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Ep. 132 Playing to Win: Ryan Fox's Major Masterclass

• Missing Links Golf • Season 1 • Episode 132

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The final major of the year delivered everything—brilliant golf, controversial rulings, unforgettable moments and one of the best displays of championship composure you'll see.

This week Steve and Andy unpack Ryan Fox's remarkable victory at Royal Birkdale, discussing the mindset that separates champions from contenders. They examine the crucial decisions that won Fox the Claret Jug, why one bogey may have been the best bogey of the week, and what every club golfer can learn from his fearless approach down the closing stretch.

The conversation also tackles Bryson DeChambeau's rules controversy, Scottie Scheffler's fortunate break, the future of LIV Golf, and whether Australia deserves to host a major championship.

Plus, they review the performances of the Australians, discuss the rise of Sam Burns and Cameron Young, analyse the latest Strokes Gained data, and ask whether the Australian Open really should be considered golf's "fifth major."

In this episode:

  •  Ryan Fox's fearless mindset on the closing holes 
  •  Why "playing to win" beats playing not to lose 
  •  The incredible bogey that kept Fox's tournament alive 
  •  Bryson DeChambeau's penalty and the fallout that followed 
  •  Scottie Scheffler's controversial free drop 
  •  What Sam Burns showed despite another near miss 
  •  Cameron Young continues knocking on the major championship door 
  •  Adam Scott, Lucas Herbert and the Australian contingent 
  •  Does LIV Golf still have a future? 
  •  Should Australia host a rotating major championship? 
  •  The latest Strokes Gained insights from Royal Birkdale 
  •  Why acceptance may be the ultimate competitive advantage 

Whether you're chasing scratch golf or simply trying to play with more freedom, this episode is packed with lessons that reach well beyond The Open.

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