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Golf · Tommy Thompson

Links for Life

by Tommy Thompson

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 destructive emotions. We learn to stay present in the moment, letting go of the past and resisting the allure of projecting into an unknown future. In a round of golf, we have unrushed time to enjoy our favorite relationships with fewer distractions than everyday life. Golf is beautiful and challenging. Golf is play, and hard work. Golf shows us who we are and teaches us how to become better versions of ourselves. This is the "why" of Links for Life, a show that explores the intersection of golf, growth, and God. Tune in for inspiring and empowering episodes that explore the beauty of golf and how it can teach us to improve our daily lives. Join your host, Tommy Thompson, to discuss relationships, mindset, faith, leadership, and, at the same time, how to improve your golf game. In Links for Life, find out how the game of golf parallels the challenges you face along your journey, offering incredible mental strategies for personal growth while at the same time learning from the masters how to lower your handicap. Learn how to focus on the present, let go of past negativity, and free yourself of anxieties about the future. Get tips on overcoming nerves, improving your chipping and putting, and having more fun along the way. Tommy sits down with golfers at all levels who openly share their life experiences and how they use the game of golf in their everyday lives. Gather practical advice and inspiration from their stories to transform your life. Let their personal experiences and learned lessons guide you in elevating your beliefs, spirituality, and perspectives. Of course, golf isn't just about self-improvement. It also teaches you how to connect with others on a deeper level. Through these conversations, discover how this sport can help you build better relationships in all areas of your life. Find out how to create lasting connections with the people around you. Learn how to cultivate and appreciate relationships with the most important people in your life, helping you become a better spouse, parent, sibling, or friend.  Your host, Tommy Thompson, has been a golfer for over five decades. He knows the game inside out and fully understands how it brings people together on a much deeper level. Beyond that, Tommy is also a professional life coach and business entrepreneur who has mentored countless executives and leaders, helping them achieve balance, fulfillment, and more significant impact. He also has a seminary degree and is the author of Space to Breathe Again: Hope for the Overloaded and Overwhelmed. Tommy is host of the sibling podcast Space for Life. Tommy's journey stands at the intersection of golf, personal growth, and a vital relationship with God, making him the best person to lead these thought-provoking conversations.  Join Tommy in improving your scores, dissecting the intricacies of golf, and exploring its limitless links with human life.  Listen to Links For Life at linksforlife.golf

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Position in the Golf chart (US), last 90 days.

#1
all-time peak
35
days in the top 3 since Mar 2025

Latest episodes

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5 Things Pros Do That Most Amateurs Don’t

What makes pros different isn’t just talent. It’s how they approach the game. In this video we break down 5 things the best players in the world do every round that most

Jul 21
8 min

5 Tips to Break 100

Breaking 100 is one of the most rewarding milestones in golf, and it is closer than most people think. In this episode, Tommy walks through five practical tips covering s

Jul 1
8 min

5 Simple Strategies to Dramatically Improve Your Putting

If you want to lower your scores quickly, putting is the fastest way to do it. Most golfers lose strokes on the green for one simple reason, they don’t have a clear plan

Jun 18
7 min

Loren Roberts on the US Open Playoff, Bay Hill, and Playing in the Ryder Cup

Loren Roberts is one of the most decorated players in Champions Tour history, with eight PGA Tour wins and 13 more on the senior circuit, and Tommy Thompson sat down with

Jun 2
49 min

Kris Lynch on Golf Yourself Healthy, Loss, Purpose, and Embracing the Rough

In this episode, Tommy sits down with Kris Lynch, founder of Golf Yourself Healthy and host of the Golf Yourself Happy podcast, for one of the most personal conversations

May 19
57 min

Wally Armstrong on the PGA Tour, The Mulligan, and Walking with Jesus

Tommy sits down with Wally Armstrong, who spent ten years on the PGA Tour, tied for fifth at his rookie Masters, and went on to help start both Links Players and College

May 5
1 h 06 min

Why We're Actually Angry on the Golf Course (and How to Face It)

Anger might be the single most universal struggle in golf, and most of us are carrying more of it than we realize. In this episode Tommy digs into where golf anger actual

Apr 21
54 min

Inside the Ropes at the Masters with Robert Wrenn

Tommy sits down with PGA Tour winner Robert Wrenn, who played in the 1988 Masters after winning the 1987 Buick Open by seven strokes, to share what it was actually like t

Apr 7
57 min

What Makes the Masters So Special with John Sabino

Why does the Masters feel different from every other sporting event? For many people who have attended the tournament at Augusta National, the experience exceeds even th

Mar 24
52 min

Exploring the Role of Play in Golf with Mia Sundstrom, CEO of the National Institute for Play

Many golfers start playing because the game is fun. But over time something shifts. Golf becomes work. The scorecard becomes the focus. And the joy that originally drew u

Mar 10
43 min

Golf Coach Brian Coleman on the Process Behind Becoming Better Golfers

What does golf coaching actually look like? In this episode of Links for Life, Tommy sits down with golf coach Brian Coleman to talk about the difference between lessons

Feb 24
47 min

PGA Tour Winner Robert Wrenn on Playing Better Under Pressure

Pressure is something every golfer faces, but learning how to handle it is what separates average rounds from your best ones. In this episode of Links for Life, Tommy sit

Feb 10
1 h 01 min

Ego, Identity, and Why Golf Exposes What We Believe About Ourselves with Joel Suggs

In this episode of Links for Life, Tommy is joined again by Joel Suggs for a deep conversation on ego, pride, identity, and humility. Together, they explore how the wor

Feb 3
59 min

How Do You Pursue Growth Without Letting Expectations Ruin the Joy of Playing

How do you pursue improvement in golf without letting expectations steal the joy of playing? In this episode of Links for Life, Joe and Tommy explore the tension between

Jan 27
33 min

How Do You Play Smart Golf While Growing Your Game

How do you play a smart round of golf while still pushing your game forward? In this episode of Links for Life, host Tommy Thompson reflects on a frustrating short-game

Jan 20
41 min

The Top Lessons We Can Learn From Watching Pros

In this episode of Links for Life, the hosts explore what golfers can learn by simply paying attention to professional golfers and how those lessons translate far beyond

Jan 13
1 h 14 min

3x LPGA Champion Maggie Will on the Cost of Pursuing Excellence

In this episode of Links for Life, host Tommy Thompson sits down with Maggie Will, a three time LPGA Tour winner, to talk about what excellence actually costs in golf and

Jan 6
1 h 09 min

First Tee Jitters, Managing Nerves, and Playing Through Pressure

First tee jitters are a shared experience for golfers at every level, yet many players don’t understand why they happen or how to handle them. In this episode of Links fo

Dec 30 2025
30 min

Jose Alvarez on Pitching for the Atlanta Braves, the Pro Rivals Open, and Finding Purpose Through Faith

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Jose Alvarez joins Links for Life to reflect on his journey from pitching for the Atlanta Braves to competing in elite events like th

Dec 16 2025
1 h 05 min

Our Favorite Golf Games for Getting Better and Having More Fun

In this episode, Tommy and Joe walk through a wide range of golf games—both team-based and solo—that make golf more fun while also sharpening your skills. From classics l

Dec 11 2025
59 min

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