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Ep. 157: Nick Price from 2023-10-15T09:00
World Golf Hall of Famer Nick Price talks about his growing career in golf course design, his playing days, and more in this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast. This episode is presented by Wild Dun...
ListenEp. 156: 6 Notable Courses Opening Soon in the U.S. from 2023-10-08T09:00
On this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, the hosts preview a slate of prominent new public golf courses debuting within the next year in the U.S. This episode is presented by Wild Dunes Resort.Le...
ListenEp. 155: Golf Course Architect David McLay Kidd from 2023-10-02T09:00
Golf course architect David McLay Kidd talks about designing the first course at Bandon Dunes in 1999, what makes a good match play course, his current projects in Washington and Nebraska, and more...
ListenEp. 154: Best (and Worst) Ryder Cup Courses from 2023-09-24T09:00
On this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, the hosts discuss the merits of courses that have staged the Ryder Cup Matches in years past and preview future venues for the competition. This episode i...
ListenEp. 153: Benefits of Yoga on Golf Performance from 2023-09-18T09:00
The hosts chat with yoga and movement specialist Lauren McMillin, founder of YoGolf Performance, on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast. Lauren shares quick tips that anyone can try and offers i...
ListenEp. 152: Ranking the Best Golf Movies + Reader Polls from 2023-09-11T09:00
Lights, camera, action! On this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, Joe Passov and Al Lunsford pick their favorite golf-themed movies. Later, they discuss the answers from five recent reader polls. ...
ListenEp. 151: Top 5 Destinations for Golf and Nightlife from 2023-09-04T09:00
If you’re planning a bachelor party or a buddies’ trip, consider these cities that shine for their collection of entertainment options and quality golf courses. On this episode of the LINKS Golf Po...
ListenEp. 150: 8 Venues We’d Like to See Host the Tour Championship from 2023-08-28T09:00
East Lake Golf Club has been the recurring host of the Tour Championship since 2004—but what if the PGA Tour moved its season finale to a new course? The hosts weigh in with some interesting choice...
ListenEp. 149: America’s Best Golf Islands from 2023-08-21T09:00
Co-hosts Al Lunsford and Joe Passov discuss the appeal of island golf and highlight their choices for the best public golf islands in America on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast.This episode ...
ListenEp. 148: Fall 2023 Issue Preview from 2023-08-14T09:00
LINKS Editor George Peper returns to the podcast to preview the upcoming Fall issue. We discuss George’s column and what he has learned during a six-month hiatus from golf. Other topics include the...
ListenEp. 147: Best Golf Resorts for a Family Vacation from 2023-08-07T09:00
The hosts kick off an all-new season of the LINKS Golf Podcast by ranking their top choices for destinations that provide a perfect blend of high-level golf and family fun. Each host lists their to...
ListenEp. 122: 5 Courses Outside the Top 100 on Our Wish List from 2022-08-21T07:00
The courses on this list will enhance one’s education as an A-list golf traveler simply because of their history, location, architectural legacy, contribution to the game, or sheer fun factor. This...
ListenEp. 121: Golf Destination Face-Off: Cancun vs. Cabo from 2022-08-14T07:00
In this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, the hosts make their case for two great golf vacation destinations in Mexico. They explore the quality and quantity of golf in Cancun (a.k.a. the Riviera ...
ListenEp. 120: A.W. Tillinghast’s Greatest Courses from 2022-08-07T07:00
The hosts give listeners a background on one of golf’s greatest architects, A.W. Tillinghast, and detail his early life, his design style, his rise to prominence after death, and his best courses—p...
ListenEp. 119: Using Golf for a Good Cause from 2022-07-31T07:00
On this episode, the hosts chat about the various ways that golf is being used as a force for good, and have conversations with three people who have leveraged the game for their unique charitable ...
ListenEp. 118: How Muirfield Challenges the World’s Best from 2022-07-25T07:00
With 16-time men’s Open Championship host club Muirfield set to stage its first AIG Women’s Open on August 4–7, the LINKS Golf Podcast team sat down with Grant Moir, Director of Rules at The R&A, t...
ListenEp. 117: Must-Play Courses Near the Old Course at St. Andrews from 2022-07-17T07:00
Joe Passov shares his list of top golf courses you can play in the St. Andrews area other than the Old Course. The hosts provide insight behind each choice and chat about the diverse golf scene in ...
