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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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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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This week Pilgrims, we swap scorecards for stadium lights.

After both catching Ed Sheeran live in Sydney (70,000 strong… twice), Steve and Andy ask a simple question:

What can a global superstar teach two middle-aged golfers chasing sporting glory?

Turns out… a lot.

In this unexpected but surprisingly powerful episode, we unpack:

• 🎯 Growth Mindset in Action – From playing pubs to selling out stadiums, Ed’s long-game perseverance is the blueprint for golf development.
• 🛠️ Loving the Grind – Why enjoying practice (not just performance) is the real secret sauce.
• 🎵 Tempo & Rhythm – What Ed’s looping precision under pressure teaches us about staying smooth in the golf swing.
• 🧠 Thinking Out Loud – Using verbal commitment in your pre-shot routine to sharpen clarity and intent.
• 🤝 Collaboration & Team – Even solo artists need support. So do golfers.
• 📈 Providing Value – Why deliberate practice is how you “love yourself” in performance.
• ⛳ Shot Shape Simplicity – Fall in love with the "shape of you" (well, your shot shape at least) and build confidence around it.
• 🔥 Managing “Bad Habits” – Because we’ve all had those rounds.

Plus… the unbelievable (and apparently true) story of the time Ed accidentally cracked Justin Bieber in the face with a golf club. Yes. That happened.

No golf was played this week — but plenty was learned.

If you’re serious about improvement, this episode is a reminder:

Success isn’t built on the big stage.
It’s built in the quiet hours when no one’s watching.

Rock out, Pilgrims. 🎸⛳

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January’s Yearly Championship round is done — and it was ruthless.

For the first time ever, ties are settled with The Die of Truth, and the virtual playoff delivers nerves, chaos, and the usual champagne podcasting!

Then things get weird...

Steve tests left-handed vs right-handed putting over nine holes — same greens, same reads, alternating hands. Is it a breakthrough? A mid-life putting crisis? Or the start of carrying two putters in competition?

There’s discussion of:

• Pressure vs preparation
• Dominant eye theory
• Whether four putters in the bag is genius or insanity
• And why sometimes not overthinking tee-to-green produces your best ball striking

The search for middle-aged sporting glory continues… one experimental stroke at a time.

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This week Steve takes us through his round of survival in brutal 45 degree heat (That's 113F in US dollars...) and Andy shares an update from the wrist surgeon.

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What’s the real difference between a plan and a strategy—and why do so many golfers confuse the two?

In this episode, Andy and Steve unpack their 2026 golf blueprints, starting with a big-picture strategy and working down into the day-to-day planning that actually drives improvement. They cover health and fitness, practice structure, short-game priorities, competition schedules, and the realities of juggling golf with work, family, injury, and winter conditions.

Along the way, they reflect on what’s worked (and what hasn’t) in previous years, why flexibility matters more than rigid plans, and how defining your playing field changes the decisions you make as a golfer.

Also in this episode:

• A Pilgrims poll update and the rise of the Dice of Truth
• Why health and fitness are no longer optional after 50
• The case for practicing short game on real grass, not just indoors
• Using nine-hole rounds as mental training, not just swing practice
• What “winning” actually means in a long-term golf journey

If you’ve ever made a plan and wondered why nothing changed, this one might help you find The Missing Links.

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Welcome to No Silver Spoons®, a podcast that celebrates grit, resilience,...

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