Ep. 124 Golf, Survival & the Search for Scratch (with Matt Woodbridge)

Send us Fan MailThis week on The Missing Links Golf Show, Steve and Andy are joined in person by fellow pilgrim and yearly championship leader Matt Woodbridge for one of the most honest and fascinating golf conversations the boys have had yet.Matt shares his journey through junior golf in Dubbo, growing up alongside a crop of elite young players, learning the game through creativity rather than coaching, and battling through multiple life-threatening accidents that repeatedly dragged him away from sport — only for golf to pull him back in again.The boys unpack: Why comparing yourself to other golfers can destroy confidence  How elite junior golf can both motivate and intimidate  The hidden value of mentors, mates and golf club culture  Why the best golf often happens when you stop overthinking  The mental crash that can happen during a championship round  What middle-aged golfers can realistically do to stay competitive  Why family support matters more than any swing tip There’s also: April Yearly Championship results  A controversial return of the Dice of Truth  A ridiculous run of red-hot scores from the pilgrims  The continued debate over Tiger vs Jack  Stories of club championships, pressure golf and missed opportunities  And a reminder that golf might be the cruelest — and most rewarding — game ever invented. A thoughtful, funny and surprisingly deep episode about golf, resilience, identity and why we keep chasing the game long after common sense says we should stop.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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/@TheMissingLinksGolfShowContact us directly via email: [email protected] more content and to keep up to date, follow the show on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/themissinglinksgolfshow  Don't forget to join the members group!Don't forget to join the private members group to join the conversation.Follow us on X: @TMLGolfShow https://twitter.com/TMLGolfShow Or on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/missinglinksgolf/ For all episodes, check out the website:  https://themissinglinksgolfshow.buzzsprout.com/