ListenEp. 114: George Peper’s Most Memorable Moments at St. Andrews from 2022-06-24T09:00
LINKS Editor George Peper is back on the podcast to share his fondest memories from a 50-year relationship with the town of St. Andrews. This episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast is presented by Bando...
ListenEp. 113: Overlooked Gems Near Famous Courses from 2022-06-19T09:00
What great golf courses are overshadowed by a more famous design in close proximity? Our hosts weigh in with their top examples. This episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast is presented by Tourism Irela...
ListenEp. 112: U.S. Open Preview: In-Depth on The Country Club at Brookline from 2022-06-13T09:00
To kick off U.S. Open week, our hosts chat about the history of major events and the challenge posed at Boston’s The Country Club at Brookline. Later in the episode, they reveal their favorite ocea...
ListenEp: 111: 10 Greatest Open Championship Moments at St. Andrews from 2022-06-05T09:32
As the Old Course at St. Andrews prepares to host the 150th Open Championship in July, the hosts count down the 10 most memorable moments from the 29 previous editions of the game’s oldest major ch...
ListenEp. 109: 10 Unlikely Masters Outcomes with George Peper from 2022-04-04T09:00
Editor George Peper breaks down his column from the Spring 2022 issue of LINKS on the “fanciful notions” he has been having about this year’s Masters Tournament, giving a list of 10 possible outcom...
ListenEp. 108: A Father-Son Round at Harbour Town from 2022-03-27T09:00
A month out from the 2022 RBC Heritage, Digital Editor Al Lunsford and his dad played Pete Dye’s Harbour Town Golf Links in near-perfect conditions. The duo discuss not only their round but also wh...
ListenEp. 103: Cabot Co-Founder and CEO Ben Cowan-Dewar from 2022-02-21T10:00
Ben Cowan-Dewar, co-founder and CEO of Cabot, joins the LINKS Golf Podcast to discuss the business of developing golf properties, the success of his two top-ranked Canadian courses at Cabot Cape Br...
ListenEp. 102: Golf Resort to Know—Texas’s Horseshoe Bay from 2022-02-13T01:00
In this episode, the hosts answer the “Teed-up Topic of the Week,” on the hardest golf courses they’ve ever played. Later, they take a deep dive into Horseshoe Bay Resort which has an idyllic locat...
ListenEp. 101: Rob Collins from 2022-02-06T00:56
Rob Collins of King-Collins Golf Course Design joins the podcast and talks about his background building golf courses, tells the story of Sweetens Cove, and updates us on his firm’s current project...
ListenEp 100: Golf Resort to Know—PGA National from 2022-01-30T03:31
Digital Editor Al Lunsford is joined by LINKS contributor Shaun Tolson to talk about Shaun’s 2022 print series on “5 Reasons to Love” some of the country’s top golf resorts. The hosts answer the “T...
ListenEp. 99: The Best of Arizona Golf from 2022-01-23T11:00
Digital Editor Al Lunsford chats with Joe Passov—a resident of Arizona—who has played more than 200 golf courses in the Grand Canyon State. The duo discuss where one must play on a trip to Scottsda...
ListenEp. 98: Golf's Ultimate Tests from 2021-10-17T21:46
LINKS Magazine contributor Joe Passov talks about his “Paragon” series identifying the attributes that are central to the design, challenge, and joy of the game’s most cherished courses in this epi...
ListenEp. 97: Inside the Fall 2021 Issue of LINKS with George Peper from 2021-10-10T09:00
Is it time we stop glorifying Golden Age architects? LINKS Editor George Peper is back to break down his column on that topic and more from the Fall 2021 issue on this episode of the LINKS Golf Pod...
ListenEp. 96: 4 Courses to Play at Walt Disney World Resort from 2021-10-03T09:00
With its one-of-a-kind experience as “The Most Magical Place on Earth” and four unique layouts that have hosted the PGA Tour, LPGA, and PGA Tour Champions, Walt Disney World Resort serves as a high...
ListenEp. 95: 9 Rounds in Scotland from 2021-09-26T09:00
LINKS Publisher Jack Purcell details his recent trip to the Home of Golf alongwith a group of friends who were visiting Scotland for the first time. Jack runs through the nine courses he played and...
ListenEp. 94: In-Depth on Ryder Cup Venue Whistling Straits PLUS Destination Kohler's Other Courses from 2021-09-19T09:00
While Top 100 layout Whistling Straits will attract the full focus of the Ryder Cup, the four other golf courses at Destination Kohler provide the variety, challenge, and excitement that make the W...
