara, Richie Ramsay, Wallace Booth, Callum Macaulay and many more, along with incredible insight into Scotland’s Eisenhower Trophy victory in Australia and multiple European team triumphs. But this episode is about much more than elite golf. It’s a conversation about learning, patience, preparation, coaching philosophy, and the importance of building players — and people — over the long term. Growing up in Huntly in the north east of Scotland and getting hooked on golf as a kidBecoming an assistant professional at Lanark Golf Club in 1976The early years trying to make it as a tournament playerLife as a young professional at Shotts and Hollandbush Golf ClubCarrying early golf technology and video equipment in the back of a Range RoverWorking with renowned coaches Dennis Pugh and David LeadbetterWhy missing out on the Scottish national coach role initially became a blessingThe evolution of golf coaching beyond just swing mechanicsCoaching some of Scotland’s greatest amateur talentsStories about Steven O’Hara’s remarkable amateur careerRichie Ramsay’s journey to becoming US Amateur championScotland’s European team victories and unforgettable matches against EnglandBehind the scenes of Scotland’s Eisenhower Trophy win in AustraliaCreating team culture, preparation, and performance environmentsWhy modern players often overcomplicate improvementIan’s advice for golfers trying to improve at any levelThe importance of patience, consistency, and trusting a long-term plan Ian Rae Career Highlights: Scottish National CoachPart of six European team victories with ScotlandCoach to US Amateur champion Richie RamsayWorked with leading Scottish professionals including Steven O’HaraKey figure in Scotland’s Eisenhower Trophy victoryLong-time coach and mentor within Scottish GolfContributor to the Stephen Gallacher Foundation player pathway #LinkedByGolf #GolfPodcast #IanRae #ScottishGolf #GolfCoaching #RichieRamsay #StevenOHara #GolfScotland #EisenhowerTrophy #WalkerCup #GolfInstruction #GolfPerformance #GolfDevelopment #ScottishAmateurGolf #GolfHistory #GolfPodcastUK #GolfLife #GolfStories #DennisPugh #DavidLeadbetter Keywords: Ian Rae, Scottish golf coach, Scottish national coach, Richie Ramsay, Steven O’Hara, Eisenhower Trophy, Scotland golf, golf coaching Scotland, Walker Cup, amateur golf Scotland, Dennis Pugh, David Leadbetter, Hollandbush Golf Club, Lanark Golf Club, Stephen Gallacher Foundation, golf psychology, golf performance coaching, golf development, Linked by Golf Podcast