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Two guys in their early 50’s with plenty of life experience and big dreams embark on a quest to rekindle forgotten sporting glory by taking on the NSW Amateur Senior Golf Championship. Join us on the journey to improve our golf game and see if we can apply the lessons learned on the course to our lives off the course, and (more importantly) vice versa
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Links for Life

Tommy Thompson

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Golf is a microcosm of life. In the short hours we spend on the links, each shot challenges our focus and tests our emotions. When hitting that small, dimpled ball, we strive to stay present and to trust. Golf offers us the opportunity to grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually. How often in casual conversations about the game have we heard someone say, "Golf is just like life!" And yet, we frequently miss the lessons that golf affords. Through golf, we learn to wrangle ...
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Wisdom of Leaders

Simply Suparnaa

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Welcome to Simply Suparnaa’s podcasts, where meaningful conversations meet inspiration! I'm Suparnaa Chadda, a seasoned on-air talent, formerly with Radio City, where I earned my moniker 'SimplySuparnaa.' Here, I host impactful discussions with leaders who are shaping the world. Tune in for insightful conversations, inspiring stories, and practical wisdom from those who are making a difference. Let's grow, learn, and thrive together!"
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Send us a text After a prolonged hiatus from competitive golf (or any golf for that matter), Andy Walker returns to the course like a phoenix rising from the ashes. In this episode Andy takes us through his return to golf in Penang, Malaysia, before sharing the story of his competitive return at Kooindah Waters. This is an inspiring tale for the ag…
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In this episode of Links for Life, Tommy sits down with golf professional Justin Beard, Director of Golf at The Greenbrier Sporting Club, to talk about raising a junior golfer and keeping the game fun along the way. Justin shares his journey in golf, his experience parenting a talented junior player, and the lessons he’s learned about confidence, h…
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Send us a text Andy and Steve unpack the action from Bethpage Black in an attempt to answer some of the big questions about the 2025 edition of The Ryder Cup. 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 …
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This special Links for Life episode captures the energy of the HOPE Golf Classic at the Federal Club in Virginia. Host Tommy Thompson and co-host Pete Bowell welcome players and friends including Stuart Holt, John Atkinson, Steven McCarthy, Parker Thompson, and Isaac Nunn for memorable stories and reflections on golf and life. From miraculous chip-…
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Send us a text After qualifying 109th in the 110 man field, Steve takes on the NSW Country Championships in the picturesque town of Cowra. Join the boys for a hole by hole breakdown of the event. Can Steve beat his ranking and finish inside the top 100?? Join the fun by entering The Missing Links Yearly Championship to compete with Steve, Andy and …
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In this episode Tommy sits down with David Dwight to talk about golf as more than a pastime. Together they explore how the game reveals what’s happening inside us (our mindset, emotions, and even our character). Whether you’re battling a big number on the scorecard, walking the Old Course at St. Andrews, or teeing it up with three generations of fa…
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sabera.coToday on Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa, we shine the spotlight on The Golf Foundation, a pioneering initiative that has been transforming the lives of underprivileged children by giving them access to the sport of golf. Established by Arjuna Awardee Amit Luthra, the Foundation has nurtured grassroots talent and helped young golfers r…
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Send us a text Steve shares the details of how he is preparing for the 2025 NSW Country Championships. With some great advice from Andy Walker and others, Steve has pulled together what could be described as the ultimate guide to tournament preparation! Hopefully this episode will help you put yourself in the best position to succeed in your next b…
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On Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa, I’m in conversation with Satya Prakash, CEO of FXB India Suraksha—a SABERA Awardee transforming rural livelihoods through agriculture, resilience, and community empowerment.From farmer clubs in Assam and Meghalaya to rescuing survivors of trafficking and strengthening child protection systems, Satya’s journey…
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In this episode, Tommy sits down with Will Saunders to explore how golf can unite people in a pressure-free, inclusive way. Will shares the story of Unclubbed, Virginia’s largest social golf league, which grew from a simple Tuesday-night idea into a 1,200-member community where anyone can RSVP, play nine, and connect. Hear how Unclubbed fosters com…
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Meet Rajiv Mehta, Trustee of Ratna Nidhi Trust & SABERA Award Change Maker, who created the world’s first 3D-printed prosthetic leg with IIT Bombay & Google.org — a breakthrough making limbs affordable & accessible for all.From disability empowerment to Mission Million Books, hunger relief, and disaster response, his work demonstrates how innovatio…
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Send us a text Andy and Steve talk through the August results for The Missing Links Golf Show Yearly Championship (the number one global golf podcast listener competition in the history of golf podcasting...). Andy then shares an update on the progress he has made off the course to give him a hugely anticipated return to action on the course! Join …
