Out Here Chasing Pars – Fitness Special ft. Gav Sorley (@gavsorleycoaching)

For this special episode, I’m joined by my friend and coach Gav Sorley, and this one goes a bit beyond golf — into fitness, mindset, and real-life change.

I wanted Gav on the show to talk about:

His journey from office job to fitness coach

His football background (goalkeeper… that still counts, right? )

Why he started, where the passion came from, and what drives him now

How much he invests in himself through education — funny how he loves learning now when school was a different story

We also get into:

The advantages of online coaching

Tips on what to look for if you’re starting your own fitness journey

Where people often go wrong — and how to avoid it

Gav’s own comedic golf story and whether he could ever see himself becoming a golfer

…and as always, we venture off down a few different avenues along the way

I don’t praise him enough, but Gav is the main reason I went from 136kg down to 83kg. I’m back working with him over winter now, getting ready for the next golf season — and I couldn’t recommend him more.

Give Gav a follow — he might just motivate you to start a journey of your own

More fantastic golf content coming very soon… thanks as always for listening and supporting the podcast

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This week I’m joined by arron from Nothing to Zero, and we kick things off with a golf intro that’s a bit different to most.

We chat about:

How he first got into golf

Getting back into the game because of his son

How special it’s been spending so much time together on the course

What clubs he’s using and whether he’s fitted or not

His home club Westerwood — which sounds fun, challenging, and absolutely on my list to visit

Then we dive into arrons incredible new challenge since turning 50:

#50Fore50 — playing 50 different courses in a year

He’s currently 4/50, with one of them being the unreal Dundonald Links… on what was probably the windiest day in Scotland this year

If you can help arron on his journey and would like to invite him to your home course, reach out to him — it would mean a lot.

I’m really looking forward to seeing how his challenge unfolds.

Thanks again to Arron for joining me — and good luck, mate!

Thank YOU all for being part of the growth of this podcast. I couldn’t do this without your ears and your support.

And thanks to Shot Scope for backing the show.

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Chasing Pars Invitational – Christmas Quiz Special

It’s finally here! The Chasing Pars Invitational Christmas Quiz Special

The first-ever 4-ball to tee it up on the hallowed Chasing Pars grounds features:

Ross https://www.instagram.com/rossbell1984?igsh=MXUydmV4MHM0MHVpNQ==

Kieran https://www.instagram.com/kieranmurdochgolf?igsh=NTdqNjdlZHJvNWZn

Steven https://www.instagram.com/the_golfing_butcher?igsh=M2JiaDkwdHN4bnFn

Ben https://www.instagram.com/twin2win_golf?igsh=MThwazB2OWlqd2w2Ng==

The format:

18 questions — varying Par 3, 4, or 5

Depending on the clue you get, the answer becomes your score

Bonus questions / Closest-to-the-Pin specials after holes 6, 12… (actually 11 ), and 18

Who do you think wins?

Make your pick before you listen, then play along and tell us your score — no cheating

It’s a long one, but hopefully a great listen.

Give all the lads a follow, and thank you as always for tuning in and supporting the podcast

See you on the next round…

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It’s an absolute pleasure to welcome back Malissa — the first-ever guest to make a second appearance on the podcast!

After breaking the internet with her photoshoot, we just had to sit down and chat again

This week we dive into:

Her ladies-only golf event at New Cumnock Golf Club

The incredible fundraising she’s done for group coaching for women — wait until you hear how many golfers she’s helped get free coaching

How generous her home club has been in supporting new lady members

Her highly anticipated calendar ( you’ll want to hear about this!)

More on her personal journey, her content, and her growing platform

The amazing Secret Santa event organised by the wonderful @golfbykate

Our plans to head down to the society golf weekend

… and plenty more from one of the real rays of sunshine in the Instagram golf community

Be sure to give Malissa a follow across all her social channels — she’s doing brilliant things for women’s golf

And remember, with Christmas on the way:

Use code CHASINGPARS for 15% off all your Shot Scope goodies

Thank you all for the continued support — enjoy the episode!

