Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast: Recent Episodes
Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch
Talking Golf Getaways is a podcast focused on golf travel and experiences with hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance. The two avid golfers connect with golf journalists, architects, and global golf travelers to talk about their favorite destinations and experiences.
This episode of Talking GolfGetaways features one of the most respected voices in sports, ESPN's Michael Eaves, who not only anchors the Sportscaster desk but who has become the guiding figure for ESPN's coverage of both The Masters and the PGA Championship.
In a fascinating half-hour discussion, Michael joins hosts Mitch Laurance, Darin Bunch and Kris McEwen to recap his recent Masters coverage, from pre-tournament intro shows to post-round player interviews. He then details an experience most golfers will never have, winning the media lottery and not only being able to play Augusta National, but hitting the first tee shot on the Monday morning following Hideki Matsuyama's win at The Masters the day before. It's an emotional story, one that brings in Michael's own journey in golf, as well as his father's place in that journey and in that dream-like day at Augusta National.
Michael also touches on his experience of being a part of the re-opening of the historic Augusta municipal course The Patch, detailing the importance of a course that for decades served as a home for black golfers and for the caddies of Augusta National, now a new home for public golf in Augusta, with design work by Tom Fazio and Tiger Woods, and with the support of Augusta National and the City of Aiken.
Finally, Michael gets us ready for the next major, The PGA Championship, to be held at historic Aronimink Golf Club outside of Philadelphia, where he will again guide us all through another exciting major week for the game we love.
We love us some David McLay Kidd — both the man and the golf courses he and his design company build. On this episode of Talking GolfGetaways, DMK stops by to discuss the lofty honors (including Best New Public Golf Course from Golf Digest) for his new Scarecrow at Gamble Sands Resort in Washington as we take another deep dive into the mind of a strategic magician, hitting on his other upcoming projects as well plus having a wee bit of fun with Mitch’s fescue fetish. Enjoy the conversation.
Anyone who’s listened to Talking GolfGetaways over the years knows that Scotland is Mitch Laurance’s soul home. Not only for its connections to the game and its history, but for its welcoming, kind and wonderful people who are so willing to share Scotland’s gifts.
On this special episode of Talking GolfGetaways, co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch and Producer Kris McEwen are joined by Scotsman Greg McCrae, who has spent all but his first 5 years living and working on the Isle of Arran, is responsible for sharing the joys of golf and community with a rapidly growing social media base, and who, along with others talked about on the pod, helped guide Mitch on his most recent and first-time trip of discovery to the west of Scotland and to the Isle of Arran and down Kintyre. A week of memorable days that every golf traveler would relish when visiting Scotland.
Read the full blog post about the episode here.
Here you’ll find a list of terrific people and content who find Arran as wonderful as Mitch did. Please use it to explore more about Jim Hartsell, Greg McCrae, Robbie Wilson,Troon, Kimarnock Barassie, Arran and Dunaverty, and to plan what will hopefully be your next Scotland GolfGetaway.
On Instagram:
https://instagram.com/JimHartsell: @JimHartsell
https://instagram.com/GregMcCrae: @GregMcCrae
https://instagram.com/linksrobbie: @linksrobbie
https://instagram.com/barassie_kbgc: @barassie_kbgc
https://instagram.com/pierslandhotel: @pierslandhotel
https://instagram.com/GolfArran: @GolfArran
https://instagram.com/VisitArran: @VisitArran
https://instagram.com/ArranIceCream: @ArranIceCream
https://instagram.com/thedouglashotel: @thedouglashotel
https://instagram.com/corriegolfclub: @corriegolfclub
https://instagram.com/shiskinegolfclub: @shiskinegolfclub
https://instagram.com/DunavertyGolfClub1889: @DunavertyGolfClub1889
On YouTube:
Destination Golf / Kilmarnock Barassie David Addison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpbVhNisGgY&pp=ygUmRGVzdGluYXRpb24gR29sZiAvIEtpbG1hcm5vY2sgQmFyYXNzaWU%3D
BogeyTrain.Films Arran (95 Holes with Greg and host Pete McLachan): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhneeawokmY
No Laying Up Films (Shiskine with Tron, Jim, Robbie and Greg): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cibyi3JEjoE&pp=ygUVU2hpc2tpbmUgbm8gbGF5aW5nIHVw
The Average Golfer “Ferry Golf” Shiskine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL2_PrW0Lfs&pp=ygUsVGhlIEF2ZXJhZ2UgR29sZmVyIOKAnEZlcnJ5IEdvbGbigJ0gU2hpc2tpbmU%3D
On Spotify:
The Waggle Golf Journal Podcast wi Host AJ MacVie: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fuL96C5cxmewIW0hMgqjt
A short drive from Augusta, GA is the quaint, beautiful town of Aiken, SC, known for its iconic horse businesses of breeding, training, and showing. It's also home to one of the truly great, historic golf courses in the Southeast, Aiken Golf Course, which in the past couple of years has gone from "Hidden Gem" to "Must Play" for anyone who loves the game., One week after playing, and being enthralled once again by, AGC, Mitch (and Darin and Kris) are joined by AGC owner Jim McNair, Jr., who, along with his father Jim, Sr. before him, have shepherded this affordable, welcoming, and challenging municipal course for 65+ years, and are finally getting the recognition for a lifetime of passion and service to the golf community they so richly deserve.
Jim shares the history of his beloved golf course, which dates back to 1912, as well as his father's involvement which began in 1959. He discusses the various challenges and iterations of AGC, leading up to the late '90s and his decision to completely "reawaken" the course, a journey that continues with Jim at the helm on a daily basis. He also shares his involvement with the First Tee and USC Aiken in designing a short-course and pracitce facility wonder, the Chalk Mine 9, a legacy project that serves not only First Tee kids and the USC Aiken golf team, but the AIken community as well.
Mitch Laurance, Darin Bunch, Kris McEwen and podcast friend Joe Sas talk about planning return trips to Gamble Sands, the skyrocketing Pacific Northwest golf destination where David McLay Kidd’s new Scarecrow course opens Aug. 1.
The final Talking GolfGetaways podcast of 2024 is a most inspirational one, as Mitch, Darin and Kris connect with Isaiah Mwesige, CEO of the Afriyea Golf Academy in Uganda. It's a wonderful hour spent with someone who's life story is one of turning a heartbreaking beginning into a passionate, dedicated life of service, spreading the joy and lessons of golf to thousands of children and their parents across Uganda and beyond. Isaiah also talks about a new and exciting endeavor, Visit Uganda Golf & Safari, that will offer golfers an ultimate GolfGetaway to "The Pearl of Africa." Truly an unforgettable podcast.
Darin, Mitch and Kris hit all the hotspots — from the Pacific Northwest (Gamble Sands, Chambers Bay, Bandon Dunes and more) to a Michigan buddies trip plus a very cool experience in Pinehurst with two future stars of the game — in this hourlong Summer Recap episode of Talking GolfGetaways that covers courses, food, friendship and all kinds of fun.
On this episode of Talking GolfGetaways, Mitch, Darin and Kris talk with Robbie Wooten, golf and destination marketer extraordinaire, about his relationship with Mike Strantz, with incredible stories about the architect and his courses, including Tobacco Road and Tot Hill.
Looking for a value option for your next buddy trip? “Talking GolfGetaways” discusses Tucson, Arizona as a place to save a few bucks and find some great golf and gambling when the weather turns warm each year. Plus: An update on Grass Clippings night golf in Scottsdale; an unbelievable golf house in Flagstaff; and an unforgettable trip to Black Jack’s Crossing on the Texas-Mexico border.
Longtime GolfTripExperts team member (and prolific list-maker) Eric Hart joins “Talking GolfGetaways” to discuss his latest project — transitioning from the golf-content world to running Wild Marsh Golf Club in Minnesota. Eric, Mitch, Darin and Kris discuss the rewards and challenges of golf operations in this episode with a unique “behind the scenes” insight into what it takes to create and sustain a successful, affordable golf experience.
Mitch Laurance, Darin Bunch, Vic Williams and Brian Oar (golf photographer extraordinaire - drink) reunite for the first time in 10 years to visit one of the true under-the-radar golf destinations in the United States — St. George, Utah (with a stop in Mesquite, Nevada along the way). From the brand-new megaresort at Black Desert to the 27 holes (and amazing condo) at Sand Hollow to the David McLay Kidd-reimagined Entrada to the video-game-fever of Wolf Creek, this foursome of longtime friends (along with an appearance from producer extraordinaire Kris McEwen) discuss the ins and outs of creating a high-desert buddies trip in one of the most picturesque inland settings you’ll find anywhere.
