Golf Coach Brian Coleman on the Process Behind Becoming Better Golfers
24/02/2026 | 47 min
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 and coaching, why most golfers plateau, and what long term improvement really requires.
Brian shares his journey from aviation to golf, why he left a stable career to pursue coaching, and how he structures development with a new student. They discuss clarity, identity, nervous system regulation, and why “I just want to get better” is not specific enough to build a plan.
This conversation is not about quick fixes. It’s about the process behind becoming better golfers.
(0:00) Intro (2:02) Brian’s Journey Into Golf and Aviation (15:18) Lessons Versus Coaching and the Quick Fix Problem (24:40) What Long Term Golf Improvement Actually Requires (35:05) How Brian Builds a Plan With a New Student (41:08) Identity, Letting Go, and Growth (46:44) Final Thoughts and How to Connect
Learn more about Brian Coleman’s golf coaching at: https://golfcolemans.com
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PGA Tour Winner Robert Wrenn on Playing Better Under Pressure
10/02/2026 | 1 h 1 min
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 sits down with Robert Wrenn, former PGA Tour winner and 1987 Buick Open champion, to talk honestly about what pressure really is and how to play better when it shows up.
Drawing from 16 years on the PGA Tour, Robert explains why pressure is largely self-imposed, how elite players think differently in high-stakes moments, and why preparation, commitment, and reflection matter more than talent alone. The conversation moves through course management, visualization, breathing, and post-round reflection, while also connecting golf pressure to life, leadership, and growth.
This episode is practical, grounded, and focused on repeatable habits that help golfers perform closer to their potential when it matters most.
(0:00) Intro (3:30) Pressure Is Self-Imposed (5:21) Mindset Under Pressure (15:14) Game Planning and Process (23:56) Visualization and Commitment (27:30) Reflection and Improvement (36:39) Embracing Pressure (59:27) Final Thoughts
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Ego, Identity, and Why Golf Exposes What We Believe About Ourselves with Joel Suggs
03/02/2026 | 59 min
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 words we use, the identities we claim, and the expectations we carry quietly shape our experience on the golf course and in life.
This episode isn’t about swing mechanics. It’s about learning to accept facts, release false identities, and find freedom from ego driven frustration.
(0:00) Introduction and episode overview (0:36) Humility and golf (1:06) Ego and pride in the game (2:31) Pride, insecurity, and self image (5:09) Ego vs pride and why language matters (8:32) Personal experiences with ego on the course (12:10) Identity and performance (16:27) Self perception and pressure (20:56) Philosophy of ego and identity (30:00) Humility and accepting facts (40:15) Language shapes belief (50:02) Practical tools for managing ego (55:26) Final thoughts and closing wisdom
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How Do You Pursue Growth Without Letting Expectations Ruin the Joy of Playing
27/01/2026 | 33 min
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 wanting to grow and actually enjoying the game. They unpack the difference between goals and expectations, process and outcome, and how pressure slowly replaces joy when performance becomes the focus. A powerful conversation on learning how to grow without losing the love of the game.
(0:00) Growth vs enjoyment (3:00) How goals shape the round (5:52) Process vs outcome (9:12) Trusting the process (11:56) Finding joy in improvement (14:55) Practice vs performance (17:49) Defining success beyond score (20:55) Staying engaged in the round (23:52) Finishing strong (26:55) Setting better goals
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How Do You Play Smart Golf While Growing Your Game
20/01/2026 | 41 min
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 moment and the question it raised, how do you accept the game you have today while still building the game you want? The conversation explores the tension every golfer feels, playing safe to protect your score versus taking intentional risks that help you grow. Through personal stories and practical examples, Tommy walks through why improvement doesn’t come from hero shots or playing scared, but from thoughtful practice, honest self-assessment, and taking small, intentional steps forward.
What This Episode Covers Playing the game you have while building the game you want When playing smart helps and when it holds you back Why range confidence doesn’t always show up on the course Learning from bad shots instead of getting stuck in frustration The difference between reckless risk and purposeful growth How to practice with intention and bring it onto the course
Key Takeaways You can’t grow your game if you never try new shots on the course Playing smart all the time can quietly cap your ceiling Improvement happens in small, intentional steps Practice builds skill, but course reps build trust Bad shots aren’t failures if they teach you something Focus on one area of improvement at a time
Timestamps (0:00) Introduction to Golf Improvement (2:08) The Challenge of Finesse Shots (5:41) Understanding Limits in Golf (9:44) The Game You Have vs. The Game You Want (22:37) Building the Game You Want (36:23) Practical Takeaways for Golfers
A Simple Way to Apply This Pick one part of your game you want to improve this season. Practice it intentionally, then look for low-risk moments to try it on the course. Expect some frustration, learn from it, and keep moving forward.
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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 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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