ListenEp. 93: A Four-Day Public Golf Road Trip in South Carolina from 2021-09-12T09:00
Digital Editor Al Lunsford and golf photographer Matt Hahn recount their four-day road trip around the state of South Carolina, discovering some of the best natural and recreational destinations th...
ListenEp. 92: What’s It Like to Play Golf in Japan? from 2021-08-02T09:00
LINKS Senior Editor Jim Frank shares insider knowledge and humorous stories from his golf trip to the host country of the Summer Olympic Games in the Season 8 finale of the LINKS Golf Podcast, pres...
ListenEp. 91: Exciting News From Bandon Dunes from 2021-07-26T09:00
Chris Keiser discusses the recent announcements coming from Bandon Dunes, from hosting 13 USGA championships over the next 25 years (0:50) to a 6th course called New River Dunes coming to Bandon (2...
ListenEp. 90: NHL Hall of Famer Chris Pronger from 2021-07-19T09:00
One of hockey’s all-time greatest players, legendary defenseman Chris Pronger, reveals his favorite courses, describes how golf has influenced his post-playing career, and explains what remains unc...
ListenEp. 89: An Insider’s Guide to the Open Championship Experience from 2021-07-11T09:00
LINKS contributor Nick Edmund has been to his fair share of Open Championships over the years—he shares his most memorable experiences, tips for first-time attendees, his favorite course in the Ope...
ListenEp. 88: What to Know: Restoring the East Course at Oak Hill from 2021-07-04T09:00
Oak Hill Country Club’s East Course, host of the 2023 PGA Championship, six previous major championships, and the 1995 Ryder Cup, recently reopened for play after the completion of a 10-month resto...
ListenEp. 87: In-Depth on Baltusrol from 2021-06-27T12:00
Gil Hanse breaks down the details of his restoration work on the Lower Course at Baltusrol Golf Club in a conversation with Digital Editor Al Lunsford on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, pre...
ListenEp. 86: Expert Advice for Golf Dads from 2021-06-20T09:00
In addition to playing and writing about the game, LINKS contributor Ryan Asselta is a regular caddie for his two sons in major youth tournaments. He shares the top tips on how to get kids involved...
ListenEp. 85: LINKS Summer Issue Preview with Editor George Peper from 2021-06-13T09:00
The hosts review the across-the-pond features in the Summer 2021 issue on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, presented by Ashcroft Capital, including George’s “exclusive” interview with the Cl...
ListenEp. 84: Vital Tips to Master Your Mental Game from 2021-06-06T09:00
As Jack Nicklaus has described, “Golf is 80 percent mental, 10 percent ability, 10 percent luck.” To help unlock the keys to mastering the mental side of golf, Digital Editor Al Lunsford talked to ...
ListenEp. 83: Inside the Life of a Golf Hobo with Matt Cardis from 2021-05-29T10:00
Media personality Matt Cardis, better known as the man behind the “Golf in Your State” brand, lives out of his van and is changing the perception of golf in his own unique way. Digital Editor Al Lu...
ListenEp. 82: Must-Visit One-Course Destinations from 2021-05-21T13:00
It can be difficult to stand out as a golf destination with only one 18-hole course, but as Digital Editor Al Lunsford and LINKS contributor Erik Matuszewski have learned, there are a few one-cours...
ListenEp. 81: In-Depth on Streamsong Resort from 2021-05-13T20:30
With all three of its golf courses appearing inside the top 40 of Golf.com’s “Top 100 Courses You Can Play” list for 2021–22, Streamsong has earned its place among America’s most coveted golf resor...
ListenEp. 80: George Peper's Solution to the Distance Debate from 2021-03-28T09:00
George Peper details his unconventional solution to golf’s distance dilemma and provides a surprisingly cogent argument to back up his seemingly outlandish take in the Season 7 finale of the LINKS ...
ListenEp. 79: The Gems of Middle England and Other Underrated Golf Areas of the World from 2021-03-21T09:00
Contributing writer Nick Edmund, founder of Global Golf 4 Cancer, hops on the LINKS Golf Podcast to talk about his feature on 12 dazzling courses from “Middle England” in the Winter 2021 issue of L...
ListenEp. 78: Thinking Outside the Box in Golf Architecture with Agustín Pizá from 2021-03-14T09:00
Golf course architect Agustín Pizá joins the LINKS Golf Podcast to discuss his outside-the-box approach to course design. Pizá shares with Digital Editor Al Lunsford his idea of “Wellness Golf”—cre...
