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Linked By Golf

Ross McGuire

Linked by Golf is a golf podcast that explores the journeys of individuals shaped by the sport.

Each episode features candid conversations with golf professionals, aspiring tour players, golf coaches, and sports journalists.

From golf coaching tips to tour player stories, Linked by Golf offers a unique perspective on the game.

Guests share how golf has influenced their careers, personal growth, and connections.

Subscribe for inspiring golf interviews, expert advice, and behind-the-scenes stories.

Follow us on Instagram @linkedbygolfpodcast

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  • 24 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 48 min
  • English

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  • S1 · E79
    March 10 · 50 min

    How Fitness Can Improve Your Golf Game – With Colin Dickson

    Follow the podcast on social: Instagram: @linkedbygolf2024 In this episode, Ross is joined by personal trainer Colin Dickson to talk about the growing role of fitness in golf and how golfers can improve performance through strength, mobility and better preparation. Colin shares his journey from working in IT to becoming a personal trainer, why he now works with golfers, and how he’s helping junior players build strength and clubhead speed through winter training programmes. They also discuss practical ways golfers can improve their fitness, avoid injury and add distance without needing a full gym setup. Why fitness is becoming essential in modern golf The most common physical weaknesses in golfers How strength training can increase clubhead speed Simple mobility exercises to do before a round Why hydration and nutrition matter during a 4-hour round The most underrated exercise for golfers How junior golfers are gaining a competitive edge through fitness Most golfers struggle with tight hips and poor spinal mobility, often caused by sitting for long periods. Improving mobility helps golfers rotate better and reduce lower back strain. Colin focuses on compound movements like deadlifts, squats, lunges, pull-ups and presses to build full-body strength that translates into more power in the golf swing. Golf-specific exercises such as cable rotations, band work and medicine ball drills help develop core strength and improve swing efficiency. Junior golfers working with Colin have already gained 6–8 mph in clubhead speed through structured winter training — potentially adding 20+ yards of distance. Many golfers go straight from the car to the first tee. Colin recommends spending 5–10 minutes warming up with simple mobility and band exercises to activate the hips, spine and shoulders before playing. Golf rounds can last four hours or more, so fuelling properly matters. Colin recommends focusing on: Protein and carbohydrates before a round Hydration the day before and during play Light snacks like fruit, protein bars or shakes during the round Avoid heavy, high-fat foods between rounds which can leave you feeling sluggish. If Colin had to choose one exercise for golfers it would be the trap bar deadlift, which builds strength through the legs, glutes and core — key areas for generating power in the golf swing. Follow Colin for golf fitness tips, workouts and nutrition advice: Instagram: @colindicksonpt

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  • S1 · E78
    March 3 · 42 min

    The Amateur Champion’s Journey | Craig Watson on Winning The Amateur, Playing The Masters & The Open

    Guest: Craig Watson In this episode of Linked By Golf, Ross chats with Craig Watson — one of Scotland’s most accomplished amateur golfers — about a career that spans winning The Amateur Championship, playing in The Masters and The Open, and representing and captaining Great Britain & Ireland in the Walker Cup. Craig reflects on his victory at The Amateur Championship in 1997, a win that opened doors to Augusta National and Royal Birkdale. He shares what it was like walking the fairways at The Masters Tournament and competing in The Open Championship — experiences few amateurs ever get to live. The conversation also dives deep into his long association with the Walker Cup — first as a player representing Great Britain & Ireland, and later as captain. Craig explains the unique pressure and pride that comes with amateur team golf, the responsibility of leadership, and what it takes to prepare players for elite international competition. From growing up in Scottish golf to competing on the biggest stages in the world, Craig offers insight into longevity in the amateur game, balancing elite sport with life beyond competition, and what the modern amateur landscape looks like compared to his era. Topics covered in this episode: • Winning The Amateur Championship in 1997 • Earning a place at The Masters and The Open • The Augusta National experience as an amateur • Competing at Royal Birkdale • Representing Great Britain & Ireland in the Walker Cup • Captaining the Walker Cup side • The evolution of elite amateur golf • The pride of Scottish golf tradition • Leadership, preparation, and team culture • Life beyond tournament golf Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolf2024

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  • S1 · E77
    February 24 · 1 hr 7 min

    Junior Ryder Cup and Stephen Gallacher Foundation with Scott Knowles - Linked By Golf

    Guest: Scott Knowles In this episode of Linked By Golf, Ross chats with Scott Knowles — Junior Ryder Cup Vice Captain and Manager of the Stephen Gallacher Foundation — about elite junior golf, team culture, and building pathways into the game. Scott shares what it’s really like behind the scenes at the Junior Ryder Cup, from seeing world-class junior talent up close to helping select and support Team Europe players competing at Bethpage and Marco Simone. He explains the challenge of building a team, not just selecting the best individuals, and the unforgettable experiences young golfers get when they step into the Ryder Cup environment. The conversation also explores Scott’s own playing journey — from never winning as a junior to becoming Scottish Golfer of the Year — and the lessons learned from competing alongside some of Scotland’s strongest amateur golfers of the era. A major focus of the episode is the work of the Stephen Gallacher Foundation, where Scott helps introduce young players to golf through creative competition formats, coaching programmes, and events designed to build confidence, skills, and long-term love for the game. The foundation’s philosophy is simple: grow participation first, and performance will follow. Topics covered in this episode: • Inside the Junior Ryder Cup experience • Selecting Team Europe players and building team chemistry • The standard of elite junior golf today • Scott’s amateur career and Scottish team experiences • Balancing golf, work, and family life • The cost of junior golf development • The Stephen Gallacher Foundation pathway model • Flag events and junior competition formats • Long-term player development vs early performance • Creating opportunities for young golfers Stephen Gallacher Foundation https://stephengallacherfoundation.com Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolf2024

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  • S1 · E76
    February 17 · 40 min

    How to build YOUR OWN Launch Monitor - Coleman Rollins - Linked By Golf

    Guest: Coleman Rollins Instagram: @colemangolfs In this episode of Linked By Golf, Ross chats with Coleman Rollins, a software engineer and golfer documenting his journey building a DIY open-source golf launch monitor from scratch. Coleman shares how curiosity about expensive commercial launch monitors turned into a hands-on engineering project combining radar technology, Raspberry Pi computing, and open-source software — all documented publicly on Instagram so others can learn alongside him. The conversation covers everything from caddying in Minnesota to testing radar data in a garage in Seattle, plus what it takes to turn raw motion data into meaningful golf metrics like clubhead speed, ball speed, launch angle, and spin. At its core, the project is about making golf technology more accessible and showing that innovation in golf doesn’t always have to come from big companies. Coleman’s tagline says it best: “I built a launch monitor at home so you can too.” Growing up in Minnesota golf culture Moving from curiosity to building a launch monitor Radar vs camera launch monitor technology Using a Raspberry Pi as the “brain” of the system Trial-and-error testing at the driving range Building a custom enclosure for the device Making the project open source The role of community learning in golf technology What comes next: simulator integration and data analysis tools Puetz Golf Gerry Gubash — Radar engineering guidance Peter Michels — Enclosure design and fabrication OpenFlight GitHub Repository Open-source project: https://github.com/jewbetcha/openflight Follow Coleman’s build journey: Instagram — @colemangolfs Follow the podcast: @linkedbygolf2024 In this episodePeople and projects supporting Coleman’s journeyLinks

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