Strokes Gained Talking

LIV Golf caused a whirlwind when it emerged in 2022. We talk about the format, prize money and player moves, as well as the knock on effects to the PGA Tour. What works well? What needs to improve?

At the start of a New Year, we discuss how to set effective goals for 2026. We look at frameworks like SMART to compare pro and top amateur goals, and also reflect on mistakes from previous years. Casual weekend golfers will learn how to get better while still having fun.

Also we catch-up on LIV announcements which will feature in next week's episode.

Christmas Quiz 2025 is kindly hosted by Jamie McIntosh who splits up the team to face golf trivia questions. Major winners, open venues and famous faces feature in the rounds. Play along at home and see if you can beat our scores.

Our good friend and former Stirling University teammate, Fin Hamilton, shares his golf tourism expertise. We recall funny stories from playing college golf tournaments in biblical conditions, and also our favourite courses and holes in Scotland.

We recap on DP World Tour victories and also PGA Tour Q School.

We discuss the role of a caddie, and how it has evolved over the years. It's clear that they do more than just carry a bag - preparation, strategy, emotion management and elite golf IQ are all important traits. Also we look at how a world class caddie's earning potential compares to the development tours.

The podcast starts by looking back at DP World Tour moments in Australia and South Africa, as well as Tiger's Hero Challenge event.

Discover the secrets behind scratch-level golf while juggling a full-time job. Join two plus-handicap amateurs and a tour pro as they break down key performance stats, competitive mindset and edge required to reach the next level.

We also catch-up on PGA Tour results and recent compensation scheme, and the LPGA's improved prize money for 2026.

Jack Cope returns to chat about his transition from amateur to pro golf. We learn about the huge adjustment to the pro game and what he's learnt in his first few years on tour. Injury has struck him once again but he's eager to come back stronger than before.

Last week's DP World Tour action saw Matt Fitzpatrick win once again in Dubai, and we look at other key performances over the weekend.

In our first special guest episode, we are joined by good friend Jack Cope, former English Amateur Championship and St. Andrews Trophy winner. We talk about Jack's rise through the ranks from a junior golfer to eventual elite amateur winner, and the steps and setbacks along the way. This is the first part and the second will focus on Jack's pro career.

The team also reflects on the impressive wins by Aaron Rai and Ben Griffin on the DP World and PGA Tour last week.

As the cold weather sets in, the boys chat about their winter goals. We look at the top amateur vs tour pro approach to game improvement, specifically at the gym, practice ground, and brining the work onto the golf course.

We start by praising James Morrison's win and other Challenge Tour graduates who've earned a DP World Tour card.

The whole crew dives into golf tech this week, asking whether gadgets give players an unfair edge or just make the game more complicated for the average golfer. We break down rangefinders, green books, launch monitors, and stat-tracking apps.

Rob kicks things off with his airport disaster, and we touch on last week’s winners on the DP World and PGA Tours.