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Links for Life
Tommy Thompson
Building Community Through Golf with Will Saunders
45 minutes Posted Sep 9, 2025 at 8:00 am.
In this episode, Tommy sits down with Will Saunders to explore how golf can unite people in a pressure-free, inclusive way. Will shares the story of Unclubbed, Virginia’s largest social golf league, which grew from a simple Tuesday-night idea into a 1,200-member community where anyone can RSVP, play nine, and connect. Hear how Unclubbed fosters community, and how golf can be a fantastic platform for deepening relationships and growing as a person.In This EpisodeGolf as a platform for meaningful conversation and connectionRemoving intimidation by prioritizing fun over competitionUnclubbed’s journey from a 40-name spreadsheet to a thriving communityStrengthening relationships in business, family, and faith through golfPractical ideas to let golf serve what matters most in your lifeTimestamps
Why Golf Brings People Together
Will’s Journey into the Game
Making Golf Accessible for Everyone
The Tuesday Plan
Unclubbed’s Growth to 1,200 Members
Connection Over Competition
Redefining Club Culture
Unclubbed in Practice
Golf as a Platform for Relationships and Growth
Golf as a Mirror for Character
How to Join Unclubbed
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In this episode, Tommy sits down with Will Saunders to explore how golf can unite people in a pressure-free, inclusive way. Will shares the story of Unclubbed, Virginia’s largest social golf league, which grew from a simple Tuesday-night idea into a 1,200-member community where anyone can RSVP, play nine, and connect. Hear how Unclubbed fosters community, and how golf can be a fantastic platform for deepening relationships and growing as a person.In This EpisodeGolf as a platform for meaningful conversation and connectionRemoving intimidation by prioritizing fun over competitionUnclubbed’s journey from a 40-name spreadsheet to a thriving communityStrengthening relationships in business, family, and faith through golfPractical ideas to let golf serve what matters most in your lifeTimestamps(0:00) Why Golf Brings People Together(5:10) Will’s Journey into the Game(7:09) Making Golf Accessible for Everyone(10:32) The Tuesday Plan(12:15) Unclubbed’s Growth to 1,200 Members(14:11) Connection Over Competition(18:33) Redefining Club Culture(21:17) Unclubbed in Practice(30:49) Golf as a Platform for Relationships and Growth(36:52) Golf as a Mirror for Character(40:43) How to Join Unclubbed(43:46) Final ThoughtsUnclubbed — open, social golf league: https://unclubbedgolf.com/