ListenEp. 77: How Do Clubs Attract, and Keep, New Golfers? from 2021-03-07T11:00
Golf clubs across the country have seen a large boom in participation in the last year. KemperSports CEO Steve Skinner joins Digital Editor Al Lunsford on the LINKS Golf Podcast to discuss what the...
ListenEp. 76: What Makes a Golf Resort Great? from 2021-02-28T10:00
Digital Editor Al Lunsford and LINKS contributor Erik Matuzewski of the National Golf Foundation have traveled to golf resorts across the country and share their thoughts about what key elements ar...
ListenEp. 75: Authentic Scotland and Ireland from 2021-02-21T13:00
PerryGolf’s Gordon Dalgleish returns as a guest on the LINKS Golf Podcast to discuss what under-the-radar courses offer the most authentic experience on a golf trip to Scotland or Ireland. Gordon c...
ListenEp. 74: Golf Course Architect Bobby Weed from 2021-02-14T14:41
Golf course architect Bobby Weed details his work at The Grove XXIII, Michael Jordan’s course in Hobe Sound, Fla., on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast. A protégée of the late Pete Dye, Weed t...
ListenEp. 73: Behind the Scenes of the Winter 2021 Issue of LINKS Magazine from 2021-02-07T17:01
LINKS Editor George Peper is back on the LINKS Golf Podcast to reveal what’s new for LINKS Magazine in 2021. He discusses with Digital Editor Al Lunsford the focus of his newest column—breaking dow...
ListenEp. 72: The Future of Golf Technology from 2021-01-31T17:01
Golf clubs designed with the help of artificial intelligence. GPS-equipped robots that optimize daily course maintenance. Augmented reality allowing users to see the arcs of their shots in real tim...
ListenEp. 71: Pace of Play Expert Dr. Lou Riccio from 2021-01-24T17:01
Dr. Lou Riccio is a golf pace of play expert and the founder of the Three/45 Golf Association, a not-for-profit organization that teaches the principals of faster play. Riccio joins Digital Editor ...
ListenEp. 70: Lt. Col. Dan Rooney from 2021-01-17T17:01
Lt. Col. Dan Rooney—a fighter pilot with three combat tours in Iraq, a PGA professional, and the founder of the Folds of Honor Foundation—joins Digital Editor Al Lunsford on this week’s episode of ...
ListenEp. 69: Author Luke Reese from 2021-01-10T18:00
In the Season 7 premiere of the LINKS Golf Podcast, golf author Luke Reese joins to talk about his critically acclaimed writing debut, One For the Memory Banks. Reese chats to Digital Editor Al Lun...
ListenEp. 68: A Weekend Golfer Plays Pine Valley from 2020-10-25T21:12
What’s it like to play the No. 1 ranked course in the world? On this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, Digital Editor Al Lunsford is joined by one of his best friends, Lee Goehring, who recently r...
ListenEp 67: An Extraordinary Golf Trip with David McLay-Kidd from 2020-10-19T02:24:22
Tony Dear has been friends with Scottish golf course architect David McLay-Kidd for many years, and recently joined the designer of Bandon Dunes and Mammoth Dunes on a trip to preview McLay-Kidd’s ...
ListenEp. 66: Gambling and Golf with George Peper from 2020-10-10T20:37
The PGA Tour has a big opportunity with legalized gambling, but there’s also a potential downside, writes George Peper. George discusses his column, “Risky Business,” from the Fall issue of LINKS M...
ListenEp. 65: In-Depth on Big Cedar Lodge from 2020-10-03T16:01
Digital Editor Al Lunsford recaps his trip to Missouri’s Big Cedar Lodge and the Payne’s Valley Cup in this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast. Al talks to Big Cedar’s Assistant Director of Golf Sal...
ListenEp. 64: Ranking the World's Golf Countries with Darius Oliver from 2020-09-27T22:55:14
Planet Golf’s Darius Oliver joins the LINKS Golf Podcast from Australia to detail his LINKS Magazine series “Ranking the World”—where he ranked the nations of the world (outside of the U.S.) accord...
ListenEp. 63: A Golf Trip to Provence from 2020-09-19T12:30
On this week’s episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, LINKS contributor David DeSmith talks to Digital Editor Al Lunsford about the golf, gastronomy, and much more from his trip to France’s famed south...
