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Exploring The Missing Link to help parents and their children with mental and psychological childhood disorders
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The Missing Link is a British comedy Podcast where you delight in the absurdity of three comedians and the world they examine. With their hilarious takes on all those quirky things we just don’t think about. It's a delight for everyone with a sense of humour, large or small. Just when you think you’ve heard everything, you clearly haven’t listened to The Missing Link!
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Two guys either side of 50 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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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
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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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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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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 …
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Ep. 55 The Wrap Up, The Build Up and The Breakdown...
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Send us a text The boys wrap up the month of October with the chase for the Yearly Championship getting to the very pointy end... Steve and Andy talk through their respective build ups to the NSW Country Championships to be held on November 9th and 10th at Parkes Golf Club in the Central West of NSW. The long term question of finding a coach is fin…
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Ep. 54 Wedge Fitting with Jason Butt from Titleist
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Send us a text we welcome back Jason Butt from Titleist to take us through all things wedge fitting! Jason shares an enormous amount of information about wedge lofts, bounces and grinds and explains how different set ups can make profound differences to short game success. Jason also gives his perspective on the session he ran recently to fit Steve…
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Ep. 53 Unlock Your Full Potential with Paul Salter
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Send us a text In this episode Steve and Andy get sleepy... very very sleepy... before waking up to a world of limitless potential where the glass ceiling of performance improvement has been well and truly shattered! Paul Salter from https://thegolfhypnotherapist.com/ joins the boys to discuss the benefits of hypnotherapy, mindfulness, effective br…
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Send us a text This episode kicks off with a review of Andy's performance in the recent Wyong Senior Open. Discussions then move onto the challenges of getting past a development plateau as an update on the Yearly Championship leaderboard reveals some remarkable "consistency" from both players. Steve shares a preview of his recent wedge fitting bef…
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Send us a text Is it possible to go from golf novice to golf professional in just 13 years? Between the ages of 37 and 50 that is... Well, that is the challenge set by one of our Pilgrims, Joel Gregory. Andy and Steve catch up with Joel in this epic episode to discuss his audaciously ambitious plan and hear all about his progress, setbacks and less…
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Send us a text The boys record their 50th episode, putting them firmly in the realm of single digit handicap podcasters! To celebrate they reflect on their top experiences across the first 50 episodes and the lessons they have learned along the way. Things get a bit emotional (and a bit inspirational), as the reflections move away from golf and ont…
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Send us a text After a discussion around Rory McIlroy's continued struggles in closing out tournaments and battles with "mental fragility", Andy takes us through his recent tournament rounds. Fresh from the hurricane at the Glenmore Senior open, Andy gets back on the horse (thankfully in better weather) to take on the Kooindah Seniors and the Carna…
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ADHD - A much needed lifeline for parents and children struggling to get along
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Childhood Disorders - a discussion designed to help parents understand the hidden difficulties children deal with everyday. Understanding the physical and mental hurdles of everyday life can bring both compassion, peace and unity to families all around the world. This podcast also brings to light evidence that there was once a therapy that truly re…
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Send us a text In part two of this two part saga Steve takes us through his performance in the stableford competition at Dubbo. Whilst there was less controversy than Andy's round, there was no less action. In the process Steve also stumbles upon an effective mental approach to putting which seems to have eliminated the putting woes he was experien…
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Ep. 47 The Foundations of Winning Golf with Jon Sherman
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Send us a text This episode has been a long time in the making... Steve and Andy catch up with leading amateur golfer, PGA Tour coach, author and podcaster Jon Sherman. Jon has written and published two fantastic books "The Four Foundations of Golf" and "The Foundations of Winning Golf", both of which contain fantastic insights for every day golfer…
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Send us a text In part one of a two part episode, Andy Walker takes us through all of the drama from The Glenmore Senior Open as he continues his push to qualify for the NSW Senior Open. From falling tree branches to vanishing golf balls this truly was a round that had everything! Strap yourselves in and enjoy the emotional journey that was The Gle…
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Send us a text Finally, both Steve and Andy have some golf to talk about! Steve takes us through the trials and tribulations from his recent (and rather confusing) "vs Par" competition before Andy shares the stories from his return to the golf course after his debilitating injury. The boys then share the August results of The Missing Links Golf Sho…
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Ep. 44 Adventures at the Ontario Mid-Am with Mick Paterson
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Send us a text Steve and Andy recently received an email from Mick Paterson (one of our much loved Pilgrims!) advising that he was about to take on the prestigious Ontario Mid Amateur tournament in Canada. In this episode Mick joins the boys on the show to take us all through how he managed to qualify for the tournament and, more importantly, how h…
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Send us a text Competitive golf is back on The Missing Links Golf Show as Steve takes us through his recent two-man scramble event. There is plenty of action to discuss but unfortunately this is not an official event in the Yearly Championship... Andy then gives a (somewhat emotional) update on his injury woes. The dark clouds of despair begin to c…
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Ep. 42 Going for Gold - should golf be an Olympic sport?
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Send us a text Steve and Andy unpack the action from Paris with a discussion on both the men's and women's Olympic golf competitions. As per usual what should be a straight forward discussion turns down a plethora of tangents... Congratulations Ursula Wikstrom on becoming an Olympian! If you've got your own tips to improve then we'd love to hear th…
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Ep. 41 Catching the Par Train (with Evan Singer)
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Send us a text In this episode Steve and Andy catch up with Evan Singer, Cohost of The Par Train to talk about everything from golf to psychology and even parenthood. This is a fantastic conversation with loads of great information and a few perspective shifting gold nuggets. Evan's podcast "The Par Train" is well worth checking out and is one that…
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Send us a text In Episode 40 Andy gives an update on his injury saga before Steve takes us through his most recent competition round. Unexpected feelings of nervousness created an uncomfortable backdrop as he goes back to the scene of his recent back nine meltdown. Can Steve overcome it, or will the golf course have the last laugh once again? The b…
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Send us a text Steve and Andy debrief all the action from the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon golf club. From dramatic withdrawals to heroic victories and everything in between, not many stones remain unturned from this fantastic Major. Hopefully there are a few lessons to be learned in amongst the discussion for each and every Pilgrim! If y…
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Send us a text After a great discussion in The Half Way House last episode, the boys now make the turn and head for the back nine of The Missing Links Golf Show 2024 Yearly Championship. An unscripted discussion about this year's State of Origin Rugby League series paves the way for an update on Andy's injury crisis. Steve then takes us through an …
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Send us a text The boys make it to the half way house in The Missing Links Golf Show Yearly Championship and share the June results. This week's voice of the Pilgrims also unlocks an unusual discussion around the role of golf in world politics... Andy then shares his injury update after a club competition round and starts to ponder what his next fe…
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Ep. 36 Stories from the Campfire with Dave McClelland
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Send us a text Steve and Andy pull up a chair around the campfire to chat with the legend that is Dave McClelland once again. The conversation covers an eye witness account of Andy's performance in Camden as well as an overview of the NSW Senior Order of Merit. Dave also shares his experiences representing Golf Australia against the combined Armed …
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Ep. 35 Three Feet from Glory - The Pinehurst Breakdown
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Send us a text Andy and Steve unpack the tumultuous events from that infamous Sunday afternoon at Pinehurst #2. How did Bryson win? How did Rory lose? What are some of the lessons we can all take away from one of the most unbelievable final rounds of a Major for quite some time? After unpacking these events, the boys then turn their attention to An…
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Send us a text This episode is jam-packed with value for the Pilgrims. After Andy gives an injury update and Steve goes through his recent competition round, the boys embark on a detailed discussion about the lessons they have learned along the way to help break the magical 80 barrier on a (semi) regular basis. If you are out there chasing your own…
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Send us a text After an epic Voice of the Pilgrims segment Andy and Steve share stories of their recent rounds. Steve talks us through his disaster in the freezing conditions at Orange, NSW before Andy recaps his performance at the Camden Senior Open. You can now also watch the video version of all our episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@…
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Send us a text After being struck down with Covid, Steve climbs out of his sick bed (that explains the husky voice…) to join Andy in a discussion with Sasho MacKenzie – founder of The Stack System. Sasho is a creative thinker and a leading innovator in the golf industry. The Stack System was instrumental in Matt Fitzpatrick’s distance gains which u…
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Send us a text Steve and Andy catch up with Titleist club fitter Jason Butt for a detailed discussion around club fitting and equipment. If you have ever wondered about what happens during a fitting or if a fitting would benefit your game, then this episode is a must listen! As well as possessing a wealth of knowledge about golf and golf equipment,…
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Send us a text A milestone episode as the show reaches 30 episodes! Okay, technically it’s 29+1 episodes but who wants to split hairs? Andy and Steve are still plagued by the rain bomb over Eastern Australia which has severely curtailed their access to golf courses, nevertheless the quest for improvement continues. This episode covers some of the r…
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Ep. 29 Bonus Episode - Finding Balance with Josh Nichols
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Send us a text This bonus episode is a re-release of a Steve and Andy’s appearance on The Mental Golf Show with Josh Nichols. In this episode Steve, Andy and Josh discuss the challenges of balancing golf with full time work, family life and fatherhood. This one goes deep, so grab your favourite beverage, find a comfy chair and get ready to delve in…
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Send us a text Yes, the drought has broken in New South Wales! (OK, technically the drought broke way back in 2020…). The heavens have opened and saturated golf courses across the state. Unfortunately, this means that both Steve and Andy have had competition rounds cancelled. So, what do golfers do when they can’t get out on the course? Hit the hig…
