Strokes Gained Talking

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...

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.

Tour pros and plus handicap golfers give their takes on the game. In a Q&A style format, we analyse our own games by discussing technique, tendencies and course strategy. Also we dive into common amateur mistakes and offer advice to improve performance.

Challenge Tour pro Rob and PGA pro Jordan break down the path to becoming a full-time player. We look at the tiered tour system and what it really takes to win and make a living. They dive into key skillsets, gap between levels, and elite mindset required. Plus, a quick-fire recap of the weekend’s action in Spain and Japan, and why global golf might be the future.

PGA pro Jordan Sundborg chats about Open Qualifying at Dundonald Links earlier this year and how he came painfully close to making it to Royal Portrush. All four of us were there that day, so we share behind-the-scenes stories, near misses, and funny moments. We also look back at the Dunhill Links and our dream celebrity golf partners.

In this first episode, former university golf teammates share their thoughts on the Ryder Cup 2025. We use stats and our competitive experience to share perspectives on the captaincy, key players, team selection, course setup, fan behaviour and predictions for 2027.