ListenEp. 62: A Member's Guide to Winged Foot from 2020-09-14T03:19
LINKS President and Publisher Jack Purcell joins Digital Editor Al Lunsford on the show to provide an insider’s perspective on Winged Foot, where Jack has been a member for more than 30 years. Jack...
ListenEp. 61: In-Depth on Sand Valley from 2020-09-07T03:52
Digital Editor Al Lunsford reports live from Sand Valley Golf Resort in Wisconsin, part of the Dream Golf umbrella, in this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast. Al interviews Sand Valley General Mana...
ListenEp. 60: Dream Nine: Par Fives with Ryan Asselta from 2020-08-29T21:52
LINKS Insider contributor Ryan Asselta is back to discuss the final installment of his “Dream Nine” series on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast. Ryan and Digital Editor Al Lunsford take turns ...
ListenEp. 59: Pinehurst Revisited, Plus an Interview with Director of Golf Ben Bridgers from 2020-08-24T03:33
Digital Editor Al Lunsford recaps a week-long trip to Pinehurst in this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast. The host assesses what has changed about the resort since he last visited in 2013. Later i...
ListenEp. 58: Tobacco Road and The Cradle—A Unique Day of Golf in Pinehurst from 2020-08-16T21:00
In this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, Digital Editor Al Lunsford and his father, Greg, report live from Pinehurst, N.C. on a unique day of golf playing Mike Strantz’s Tobacco Road in the morni...
ListenEp. 57: What Does the Data Say About the Golf Business in 2020? from 2020-08-08T21:00
Participation on the rise? A new trend in golf travel? National Golf Foundation Chief Business Officer Greg Nathan joins Digital Editor Al Lunsford to talk through a recent update on the state of t...
ListenEp. 56: A First-Timer's Guide to Bandon Dunes from 2020-06-20T21:00
It’s all things Bandon Dunes in the final episode of Season 5 of the LINKS Golf Podcast. LINKS contributor Erik Matuszewski joins Digital Editor Al Lunsford to break down Erik’s first-ever trip to ...
ListenEp. 55: Golf Course Architect Mike DeVries from 2020-06-13T22:00
On this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, Digital Editor Al Lunsford is joined by internationally acclaimed golf architect Mike DeVries, who is featured in the Summer 2020 issue of LINKS Magazine....
ListenEp. 54: 10 Ways the Pandemic Has Improved the Game from 2020-06-06T21:00
LINKS Editor George Peper gives a sneak preview of his column in the Summer 2020 issue of LINKS Magazine where he opines on 10 things that the global pandemic has made better about the game. Learn ...
ListenEp. 53: Eric Sedransk (aka @member4aday) from 2020-05-30T21:00
On this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, Digital Editor Al Lunsford sits down with Eric Sedransk (aka @member4aday on Instagram), the man who led a three-week individual effort to auction off rou...
ListenEp. 52: Tiger vs. Jack: Who is Golf's GOAT? from 2020-05-23T21:00
LINKS Editor George Peper is back on the podcast to tackle the age-old debate: Who is the greatest golfer of all-time? George and Digital Editor Al Lunsford run through George’s “Goat Herding” piec...
ListenEp. 51: Underrated Golf Destination: Canada from 2020-05-16T21:00
LINKS Insider contributor and native Canadian Adam Stanley joins Digital Editor Al Lunsford on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast to detail the best golf destinations around the Great White Nor...
ListenEp. 50: Gary Player from 2020-05-09T21:00
LINKS Digital Editor Al Lunsford caught up with legendary World Golf Hall of Famer Gary Player on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast. The Black Knight fills us in on what he’s been up to during...
ListenEp. 49: What are “Template Holes?” from 2020-05-02T21:00
Class is in session on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast. LINKS Senior Editor Jim Frank rejoins Digital Editor Al Lunsford on the show to discuss his “Template Holes” piece from the Spring 202...
ListenEp. 48: Golf’s Response to COVID-19 from 2020-04-25T21:00
Erik Matuszewski joins Digital Editor Al Lunsford on the LINKS Golf Podcast to talk about the various efforts, initiatives, and ideas that have been spawned in the golf world amid the Coronavirus p...
ListenEp. 47: The Golfer's At-Home Survival Guide with David DeSmith from 2020-04-18T18:00
In this week’s episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, Digital Editor Al Lunsford is joined by LINKS contributor and first-time guest David DeSmith. The pair run down David’s list of golf-related activi...
