No Gimmies Podcast

I sat down with 2 x time European Tour Winner, Alastair Forsyth. "Big Al", a gentleman and a Scottish golf legend, one of the most consistent players we had on the European Tour for 15 + years. He talks of his rise from the Junior section at Ralston G.C., onto Tour, the impact he is having as a coach and also now in his "rookie" year on the Legends Tour! A great insight into the life of Big Al and also gives his opinion on the future of Scottish golf.

WOW... i could speak with Will Kelly all day. What an incredible individual, who after only 2 x conversations, i can't wait to get onto the golf course to put into practice the new drills and techniques i have learned to improve my golf mentality. Want to play better under pressure, feel and think more confident, then this episode is perfect for you. Enjoy!

In this episode, i sit down with Ex-European Tour Player, Callum Macaulay to discuss Scottish Golf, Parents in Golf, Social media impact on our kids and also whether we should be trying to eumulate Denmark in their recent rise within the golfing world.

A packed solo NoGimmies solo episode as i round up Scott Jamieson's win on home soil ending a 14-year drought. Celebrate the successful week for Scottish Golf, we are very quick to put down our game (myself included), it is time we change our attitude and celebrate our success, inspire the future and look toward the future planning from Scottish Golf.

Enjoy Part 1 of my conversation with Mental Golf Coach, Will Kelly. We cover a whole load of scenarios that the everyday golfer faces / dreads and how his skills and techniques can help you overcome these and ultimately lower your scores. A real great insight into how to think better on the course, how to handle pressure and increase your acceptance levels...

2 x Scottish Boys playing in this week's British Boys Championship... 2 x Scottish Pro's playing in this year's Open Championship... Sorry to say this, but we are miles off it... the country who invented the game are lagging behind, but what is going to be done about it?

Starting off "round 2" of the No Gimmies Podcast with Olympic Cyclist, Jack Carlin. A bit of a full circle moment for Jack and I... he started his golfing journey as a 13year at Paisley Golf Club, when i was Club Professional. Fast forward 15 years and 4 x Olympic Medals later and and we got together at Paisley GC again to discuss his career and what role Golf now plays in his life. An engaging conversation with a great insight into what it really takes to compete and win at the highest level.

Golfers spend thousands on clubs, balls and lessons...but what if one of the biggest improvements to your game starts away from the golf course? In this episode of NoGimmiesGolf I'm joined by Chris Hair, golf-specific strength and conditioning coach to explore how improving your body can transform your golf game. Want to play better golf for longer, this conversation is packed with practical advice that golfers of every ability can use.

What does it take to really improve in todays modern game? I sat down with Performance Coach, Oliver Morton who has spent over 15 years helping golfers unlock their potential. We went beyond swing mechanics and explored what truly drives long-term improvement. From designing and delivering high performance programs, Oli goes into great detail which will allow you to unlock your true potential. New episodes of No Gimmies every week, this is certainly one not to be missed.

James and I both turned Professional in 2002, fast forward nearly 25 years and "Ersky" is still leading the way for PGA Club Professionals across the UK+I. An incredible journey from his roots in the south of Scotland, the game of golf and his PGA background has taken James all over the world, however, it is his impact on the Junior game throughout Scotland that saw James rewarded with a world-renowned award in 2025. A fantastic listen to learn more about how the role of a PGA Club Professional is changing and also the pivotal part they play in the day to day running of a golf club.

All eyes have been on Boston over the past few days with the Tartan taking over the city, however, all eyes will be in the city that never sleeps for this week's US Open Championship. I give a brief preview of Shinniecock Hills and make my predictions along with another wee segment of "Carlton's Coaching Corner"... a great wee listen to gear you up for the 3rd Major of the year.

Having pursued her golfing career on a golf scholarship in the states, Linzi returned to West Kilbride, Scotland and completed her PGA training. Fast forward a few years and she has recently been crowned Scottish Coach of the Year, and is paving the way for dozens of new golfers, in particular, Ladies and Juniors. A great story and some advice here for any newbies wishing to get into the game.

A great chat with Tour Caddie and proud Aberdonian, Paul Cormack. Hear about the stuff that fans never get to hear about, what it's really like carrying the bag of a Major Champion. An amazing insight into the mindset of Major Champion's, the untold story of Professional golf and we all know that behind every great round, there is a great Caddie!

This episode is a reflection from myself after watching my sons compete in the European US Kids event in East Lothian. I give a wee insight into life as a parent watching your kids compete, the true reality of Scottish Golf and how we compare against other countries. We ultimately have a lot of work to do just to event stand still...

Wow...Ian Fraser, the world-renowned club fitter and equipment expert joined me for what was an amazing insight into the world of golf technology, the journey from Helensburgh to Toronto and everything in between. If you are into your Golf Tech and want to learn from one of Scotland's greatest golf exports, please give this episode a listen.

Michael McEwan is one of Scotland's most respected Sports Journalists / Authors, I had the opportunity to sit down with him and listen to his incredible journey with Bunkered, the ever evolving media world we live in and listen to some amazing "inside the ropes" stories. For those who are vested in Scottish Golf, this is one podcast not to be missed.

I took a deep dive into the world of putting with Putting expert, Ross MacLeod. What is commonly known as the key to scoring, putting can cause us all a headache, regardless of the level we play at. Ross gives us a great insight into anything and everything putting, I hope you enjoy and pick a few tips up along the way.

As a golf swing geek, and someone who loves to listen to those who have worked with the best players, ball strikers, and find out what it really takes to make it to the top, what is the secret, is there an x-factor? With Spencer, we dive into a great conversation around golf performance coaching... an absolute gentleman and clearly one of the best Golf Coaches in the game.

The 19th Hole chat gets it's first episode. This episode is just me chatting all things golf, from Rory's Masters Win, LIV Golf, Scottish Open venue chat and many more stories around Scottish golf, oh, and some coaching tips for the season ahead! Enjoy!

This was a great conversation with the CMO of FirstPointUSA, Ross Duncan. A distinguished career in sport, starting with Sunderland FC, over 16 years at Scottish Golf and now nearing 5 years with the largest scholarship recruitment company in Europe. An insightful chat and one not to be missed by any junior golfer (and parents) looking to further their education in the states.