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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.

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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For all episodes, check out the website:
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