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 Living: Berkeley Hall

Long known as a serious golfer’s paradise, this private community just off Hilton Head Island is a worthy setting for top men’s and women’s amateur tournaments For amateur golfers, 2019 is turning out to be a banner year. The final round of the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur was played at Augusta National Golf Club […]
A High-End Myrtle Beach Golf Weekend

Myrtle Beach is one of the great misunderstood golf destinations on the east coast. Some think of it as a golf mecca and others think it has quantity over quality. Until recently, I merely thought of it as my childhood family beach destination and a place I hadn’t visited in a decade. The truth is, […]
Links Living: Belfair

The site of this year’s PGA Professional Championship, this private golf community in South Carolina’s Lowcountry is also debuting a Sports & Lifestyle Campus No stranger to hosting championship events, Belfair boasts two acclaimed Tom Fazio-designed courses, both perennially ranked among the best residential courses in the country. For more than 12 years, this private […]
LINKS Golf Podcast Ep. 17 – You’ve Likely Underestimated Myrtle Beach Golf
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 stellar food, all for significantly less money than many other golf trips. Find out more about the […]
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. 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 […]
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 […]
How McConnell Golf Saved Some of the South’s Oldest Clubs
By Erik Matuszewski The Country Club of Asheville has a rich history as one of the first 100 private clubs founded in America and lays claim to be the oldest of its kind in North Carolina. It’s anchored by a championship Donald Ross golf course and boasts a bucolic setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains. […]
It’s All About the Greater Golf Lifestyle at The Cliffs
By James A. Frank The Cliffs provides endless opportunities and expert instruction, exposing mind and body to a world of new experiences __________________ The first few casts were clumsy, lucky to hit the water and not Nick’s boat or worse Nick, my fishing guide. But after a few pointers and watching the expert do it […]