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This week on The Missing Links Golf Show, Steve and Andy kick things off with the February results of the Missing Links Yearly Championship, including a dramatic virtual playoff and another strong month of scoring from the Pilgrims.

There’s also an unforgettable story from the world of golf officiating — featuring a hamstring injury sustained while refereeing the NSW Senior Amateur. Proof that golf can still be a dangerous sport!

Then the episode dives into a deep discussion on golf training aids. After testing a wide range of gadgets over the years, Steve and Andy break down what they actually use in their practice — and what might not be worth your money.

They cover:

• Simple fundamentals like alignment rods and grip trainers
• Practice tools including divot boards, foot spray, and putting mirrors
• Swing aids designed to improve connection and swing plane
• The benefits of launch monitors and shot tracking systems
• Apps like Tour Tempo and Golf Swing Replay
• And one training aid that might be the worst purchase ever made

If you’ve ever wondered which training aids actually help your game — and which ones are just clever marketing — this episode is packed with insights.

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The boys are back with a full Duntryleague competition debrief — and this one had everything.

• A 13-point front nine
• A double after a flushed punch through a tree tunnel
• A shank...
• And then… seven straight pars a few days later

Steve takes us inside a rollercoaster Stableford round at Duntryleague in Orange, including one of the best (and one of the worst) shots of his golfing life. But the real breakthrough came afterwards in the High Performance Centre.

After struggling with a two-way miss off the tee, video revealed the culprit:
👉 A takeaway getting whipped too far inside
👉 A flat backswing
👉 A steep throw in transition

One small swing-plane fix later… fairways found and seven consecutive pars.

The episode dives into:

• Why driver confidence disappears so quickly
• The importance of regular video check-ups
• How swing plane flaws can affect both driver AND wedges
• Why consistency beats flashes of brilliance
• Prep for the Duntry Seniors
• A new training aid incoming (TRS Slider)

There’s promise in the game. Now it’s about making it repeatable.

Bring on the Duntry Seniors.

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Andy is back.

After months of landscaping, wrist pain, and limited golf, Episode 114 marks his return to competitive play — and it delivers.

In this episode:

• A pain-free 18 holes (thanks to a simple pre-round tweak)
• A 79 in the first comp round of the year
• No snap hooks
• No doubles
• Increased clubhead speed without extra effort
• A deeper understanding of ground forces and weight transition

Andy shares how studying concepts from Titleist Performance Institute and applying ideas often seen in players like Justin Thomas has reshaped his swing — particularly around pressure shift and using the lead side properly.

The result?

• A 5% jump in clubhead speed
• Multiple flushed irons (including a “three-quarter” 7-iron that went 154m…)
• Two makeable birdie chances late
• A gritty up-and-down on 18 to break 80

It wasn’t perfect. There were sloppy bogeys. Mental lapses. A few “how did that go 181 metres?” moments.

But it feels close.

Really close.

This episode dives into:

• Why pain-free golf is a massive win
• How tension creeps in when a good score is building
• The importance of getting off “the train”
• Why no doubles is a bigger stat than you think
• And why 2026 might be shaping up very nicely

Momentum is building.

The swing is holding up under pressure.

And the snap hook might finally be on notice.

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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:

You can now also watch the video version of all our episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMissingLinksGolfShow

Contact us directly via email: themissinglinksgolfshow@gmail.com

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