Wil Mayo joins the Talking GolfGetaways team for a special episode discussing the Rams Hill golf experience in the Southern California desert, plus the views and night sky, House on the Hill luxury lodging (with all-night golf simulator included), future of the project, cookies, tacos and more. Meanwhile, co-host Darin Bunch ends the episode with two unrelated stories — his on-again, off-again hopes to attend The Masters and “truck full of beer” that will make you want to buy a raffle ticket at your next charity tournament.
Brian Benitz joins Mitch, Darin and Kris to talk about his new Arizona golf project — Grass Clippings — which has gone viral in many ways for its night-play lighted greens and all-around fun, adding a new twist to golf travel in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area.
Get behind-the-scenes insight into the ultimate golf road trip as Patrick Koenig joins Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch fresh off his latest — and record-breaking — cross-country Recreational Golf Vehicle journey.
Mitch, Darin and Kris unpack their summertime visit to Sand Valley Golf Resort, featuring everything from “grillmaster” dinners, a first look at The Lido and a love for the vibe, people and amazing variety of experiences throughout the Wisconsin property
After 180-plus podcasts and a cavalcade of stars, Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch are hanging up their mics (for now). Join them for some final reflection — and thanks to the many amazing places and wonderful people who have scripted their golf-travel journey.
It’s a family affair on the latest “Talking GolfGetaways” podcast as Kiley Nakagawa and his amazing kids — 10-year-old Blake and 12-year-old Khloe — join Mitch and Darin to discuss how the game of golf is taking them the new places every week, both literally and figuratively.
Golfer, traveler, and author Jim Hartsell joins “Talking GolfGetaways’ for a wide-ranging discussion on his love for the lesser-known golf of Scotland and the history of Sweetens Cove.
Golf nomad and roving photographer Matt Cardis joins Talking GolfGetaways to talk about life on the road during the pandemic, capturing the soul of the game in pictures, exploring the golf world and beyond — including his annual monthlong residency at Rams Hill Golf Club in Southern California.
As the highly anticipated 43rd playing of the Ryder Cup approaches, to be played over the visually stunning, wildly imaginative and (especially if there’s a fair amount of wind) testing Straits Course at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wis., there may be no one more qualified to share insights and thoughts on the course and the upcoming competition than Mark the Caddie (full name withheld to protect the mystery of his ever-growing Twitter @caddietales fan popularity). Mark joins host Mitch Laurance and co-producer Kris McEwen (Darin Bunch grinding away on his growing media-consulting empire) for a lively, fun and incredibly informative edition of Talking GolfGetaways.
Mitch Laurance and producer Kris McEwen (Darin Bunch being on assignment) welcome Dr. Bern Bernacki, President of the Golf Heritage Society, for a second visit to the show. Bernacki offers a wealth of knowledge not only about the Society’s upcoming 50th Anniversary National Convention but about classic golf courses around the country that are open for public play.
On this episode of Talking GolfGetaways, hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch and Producer Kris McEwen talk to Duane Horton, President of McLemore and of Scenic Land Company, its developer, to get the behind-the-scenes details of what went into McLemore’s success.
For the third time on Talking GolfGetaways, hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch and Producer Kris McEwen have that opportunity, as author Tom Coyne joins the trio again (go to Episodes 129/130 for earlier podcasts) to discuss his newly-launched, highly-anticipated “A Course Called America”, following his previous best sellers “A Course Called Ireland” and “A Course Called Scotland”, both of which are must-reads for the passionate, traveling golfer. In this engaging episode, Tom (we can call him Tom here due to his valued friendship) offers insights and details on his latest journey, a monumental undertaking that covered “50 States and Five Thousand Fairways”.
In the eyes of many golfers, Tom Coyne has seen it all. Or at least most of it. As the author of the best-selling “A Course Called” series, Coyne has lugged his clubs throughout Ireland and Scotland in pursuit of the game’s secrets. And now he’s working on the mind-boggling cross-country itinerary for his latest book, “A Course Called America,” which “Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch discussed with him in Episode 129. Coyne returned to the podcast in Episode 130 so he can tackle our Emergency 9 questionnaire, highlighting his favorite courses, resorts and destinations while discussing lessons learned through his golf travels.
Guest Ben Grehan joins co-host Mitch Laurance (going it solo while Darin Bunch travels cross-country) and producer Kris McEwen for a wide-ranging discussion on the benefits (and occasional pitfalls) of social media, the success of Twitter’s #GolfChat forum, Ben’s recent blog concerning a viral journey gone haywire in New Hampshire, the upcoming Greaver Cup III in Myrtle Beach, and hitting practice balls off the balcony of Saddam Hussein’s palace.
Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch welcome Malcolm Scovil, founder of the Imagine Golf app, to discuss his early path from North Carolina to Scotland to San Francisco en route to helping all of us become better golfers through the power of the mind.
Social-media personality and all-around good guy Durel Billy, known as “Billy Bogey” talks Pacific Northwest golf and his love for the purity of the game.
Mexican golf-course designer Águstin Pizá joins the “Talking GolfGetaways” team for a fun, wide-ranging conversation about the architect’s origins, working for big names in the business, and rethinking golf projects both now and for the future.
Golf course designer (and friend of the podcast) Dan Hixson returns to “Talking GolfGetaways” to discuss his newest project opening this summer in Roseburg, Oregon — and why he and co-host Darin Bunch are still in search of a name.
Photo courtesy Dan Hixson
Golf course designer Keith Rhebb, whose fingerprints are on some of the game’s biggest projects, joins the podcast to discuss everything from Cape Breton Island to Forest Dunes to the forthcoming Cabot Saint Lucia.
You can follow Keith on Instagram and Twitter @KeithRhebb.
Photo courtesy Keith Rhebb.
“Talking GolfGetaways” co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch welcome a new member of the team — Kris McEwen — who will pull double duty in 2021 as both producer of our podcast in addition to hosting his successful “Golf Origin Stories” podcast.
“Talking GolfGetaways” co-host Mitch Laurance details his latest golf trip — an amazing find in Atlanta on the course that bears the name of the legendary Bobby Jones, where golf history is rich but the future-forward facility is drawing raves in so many ways both on and off the (very creative) fairways and greens.
Digital-media expert Samantha Marks joins “Talking GolfGetaways” podcast co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch for a fun conversation about her path to Golf Channel (and beyond) plus a recent road trip that included Sweetens Cove and The Troubadour, a Discovery Land property that wows guests with unforgettable amenities.
“Talking GolfGetaways” co-host Mitch Laurance dives into a wide-ranging conversation with friend and all-around good guy Chris Mascaro, host of his own “Next on the Tee” podcast. Everything from early interviews that launched Mascaro’s trajectory to favorite places to play (and a bit about the new Course at McLemore, one of Chris’ sponsors) finds its way into a fun conversation with one of our favorite champions of the game of golf.
“Talking GolfGetaways” co-hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance detail Darin’s recent five-round visit playing Sheep Ranch at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, discussing everything from the creative Coore-Crenshaw routing and stunning visuals to unexpected treats at the comfort station, plus how the Oregon destination is welcoming guests during the pandemic.
“Talking GolfGetaways” co-host Mitch Laurance recounts his recent summer golf getaway with friends to Glade Springs Resort in West Virginia, where the lodging, food and customer service were stellar and the Tom Clark-designed Stonehaven golf course vaulted onto his list of favorites worldwide.
Jay Revell – author of “The Nine Virtues of Golf” – returns for a followup to Episode 156 in which he dives into the “Talking GolfGetaways” Emergency 9 with answers that cover everything from Streamsong Resort to Cypress Point to Scotland to his home Capital City Country Club. Along the way, he also gives a shoutout to a couple different shoe companies and all kinds of food and drink, from milkshakes to ribeyes to risotto.
Co-host Mitch Laurance spends an hour with golf designer and renovator Bobby Weed talking about how Pete Dye impacted a career that led to high-profile golf courses with superstar names attached (like Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan) plus tournament venues such as TPC River Highlands, where the PGA Tour tees it up for the Travelers Championship.
Golf scribe Jay Revell joins the podcast for the first of two episodes focusing on the heart and soul of the game that led to the writing of his new book “The Nine Virtues of Golf.” Plus, hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance talk about an affordable Las Vegas favorite course, a new green-reading product that is perfect for golf travelers and Golf Trip Experts’ upcoming trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Could the new Quicksands short course at Gamble Sands be the coolest 14 holes you’ll ever play? We talk with golf architect David McLay Kidd about the creativity and effort behind the resort’s newest attraction expected to open for preview play in September 2020. Plus: An update on DMK’s project in the Bahamas’ Abacos Islands.