ListenEp. 46: George Peper's Top Moments, Favorite Holes, and more from Augusta National from 2020-04-11T16:01
In this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, LINKS Editor George Peper details the moments that stick out in his mind among the 35 Masters tournaments he’s attended. Digital Editor Al Lunsford talks ...
ListenEp. 45: Dream Nine: Par Fours with Ryan Asselta from 2020-04-05T04:01
The LINKS Golf Podcast is back with its first episode of Season 5. Digital Editor Al Lunsford is joined by recurring guest and LINKS Insider contributor Ryan Asselta to discuss Ryan’s second instal...
ListenEp. 44: In-Depth on Cabo Golf from 2020-02-14T20:20
Inspired by Senior Editor Jim Frank’s “Consummate Cabo” piece in the Winter 2020 issue of LINKS Magazine, Digital Editor Al Lunsford brings Jim on to discuss golf on the Baja Peninsula in the Seaso...
ListenEp. 43: Life Lessons, Memories From Raising A Golfer with LINKS Editor George Peper from 2020-02-06T18:33
LINKS Editor George Peper joins Digital Editor Al Lunsford to discuss what it has been like to introduce golf to his son and watch him grow up with the game. George shares some of his fondest fathe...
ListenEp. 42: A Conversation with Golf Travel Expert and PerryGolf Co-Founder Gordon Dalgleish from 2020-01-30T18:00
At the 2020 PGA Merchandise Show, LINKS Digital Editor Al Lunsford caught up with golf travel expert Gordon Dalgleish, one of the founding directors of PerryGolf—a leading provider of international...
ListenEp. 41: A Week Discovering the Best of Maui from 2020-01-26T00:55
LINKS Digital Editor Al Lunsford recounts his recent trip to the Hawaiian island of Maui where he played more than 100 holes of golf in six days. Al is joined by LINKS Insider contributor Erik Matu...
ListenEp. 40: Pete Dye Memories with George Peper from 2020-01-16T13:58
LINKS Editor George Peper and Digital Editor Al Lunsford expound upon the legacy that legendary golf course architect Pete Dye leaves after passing away at the age of 94. George offers some of his ...
ListenEp. 39: Dream Nine: Par Threes with Ryan Asselta from 2020-01-09T19:49:55
Digital Editor Al Lunsford is joined by LINKS Insider contributor Ryan Asselta (Sports Illustrated, GOLF.com) on this week’s episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast to discuss Ryan’s recent “Dream Nine” ...
ListenEp. 38: International Travel Talk with Jim Frank from 2019-12-19T19:52
In this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, Senior Editor Jim Frank once again joins Digital Editor Al Lunsford to talk about his extensive golf travel over the years. Jim offers recommendations as ...
ListenEp. 37: Why Do Courses Undergo Renovations? from 2019-12-12T16:30
LINKS Senior Editor Jim Frank joins the LINKS Golf Podcast in this episode to detail his recent round-trip exploring several of the newest renovation projects around the U.S. Jim and Digital Editor...
ListenEp. 36: The Ultimate Golf Bucket List from 2019-12-05T13:28
In this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, LINKS Editor George Peper reviews his list of 100 things every golfer should try to do before they hang up their sticks, which he recently reexamined and ...
ListenEp. 35: What's New in LINKS in 2020? from 2019-11-27T13:40
In this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, the hosts discuss some of the new features ahead on the 2020 LINKS Magazine editorial calendar. First, they introduce a series written by Planet Golf’s Da...
ListenEp. 34: A Golf Trip to Iceland; Thousand Greens from 2019-11-19T21:01
In this episode, George details and expands upon his published columns from the 2019 Fall Issue of LINKS Magazine. Al and George talk about Thousand Greens, a new social network expanding access to...
ListenEp. 33: LIVE from Casa de Campo at the 5th Annual LINKS Invitational from 2019-11-19T14:36
Season 4 begins with Al and George talking about their personal experiences at Casa de Campo. The hosts cover Teeth of the Dog, George's honeymoon, and George's encounter with course designers Pete...
ListenEp. 32: Undiscovered South Carolina Road Trip, Part 2 from 2019-09-03T14:00
The hosts round out the second half of the South Carolina road trip in this episode, resuming in Greenville and passing through Columbia on the way back to Beaufort in the state's Lowcountry region...
