The Coach Behind Modern Scottish Golf — Ian Rae

From Linked By Golf by Ross McGuire

June 9, 2026 · 1h 2m · Season 1 · Episode 91

About this episode

Ian Rae discusses his influential coaching career in modern Scottish golf and shares insights on player development and coaching philosophy.

Follow us on Instagram: @linkedbygolfpodcast Few people have had a bigger influence on modern Scottish golf than Ian Rae. Over nearly five decades in the game, Ian has coached some of Scotland’s best amateur and professional players, helped shape national coaching structures, and played a major role in some of the country’s greatest team successes. From growing up in Huntly in the north east of Scotland to becoming one of Scotland’s most respected coaches, Ian’s journey mirrors the evolution of golf coaching itself — from trial-and-error instruction and VHS cameras to performance psychology, data, biomechanics, and elite player development. Ian shares stories from coaching Steven O’Hara, Richie Ramsay, Wallace Booth, Callum Macaulay and many more, along with incredible insight into Scotland’s Eisenhower Trophy victory in Australia and multiple European team triumphs. But this episode is about much more than elite golf. It’s a conversation about learning, patience, preparation, coaching philosophy, and the importance of building players — and people — over the long term. Growing up in Huntly in the north east of Scotland and getting hooked on golf as a kid Becoming an assistant…

People in this episode

Host: Ross McGuire

Guest: Ian Rae

Topics covered

Scottish golf
coaching
player development
golf technology
team success
performance psychology

Keywords

Scottish golf
coaching
Eisenhower Trophy
performance psychology
golf technology
elite players

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lanark Golf Club, Shotts Golf Club, Hollandbush Golf Club

Places: Huntly