LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 16 – Bandon Dunes Golf Trip Pt. 1
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 breakdown of the courses. They also choose their favorite and split 10 rounds among the four main courses at the […]
A Year-Long Golf Road Trip—Patrick Koenig
Pulled over on the side of a lonely stretch of road in North Dakota, with twinkling stars overhead, Patrick Koenig swatted a dozen or so golf balls into the darkness from the makeshift driving range atop his RV. Make that his RGV: recreational golf vehicle. You might think playing close to 450 rounds at 405 […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 15 – A Deep Dive on Hilton Head Island
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, and where to eat and drink. The two also dive into Bluffton, S.C., where you’ll find even more golf […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 14 – What it’s Like to Live in St. Andrews—George Peper Interview
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 thoughts with Graylyn, who lived in St. Andrews for four years as a student. George also offers tips for those planning their own […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 13 – 75+ UK Golf Trips w/ Secession Golf Club’s Mike Harmon
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 and the rest of the world, his affinity for links golf, and the few courses he has yet to play. You can subscribe […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 12 – We Answer The Golf Questions You Were Embarrassed to Ask
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 questions via email and direct message to answer anonymously on this podcast. If you have golf travel questions that you’re embarrassed […]
5 of the Hardest Tee Times in Golf
By Graylyn Loomis Some of the most exclusive courses in the world are also the most famous. Think Augusta National, Cypress Point, Shinnecock Hills, and others. Thanks to “best lists” and hosting major championships, those courses are well known even if extremely difficult to get on. But then there’s another level of exclusive courses—those so […]
A Dream Southwest U.S. Golf Road Trip
When my parents moved from the East Coast to the Monterey Peninsula several decades ago, it opened up a new golf frontier for me, spurring several golf trips in and around 17-Mile Drive and the Carmel Valley. More recently, they bought a new home in the Southwest, on the outer fringes of the ever-expanding Phoenix/Scottsdale […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Episode 8: Scotland’s North Coast 500
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 golf he played golf along the route, from rural local gems with only honor boxes to famous venues like Royal Dornoch. He also talks about […]
A Golf Writer’s Year in Review – Tell us About Yours!
By Tony Dear Did you play enough golf in 2018? I didn’t. I probably got in half the number of rounds I’d like to have. The silver lining though was the golf I did play was really, really good. (How was your golf year? Tell us about your best courses and experiences in the […]