How does a $28 golf experience stack up against a $495 day trip? Hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance dive into a compare-and-contrast discussion about two recent golf trips on opposite sides of the country with two dramatically different price points: Pebble Beach Golf Links and Cheraw State Park Golf Course.
In the long overdue Part 2 of our interview with Dan Hixson, co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch speak with the golf architect about his creative 27-green, double-course “reversible” routing at Silvies Valley Ranch in Eastern Oregon. Hixson also talks about his anticipation of playing the Tom Doak’s similar concept “The Loop” at Forest Dunes, and dives into what he thinks makes a golf hole truly great.
He’s been to all the countries. And he loves golf. That’s what makes Lee Abbamonte the perfect guest for “Talking GolfGetaways” podcast. Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch talk about everything from Afghanistan to Scotland to Bandon Dunes to what’s still on Lee’s bucket list (turns out he hasn’t played all the courses … yet) in this fun (and sometimes a little profane) interview with a New Yorker who has a truly fascinating life story.
Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch talk about everywhere from Pebble Beach and Bandon Dunes to Erin Hills and Whistling Straits as they explore what factors make a golf getaway “too expensive” — and how that question might just be unanswerable since each traveler brings his or her own perspective to different price points across the country and worldwide.
“Doctor Bern” joins co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch for a wide-ranging discussion about the Golf Heritage Society and how his love for the game fuels an obsession with antique clubs and collectibles. As his title suggest, Bernacki is also a medical doctor, so he offers a health-care provider’s perspective on the coronavirus as it relates to opening golf courses.
In the longest podcast in the history of podcasts, “Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance welcome longtime golf scribe and editor Vic Williams for a conversation on all things golf, lodging and food in the Lake Tahoe area — after the threesome dive into a variety of Coronavirus-related news and updates, including a new course being built in Mitch’s backyard.
If you want to dive straight in to the Tahoe-Truckee-Carson Valley portion of our two-hour podcast with longtime golf writer and editor (and Reno resident) Vic Williams, we’ve got you covered with this shorter version of the conversation between Williams and “Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance on everything from a Coore-Crenshaw “hidden” gem (if there is such a thing) to golf-travel options that range from affordable to ultra-luxurious.
“Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance dive into all things Coronavirus, in a supersized episode that talks about companies and individuals who are making a different in troubling times, plus commiserates with travelers about how the pandemic has put our golf plans on hold (rightly so) for now.
Podcast host Mitch Laurance and his wife, Hall of Fame pool legend Ewa, recap a recent visit to Alabama’s Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area, full of golf, food and other fun (glass-blowing, anyone?) in a supersized episode highlighting everything from Kiva Dunes to the Safari Club at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.
Friend of the podcast Bruce Sitka joins Mitch and Darin for a golf-travel conversation about a few of our favorite Florida and Wisconsin hotspots, plus a rundown of where to golf when you’re headed to Long Island, home to some of the premier private clubs in the country (and a public gem you don’t want to miss).
Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch take a detour from their beloved single-malt Scotch whisky to talk beer — lots of beer — with travel journalist Tom Bedell, who specializes in hops and barley along with fairways and greens. In this episode, Bedell travels everywhere from the Craft Beer Trail of Northern Alabama to the sunny shores of San Diego with suggestions for the best spots to mix his two favorite pastimes.
“Talking GolfGetaways” podcast hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance dive into everything from dramatic-drop 3-pars to the South’s best milkshakes with David Pursell, CEO of the Pursell Farms boutique resort and FarmLinks golf course in Central Alabama — plus shooting pool on Gomer Pyle’s table, which boasts a rich heritage of American celebrities.
Hickories at Belvedere Golf Club, Tom Doak’s reversible Loop at Forest Dunes and the otherworldly wonders and history of Mackinac Island highlight an episode recapping host Mitch Laurance’s visit to Michigan.
Continuing our love affair with one of Scotland’s true links gems (not so hidden anymore), hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch welcome Brora Golf Club secretary Tony Gill onto the podcast to discuss why this little spot in the northern Scottish Highlands should be a must-play on any itinerary.
In the first of two episodes with Dan Hixson, the “Talking GolfGetaways” podcast takes a look at the golf designer’s childhood motivations to get into the business, as well as his first original design at Bandon Crossings and a peek into his latest project reclaiming an Oregon quarry for golf.
For a true behind-the-scenes discussion of how Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail came to exists and continues to thrive in an ever-competitive market, company president John Cannon joins “Talking GolfGetaways” with thoughts on the legendary golf-course designer, future expansion and what make the Trail a perfect destination for golfers across the country.
What happens when the Golf Trip Experts team gets to meet up with Ben Crenshaw, one of the legends of the game? A conversation that spans everything from Tiger’s historic Masters win to Ben and Bill Coore’s latest creation at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. Associate Editor Eric Hart joins “Talking GolfGetaways” to recount a truly memorable day on Maui.
One of the most successful real estate developers of the past couple decades, David Southworth joins the podcast to discuss his hospitality philosophy and why The Abaco Club in the Bahamas ranks among the best destination clubs in the world.
Looking for some coastal golf? Chad Leonard, regional manager for Honours Golf in the Gulf Shores region of Alabama, joins the podcast to discuss why golf travelers should put this Southern combination of sand, surf and swinging on their next itinerary.
Sweetens Cove golf course designer Rob Collins returns to “Talking GolfGetaways” to take the Emergency 9 golf-travel quiz, discussing everything from his love for the Old Course at St. Andrews and staying overnight in the Donald Ross Cottage at Pineurst to memorable Tokyo sushi from a master chef and the work of another master at the National Custom Works golf-club company.
Golf course designer Rob Collins joins Mitch and Darin to talk about the nine-hole Sweetens Cove, including recent news about its star-studded investment group, possible improvements to the facilities (and more golf on the property), how Mike Strantz inspires Rob’s course architecture and his partnership with professional golfer Zac Blair on the forthcoming Buck Club being developed in Utah.
Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch talk about the growth of the Topgolf brand as a lead-in to Mitch’s interview with two key team members at Topgolf’s newest location in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Plus, updates on California’s Rams Hill Golf Club and the Golf Trip Experts’ Sweetens Cove Shootout in August 2019.
Looking to make a big trip to golf’s homeland? VisitScotland’s David Connor joins “Talking GolfGetaways” with advice on various ways to map out a links-golf vacation — including looking past the bucket-listers to find memorable hidden gems, plus getaway ideas for women, thoughts on traversing the country by train and a few a tips on other off-course activities.
Golf photographer and RGV Tour road warrior Patrick Koenig returns to “Talking GolfGetaways” for a fun “Emergency 9” golf-travel quiz discussing everything from the beauty of Cabot Cliffs and the cabins at Ballyhack to the scallop roll at Seminole and his encounters with two different U.S. presidents.
He did the unthinkable. And now that he’s wrapped up a yearlong 47-state golf journey across the country behind the wheel of his recreational (golf) vehicle, Patrick Koenig stops by “Talking GolfGetaways” to unpack the highlights from his great American adventure.
Golf traveler Tom Coyne, author of “A Course Called Ireland” and “A Course Called Scotland,” discusses the monumental task of planning for his latest book-in-progress, “A Course Called America,” which will take him to the country’s four corners and all 50 states in search of the “Great American Golf Course.”
Co-host Darin Bunch welcomes golf writer Eric Hart back to “Talking GolfGetaways” for a rundown of nine reasons why travelers should add the beautiful and rocky Muskoka region of Ontario, Canada to their summertime vacation plans.
“Talking GolfGetaways” co-host Darin Bunch welcomes back golf-course architect David McLay Kidd for a hole-by-hole “playing lesson” at Gamble Sands, complete with the designer’s own strategy tips on how he plays the golf course when visiting the Eastern Washington resort for his own leisure time.
Wrapping up our three-episode Year in Review, hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch detail the favorite courses they played for the first time over the past 12 months, including a few in Scotland plus loads of community golf in Florida, New Mexico, Tennessee and North Dakota, among other memorable rounds.
Hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance offer up a Top 9 (actually, a Top 11) list of the best lodging experiences they encountered over the past 12 months, including memorable overnight accommodations in Scotland, Canada, Mexico, Montana and Michigan, among others.
Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch recount their favorite eats from while traveling across the United States (and beyond) during the past 12 months including a Sticky Toffee Pudding-a-thon through Scotland; best burgers and breakfast burritos in the Southwest; and favorite lobster dishes from the Bahamas to Canada’s Cape Breton Island.
Photographer Christian Hafer returns to the podcast for his Emergency 9 golf-travel quiz, with mentions of everything from The Old Course and dreams of C.B. MacDonald and Seth Raynor to the joys of playing golf in an eight-some on a 9-holer in Pennsylvania. And he closes the episode with a truly memorable retelling of how a crowd at Cape Breton Island’s Cabot Links cheered him on during one of the defining moments of his life.
Bringing a classic photojournalist’s mindset to golf in the age of social media, Christian Hafer joins the “Talking GolfGetaways” podcast to discuss everything from his unique visual style to a few of the magical moments he encountered on a recent trip to Scotland, including the events leading up to his now-iconic “cross” shot of the directional sign behind the 17th green at Western Gailes Golf Club.
Covering everything from Kapalua Plantation on Maui to a perfect day playing the Cal Club in San Francisco, Re-Gripped.com golf-travel blogger Peter Flanigan returns to the podcast for a wide-ranging (and supersized) discussion about his favorite places to play, stay, eat and more in the latest installment of our Emergency 9 golf-travel quiz.
Canada-based golf architect Keith Cutten returns to “Talking GolfGetaways” to discuss his labor of love, “The Evolution of Golf Course Design,” a wide-ranging book that explores the origins of the game’s great venues and how they have changed over years, decades and even centuries.
Darin and Mitch take a trip to the desert with Re-Gripped.com golf-travel blogger Pete Flanigan as the threesome discuss the interesting history of Rams Hill in Southern California and the pristine golf experience that has emerged at the home of this once-private Tom Fazio course design now available for all to play.
Mitch and Darin talk all things Pinehurst after two separate visits (at roughly the same time) to the North Carolina Sandhills to experience, among the resort’s other new improvements, Gil Hanse’s latest twist on the Pinehurst No. 4 golf course as well as The Cradle concept — his fun, friendly and sometimes surprisingly fierce short course.
Darin and Mitch recap a visit to the Central California Coast, from Santa Barbara up to Pismo Beach, including stops at oceanfront Sandpiper, foothill hidden gem Rancho San Marcos and the 1-2 punch of residential courses at Cypress Ridge and Monarch Dunes. Plus, where to stay for a casino getaway in Central Coast wine country and, of course, a nod to the unmatched Cracked Crab seafood experience.
What’s the best hard-case golf travel bag? Which golf-club shipping service is better: LuggageForward or ShipSticks? Who makes the best carry-on luggage for your next golf getaway? What are Darin and Mitch’s favorite golf bags, shoes and socks? And where can you find perfect custom-made raingear? All these questions are answered, plus a shoutout to a memorable Alabama par-3 course and a quick recap of Darin’s recent visit to one of his new favorite clubs — Devil’s Paintbrush in Ontario, Canada — in our first-ever “GolfGetaways Travel Tips Episode.”
It’s “The Summer Golf Capital” and co-host Mitch Laurance dives into his visit to the Great Lakes region to explore the many golf and resort options Boyne Golf has to offer, from the four courses at Boyne Highlands to the acclaimed Inn at Bay Harbor and 27-hole Bay Harbor Golf Club and ending up on Boyne Mountain, home to 36 more holes and family activities galore.
In a Northern California trifecta, co-host Darin Bunch recaps a recent visit to three very different (but all very interesting) properties on the outskirts of the San Francisco Bay Area — Wente Vineyards designed by Greg Norman, the private Silver Creek Valley redesigned by Mike Strantz, and iconic Pasatiempo designed by Alister MacKenzie and later restored by Tom Doak and Jim Urbina.
Co-host Darin Bunch heads to South Carolina to visit Mitch Laurance in person and play three courses designed by the late Mike Strantz — Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club on Pawleys Island, and the private Bulls Bay Golf Club outside Charleston — as part of Darin’s quest to play all the Strantz-designed tracks across the United States.
Avid golf traveler Joe Sas returns to the podcast to discuss the ultimate weeklong Arizona buddy trip he has been organizing for more than 20 years, with tips about things he’s learned, things to avoid and why his group chooses the desert year after year. Plus, Joe’s mini-Emergency 9 with a decidedly Scottsdale bent.
Looking for a place to stay while you play in the Scottsdale-Phoenix area? Hotel Valley Ho and Mountain Shadows are two of the coolest resort properties you’ll find in the West — and the latter has an unforgettable golf course that is 18 (or actually 18 and a half) holes of pure fun.
Ken Jowdy, founder of Diamante Cabo San Lucas, joins co-host Darin Bunch to discuss working with PGA Tour legends Tiger Woods and Davis Love III in building the two golf courses (with a third on the way) at the destination resort, which also impresses guest with dazzling accommodations, mouthwatering food-and-beverage options and one of the coolest lagoon-style pool complexes you’ll ever see (so big, in fact, you can see it from the plane when flying into Cabo) — all in the year-round weather that makes the tip of Baja California, Mexico, so enticing.
Golf architect David McLay Kidd (Bandon Dunes, Gamble Sands, Mammoth Dunes) and his senior design associate Nick Schaan join host Darin Bunch for a conversation about Southern California’s Rolling Hills Country Club, where despite many logistical challenges the team recently completed a full-scale redesign that should serve as a model for modern private-club golf.
From Monterey to Mexico, plus stories about a ball-topping Ryder Cup captain and a man who switched (by choice) from right-handed to left-handed golf, ESPN’s Lon McEachern shuffles up and deals more than few interesting hands in our “Talking GolfGetaways” Emergency 9 golf-travel questionnaire.
The longtime “Voice of Poker” for ESPN, Lon McEachern, joins “Talking GolfGetaways” for a conversation about everything from Missouri’s Top of the Rock to a “driving range lake” in Northern California (with his golfing dog) and, of course, the phenomenal televised rise of the World Series of Poker.
Darin and Mitch reflect on a recent return trip to Florida’s Streamsong Resort, not only to experience the new Gil Hanse-designed Black Course but also to luxuriate in the Lodge, Spa and restaurants while eating (and drinking) ourselves silly — resulting in our 5 Things We Love About Streamsong episode.
In this supersized episode of the “Talking GolfGetaways” podcast, Darin and Mitch detail the nine reasons why they love the resort at Cabot Links on Cape Breton Island, plus “dare to dream” with five suggestions that could make the amazing Cabot Cliffs course an ever better experience for the average golfer.
Sure, most golf travelers head to Nova Scotia to experience Cape Breton or Prince Edward islands, but the Canadian province’s mainland has some interesting spots worthy of your itinerary as well, all within a few hours of the airport in Halifax — including the Stanley Thompson gem at Digby Pines, the lakeside beauty of Glen Arbour, the creative Links at Brunello and the high-end golfing enclave at Fox Harb’r.
Two stories about golfing legends (Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus) at The Memorial highlight our latest Emergency 9 episode as professional golfer Zac Blair dives into our favorite golf-travel questions — including his No. 1 course (Pine Valley), his bucket-listers (Myopia Hunt Club, Crystal Downs and Mid-Pines) and a memorable trip to play Alister MacKenzie’s nine-hole gem, Northwood Golf Club, in the tall trees of Northern California.
Zac Blair may play golf for a living, but his interests in the game extend much further beyond the ropes of PGA Tour events. As a casual player, he tees it up with buddies around the country, often with hickory clubs, while exploring some of golf’s greatest places the play. And as an aspiring course architect and developer, he continues to pursue his dream of building The Buck Club in Utah, a destination club for those who truly love the game. Hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance catch up with Zac on the road to talk all things golf, including a recent trip to Florida’s Streamsong.
From a South Africa bucket-list dream to a two-hole golf course in Marrakesh to a fantastic Phil Mickelson par, Golf Channel’s Matt Ginella doesn’t disappoint with his Emergency 9 golf-travel answers. Along with old favorites such as Bandon Dunes, Matt also highlights the amazing service at Sea Island, history at Ireland’s Ashford Castle, his “new life” playing Linksoul persimmon woods and eating Burger Dogs at Napa’s Silverado … possibly until he dies.
We’ve spent much of our previous 99 episodes talking about the “Golden Age of Bucket List Golf,” so it seems appropriate to take some time in our milestone 100th episode with special guest Matt Ginella of Golf Channel and GolfAdvisor.com to discuss how and where you can find true value in golf travel — from municipal and community courses to options that won’t necessarily hammer your wallet at some of our favorite resorts and destinations across the country and around the world.