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sabera.co My next guest on Impact leaders with Simply Suparnaa reminds us that leadership is not just about results, it’s about impact, empathy, and service.After nearly four decades in the corporate world spanning manufacturing, international trade, and consultancy, Dr. Venkataramanan chose to dedicate his life to healthcare, community empowerment…
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Send us a text A question from one of the Pilgrims has caused the boys to reflect on their strategies to shoot lower scores. Whether your target is to break 100, 90, 80, Par or just to shoot you personal best, every golfer battles with the difficulty of closing out a good round. In this episode Steve and Andy unpack why that happens and what you ca…
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Traditionally seen as a male domain, dairy farming in Madhya Pradesh has found a new face of leadership in SABERA Awardee Pallavi Vyas, the force behind Shanta Farms, the state’s first woman-managed modern dairy farm. From providing pure, pesticide-free milk & ghee to championing sustainable practices, Pallavi is rewriting the rules of agriculture …
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Send us a text It's always great to get to talk about golf again... In this episode Steve takes us through a recent round he was able to play at the picturesque Duntryleague Golf Club in the beautiful regional NSW city of Orange. Join the fun by entering The Missing Links Yearly Championship to compete with Steve, Andy and other Pilgrims from all a…
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Send us a text This is a conversation we needed to have... Off the back of Andy's wrist injury, the boys take a deep dive into the topic of men's health. The search for middle aged sporting glory relies on staying fit and healthy so Steve and Andy share some of their challenges and strategies. Could chicken sternum cartilage really be the answer to…
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This week on Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa, we bring you the awe-inspiring journey of Rashi, founder of the SABERA award-winning Sachin Sarcoma Society.Diagnosed with two rare forms of cancer, Rashi didn’t just survive—she chose to serve. Today, through SSS, she supports thousands of sarcoma, desmoid, and GIST patients across India, offering …
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Send us a text Steve shares the story of his recent round where his single digit handicap was under threat. A good round would see him keep the ego massaging metric but failure to register a "flag round" would see him drift into the tens for the first time since achieving single digit status in the early episodes of The Missing Links Golf Show. Thi…
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sabera.co On this week’s Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa, we’re in conversation with RN Mohanty Mohanty, CEO of Sightsavers India Under his leadership, Sightsavers was honored with the SABERA 2020 Trophy for Education for Project SANKALP , implemented across 38 districts in Bihar. He’s now on a mission to transform 100 districts across India th…
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On this week’s Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa, we’re in conversation with RN Mohanty, CEO of Sightsavers India.Under his leadership, Sightsavers was honored with the SABERA 2020 Trophy for Education for Project SANKAL, implemented across 38 districts in Bihar. He’s now on a mission to transform 100 districts across India through impactful work…
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Send us a text Andy Walker returns to his old stomping grounds and the home course of his youth. He also has the opportunity to catch up with the legendary "Ted from Mollymook" for a couple of rounds at both the Beachside and Hilltop courses. The stage is set for a fantastic experience. But not everything turns out as we hope and golf is not always…
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This week, we bring you a conversation with Amitabh Shah Founder of YUVA Unstoppable and a SABERA 2019 awardee.From transforming government school infrastructure to enabling digital literacy, sustainable green campuses, playgrounds, and scholarships for deserving students, Amitabh’s mission is impacting millions of children across India.His vision?…
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Send us a text The 2025 Open Championship has been played and won by the relentless Scottie Scheffler prompting Steve and Andy to ponder whether he is in fact a real man or a golfing machine... The boys also unpack Scottie's pre tournament press conference which may just have identified the secret to his rise to greatness. There is clearly a lot th…
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“In Rajasthan, we talk about mohallas and castes — but the real divide is between those who have sanitation and those who don’t.” Words of a man who turned personal struggle into collective strength. Through SPECTRA Organisation, Pradeep Singh Pundhir has educated 5,500+ girls, empowered 32,500 women, and transformed the futures of entire communiti…
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Send us a text The boys take us through the June Results of the Yearly Championship before discussions turn to developments in The Missing Links Golf Show High Performance Centre(s). Andy shares some significant new investments to his training set up and Steve talks us through his plans for the future. All with the inevitable random tangents along …
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sabera.coOn the latest episode of Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa, we feature Mangesh Wange, CEO of Swades Foundation and SABERA awardee.From transforming rural lives with solar-powered water schemes to building grassroots leadership through Village Development Committees, Mangesh shares how Swades is making One India a reality.…
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Send us a text After some struggles with time, work and injury, Steve and Andy finally get out to play rounds of competitive golf. Andy takes us through his return to golf in the mid-week Kooindah stableford before Steve shares his experiences in the July Monthly Medal. Join the fun by entering The Missing Links Yearly Championship to compete with …
