Junior Ryder Cup and Stephen Gallacher Foundation with Scott Knowles - Linked By Golf

From Linked By Golf by Ross McGuire

February 24, 2026 · 1h 7m · Season 1 · Episode 78

About this episode

Ross McGuire interviews Scott Knowles about the Junior Ryder Cup and the work of the Stephen Gallacher Foundation in promoting junior golf.

Guest: Scott Knowles In this episode of Linked By Golf, Ross chats with Scott Knowles — Junior Ryder Cup Vice Captain and Manager of the Stephen Gallacher Foundation — about elite junior golf, team culture, and building pathways into the game. Scott shares what it’s really like behind the scenes at the Junior Ryder Cup, from seeing world-class junior talent up close to helping select and support Team Europe players competing at Bethpage and Marco Simone. He explains the challenge of building a team , not just selecting the best individuals, and the unforgettable experiences young golfers get when they step into the Ryder Cup environment. The conversation also explores Scott’s own playing journey — from never winning as a junior to becoming Scottish Golfer of the Year — and the lessons learned from competing alongside some of Scotland’s strongest amateur golfers of the era. A major focus of the episode is the work of the Stephen Gallacher Foundation, where Scott helps introduce young players to golf through creative competition formats, coaching programmes, and events designed to build confidence, skills, and long-term love for the game. The foundation’s philosophy is simple: grow…

People in this episode

Host: Ross McGuire

Guest: Scott Knowles

Topics covered

Junior Ryder Cup
elite junior golf
team culture
Stephen Gallacher Foundation
golf pathways
amateur golf experiences

Keywords

Junior Ryder Cup
Scott Knowles
Stephen Gallacher Foundation
elite junior golf
team chemistry
golf coaching
amateur golf

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stephen Gallacher Foundation

Places: Bethpage, Marco Simone