When your job with the Augusta Chronicle takes you all over the world in search of cover stories on former Masters champs, you get to see some pretty great parts of the golfing universe. Scott Michaux returns to the podcast to discuss everything from Irish Stew at the European Club to a once-in-a-lifetime crazy story about the 6th hole at Pebble Beach, plus thoughts on Scotland’s North Berwick, Australia’s Victoria Golf Club and unforgettable lodging at Tasmania’s Barnbougle Dunes.
As the golf world prepares for the first major championship of the year, Scott Michaux of the Augusta Chronicle joins “Talking GolfGetaways” to discuss how the local newspaper’s coverage is a year-round process that begins (literally) the day after The Masters concludes — and how Scott’s writing about past champions has taken him to “every continent where golf is played.” Plus, Augusta National viewing tips and whether the azaleas will make an appearance at this year’s tournament.
Fresh off his victory in North Carolina, Bumage-Smoyes Cup champion Jason Moyes returns to “Talking GolfGetaways” for an Emergency 9 episode that includes everything from Bandon Dunes to Tobacco Road to Ireland’s Lahinch to an ace at Waikoloa on the Big Island of Hawaii. Plus, an answer to the “Equipment or Apparel You Can’t Live Without” question that might leave you begging for a brain eraser.
Friend of the podcast Jason Moyes joins hosts Mitch and Darin for an hilarious episode recapping last year’s Bumage-Smoyes Cup competition waged at Tobacco Road and courses No. 2 and No. 8 at Pinehurst utilizing such fun two-man-team formats as Scotch Foursomes, Chapman and the new, patented 9-9 Scramble.
Goat Hill Park in Oceanside, California, and Winter Park Golf Course in Florida take center stage as Mitch and Darin discuss recent visits and what they hope is the “future of community golf.” Plus: a bit of bucket-list dreaming about visiting the Prestwick area of Scotland as well as announcements of upcoming guests as “Talking GolfGetaways” heads toward its 100th episode.
Zeb Welborn, social media expert, entrepreneur and the mind behind Twitter’s #GolfChat “Fastest Hour in Golf” plunges into the “Talking GolfGetaways” Emergency 9 golf-travel quiz, which reaches all the back into his Scottish family history.
Social media expert and entrepreneur Zeb Welborn, who created Twitter’s weekly #GolfChat Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern, joins the podcast to talk about golf, travel and a family history steeped in the history of the game.
Tom Mackin has crafted a career traveling and writing about places most golfers merely dream about visiting. In this episode, he discusses everything from Canada’s Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu to Pebble Beach’s best holes to bunging-jumping in New Zealand.
Tom Mackin has crafted a career traveling and writing about places most golfers merely dream about visiting. In this episode, he discusses everything from Canada’s Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu to Pebble Beach’s best holes to bunging-jumping in New Zealand.
Keith Cutten, best known for his Atlantic Canada work on the Cabot courses and new renovation at The Algonquin in New Brunswick, takes the plunge into our Emergency 9 as hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance dive into his golf-traveling soul, from England to the Canadian Rockies to a few West Coast bucket-list favorites.
Working his way up from an intern, Keith Cutten has had a hand in some of the best golf projects in Atlantic Canada and beyond. “Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch catch up with Keith at The Algonquin to talk about the recent Rod Whitman-led renovation as well as their early days on the courses at Cabot Links on Cape Breton Island.
If you’re gearing up for a summertime golf getaway, co-host Darin Bunch suggests our friends to the north — The Algonquin Resort in New Brunswick, where the golf design team of Rod Whitman and Keith Cutten have just finished an expansive renovation of the historic oceanfront golf course. Plus, epic food and a waterslide!
“Hell 2 Heaven Golf Challenge” creator Robert Kaufman returns to "Talking GolfGetaways" with his globe-spinning answers to our Emergency 9 golf-travel quiz.
Golf writer and photographer Robert Kaufman joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming “extreme” event — the “Hell 2 Heaven Golf Challenge” — where participants play golf in Death Valley (Furnace Creek Golf Course) and Mammoth Lakes (Sierra Star Golf Course) on the longest day of the year.
Co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch discuss last summer’s exploration of America’s 50th state, from quirky golf courses to dinner cruises, grizzly bears in Denali National Park and serene treehouse yurts in a location visitors will never forget. If you’ve been considering a trip to Alaska, this is the perfect primer.
Canadian golf architect and historian Ian Andrew returns to “Talking GolfGetaways” for the Emergency 9 golf-travel quiz with answers ranging from the magnificent Jasper Park Golf Club in Canada to a memorable eatery around the corner from famed Royal County Down in Ireland.
Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch kick off a new year of episodes with a recent conversation about golf architecture and the restoration of Stanley Thompson’s famed Highlands Links on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, with friend and passionate golf historian Ian Andrew.
Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch talk about swinging through Alabama on the expansive Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, with highlights that range from multi-course resorts to some of the better short tracks in America, plus a full account of where to eat (so much unforgettable food), drink and sleep in this trailblazing destination that should be on every golfer’s radar.
Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch tape this episode “live” (ish) from the new Stewart Cabin at Tobacco Road in Sanford, North Carolina, with special guests Hall of Fame billiards star Ewa (Mataya) Laurance and GolfGetaways travel buddy Joe Sas for a lively discussion about one of our new favorite places to stay at one of our all-time favorite places to play.
To honor the legacy of Pebble Beach’s RJ Harper, who passed away at age 61, “Talking GolfGetaways” offers this wide-ranging interview from our previous podcast, “Golf Connections with Mitch Laurance,” recorded live from the office of the famed “Mr. Pebble Beach” back in 2014. We hope the episode will serve as a fitting memorial to one of golf’s true gentlemen of the game — a man, and conversation, we will always cherish.
After more than 20,000 golf shots across more than 1,200 miles, ultimate road warrior Adam Rolston returns to “Talking GolfGetaways” to share some final thoughts about his world-record-setting trip across Mongolia — how it changed is life, how well he can now hit an 8-iron and what happened to UB the Wonder Dog.
Here's one of #TalkingGolfGetaways' hosts Mitch Laurance's and Darin Bunch's favorite guests, BreakingEighty.com's Sean Ogle, a golf-crazed entrepreneur who's created the perfect golf-centric life (and can help you do the same). You'll find out how Sean embarked on his life-changing journey and started his first blog "Location 180," how he helps others through his consulting program "Location Rebel," which shows you how to work at what you love to do anywhere in the world, and how he's on a mission (now that he's broken the 80 barrier!) to play the Top 100 Courses in the World using his "Breaking Eighty" connections. Fascinating, fun, uniquely Sean Ogle. You'll love this one.
Sean Ogle, creator of the Breaking Eighty website and the new golf-travel Eighty Club, joins “Talking GolfGetaways” to discuss how his entrepreneurship led him into the golf business — and on a quest to play the world’s greatest golf courses — while sharing his travels with golfing road warriors around the world.
From classic links golf courses such as Royal County Down, Royal Portrush and Ardlass to sampling ice cream along the seascape of Portstewart and staying at classic resorts such as the Slieve Donard and Lough Erne, co-hosts Mitch and Darin discuss some favorite places every golfer must consider when planning a getaway to beautiful Northern Ireland.
What motivates a rugby player to load up the sticks for a three-month continuous golfing journey across Mongolia? A spirit of adventure and love of the game. Adam Rolston talks about playing “The Longest Hole” across the Southeast Asian wilderness in one of the greatest feats of golf you can possibly imagine.
Golf-package expert (and golf photographer extraordinaire) Brian Oar talks about Kauai and the wealth of golf, hotels, beauty and culture the Hawaiian island has to offer, plus the “aloha spirit” that makes Kauai a perfect destination for traveling golfers.
Michael Beard returns to “Talking GolfGetaways” for an Emergency 9 episode detailing some of his (and his wife Carol’s) favorites from their extensive golf travels, including the best of Northern Ireland and New Zealand, plus their goal of golfing in all 50 states.
“Talking GolfGetaways” friend Michael Beard and his wife Carol recount an epic journey to play the best of Australia and New Zealand over the course of a month earlier this year and offer highlights, tips and ideas for working with a tour operator to build your ultimate golf getaway.
We take a break from whiskey talk with Journeyman Distillery’s Bill Welter long enough to get his answers to our famed “Emergency 9” questions, which include highlights of his golfing life (and actually residency) in Scotland, growing up in Indiana, unforgettable golf in southern Michigan and an epic story about a bogey-free round at famed Pine Valley.
