EPISODE · Jul 13, 2025 · 57 MIN
50: Portrush Picks & Ryder Cup Memories With Oliver Wilson
from Linked By Golf · host Ross McGuire
With the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush teeing off this week, Linked by Golf brings you a timely and revealing conversation with Oliver Wilson — Ryder Cup player, European Tour winner, and one of golf’s most thoughtful voices. Ross McGuire sits down with Oli to explore the real grind of professional golf and the deeper mindset behind performance at the highest level: An unforgettable Augusta National bunker story Life on the Challenge Tour — and why it’s not all sunshine and leaderboard glory Who might shine at Portrush — from Tyrrell Hatton to Ludvig Åberg Reflections on the Open's unique test and how the right spark can change everything plus we discuss Ollie's role with Radio 5 Live alongside Iain Carter Honest talk about motivation, burnout, and what keeps the dream alive This episode drops right as the world tunes in to Royal Portrush — where Xander Schauffele defends his 2024 title, and stars like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Tommy Fleetwood, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Bob MacIntyre look to etch their name into history. Whether you're a links golf junkie or following The Open from home, this episode offers a unique lens into the life and mind of a top-tier player still chasing his next big moment. Links & Mentions: The Open Championship 2025 – Official Site Oliver Wilson – Ryder Cup Profile Sponsored by Lomond Golf Tours & Crun Golf With special thanks to TRUELinkswear.uk and Oli Wilson Don’t forget to: Subscribe to Linked by Golf on your favourite podcast app Leave a review if you enjoyed the chat Share this with anyone tuning into The Open
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With the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush teeing off this week, Linked by Golf brings you a timely and revealing conversation with Oliver Wilson — Ryder Cup player, European Tour winner, and one of golf’s most thoughtful voices. Ross McGuire sits down with Oli to explore the real grind of professional golf and the deeper mindset behind performance at the highest level: An unforgettable Augusta National bunker story Life on the Challenge Tour — and why it’s not all sunshine and leaderboard glory Who might shine at Portrush — from Tyrrell Hatton to Ludvig Åberg Reflections on the Open's unique test and how the right spark can change everything plus we discuss Ollie's role with Radio 5 Live alongside Iain Carter Honest talk about motivation, burnout, and what keeps the dream alive This episode drops right as the world tunes in to Royal Portrush — where Xander Schauffele defends his 2024 title, and stars like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Tommy Fleetwood, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Bob MacIntyre look to etch their name into history. Whether you're a links golf junkie or following The Open from home, this episode offers a unique lens into the life and mind of a top-tier player still chasing his next big moment. Links & Mentions: The Open Championship 2025 – Official Site Oliver Wilson – Ryder Cup Profile Sponsored by Lomond Golf Tours & Crun Golf With special thanks to TRUELinkswear.uk and Oli Wilson Don’t forget to: Subscribe to Linked by Golf on your favourite podcast app Leave a review if you enjoyed the chat Share this with anyone tuning into The Open
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