LINKS Golf Podcast

In this episode, Ian talks with PGA Tour Agent and expert golf traveler Michael Wolf about his “golden ticket” to Augusta National during the Masters, his underrated golf travel destinations, how to plan an overseas golf trip, the impact of social media on golf, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosts address the anonymous golf questions you were embarrassed to ask your friends or club professional. Ian and Graylyn touch on topics that range from packing to the rules of golf and how to deal with a bad caddie on the course. Send in your questions for a future episode to letters@linksmagazine.com or social media, where we’re @linksmagazine everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 trip and why they chose to visit the Grand Strand in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 resort. Part 2 will cover future developments at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and a conversation with Shoe, one of Bandon’s longest standing employees Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 options just off the island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 golf trip to Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 to ask on social media or anywhere else, send them to Ian and Graylyn! Find LINKS at @linksmagazine on all social media, or email letters@linksmagazine.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Ian from Cary, N.C. and Graylyn from Asheville, N.C., Pinehurst was never too far away growing up. The two hosts discuss all things Pinehurst in this episode and then go on to design their perfect long weekend golf trips to the area. You may be surprised how similar, and different, their two trips are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ian sits down with Jimmie James, a golf-obsessed traveler who completed the nearly impossible task of playing every U.S. top 100 course in a single year. Ian and Jimmie played golf together at Jimmie’s Atlanta, Ga. club and set up the microphones in the bar post-round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 begins with Graylyn and Ian recording at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic. The hosts talk about the resort, the LINKS Invitational in which they’re playing, and they sit down to interview two other participants—Arch and Tom. The duo are Army veterans who have traveled the world for their jobs, often with clubs in tow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the jaw-dropping scenery, logistical hurdles of the trip, and what he would do differently the next time around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ian tells us about a recent trip to New York where he played Shinnecock Hills and Sleepy Hollow Country Club. He played Shinnecock a month before it hosted the U.S. Open and he describes the conditions, the difficulty of the course, and the overall experience of playing at such a historic club. Ian then details his round at Sleepy Hollow, where Gil Hanse and company restored the course to its original C.B. Macdonald roots. Additionally, the hosts swap travel tips, including where to stay, how to get around, and dos and don'ts of golf in greater New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we speak with our friend and LINKS editor George Peper. We talk about his column in our Fall 2018 issue, which is about him playing his 750th golf course—an astounding milestone, even by George’s standards. In the column, he picks his 50 favorite courses that “stand out above the other 700,” so we touch on a several of those 50 and why they are so special to him. George also takes us through his ever-changing bucket list, to which Ian and Graylyn respond with a few of their own must-play courses. Thanks to George for such an enlightening and fun conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we break down the seemingly daunting task of planning a Scottish golf trip. Ian, who has never played golf in Scotland, assumes the role of interviewer for Graylyn, who is an expert on all things Scottish golf. We discuss how to choose the courses to play, the best time of year to visit, how to pace yourself, and other essential information. Graylyn also takes us through his steps to painlessly plan a golf trip to Scotland and finishes with a story of a very memorable round on the St Andrews Old Course. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices