In this episode of Links for Life, host Tommy Thompson sits down with Pete Hiskey, a lifelong golfer, ministry leader, and passionate advocate for connecting faith and golf.

Pete shares his multi-generational story in the game, from his family’s deep ties to the PGA Tour and his 24-year career with Ping Golf, to his calling to serve what he calls his “nation”—the golfers of the world. Together, they discuss the mission of Links Players, the legacy of the PGA Tour Chapel, and Pete’s newest venture, The Saltire House in St. Andrews, Scotland—a spiritual home for golfers from around the globe.

This episode is a story of purpose and calling, showing how one man’s love for golf became a way to live out faith, mentorship, and community across the world.

Key Topics

How Pete Hiskey found his calling to reach the golf world
The multi-generational Hiskey legacy in professional golf
How Links Players connects faith and community at local clubs
The history and impact of the PGA Tour Chapel
What it means to live out the Great Commission in your own “nation”
The vision behind The Saltire House in St. Andrews
Mentorship and investing in the next generation
Finding purpose and adventure in life’s second season
Bringing faith to the fairways—how golf connects people and God

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Timestamps

(0:00) Intro

(10:32) Links Players and Community Building in Golf

(15:41) The PGA Tour Chapel and Its Legacy

(21:55) Defining Purpose and Mission in Golf and Life

(26:11) Connecting Golf and Faith

(29:57) Living Out the Great Commission

(32:03) Embracing Life’s Second Season

(36:13) Mentoring the Next Generation

(36:58) The Saltire House: A New Venture

(45:08) Golf Tips for All Levels

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