In this episode of Linked by Golf, Ross chats with seasoned Scotland international and current national team captain Matt Clark, a player with 10 consecutive appearances in the Home Internationals.

From humble beginnings smashing windows with footballs to representing his country at the highest amateur level, Matt’s story is a brilliant example of what passion, grit, and community can do for a young golfer.

Matt reflects on discovering golf at age 14 thanks to a helpful neighbour and a ban from backyard football. He shares how local courses and strong junior programs shaped his early development, leading to a rapid rise from a 22 handicap to scratch within three years.

Now one of the most respected figures in Scottish amateur golf, Matt talks about what it meant to share a record with Craig Watson and how he's looked up to legends like Charlie Green.

He also recounts the experience of competing alongside and against future stars of the game—players like Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Tommy Fleetwood, and Tyrrell Hatton—during the Home Internationals and elite amateur events. These matchups provided not just great stories, but deep insights into what makes top-tier players different—and how close that level really is.

As Scotland captain, Matt’s focus has turned to mentorship, helping the next generation of players navigate the same path he once walked.

This episode is filled with heartfelt stories, laughs, and a strong sense of the values that make amateur golf—and team golf—so special.

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  Scottish Golf Team Captain

  
  

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