LINKS Golf Podcast Episode 40: Pete Dye Memories with George Peper
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 personal memories with Pete and Alice Dye and the hosts discuss the great impact Pete has created in the game of […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Episode 39: Dream Nine: Par Threes with Ryan Asselta
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” piece featured digitally in the LINKS newsletter. Al and Ryan take turns listing the nine holes they would include on their “Dream Nine” layouts made entirely […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Episode 38: International Travel Talk with Jim Frank
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 to where the well-traveled golfer should consider making their next international journey, including Vietnam, Thailand, Wales, and New Zealand. Later in the […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Episode 37: Why Do Courses Undergo Renovations?
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 Al Lunsford discuss the idea of building new courses versus modernizing existing ones, and outline the different reasons that courses undergo renovations.
LINKS Golf Podcast Episode 36: The Ultimate Golf Bucket List
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 updated. George and Digital Editor Al Lunsford talk about some of their favorite items on the list and reveal […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Episode 35: What’s New in LINKS in 2020?
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 Darius Oliver on ranking the world’s golf nations outside of the United States. Later in the show, the hosts detail “My Courses,” […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Episode 34: A Golf Trip to Iceland; Thousand Greens
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 the world’s top 100 golf courses. George discusses his golf trip to Iceland and what he learned about the closest European neighbor […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Episode 33: LIVE from Casa de Campo at the 5th Annual LINKS Invitational
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 and Alice Dye. Al sits down for two interviews recorded live in the Dominican Republic with Casa de Campo Director of Golf Operations […]
Ep. 32: Undiscovered South Carolina Road Trip, Part 2
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. This leg presented a different flavor of experiences than the first, such as racing high-performance sports cars to passing through an […]
Ep. 31: In-Depth on Aiken Golf Club, South Carolina’s Hidden Gem
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 atmosphere, Aiken shines in every way while boasting one of the most fun and interesting courses we’ve ever played.