Journeyman Distillery owner Bill Welter visits “Talking GolfGetaways” to give us an overview of how life’s journey led him into the spirits business — and how the game of golf has led him to some of the greatest places on the planet, including St. Andrews and Tasmania, among others.
Co-hosts Mitch and Darin recount a recent visit Down Under with tips on what you should know before leaving for Australia, bucket-list courses you must visit (Kingston Heath, Royal Melbourne, Barnbougle Dunes, Cape Wickham) and a few under-the-radar finds you’ll never forget (like Ratho Farm).
Two Scotland favorites plus two Canadian up-and-comers make the list when Bandon Dunes Director of Golf Jeff Simonds joins the “Talking GolfGetaways” podcast for his Emergency 9 golf-travel answers. Plus, an unforgettable Chicago steak and shoes that make your feet feel heavenly.
We’re talking socks, boxer shorts, meatloaf, Guinness ice cream floats, Puerto Rico lodging, Bandon Dunes and the Badger State all on this Emergency 9 episode of “Talking GolfGetaways” with guest Ryan Heiman, creator of iGolfReviews.
In another hilarious episode with our friend Akbar Chisti, the founder of Seamus Golf can’t stop talking about Goat Hill Park in Oceanside, California, plus offers up his other candid answers to our Emergency 9 golf-travel quiz, including why he loves great showers (making him a kindred spirit to co-host Darin Bunch).
Global Golf Post’s Ron Green Jr. returns to “Talking GolfGetaways” with answers and insight into our Emergency 9 golf-travel questionnaire from his years of covering and, more importantly, playing the game. Highlights include Royal Dornoch, Northern Ireland and Maui’s Kapalua and more.
In one of the funnier “Talking GolfGetaways” episodes ever, Augusta Golf Show’s John Patrick joins Mitch and Darin for an Emergency 9 like no other with nods to Pebble Beach, Whistler, Pinehurst’s Holly Inn and the classic Palmetto Golf Club, where the game dates back to 1892.
Masters Week guest Cameron Wiebe, general manager at Champions Retreat outside Augusta, Georgia, returns to take on the famed “Talking GolfGetaways” Emergency 9 golf-travel questionnaire, discussing everywhere from Pebble Beach and Bandon Dunes to Cabo’s Diamante.
It’s that time of year — and no better way to kick off Buddy Trip Season than with a discussion of the alternate formats co-host Darin Bunch is deploying on a visit to North Carolina’s Tobacco Road, the creative golf course from the mind of visionary architect Mike Strantz.
Jason Connery, director of the new “Tommy’s Honour” film (and son of actor Sean Connery) returns to “Talking GolfGetaways” to tackle the Emergency 9 golf-travel questionnaire with answers on everything from the Old Course at St. Andrews to New Zealand bucket-listers and a surprise favorite golf experience in Oceanside, California.
Two of golf’s most revered figures — Young Tom and Old Tom Morris — are brought to life in “Tommy’s Honour,” the new film directed by Jason Connery who joins hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch for a discussion about their impact on the game, re-creating a vintage version of the Old Course at St. Andrews and how “Tommy” paved the way for modern professional athletes.
As one of our game’s gifted journalists, Global Golf Post’s Ron Green Jr. (who also often appears on SiriusXM PGATour Radio and the Golf Channel) has spent a his award-winning career covering golf — and some of his fondest memories center on The Masters and Augusta National. In this episode of the “Talking Golf Getaways” podcast, Green joins hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch to talk about this most important week on the golf calendar.
Journalist Ryan Ballengee, creator of Golf News Net, joins “Talking GolfGetaways” for a Masters Week episode that includes remembrances of Tiger Woods’ historic win in 1997 (and a funny Steve Williams story from another Tiger run in 2011) plus thoughts on pimento cheese alternatives, first-timer impressions and perks you might not expect at Augusta National.
What’s Masters Week like for a journalist and broadcaster who has covered the event for 33 years? John Patrick, host of the Augusta Golf Show, joins Mitch and Darin for a wide-ranging conversation about what makes “The National” so wonderful, including a personal story about Jack Nicklaus’ historic sixth green jacket victory in 1986.
Get ready for The Masters (and some Masters-related bucket-list travel) with Cameron Wiebe, general manager of Champions Retreat — a private club about 30 minutes northwest of famed Augusta National. With 27 holes of golf designed by three of golf’s biggest names (Nicklaus, Palmer and Player) plus first-class service and accommodations, hear why Champions Retreat is the perfect high-end home base for that Masters-themed golf getaway you’ve always wanted to take.
Recorded live (sort of) from one of the Lofts at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, “Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch wrap up Bandon Week with a recap of our recent visit, including an instant classic story about one player two-putting from one inch, plus all the food, golf and festivities that make Bandon Dunes Golf Resort the best pure golf destination in the United States.
Frequent (and favorite) guest Shane Bacon — journalist, broadcaster and all-around great guy — adds his insight to our Bandon Week series by recapping his bachelor party buddy trip and all the golf and hijinks he and his friends experienced during a week on the Oregon Coast.
Akbar Chisti, the founder of Seamus Golf, joins “Talking GolfGetaways” for our third of five Bandon Week episodes — this one focusing on Akbar’s history with Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and his “insider tips” for things not to miss on any links-golf buddy trip to the Oregon coast.
The second of our Bandon Week episodes features Ryan Heiman of iGolfReviews.com talking about the Preserve, Punchbowl, “Secret Things” and some of his other “9 Reasons” he wants to return to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort as often as possible.
We launch our All-Things-Bandon five-episode series with Jeff Simonds, a man who has worked his way up through the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort hierarchy and offers his insider knowledge and love of links golf with hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch on “Talking GolfGetaways” — the perfect opening episode for Bandon Week.
After a great Scotland Week episode about Trump Turnberry and more, Golf Tips editor Vic Williams returns to tackle the Emergency 9 questionnaire, highlighting his favorites from the world of golf travel, including Oregon’s Bandon Dunes, Arizona’s Enchantment Resort, Idaho’s Circling Raven and New Mexico’s Black Mesa.
“Claret Dreams” author Tim Alpaugh returns for an Emergency 9 followup to Scotland Week with his answers to the “Talking GolfGetaways” golf-travel questionnaire, including a love for Alister MacKenzie’s courses, a few more Scotland favorites — and an unforgettable peanut butter, jelly and bacon sandwich.
Friend of the podcast Shane Bacon brings his humor and insight to this Emergency 9 episode of “Talking GolfGetaways” with mentions of everything from the obvious (Scotland’s Old Course and Oregon’s Bandon Dunes) to the lesser-known (Pine Dunes in East Texas) with stops at Nebraska, Australia and New Zealand in between — and perhaps the best cold-weather apparel suggestion you’ll ever hear.
After a great Scotland Week episode about Trump Turnberry and more, Golf Tips editor Vic Williams returns to tackle the Emergency 9 questionnaire, highlighting his favorites from the world of golf travel, including Oregon’s Bandon Dunes, Arizona’s Enchantment Resort, Idaho’s Circling Raven and New Mexico’s Black Mesa.
Scotland Week guest Ru Macdonald of Scottish Golf Podcast returns for his Emergency 9 golf-travel quiz, talking everything from Scotch vs. Craft Beer to golfing with your dog and bucket-list destinations such as Cruden Bay, Australia’s Sandbelt, the Rufflets St. Andrews hotel and the unheralded Fraserburgh Golf Club.
Our Scotland Week guests return for the Emergency 9 golf-travel quiz, beginning with famed Canadian golf writer Lorne Rubenstein, author of “A Season in Dornoch,” discussing everything from Cabo to Canada with stops in Japan, England, Ireland and, of course, his beloved Scottish linksland.
Our first-ever Scotland Week comes to an close with FOX Sports’ Shane Bacon recalling his days as a caddie on the historic Old Course, complete with entertaining stories and insider tips from a man who truly loves St. Andrews.
Author and master craftsman Tim Alpaugh visits “Talking GolfGetaways” for a Scotland Week conversation about his travels with hickory golf clubs and how his love of history led him to experience — and share — the roots of the game.
Scotland Week on “Talking GolfGetaways” continues with Golf Tips Editor Vic Williams joining co-hosts Mitch and Darin to discuss his recent journey to Trump Turnberry, Royal Aberdeen, Castle Stuart and the Fairmont St. Andrews Bay resort, plus a few hidden gems.
