Ep. 114 Pain Free and Dangerous!

Send us Fan MailAndy 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 yearNo snap hooksNo doublesIncreased clubhead speed without extra effortA deeper understanding of ground forces and weight transitionAndy 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 speedMultiple flushed irons (including a “three-quarter” 7-iron that went 154m…)Two makeable birdie chances lateA gritty up-and-down on 18 to break 80It 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 winHow tension creeps in when a good score is buildingThe importance of getting off “the train”Why no doubles is a bigger stat than you thinkAnd why 2026 might be shaping up very nicelyMomentum is building.The swing is holding up under pressure.And the snap hook might finally be on notice.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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/