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Send us a text As the name suggests – this episode is huge! Andy shares his experiences getting a driver, fairway wood and hybrid fitting by the great people at Titleist. The boys share stories of their recent competition rounds which includes Andy sharing news of a Missing Links Golf Show first. It truly was an epic achievement and one that has ch…
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Send us a text Andy and Steve are joined by Michael Leonard from Wicked Smart Golf to discuss how to improve your golf without changing your swing. Michael shares his experiences as a player and innovative thinker about the game which gives the boys plenty to think about for their pilgrimage. No doubt there’ll be plenty of nuggets for all the pilgr…
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Send us a text After a hard hitting “Voice of the Pilgrims” segment the boys share the March results of The Missing Links Golf Show Yearly Championship. They then go on to discuss Andy’s attempt to break a significant scoring barrier and celebrate a remarkable achievement (and a first in the history of The Missing Links Golf Show)! Steve shares det…
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Send us a text Steve and Andy are joined by John Weir, creator of the Mental Golf Type to discuss this innovative approach to understand how personality based individual characteristics permeate our lives on and off the course. This is a thought provoking episode that shows that finding a strong mental approach to golf is not a one size fits all an…
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Send us a text Steve and Andy take on their first official NSW Golf event - The Macquarie Cup. First played in 1924, this event is a 36 hole stroke play event on a championship course set up for tournament conditions - a true test of skills and a great way for the boys to assess their games. Whilst preparation may have been slightly questionable, t…
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Send us a text After an unexpected tribute to the late great Richie Benaud, the boys get down to the serious discussion about their respective preparation strategies for this years first official tournament - The Macquarie Cup. For more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshow …
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Send us a text The voice of the Pilgrims throws up some challenging discussion topics in this episode ranging from a detailed critique of the four (or five) step strategy from Episode 20 to an accusation that Steve and Andy are in the midst of a very public midlife crisis. The boys do their best to respond in the face of this barrage. Andy shares t…
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Send us a text An inspirational quote from legendary golfer and friend of the show K. J. Choi sends the boys on a discussion about the challenges of pursuing sporting goals whilst balancing the obligations of professional and family life. This is definitely an episode to listen to if you have ever struggled with finding a way to carve out time for …
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Send us a text After sharing some great stories from the "Pilgrims" Steve and Andy recap on the key lessons learned from their chat with Josh Nichols (Episode 18). The boys go through a recap of their performances in February before taking a look at what March has in store, particularly the build up to their first official tournament of the year - …
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Send us a text Steve and Andy catch up with Josh Nichols (host of a fantastic podcast called The Mental Golf Show), to talk about the mental side of the game. Aside from being an awesome guy and an equally awesome golfer, Josh has a wealth of knowledge about the mental side of the game which he generously shares. This is a fantastic episode which i…
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Send us a text Is it a journey, a pilgrimage, and odyssey or an adventure? That's the first question! The next big question is whose theory on the golf swing is best, Moe Norman or Ben Hogan? The boys take a deep dive into swing analysis after a brush with an Artificial Intelligence training app in a bid to decide which swing theory will best serve…
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Send us a text The boys trade stories of recent competition rounds with Andy achieving something he has not been able to do previously during The Missing Links Golf Show. Steve and Andy then share some insights into their recent practice sessions in The Missing Links Golf Show High Performance Centres, before engaging in a discussion around the sta…
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Send us a text Steve and Andy catch up with former touring and teaching professional Scott Fisher. From tales of topping tee shots in National Championships to receiving trophies from Heads of State, Scotty has plenty of good yarns to spin. If you enjoy spending some time sharing stories of the glory days in the 19th hole then this episode is defin…
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Send us a text Andy shares a story about an amazing achievement by his dad who shoots even par for 9 holes at 82 years young, and in the process is named the inaugural Missing Links Golf Show Player of the Week! The boys share tales of their recent competition rounds before discussing current training plans. A final reflection on lessons learned si…
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Send us a text In this episode the boys reflect on some of the big lessons learned from the interview with golf psychologist Neale Smith in episode 12. Steve reveals how he used Neale's mental game scorecard in his competition round at Wentworth. Andy discusses how his technical and mental improvements have come together to leave him feeling as tho…
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Send us a text This is an incredibly exciting episode as The Missing Links Golf Show welcomes its first ever international guest! Former PGA Tour player, sports psychologist and high performance coach Neale Smith joins the show to share his insights into how we can all improve the mental side of our games. This is an incredibly insightful discussio…
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Send us a text The boys are back for the new year after an eventful Xmas break. Andy explains what happened to his family Xmas plans, the boys announce the new Missing Links Golf Show High Performance Centres and make plans for what is to come in 2024, along with a few other big announcements... 2024 is going to be a big year! For more content and …
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