In this episode of Linked by Golf, I sit down with Mark Loftus for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation about a life deeply shaped by the game of golf.

From growing up in Scotland and competing at the highest levels of amateur golf, to the fine margins that separate potential, opportunity, and outcome, Mark shares his story with honesty, humour, and perspective. We talk about the realities of elite golf, the people you meet along the way, and how the game continues to influence who you become long after competitive ambitions change.

This is a conversation about golf — but more than that, it’s about journeys, timing, friendships, and what the game leaves you with.

Whether you’re a lifelong golfer or simply interested in stories of sport and life, this one will resonate.

• Growing up around Scottish golf and early influences

• Competing at elite amateur level and what it really demands

• The fine margins and “sliding doors” moments in a golfing life

• Playing alongside (and against) future tour professionals

• The transition away from elite competition

• What golf teaches you beyond the scorecard

• What Mark is focused on now, and how the game still connects him to people

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