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Despite the name, Peter is neither grumpy nor old — and this turned into a brilliant chat.

A lefty who started as a junior before drifting away (as so many do), Peter actually found himself playing high-level cricket and football for years. Golf only returned to his life just before Covid, becoming the perfect way to stay active with far fewer injuries.

We dive into:

His home club and what keeps him coming back

WITB — and yes, he’s definitely a one-brand fanboy

The putter he games… which just happens to be the one I want to try

How GOGGS started and where the society is heading

The future of their content and community

All this and plenty more — a great listen with one of the GOGGS lads.

Make sure you follow them at the links below… and tell them I sent you!

https://www.instagram.com/goggs2025?igsh=MXM3dm9jbG1lbHVucw==

With Christmas coming up, don’t forget:

Code: CHASINGPARS gets you 15% off any Shot Scope sale or product

Thank you all for listening and for the continued support — couldn’t do this without your ears

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Episode 25 – Out Here Chasing Pars ft. Leigh & Ben aka @Twin2Win_Golf

Episode 25 is here — and it’s a long one! Honestly, I could’ve chatted for hours with these two. Twin brothers Leigh and Ben join me to dive into golf, content creation, and their growing podcast journey.

We get into:

Their very different paths into the game

A bit of classic WITB chat

What club they’d choose tomorrow if they could pick any in the world

“The putter picks the player — the player doesn’t pick the putter” (iykyk)

Their home course

How they got into creating content

Why they decided to start their own golf podcast

How impressive their quality is already — the video editing alone is fantastic (yes, I’m slightly jealous )

We also touch on:

Pro golf

General golf chat

And wrap it up with a round of This or That

Make sure you follow the lads and check out their podcast — tell them I sent you!

https://www.instagram.com/twin2win_golf?igsh=MThwazB2OWlqd2w2Ng==

https://open.spotify.com/show/4PhEekarh5cJ7JGmdX9Bfg?si=zr1eQNeqSy6zWrTwLa2rrw

And remember:

Use code CHASINGPARS for 15% off all Shot Scope products

Please like, share, comment, subscribe — all that good stuff really helps push the podcast out there.

Thank you all for listening and for the continued support

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Episode 24 – Out Here Chasing Pars ft. Steven Chandler, The Golfing Butcher

This was genuinely one of my favourite chats so far. Steven — The Golfing Butcher — joins me to talk all things golf, content, and community.

We kick things off with the classics:

How he first got into golf

What’s in the bag

His original Slazenger V300 package set

We dive into:

How cheap golf can really be — including Steven’s challenge where he tried to get everything he needed to play for under £50… and then attempt to break 50 on the front 9 at his home course. (Should I try this challenge too?)

His passion for his home club Hadden Hill — a place that should be proud to have him representing it. Honestly, he made me want to travel down and play it myself… and that’s exactly why I started this podcast in the first place.

His content journey

The new people, friendships, and connections he’s made through golf

Why the golf community truly is the best — and I absolutely stand by that

All this and so much more — so put the kettle on, grab a biscuit, and strap in for a brilliant conversation

https://www.tiktok.com/@thegolfingbutcher?_r=1&_t=ZN-91VnmoPqNpS

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Episode 23 – Out Here Chasing Pars ft. Ally (Hosted by Kieran from KMG)

Time for something a little different…

A lot of you have been asking about my story, my clubs (yes — all the ridiculous sets I’ve been through ), and the journey behind the podcast.

So for this episode, I handed the reins over to my content partner Kieran from KMG and let him host.

We dive into:

My journey through courses over the years

The hundreds of clubs I’ve zig-zagged my way through

How big this podcast can grow and where it’s heading

A bit of YouTube Internet Invitational chatter

… and plenty more along the way

A fun, honest chat from the other side of the mic — come give it a listen!

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