Scottish Golf Podcast host Ru Macdonald joins “Talking GolfGetaways” for Scotland Week to discuss links golf in the country’s North and West regions, plus offers tips for planning a memorable trip that goes well beyond the marquee courses everyone knows.
Famed Canadian golf writer Lorne Rubenstein kicks off Scotland Week on “Talking GolfGetaways” by joining co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch for a conversation about his “Season in Dornoch” and his longtime love of links golf.
In Part 3 of our five-episode “Talking GolfGetaways” series of our 18 Favorite Places to Stay, co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch count down their personal Nos. 13-9 with appearances from some of golf greatest destinations, including Palm Springs, Monterey, Nebraska, North Carolina and the Oregon coast.
In the final installment of our five-episode “Talking GolfGetaways” 18 Favorite Places to Stay series, co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch count down the Final Four for each, heading back for more in Scotland, Oregon and Monterey while also remembering visits to Kenya and French Polynesia.
In Part 4 of our five-episode “Talking GolfGetaways” series of our 18 Favorite Places to Stay, co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch count down Nos. 8-5, including mentions of such outstanding places to stay as California Gold Country, the Canadian Rockies, a Santa Barbara secret and an ultra-hip Scottsdale hotspot.
In Part 2 of our five-episode “Talking GolfGetaways” series of our 18 Favorite Places to Stay, co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch count down Nos. 18-14, highlighting unforgettable accommodations everywhere from California, Idaho, Florida, Wisconsin and South Carolina to Los Cabos, Kauai and even Paris.
In Part 1 of our five-episode “Talking GolfGetaways” series of our 18 Favorite Places to Stay, co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch discuss the four lodging all-stars that make both of our lists, highlighting the best of West Virginia, Nova Scotia, Florida and Scotland.
Avid golf traveler Daniel Miles joins “Talking GolfGetaways” as co-host Darin Bunch goes rogue on a late-night interview without Mitch Laurance, talking about Cabot Cliffs and offering a variety of answers to our Emergency 9 golf-travel quiz.
In this “Talking GolfGetaways” Emergency 9 quiz, golf photographer Brian Oar details his favorite courses, destinations, resorts and memories from a career digitally capturing some of golf’s greatest landscapes across the country and around the world.
Golf photographer extraordinaire Brian Oar joins “Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch for a discussion about Quivira, the extraordinary cliffside golf course in Los Cabos designed by Jack Nicklaus, plus the Pueblo Bonito Pacifica resort just down the beach.
FOX Sports personality Shane Bacon joins “Talking GolfGetaways” co-hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance to reflect on a visit to The Resort at Pelican Hill, which features 36 holes of Tom Fazio-designed golf, unparalleled vistas and an unforgettable golf-travel getaway experience in Orange County, California.
After a week’s worth of Golf News Net posts detailing The Mobile Golfer’s Top 50 Golf Courses You Can Play in America, ratings editor Eric N. Hart joins “Talking GolfGetaways” to discuss and defend some of his more controversial selections, plus engage co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch in a broader exploration of “best lists” and the intricacies, challenges and pitfalls of comparing the country’s best golf courses and experiences.
In the final episode of our three-part series about North Carolina’s highly acclaimed Tobacco Road golf course, co-owner Mark Stewart joins “Talking GolfGetaways” for the now-legendary Emergency 9 golf-travel questionnaire with his favorite answers to some of our favorite golf-related queries.
Iconoclast golf course designer Mike Strantz is at the center of this “Talking GolfGetaways” conversation with Mark Stewart, co-owner of Tobacco Road golf in the historic Pinehurst region of North Carolina. Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch talk with Stewart about Strantz’ design and desire to make golf a visual experience that tempts and taunts all players who tee it up at courses such as Tobacco Road, Caledonia, Monterey Peninsula Country Club and more.
Iconoclast golf course designer Mike Strantz is at the center of this “Talking GolfGetaways” conversation with Mark Stewart, co-owner of Tobacco Road golf in the historic Pinehurst region of North Carolina. Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch talk with Stewart about Strantz’ design and desire to make golf a visual experience that tempts and taunts all players who tee it up at courses such as Tobacco Road, Caledonia, Monterey Peninsula Country Club and more.
Snapchat travel guru Drew Binsky takes time off the road to answer the “Talking GolfGetaways” Emergency 9 golf-travel quiz, featuring everything from golf in Vietnam, South Korea and Fiji to some of the craziest things he’s ever eaten (he’s willing to try pretty much anything once).
Social media travel guru Drew Binksy joins “Talking GolfGetaways” to talk about playing golf in some of the world’s most extreme locales, plus his life circling the globe, getting an up-close look at the 2016 Olympics gold-medal round, playing “sand golf” in India, and how the game grabbed him from an early age.
Ever think about doing something “different” on your next golf trip? 196-Hole Match? 3-Club Scramble? 19th Hole Shootout? Alternate Shot? Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch offer up a variety of suggestions to spice up your getaways with alternative formats, fun games and cool extras at courses across the country in Episode 25 of the “Talking GolfGetaways” podcast.
Actor Marc McClure, of “Superman” Jimmy Olsen and “Back to the Future” fame, takes the Emergency 9 golf-travel quiz with some crucial advice for husbands golfing with their wives, as well as possibly the coolest “Place You Wish Everyone Knew About” answer we’ve heard yet.
Golf Advisor’s Jason Deegan joins “Talking GolfGetaways” once again, this time to discuss the ultimate Mississippi pairing of Old Waverly Golf Club and the new Mossy Oak course, designed by red-hot architect Gil Hanse.
Actor, all-around good guy and hole-in-one machine Marc McClure (“Superman” and “Back to the Future”) joins old friend Mitch Laurance and co-host Darin Bunch for a wide-ranging (very, very wide-ranging) discussion about golf, acting, Palm Springs, North Carolina’s Tobacco Road and Eric Stoltz (for some reason we still can’t figure out). Join the fun in this extended — and quite different — Episode 22 of “Talking GolfGetaways.”
“Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch talking about Palm Springs — everything from La Quinta Resort & Spa to new dining discoveries and nearby Joshua Tree National Park, plus a classic story about a celebrity group whose golf cart ends up in a bunker.
Diana DeLucia, creator of the Golf Kitchen coffee-table book and GolfKitchen.com, visits “Talking GolfGetaways” to discuss her latest project that includes food from some of the world’s greatest golf clubs.
Rhy Waddington, executive chef at the famed Winged Foot Golf Club (host of the 2020 U.S. Open) visits “Talking GolfGetaways” for a conversation about food, golf and more — plus takes his turn at the Emergency 9 golf-travel quiz.
Golf Advisor’s Jason Deegan takes the Emergency 9 golf-travel quiz on this episode of “Talking GolfGetaways with Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch,” discussing everything from Ireland to New Zealand lamb to Gold Mountain — plus why we all believe in #StruieForever at Royal Dornoch.
Golf Advisor’s Jason Deegan stops by “Talking GolfGetaways” to talk about new ownership at Royal Links, one of Las Vegas’ most unique golf experiences, as well as favorite places to stay and play.
Fresh off his trip to South Korea, Golf Advisor’s Jason Deegan joins “Talking GolfGetaways” for a lively discussion about golf on the other side of the world, including private and public tracks, night golf and remote-controlled golf carts.
Dave Esler, golf course architect and partner in Oregon’s stunning new Pacific Gales project, takes the Emergency9 golf travel quiz.
In this episode of “Talking GolfGetaways,” we’re breaking a little news — sort of. Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch welcome architect Dave Esler to discuss the latest happenings with the new Pacific Gales golf project expected to break ground along the Oregon Coast (about 30 minutes south of Bandon) in 2017.
After two podcasts focusing on Wisconsin’s Sand Valley Golf Resort and the Keiser family golf universe, Michael Keiser Jr. joins “Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch for a highly anticipated “Emergency 9” golf-travel quiz.
In our second episode with Michael Keiser Jr., “Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch dive deeply into Michael’s own journey through the Keiser Golf Universe — how Bandon Dunes, Barnbougle Dunes in Tasmania and medical office buildings in Chicago are all part of the tapestry of Michael’s path to managing partner for project development and his newest project, the unfolding Sand Valley Resort in Rome, Wisconsin.
Bandon Dunes. Cabot Links. Two instantly recognizable names in the world of golf travel — and two of the world’s most highly regarded destinations.
So what’s next from mastermind Mike Keiser and his hard-working team?
GolfGetaways Family Travel Editor Eric Hart takes the Emergency 9 golf quiz. You’ll learn why parts of Scotland and Canada belong in a class by themselves, and why New Zealand and Australia better prepare for a visit.