ListenEp. 31: In-Depth on Aiken Golf Club, South Carolina's Hidden Gem from 2019-08-27T14:00
In this episode, the hosts dive into what makes Aiken Golf Club such a special place in golf. From the course's fascinating history and strong ties to Donald Ross to its laid-back, family-friendly ...
ListenEp. 29: The Best Ways to Get Around During an Overseas Golf Trip from 2019-08-13T14:00
In this episode, the hosts examine the ways to get around once you're at your destination during an overseas golf trip. The hosts weigh the pros and cons of a variety of options from bus travel to ...
ListenEp. 30: Undiscovered South Carolina Road Trip, Part 1 from 2019-08-13T14:00
In this episode, the hosts begin their road trip through the back roads of South Carolina, seeking out the best golf, food, and sights along the way. This leg of the trip takes them through the rol...
ListenEp. 28: Common Golf Trip Mistakes and How Not to Make Them from 2019-08-06T14:00
The hosts go through a wide variety of golf trip mistakes (many of which they have made themselves) and how to avoid them when planning your next golf trip. From mistakes made while planning to tho...
ListenEp. 27: A Week of Golf in Melbourne, Australia from 2019-07-30T14:00
In this episode, the hosts discuss Graylyn's recent trip to the Australian Sandbelt. They go in depth on the strength of the courses in the area, the nuts and bolts of how to get there, and why Gra...
ListenEp. 26: Our Favorite Underrated Golf Destinations from 2019-07-23T14:00
In this episode, the hosts divulge their favorite underrated golf destinations from around the world. They go into detail about why they believe each destination deserves more praise and encourage ...
ListenEp. 25: A Long Golf Weekend in London from 2019-07-17T16:34
In this episode, the hosts discuss a recent golf trip that Graylyn took to London. The hosts go into detail about how to travel to each course, the shocking accessibility of the top-tier clubs in t...
ListenEp. 24: Underrated Golf Destination: Central Oregon from 2019-07-10T14:00
Ian and Graylyn discuss central Oregon and the city of Bend, which is surrounded by stellar golf in an unforgettable landscape. Destinations such as Tetherow, Sunriver, Pronghorn, and Black Butte a...
ListenEp. 23: Four Days and Seven Rounds in Scotland from 2019-07-02T19:30:26
The hosts discuss Graylyn’s recent trip to the UK where he split a week between golf in Scotland and a wedding in England. Playing the St Andrews New Course, St Andrews Jubilee Course, Muirfield, C...
ListenEp. 22: 54 Holes in One Day on Three Open Championship Venues: The Hagen Trophy from 2019-06-19T14:00
The hosts discuss Graylyn’s recent trip to England where he played in an event that tracks the footsteps of Walter Hagen. The story goes that Hagen played 54 holes in one day across Prince’s Golf C...
ListenEp. 21: Nick Edmund and His Epic Golf Walks to Fight Cancer from 2019-06-12T20:05
In this episode the hosts sit down with Nick Edmund. Nick is a golfer and four-time cancer survivor who has used the game to raise awareness about his plight and that of millions more. He establish...
ListenEp. 20: A 5th Course Comes to Bandon Dunes (Oregon Trip Pt. 2) from 2019-04-17T20:11:15
Hosts Graylyn and Ian discuss the news that Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is adding a new course to its lineup. The duo got a sneak peek of the course from a distance on their last trip to Oregon and in...
ListenEp. 19: PGA Tour Agent and Golf Travel Expert Michael Wolf from 2019-04-10T14:00
In this episode, Ian talks with PGA Tour Agent and expert golf traveler Michael Wolf about his “golden ticket” to Augusta National during the Masters, his underrated golf travel destinations, how t...
ListenEp. 18: Golf Questions You Were Embarrassed to Ask Pt. 2 from 2019-04-03T19:09:34
The hosts address the anonymous golf questions you were embarrassed to ask your friends or club professional. Ian and Graylyn touch on topics that range from packing to the rules of golf and how to...
ListenEp. 17: You've Likely Underestimated Myrtle Beach Golf from 2019-03-27T14:00
In this episode, the hosts enjoy the high end of Myrtle Beach golf. Over a three-day golf trip Ian and Graylyn play some of the best golf courses in the area, stay in a premium hotel, and enjoy ste...
ListenEp. 16: The Perfect Bandon Dunes Golf Trip—Part 1 from 2019-03-20T14:00
Ian and Graylyn recently traveled to Bandon Dunes and recorded this episode while on the road. In part 1 they discuss flights, planning, the best time of year to visit, where they played, and a bre...
