Golf and the Good Life

The Channel Coast of England has long lived in the shadow of the other marquee regions for golf travel in the U.K. and Ireland. But as Connor & D.J. discuss in this episode, it deserves more attention from the traveling golfer. By the end of the episode, you'll learn: Where to Play Where to Stay Notable sites to see off the golf course Additional Resources Where to Play Golf on the Channel Coast of England 7 Things to See at Royal St. George's Mentioned in this Episode Royal St. George's Golf Club Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club Prince's Golf Club The PIG at Bridge Place Bell Hotel, Sandwich Dover Castle White Cliffs of Dover

Our Legendary Links series returns with a visit to Lahinch Golf Club. Join Connor & D.J. for an in-depth exploration of one of the most beloved courses in Southwest Ireland. Along the way, you'll learn about its rich history, the famous goats, and why it belongs on every golf trip to this corner of Ireland. Additional Resources Golf & the Good Life in Southwest Ireland 7 Things to See at Lahinch Golf Club Mentioned in this Episode Lahinch Golf Club Vaughan Lodge Doonbeg Resort Adare Manor

Join Connor & D.J. as they return to The Home of Golf to share some of their favorite off-the-course spots in St. Andrews. From restaurants to 19th holes to coffee, they've covered all the bases for your time in St. Andrews. Additional Resources 10 Things to See in St. Andrews The Best 19th Holes in St. Andrews Mentioned in this Episode 18 St. Andrews Tailend St. Andrews Jannetta's Gelateria Fisher & Donaldson The Jigger Inn The Dunvegan Black Sheep Coffee R&A World Golf Museum St. Andrews Cathedral & Cemetery

The Old Course at St. Andrews Ballot and the brand new Singles Daily Draw are two of the most common ways to score tee times at The Home of Golf. But they also provide countless questions from golf travelers with St. Andrews on their itinerary. In this episode, Connor and D.J. explain how The Old Course Ballot works and how to boost your odds of finding a slot on the tee sheet. They also walk through the process for the new Singles Daily Draw, which recently replaced the Singles Queue. Additional Resources The Complete Guide to Old Course at St. Andrews Tee Times St. Andrews Links Ballot Site St. Andrews Links Singles Daily Draw

Our Legendary Links series returns with a visit to Prestwick Golf Club. Join Connor & D.J. for an in-depth exploration of The Birthplace of The Open Championship. Along the way, you'll learn about its rich history, unique course, and why it belongs on every golf trip to Scotland's west coast. Additional Resources 7 Things to See at Prestwick Golf Club

When it comes to Golf and the Good Life, Dublin has it all. From the renowned golf courses, rich history, and notable sites to its lively pubs, vibrant culture, and a famous export. Join Connor and D.J. for an in-depth exploration of the capital of Ireland. Mentioned in this Episode Golf Portrmarnock Golf Club Royal Dublin Golf Club The Island Golf Club County Louth Golf Club The European Club The K Club Carton House Good Life The Merrion The Fitzwilliam The Marker Guinness Storehouse Teeling Distillery Murphy's Ice Cream Trinity College Library The Little Museum John Kavanagh, The Gravediggers The Hairy Lemon

Northern Ireland is home to many outstanding golf courses beyond its famous headliners: Royal County Down and Royal Portrush. In this episode, Connor and D.J. explore several of the courses that are worthy of a spot on your itinerary in Northern Ireland. As for the Royals... Revisit Episode 10 for an in-depth look at the dynamic duo. Additional Resources 7 Things to See at Ardglass Golf Club 6 Things to See at Portstewart Golf Club 5 Things to See in Belfast Mentioned in this Episode Ardglass Golf Club Portstewart Golf Club Castlerock Golf Club Ballyliffin Golf Club Royal Portrush - Valley Links The Bushmills Inn Galgorm Resort & Spa The Slieve Donard

This episode of Golf and the Good Life marks the launch of a new series: Legendary Links. Throughout the series, Connor & D.J. will take listeners on an in-depth visit to some of the best golf courses in Scotland, Ireland, and Beyond. The series begins at a Top 10 course in the world that's beloved by golfers around the globe... Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Additional Resources The Complete Guide to Royal Dornoch Golf Club Podcast: The Highlands of Scotland

Although the off season for overseas golf travel is when our industry tries to catch its breath, there is no rest for the weary for the H&B team. Once the travel season draws to a close, members of our team fan out across Great Britain and Ireland to have a look in on things and, if we’re lucky, discover a few new options in the process. After spending many weeks across the pond between them, three members of our team have recently returned with numerous new recommendations for the upcoming travel season. In this episode, Connor and D.J. explore a few of their favorite new discoveries for the 2024 golf travel season. Additional Resources New Golf and Good Life Discoveries for 2024 Mentioned in this Episode Royal St. George's Golf Club Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club Prince's Golf Club Royal Birkdale Golf Club Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club The Grand - Southport The Marker - Dublin The PIG at Bridge Place

For golfers hoping to play the great courses in Scotland and Ireland, it's time to start planning for trips in 2025. In this episode, Connor and D.J. share some essential information for 2025 golf trips and explain why the time to begin planning is already here. Additional Resources The Complete Guide to 2025 Golf Trips to Scotland, Ireland, and Beyond

Each year, numerous H&B travelers embark on self-drive golf trips to the U.K. and Ireland. Although the service of a professional Driver-Host is lost in the process, there are a number of benefits to the self-drive option. Not the least of which is the flexibility to chart your own course. On the other hand, self-drive golf trips can also present a unique set of challenges along the journey. In this episode, Connor and D.J. share a few helpful tips and best practices before you get behind the wheel. Additional Resources Helpful Tips for Self-Drive Golf Trips

