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.
LINKS Golf Podcast Episode 30: Undiscovered South Carolina Road Trip, Part 1
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 rolling, sandy hills in the middle part of the state near Aiken to the mountains just north of Greenville.
LINKS Golf Podcast Episode 29: The Best Ways to Get Around During an Overseas Golf Trip
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 train transport to help you pick the option that will fit your trip best.
LINKS Golf Podcast Episode 28: Common Golf Trip Mistakes and How Not to Make Them
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 those made while on the trip itself, this episode has you covered to make your next trip as painless as […]