GolfGetaways Family Travel Editor Eric Hart tries to narrow his favorite family-friendly Florida resorts to only five.
On this episode of “Talking GolfGetaways,” hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch welcome one-of-a-kind contributor Eric Hart, who talks about his things to look out for in a family resort.
GNN founder Ryan Ballengee again joins Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance to take the Emergency 9 golf travel quiz.
Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch welcome Ryan Ballengee, founder of Golf News Net on this episode
Closing out the first week of “Talking GolfGetaways” podcasts, Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch have some fun discussing one of their favorite topics — themselves — giving listeners insight into how they met, how the show got started and why they embarked on an ambitious 5-shows-per-week format. They also recap some rejected potential names for […]
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In this episode of “Talking GolfGetaways,” Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch count down their personal Top 3 golf bucket-listers — and aren’t surprised to realize one destination shares the top spot of both of their lists. “What exactly makes something bucket list worthy?” is also a question they explore in the context of planning golf […]
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In this episode of “Talking GolfGetaways with Mitch & Darin,” we examine fun and playability as it relates to bucket-list courses such as Gamble Sands, Chambers Bay, Whistling Straits, Castle Stuart and more. Plus we offer up tips to make your golf getaways more fun by trying different sets of tees to get a new […]
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In Episode 2 of “Talking GolfGetaways with Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch,” the hosts dive into Darin’s Emergency 9 answers, which include his favorite place to play anywhere on the planet — plus the piece of golf apparel he can’t live without and the reason why he is known as a complete “shower whore”. The […]
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The inaugural episode of the daily “Talking GolfGetaways with Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch” podcast dives into the Emergency 9 golf-travel questionnaire, with Mitch offering up his favorite answers to our favorite questions across the golf-travel spectrum. Mitch and Darin talk St. Andrews, Australia and more and invite listeners to offer up their Emergency 9 […]
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Scotsman Calum McPherson wants to change your kids’ life in golf. And he’s doing just that, one set of award-winning junior clubs and one big partnership at a time. By MITCH LAURANCE — In this installment of “Golf Connections” recorded in January at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida, we’re connecting you with Calum […]
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Golfer Durel Billy is spreading the gospel of hickory golf across America from his home in the Pacific Northwest through an idea whose long-ago time has finally come By MITCH LAURANCE — October 13, 2013. That’s the day that Durel Billy, board member of the Washington State Golf Association and longtime golfer, found his true […]
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KemperSports already manages most of the country’s greatest golf; now they’re expanding south of the border with a Hole-in-One promotion that could send you there with one great swing By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — When it comes to golf destinations and golf travel, Josh Lesnik, president of KemperSports (and sister company KemperLesnik) may truly […]
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Graylyn Loomis not only imagined a Scottish dream, he lived one. Explore how you can plan your latest links adventure as well. By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — Graylyn Loomis has played hundreds of rounds at the Home of Golf, soaking in the history of St. Andrews and sharing his love of Scottish golf with […]
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Golf in the shadow of Zion National Park might be a best-kept secret, but every golfer should experience the Red Rock Golf Trail By DARIN BUNCH / @GetawaysGolf / @GolfGetaways — Most buddy trips are centered around bucket-list destinations. But then there are rare occasions when a destination becomes a bucket-lister once you and your […]
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’Tis the season to give and we’ve got you covered with ideas from three remarkable people — “Claret Dreamer” Tim Alpaugh, Seamus Golf’s Akbar Chisti and golf-journalist Tony Dear. By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — No other sport offers the diversity and creativity found in golf, especially when it comes to gift ideas. For this […]
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In the midst of tragedy in Paris, an international golf event reminds us why we play the game and hope for a better world. By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — As I prepared to write this synopsis for a wonderful “Golf Connections” audiocast with 2015 Alliance Golf Cup captains John Means, Jr. of Team USA […]
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Wooden-shafted clubs take center stage each year at an event unlike any other in the world of golf. By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — Golf travel? Golf History? There’s no better way to experience both than at the World Hickory Open in Scotland, where each year Chairman Lionel Freedman puts a special stamp on one […]
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GolfGetaways’ own Eric N Hart discusses the inspiration for his latest novel, a heart-warming golf tale for those who love the roots of the game and how it reaches into our soul. By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — GolfGetaways travel writer and ratings editor Eric N Hart is ready to take you on a memorable […]
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An integral part of the 2015 European Solheim Cup team is not European. Nor a woman. He’s a guy from Ohio who happens to be married to a vice captain named Annika. By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — Mike McGee has been involved in the world of golf his entire life. First as the son […]
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Looking for the ultimate fun golf battle between U.S. and the world? The 2015 Alliance Golf Cup offers a new level of friendly competition at the home of the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — A chance to compete for your country against an international team. A spectacular PGA Tour venue. […]
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General manager at the home of the The Players Championship and regional director for the TPC Network offers an in-depth look at how to play some of the game’s greatest courses By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — As the PGA Tour moves to the second stop on the 2015 FedEx Cup playoffs — the Deutsche […]
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The former PGA Tour player and current broadcasting star offers a hometown preview of the Wyndham Championship and perhaps the best membership in golf By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — How did a question put to Tiger Woods about fishing – not golf – figure into a life and career-changing moment for multi-talented former PGA […]
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The Golf Advisor stops by to talk about why The American Club is so much more than just home to this year’s PGA Championship By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — Golf travel writer Jason Scott Deegan’s twitter handle is @WorldGolfer. For good reason. He’s recently pushed past 800 golf courses reviewed for multiple outlets, most […]
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From the Old Course at St. Andrews to lesser-known gems such as Brora, Tain and Fraserburgh, the country known as the home of golf offers amazing links of all shapes and sizes By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — Golf Connections. The name of our GolfGetaways podcast. And the deepest beauty of the game we all […]
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Mitch Laurance catches up with one of Canada’s famed golf scribes for a conversation about golf in the north of North America By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — Following the playing of the Open Championship, the eyes of the golf world move immediately to Canada, where the fourth-oldest national championship in the game, the RBC […]
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Mitch Laurance catches up with a golf icon through historian David Joy, the man who carries on his spirit of the game By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — As The Open Championship arrives in St. Andrews again this year, to be played at The Old Course for an historic 29th time, wouldn’t it be great […]
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Two-time major champ talks with Mitch Laurance about the honor of a lifetime during Open Championship week By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — Righteous recognition has finally come for Australian David Graham, one of golf’s truly revered global champions and ambassadors (only David, Gary Player, Bernhard Langer and Hale Irwin have won Tour events on […]
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Shane Bacon talks about what to watch (and who to watch) at Chambers Bay, this year’s ‘very different’ U.S. Open venue By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — As golf benefits from the mind-boggling amount of coverage now available, those of us who love the game also benefit from increased exposure to relatively new faces and […]
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The actor behind the iconic Shooter McGavin of “Happy Gilmore” fame swings onto the screen again with the new golf movie “The Squeeze” — and talks golf films with Mitch Laurance By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — Golf is a circular game. The ball is round. We play a round. And in the case of […]
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The mind — and body — behind Yoga for Golfers talks about building your game on the foundation of self-improvement By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — With all the modern improvements available to help us with our golf game — whether it’s our equipment, digital-video instruction or current fitness regimens — few would have thought […]
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Golf Digest senior editor offers her thoughts on how social media is changing how we think and read about golf By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — When it comes to information, equipment, instruction, variety of courses and destinations or players, for those of us who are passionate about all the game entails, there is no […]
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1978 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year leads Pine Needles’ instruction with an emphasis on keeping the game fun By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — Few American venues offer more of a connection to the history of golf and instruction than the Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in Southern Pines, North Carolina. And in […]
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SiriusXM PGATour analyst and award-winning coach Mark Immelman on why South Africa is a must-visit for golfers — and how we can learn from him, too By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — The distinctive sound of Mark Immelman’s voice is a dead giveaway. Listen to him talk about his native country of South Africa and […]
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• Read the transcript of the “Golf Connections” David McLay Kidd interview As his “fun” Gamble Sands design gains acclaim, golf architect David McLay Kidd talks about how his design philosophy has come full circle By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — The man who gave us Bandon Dunes (with a strong assist from Mike Keiser, […]
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As “Golf Connections” relocates on GolfGetaways, Mitch Laurance goes inside famed Pebble Beach Resorts to talk golf’s history and plans for the 2019 U.S. Open By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — Anytime we embark on a new endeavor, a new journey, we bring along the experiences and relationships we’ve accumulated through years of experience. Some […]
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