Join us in this exciting episode of Linked By Golf as we chat with Donald McKay, Head of Tuition & PGA Professional at Wellsgreen Driving Range in Fife, Scotland. With over 34 years of coaching experience, Donald has guided golfers of all levels—from Tour Professionals to complete beginners—using his approachable, easy-to-understand philosophy.

An excellent player in his own right, he has competed in European Tour events and claimed numerous Tartan Tour Pro-am victories. Today, Donald is passionate about helping others with their games and reminding them to have fun on the golf course.

Donald is also a co-host of the Talk Golf Scotland podcast, where his humour, insight, and wealth of experience make him a favourite among listeners. Tune in to hear how this seasoned professional approaches coaching and plenty of great insights along the way!

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Episode Title: Martin Dempster - The Art of Scottish Golf!

Episode Description:In this special episode, we dive deep into the life and career of one of the most respected figures in golf journalism, Martin Dempster.

As a longstanding golf correspondent for The Scotsman, Martin has spent decades capturing the highs, lows, and unforgettable moments of golf, not only in Scotland but worldwide. Today, we explore his journey from an aspiring writer to an authoritative voice in golf media, documenting some of the sport's most thrilling eras.

With personal stories and insights gained from years in the industry, Martin shares how golf has changed, both on and off the course, and what it’s like to cover iconic tournaments like The Open Championship and Ryder Cup. Join us as we talk about his recent work, the evolution of the sport, and the challenges of adapting to new media landscapes.

Show Notes:

• Guest: Martin Dempster, golf correspondent for The Scotsman newspaper
• X (formerly Twitter): @DempsterMartin
• Martin Dempster’s Book: The Art of Scottish Golf

Segment Highlights:

1. Early Career & Passion for Golf: Martin recounts his journey into journalism and his early love for the sport, growing up in Scotland.

2. Covering Major Tournaments: Martin shares memorable experiences from covering some of golf’s biggest events and how these tournaments have shaped the sport and his career.

3. The Evolution of Golf Media: Reflecting on his years at The Scotsman, Martin discusses the evolution of media, the challenges of digital transformation, and the shift in how fans engage with the sport.

4. Martin’s Book and Future Projects: We delve into his latest book and upcoming plans, including his hopes for the future of golf journalism.

Tune in to learn about the unique perspective Martin brings to golf journalism and hear his first hand accounts of life behind the scenes of one of the world’s most beloved sports.⁠

Welcome back to Linked By Golf!

Stevie Carmichael is the Alliances Director for Trackman in EMEA and also a hugely talented golfer who represented Scotland many times as an elite level amateur player.

In the second part of my conversation with Stevie, we cover Wentworth, Trackman and answering the question of whether I was putting in our second game or entering the pole vault!

To find out more about Trackman, visit:

https://www.trackman.com/

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Welcome back to Linked By Golf! After a summer break, I'm delighted to be joined by Stevie Carmichael.

Stevie is the Alliances Director for Trackman in EMEA and also a hugely talented golfer who represented Scotland many times as an elite level amateur player.

In this episode, we cover how Stevie got into golf, what supported his progress and then some of the experiences he had playing for his country.

To find out more about Trackman, visit:

https://www.trackman.com/

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• Follow the show, @linkedbygolf24 on X, @linkedbygolf2024 on Instagram

• Subscribe to Linked By Golf on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

Show Notes: Linked By Golf – Episode [15]

Title: Jamie Edwards, Trained Brain Life & Performance Coach - Who are you going to be?

Description:

Jamie has worked with clients such as Gareth Bale, Joe Hart, Tyrrell Hatton, Katie Boulter, Lee Westwood & Freddie Flintoff!

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In this bite sized episode of Linked By Golf, we hear from Scottish sports journalist, Andy Devlin, about the experience of reporting on high profile football matches.

On a famous night for Scotland in Paris, Andy was typing like Rick Wakeman on the team bus and chasing James McFadden down for an exclusive interview. The experience resulted in the famous headline - "Scotland Star celebrates with roll and square!"

You can catch Andy's full interview in Episode 6 of Linked By Golf

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Join us on "Linked By Golf" as we welcome Karl Morris, Europe's leading performance mind coach. With over two decades of experience, Karl has revolutionized the mental game for countless athletes, including six Major champions like Louis Oosthuizen and Graeme McDowell. His clients span over 100 PGA Tour, European Tour, LPGA, and Ladies European Tour golfers.

As the founder of The Mind Factor and co-founder of the Mind Caddie app, Karl offers practical tools for real-world performance. His approach is based on practical experience rather than theory.

Karl is also an accomplished author and speaker, frequently contributing to major publications and presenting seminars globally. His passion for making psychology accessible has made him a trailblazer in performance coaching.

Tune in to "Linked By Golf" for a conversation with Karl Morris, where he shares his personal journey, career evolution, and the experiences that shaped his unique approach. Discover the stories behind his success and the lessons he's learned.

Steven Richardson is a highly regarded course manager whose career has taken him to places such as Wentworth, Sunningdale, Parkstone, Pinehurst and Queenwood!

In this bite size episode we get some insight into the Queenwood Cup and the calibre of the field! Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, Richard Bland, Justin Rose and many more play every year.

Who won the longest drive though?

In this episode I catch up with Iain Colquhoun, a PGA Director of Golf and former Scottish Internationalist who has played with and against some of the world’s finest golfers.

In 2007, Iain turned Professional after undertaking a Golf Scholarship in Texas, USA where he majored in Business Management. Having won several PGA Events, Iain attempted to gain his European Tour Card on a couple of occasions. Unfortunately, this was not to be and Iain reverted back to business and golf management where he worked at some of the world’s finest golfing venues where he became Head Professional for Loch Lomond Golf Club (The Home of the Clan Colquhoun) and Director of Golf at Dundonald Links Golf Course.

In this bitesize episode, we focus on Sam caddying for Callum Shinkwin when Callum one the Cyprus Open at Aphrodite Hills. To cap that week off, a certain Mr Reed found himself without a lift to the airport!

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