The average golf trip to Scotland, Ireland, or beyond requires numerous tee times, reservations, and other arrangements. Each of them is an opportunity for something to go sideways. To ensure your journey stays in the fairway, Connor & D.J. share the most common golf travel mistakes and important tips to help you avoid them. Additional Resources 10 Golf Travel Mistakes to Avoid The First Timers' Guide to Golf Travel Across the Pond

After all of the planning and preparations, your flight is the last big hurdle to clear before you can enjoy your golf trip across the pond. Although it is largely out of your hands, there are many choices that you can make that will increase the odds that you, your luggage, and your clubs, all arrive as scheduled. In this episode, Connor and D.J. share some essential flight tips for golf trips to Scotland, Ireland, and Beyond. Additional Resources Flight FAQs for Golf Trips Across the Pond Packing Tips for Golf Trips to Scotland & Ireland

Once considered a far flung destination, The Highlands is now one of the most popular regions for golf trips to Scotland By the end of the episode, you'll learn... Where to Stay. Where to Play. What to See. Plus numerous other important details for golf travelers. Additional Resources The Complete Guide to Royal Dornoch Golf Club 7 Things to See at Cabot Highlands 7 Things to See at Brora Golf Club The Highlands of Scotland Off the Beaten Path Mentioned in this Episode Golf Royal Dornoch Golf Club Cabot Highlands Nairn Golf Club Brora Golf Club Tain Golf Club Golspie Golf Club Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club Moray Golf Club Accommodations Ness Walk Kingsmills Hotel Links House Dornoch Royal Golf Hotel Dornoch Station Sights to See Loch Ness Dunrobin Castle Culloden Battlefield Glenmorangie Distillery Dornoch Cathedral

When your golf trip calls for a little sightseeing, there are an abundance of must-see stops in Scotland, Ireland, and England. Join Connor and D.J. as they explore some of their favorite places to enjoy the Good Life across the pond. The highlights include a climb to the top of a 1000 year old tower, a stroll through the ancient streets of Scotland's capital, and a visit to the club that gave us the most famous band in the world. Mentioned in this Episode Titanic Belfast The Cavern Club Windsor Castle Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge Cliffs of Moher

When planning a golf trip to Scotland or Ireland, understanding the total cost of your trip can be a challenge. In this episode of Golf and the Good Life, Connor & D.J. offer some clarity to the topic of price for golf trips across the pond. By the end of the episode, you'll learn... The key decisions that drive the price of golf trips to Scotland, Ireland, and Beyond. Why some itineraries appear similar on paper, but are quite different in terms of cost and the overall experience. The benefits of leveraging the expertise of a golf travel company. Overlooked costs to factor into your planning. Additional Insight How Much Does a Golf Trip to Scotland Cost? How Much Does a Golf Trip to Ireland Cost? 12 Important Decisions for Planning a Golf Trips to Scotland

When golf trips call for a little time off the course, whisky tours are the most requested activity by H&B travelers. In this episode, Connor & D.J. explore some of our favorite pairings of golf and whisky in Scotland and Ireland. The two greatest exports from both countries are the very definition of a Perfect Pairing. Additional Resources Golf & Whisky in Scotland - 7 Perfect Pairings Golf & Whiskey in Ireland - 5 Perfect Pairings Mentioned in this Episode Ireland Teeling Distillery Bushmills Distillery Jameson Experience Scotland Glenmorangie Distillery Kingsbarns Distillery Laphroaig Distillery Springbank Distillery

Connor and D.J. recap the 2023 Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, and offer a detailed look at the future host courses for The Open Championship. Additional Resources Future Open Championship Venues You Can Play The Complete Guide to Royal Liverpool 6 Things to See at Royal Troon Golf Club The Complete Guide to Royal Portrush Golf Club

Come along as we explore Royal Liverpool Golf Club - host of the 2023 Open Championship - and the exceptional links courses of England's Golf Coast. This appropriately named region is often overlooked by those planning golf trips across the pond. But with three members of The Open rota, plus the best collection of 2nd tier courses in Great Britain and Ireland, England's Golf Coast deserves more of the spotlight. The Open Championship at Royal Liverpool promises to supply just that. Additional Resources The Complete Guide to Royal Liverpool The Complete Guide to England's Golf Coast England's Golf Coast Off the Beaten Path Downloadable Guide to England Golf Travel Future Open Championship Courses You Can Play Mentioned in this Episode Royal Liverpool Golf Club Royal Birkdale Golf Club Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club Hillside Golf Club Formby Golf Club The Vincent Hotel - Southport The Beatles Story The Cavern Club Content for The Open Championship Royal Liverpool on Instagram The Open on Instagram Story of a Golf Club, Royal Liverpool - Cookie Jar Golf Every Hole at Royal Liverpool by Golf Digest Gary Lisbon Golf Photography

Join us for the conclusion of our in-depth visit to the great golf courses and stunning sights in Southwest Ireland. This episode features "the world's most scenic golf course" plus Payne Stewart's favorite links in Ireland. Additional Resources 7 Things to See at Old Head Golf Links 7 Things to See at Waterville Golf Links Mentioned in this Episode Old Head Golf Links Waterville Golf Links Hayfield Manor Hotel Ring of Kerry The Jameson Experience