ListenEp. 15: In-Depth Hilton Head Island Golf from 2019-03-13T14:00
The hosts discuss their “home island” where LINKS Magazine has been based for over 30 years. Ian and Graylyn talk about the golf options on the island, where to stay, where to find the best deals, ...
ListenEp. 14: What it's Like to Live in St. Andrews—George Peper Interview from 2019-03-06T16:44:19
In this episode Ian and Graylyn interview LINKS Editor George Peper about his experience living full time in St. Andrews, Scotland. George shares stories from his time in the town and compares thou...
ListenEp. 13: 75+ UK Golf Trips—Interview w/ Secession Golf Club’s Mike Harmon from 2019-02-27T15:04:15
In this episode, Ian sits down with Secession Golf Club’s legendary head professional Mike Harmon. They discuss the “Old Pro’s” 30+ year tenure at Secession, his extensive golf travels to the UK an...
ListenEp. 12: The Golf Travel Questions You Were Embarrassed to Ask from 2019-02-20T15:00
The hosts noticed a trend over the last few years. Golfers are embarrassed or scared to ask basic questions on social media for fear of ridicule. Prior to this episode they asked for reader questio...
ListenEp. 11: In-Depth on Pinehurst, N.C. Golf from 2019-02-13T15:00
With Ian from Cary, N.C. and Graylyn from Asheville, N.C., Pinehurst was never too far away growing up. The two hosts discuss all things Pinehurst in this episode and then go on to design their per...
ListenEp. 10: Jimmie James—The Man Who Played Every Top 100 Course in a Year from 2019-02-06T15:00
In this episode, Ian sits down with Jimmie James, a golf-obsessed traveler who completed the nearly impossible task of playing every U.S. top 100 course in a single year. Ian and Jimmie played golf...
ListenEp. 9: Live from Casa de Campo with Two Golf-Obsessed Veterans from 2019-01-30T15:00
Season 2 begins with Graylyn and Ian recording at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic. The hosts talk about the resort, the LINKS Invitational in which they’re playing, and they sit down to int...
ListenEp. 8: The North Coast 500 from 2018-12-19T15:00
In this episode, co-host Graylyn discusses his trek through the North Coast 500, a famous road trip that follows Scotland’s northern coastline and traverses the Scottish Highlands. He describes the...
ListenEp. 7: A Golf Trip to New York from 2018-12-05T15:00
In this episode, Ian tells us about a recent trip to New York where he played Shinnecock Hills and Sleepy Hollow Country Club. He played Shinnecock a month before it hosted the U.S. Open and he des...
ListenEp. 6: George Peper's 50 Favorite Golf Courses (After Playing 750) from 2018-11-19T17:01:59
In this episode, we speak with our friend and LINKS editor George Peper. We talk about his column in our Fall 2018 issue, which is about him playing his 750th golf course—an astounding milestone, e...
ListenEp. 5: How to Plan a Golf Trip to Scotland from 2018-11-07T15:00
In this episode, we break down the seemingly daunting task of planning a Scottish golf trip. Ian, who has never played golf in Scotland, assumes the role of interviewer for Graylyn, who is an exper...
ListenEp. 4: A Northern California Golf Road Trip from 2018-10-24T11:51:41
In this episode, Graylyn takes us through a recent California road trip during which he played several public courses at varying price points between San Francisco and the Monterey Peninsula. He de...
ListenEp. 3: What's the Future of Golf Travel? from 2018-10-10T11:35:15
“What we think of as golf course architecture today is vastly different from what it was 20 years ago, let alone 50 or 100. So where will it be in another decade, two, or 10?” In this episode, we g...
ListenEp. 2: How to Fly with Your Golf Clubs from 2018-09-06T04:00
In this episode, we discuss some of the dos and don’ts of traveling with your golf clubs. It’s an often forgotten topic when planning a golf trip, but there’s a lot to think about that can make or ...
ListenEp. 1: A Golf Trip to England's South Coast from 2018-09-05T14:41
In the first episode of the LINKS Magazine Golf Podcast, we dive into a recent trip that Graylyn took to a golf-rich part of the UK after a strong recommendation from Tom Doak. That area was the so...
ListenEp. 1: A Golf Trip to England's South Coast from 2018-09-05T14:41
In the first episode of the LINKS Magazine Golf Podcast, we dive into a recent trip that Graylyn took to a golf-rich part of the UK after a strong recommendation from Tom Doak. That area was the so...
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