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Send us a text Andy and Steve discuss the importance of self-perception in golf improvement and share their respective challenges over recent months. Golf isn't easy and nobody ever said that life was meant to be easy so it stands to reason that finding a way to effectively balance the two would be extremely difficult! If you also struggle finding …
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Send us a text With so much professional golf on offer at the moment, Steve and Andy look at some of the lessons we can all learn from the professional game. Whether this is golf or life related (or both!), there is always something we can learn from watching the best in the business go about their work. Although, in fairness, it is sometimes about…
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On this week’s Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa, meet the changemaker behind My Angels Academy. A SABERA awardee using football to transform lives from Delhi’s Vikaspuri slums and Tihar Jail to tribal Odisha. Over 300 children mentored directly1,000+ impacted through community initiativesFrom professional coaching to Bharatanatyam & painting, em…
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Send us a text Steve has been struck down by the winter flu but that won't stop Andy from getting behind the microphone to share some of his thoughts in the aftermath of the battle of Oakmont. 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 Podcas…
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Send us a text The big moment has arrived as Steve takes on a strong field in the NSW Mid-Amateur Championships hosted at Tamworth GC and Longyard GC in the New England region of New South Wales. Steve comes into the 183 strong field ranked 165th on handicap so even making the cut after round 2 would seem to be a tall order. Can he at least perform…
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This week, we feature Simran Mulchandani, co-founder of Rangeet, the SABERA 2024 Social Enterprise of the Year! 🌱📱From restoring mangroves in Myanmar to transforming education across India, Simran's journey is anything but ordinary. Tune in as we explore how Rangeet is democratizing quality education, putting well-being, equity, and ecological sust…
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Send us a text Steve and Andy catch up with Joe Lagowski to discuss all things Golf Simulators and Launch Monitors. Joe runs a very successful YouTube channel (links below) where he tests and reviews every piece of golf technology on the market. In his spare time he also competes on the international golf simulator circuit where he has achieved the…
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Send us a text Andy and Steve unpack all the action for the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow and draw out some of the lessons we can all apply to our games. 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 yo…
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Send us a text Andy takes us through his recent experiences testing out the new range of LAB putters before Steve shares his experiences testing out the "Tour Read" green reading app. For anyone thinking about how to improve putting and short game, there is a lot to ponder in this episode! Join the fun by entering The Missing Links Yearly Champion …
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Send us a text Have you ever felt like you don't have enough time to chase your golfing dreams? Like other commitments such as work and family make practice and competition almost impossible? Well, you are absolutely not alone. This topic was one of the major reasons why this podcast began and if nothing else, we have discovered that the problem ca…
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SABERA Awardee, Sanskriti Dawle, Co-Founder of Thinkerbell Labs, rewriting the rules of inclusive education. Sanskriti’s journey started in her classroom in assistive tech, began with a bold idea: to democratize literacy for the visually impaired. With Annie and Helios already self-sustainable, she is working on more ideas to make this a truly incl…
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In this episode of Links for Life, host Tommy and guest Joel Suggs, a recurrent co-host, discuss the profound topic of humility and its crucial role in everyday life and on the golf course. They explore how golf serves as a mirror to life, revealing key aspects of personal character and humility. Through personal anecdotes and philosophical insight…
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Send us a text Steve and Andy share their current improvement strategies and pull together a solid list of things you can do at home, in the office or on the course to improve your game and play your best golf. This episode covers everything from grip fittings to green reading and everything in between. A must listen if you are looking for some way…
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sabera.coJoin me on this next episode of Impact Leaders with Simply Suparnaa as I sit down with Madhukar Swayambhu, Co-Founder of Vaidic Srijan & SABERA™ Awardee, to explore how Cownomics® Technology is revolutionizing ecological restoration!🔹 60+ waterbodies revived🔹 Billions of liters of wastewater transformed🔹 Improved AQI, biodiversity, and pub…
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Send us a text The 2025 Macquarie Cup was played over the Easter Weekend. Unfortunately Andy's injury prevented him from teeing it up, but the situation did open the door for a new possibility. Andy made the trip out west to caddy Steve through the two day stroke event. Can the friendship last such a close examination of golf decision making and th…
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“You don’t need wealth to create change—you need will.” — Manoranjan Behera , Executive Director of AJSA India (SABERA Awardee), empowering over 3.5 million people in India’s most marginalized communities.From rescuing 7,000+ children from labour through Bridge Schools to educating 50,000+ girls on safety & rights, AJSA proves that sustainable chan…
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