Links for Life

By 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 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


Episode Date
Golf Coach Brian Coleman on the Process Behind Becoming Better Golfers
Feb 24, 2026
PGA Tour Winner Robert Wrenn on Playing Better Under Pressure
Feb 10, 2026
Ego, Identity, and Why Golf Exposes What We Believe About Ourselves with Joel Suggs
Feb 03, 2026
How Do You Pursue Growth Without Letting Expectations Ruin the Joy of Playing
Jan 27, 2026
How Do You Play Smart Golf While Growing Your Game
Jan 20, 2026
The Top Lessons We Can Learn From Watching Pros
Jan 13, 2026
3x LPGA Champion Maggie Will on the Cost of Pursuing Excellence
Jan 06, 2026
First Tee Jitters, Managing Nerves, and Playing Through Pressure
Dec 30, 2025
Jose Alvarez on Pitching for the Atlanta Braves, the Pro Rivals Open, and Finding Purpose Through Faith
Dec 16, 2025
Our Favorite Golf Games for Getting Better and Having More Fun
Dec 11, 2025
Creating a Golf Performance Routine (Think, Play, Memory, Refresh)
Dec 02, 2025
Why Most Golfers Never Improve and How You Can
Nov 18, 2025
Takeaways from Watching the Champions Tour
Nov 04, 2025
Bringing the Good News to the Golf Nation with Pete Hiskey
Oct 21, 2025
The Greenbrier’s Justin Beard on Raising a Junior Golfer
Oct 14, 2025
Live from the HOPE Classic at the Federal Club
Sep 30, 2025
Life Lessons, Self-Awareness and the Unique Experience of Golf with David Dwight
Sep 23, 2025
Building Community Through Golf with Will Saunders
Sep 09, 2025
Golf As A Mirror: Reflections On Humility With Joel Suggs
May 08, 2025
Faith On The Fairway: A Journey Of Golf, Growth, And God With Kevin Wirt
Apr 10, 2025
From the PGA to Personal Reflection: Robert Wrenn’s Journey
Mar 17, 2025
Leadership Lessons From Golf: Mentorship, Career Growth, And Building A Winning Culture With Phil Owenby
Mar 10, 2025
More Than A Game: Life Lessons From The Golf Course With Joel Suggs
Mar 03, 2025