LINKS Golf Podcast

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 to the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Robert Birtel, as well as Tony and Kena Foreman who have played in the LINKS Invitational every year since its inception. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 armed security gate en route to the trip's final round of golf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Graylyn believes it's one of the world's most underrated golf destinations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 listeners to consider incorporating the areas into their next golf trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the area, and why this underrated golf destination should be on every golfer's list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 are on the table, plus more from one of the west coast’s great underrated golf areas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Crail (Balcomie), and Elie, Graylyn explains how he managed to see many courses in a short period of time in one of his favorite places on earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Club, Royal Cinque Ports, and Royal St. George’s—three courses that almost touch one another on England’s southeast coast. You’ll love the full story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 established Global Golf 4 Cancer and through that organization has done a number of amazing “golf walks” in some of the world’s best golf destinations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 this episode they describe the details of the project. They also interview Bandon Dunes character “Shoe,” who has been on site from the very beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices