The Links Golf Club Podcast

In this week’s episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, Gregory, Cooper, and Bossie are joined by special guest Fxnction — investor, entrepreneur, and live golf streamer (follow him on X).   We kick things off with a full Ryder Cup recap — from Europe’s 15–13 victory on U.S. soil to the Sunday singles drama, course setup controversy, and who came through as MVPs. Then we dive into the future of golf media: live streaming, independent creators, and how tokenization in web3 could change the relationship between golfers, creators, and fans.

In this week’s episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, Gregory, Cooper, and Bossie are joined by special guest Joe Idone (@TourPicks) — host of the Preferred Lines podcast and contributor at RotoBallerPGA. Together, we go deep on the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black: the history, the teams, the players, and the pairings. We also share exciting news about our upcoming Tree Farm event in November, including a new partner giveaway you won’t want to miss.

In this week’s episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, Gregory, Cooper, Chris welcome special guest and Hillcrest Founding Member Kevin to recap the Hillcrest member weekend in Kansas City and Arbor Links. We also break down Scottie’s win at the Procore Championship and check in on our own Punchbowl course ratings to see how the year of golf has shifted our top 10 lists.

In this week’s episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, Gregory, Cooper, Chris, and Bossie dive into lodging ideas at Spey Bay, recap the 2025 Walker Cup at Cypress Point, preview this weekend’s Hillcrest event, and check in on the state of our own games. We also touch on Ryder Cup storylines as the Procore Championship gets underway.

In this week’s episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, Gregory, Cooper, Chris, and Bossie recap the Spey Bay Ryder Cup, preview the 2025 Walker Cup at Cypress Point, and break down Ryder Cup captain’s picks. We also talk about the return of Punchbowl — our course rating app — and what’s coming next.

In this week’s episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, Gregory, Cooper, Chris, and Bossie recap Tommy Fleetwood’s Tour Championship victory, wrap up the FedEx Cup Playoffs, and debate Ryder Cup captain’s picks ahead of this week’s announcement. We also preview the Spey Bay Ryder Cup, talk team prep, and swap tips on what to pack for a Scotland golf trip.

In this week’s episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, Gregory, Cooper, Chris, and Bossie break down Scheffler’s BMW Championship win, the shakeup in the FedEx Cup standings, and Ryder Cup implications with the top six now locked. We recap Mason Howell’s dominant U.S. Amateur victory at Olympic, preview the Spey Bay Ryder Cup with our Captain, and debate what’s going in the bag for a Scotland trip.

In this week’s episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, Gregory and Cooper are joined by fan favorite Big Bucks while Chris takes a well-earned break. The crew checks in on the 100,000 $LINKS FedEx Cup bet, recaps the drama at the St. Jude, previews the BMW Championship at Caves Valley, goes on the ground at the 125th U.S. Amateur at Olympic, talks about $LINKS Rewards launching in Clubhouse, and breaks down picks and strategy for the upcoming Spey Bay Ryder Cup.

In this week’s episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, Gregory, Cooper, and Chris break down the biggest storylines heading into the FedEx Cup Playoffs, draft their picks to win it all, dive into the launch of the brand-new Clubhouse, and react to breaking news from an emergency Spey Bay Ryder Cup press conference.

Scottie takes the Claret Jug, the Callaway HQ visit gets Hillcrest Members dialed in, and thousands mourn another Masters Lottery rejection. In this week’s episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, Gregory, Cooper, and Chris recap the 2025 British Open, debate Scottie Scheffler’s growing legacy, and relive their trip with Hillcrest members to Callaway’s HQ. Plus: updates on the Gemini Credit Card launch, a look at who made (and missed) Augusta invites, and big congrats to our Summer League champs. 🧢 Club Announcements • Gemini Card: Get 10% back on golf — now live → https://gemini.com/linksdao • Congrats to Summer Links League winners: Team 412, Kevinw257, Metaslinger • Tree Farm event almost full — sign up now links.golf/events 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode • The Open Leaderboard → https://www.theopen.com/leaderboard • Scottie recap → https://x.com/KylePorterCBS/status/1947404321554886987 • Augusta pain → https://x.com/ThomasDeVuono/status/1947316395806457899 • Ryder Cup shakeup → https://x.com/RyderCupUSA/status/1947274641820504236 • Hillcrest member Patrick Mahome's handicap plummeting → https://x.com/yipstrickler/status/1948361645396312095 • Callaway HQ trip → https://x.com/simulacrum/status/1948274441883652096 📬 Follow us for more: → Join the Discord → Subscribe to the pod → Drop a review if you’re feeling generous

In this week’s episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, we recap Rory’s near-miss at the Renaissance Club, preview The Open at Royal Portrush, and debut The OPEN Board — our bingo-style prediction game for golf’s oldest major. Gregory, Chris, and Cooper also talk crypto rewards with the Gemini Card, discuss recent course news, and float some wild ideas for golf’s version of a Home Run Derby. 🧢 Club Announcements • Earn 10% back in crypto on golf w/ Gemini → http://gemini.com/linksdao • Reversing Spey Bay video → https://youtu.be/ojJwQmooY14 • Building LinksDAO Ep. 4 w/ Derek Duncan → https://youtu.be/-jGyWKSykug 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode • Gotterup wins Scottish Open → https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/45732803/chris-gotterup-earns-second-career-win-scottish-open • Open Championship preview → https://www.golfdigest.com/story/british-open-2025-power-rankings-field-royal-portrush • Open betting picks → https://www.rotoballer.com/radio/preferred-lines-golf-gambling-podcast-2025-open-championship-top-contenders-with-ben-coley/1646720 ⏱️ Episode Guide 00:00 Intro + Gemini Rewards 06:00 Scottish Open Recap 10:00 Open Championship Preview + Portrush Deep Dive 20:00 Debut of The OPEN Board (Golf Bingo!) 30:00 Golf Course News + Clubhouse Beta 35:00 Wild Ideas + Outro

In this episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, we tackle a big question: How do golf courses earn their reputation? To help us explore it, we’re joined by Derek Duncan, Architecture Editor at Golf Digest and host of Feed the Ball. Derek is one of the sharpest voices in golf architecture today. He helps shape Golf Digest’s Top 100 rankings, has walked some of the most iconic land in golf, and interviews the game’s most influential architects. Together, we dig into how reputation is built, managed, and sometimes even manufactured. We talk about why certain courses rise in the rankings, what it takes for a new course to break through, and which clubs are doing things right (or trying a little too hard). Whether you care about design, history, or just want to understand why people obsess over certain clubs, this one will give you a whole new lens on the game. This is Episode 4 of Building LinksDAO, our series about the hidden ingredients behind great golf clubs. 🧢 Learn more: • Feed the Ball → https://feedtheball.com • Derek’s Golf Digest Work → https://www.golfdigest.com/contributor/derek-duncan • Spey Bay Golf Club → https://www.links.golf/speybay • LinksDAO Membership → https://links.golf • Reversing Spey Bay YouTube Video → https://youtu.be/ojJwQmooY14 🐦 Follow Derek: • Twitter/X → https://x.com/feedtheball • Instagram →https://www.instagram.com/feedtheball ⏱️ Episode Guide: 00:00 Cold Open & Intro 04:42 Derek’s Journey & Perspective on Golf 15:00 How Course Rankings Actually Work 28:30 What Builds (and Breaks) a Reputation 43:25 Success Stories & Lessons from Great Clubs 57:02 The Back Nine (Rapid Fire Round) 1:05:40 Closing Thoughts & Takeaways

Fresh content, new rewards, and a summer full of golf ahead. In this week’s episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, we dive into the Reversing Spey Bay video release, kick off our Gemini Credit Card partnership, and tease a big guest coming next week. Gregory, Cooper, and Chris also recap the John Deere Classic, talk short hitters, preview the Scottish Open, and review recent gear pickups. Plus: Gamble Sands adds a second course, Capstone Club revival news, and Cooper eats Spaget. 🧢 Club Announcements • Earn 10% back in crypto on golf w/ Gemini → http://gemini.com/linksdao • Reversing Spey Bay video now live → https://youtu.be/ojJwQmooY14 • Building LinksDAO Ep. 4 w/ Derek Duncan drops July 15 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode • Brian Campbell wins John Deere → https://www.golfwrx.com/762797/the-short-hitters-guide-to-winning-golf-what-brian-campbell-teaches-us-about-distance/ • Scottish Open preview → https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/2025-scottish-open-props-expert-picks-bets-predictions-back-robert-macintyre-as-top-scottish-finisher/ • Jordan Spieth injury update → https://www.golfmagic.com/tour/pga-tour/pga-tour-star-jordan-spieth-provides-injury-update-ahead-open • New Erin Hills neighbor: Kettle Forge → https://www.wisconsin.golf/courses/planned-for-270-acres-just-west-of-erin-hills-kettle-forge-envisioned-as-a-world/article_fa0f5e3f-4601-4317-9226-c08e16263669.html • Gamble Sands adds second course → https://gamblesands.com/the-quicksands/ • Capstone Club revival → https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/capstone-gil-hanse-design-alabama-coal-club • Cooper’s Spaget gains → https://x.com/CoopNFT/status/1943089572679942650 ⏱️ Episode Guide 00:00 Cold Open + Intro 01:00 Gemini Launch + Crypto Rewards for Golfers 06:00 Reversing Spey Bay Video Behind-the-Scenes 11:00 Building LinksDAO Guest Tease 12:45 John Deere Classic Recap 16:00 Scottish Open Preview 19:30 Golf Course News: Erin Hills, Gamble Sands, Capstone 25:30 Summer Gear Picks + What’s In the Bag 30:00 Golf Icks + Cooper’s Spaget Bulk 35:00 Wrap-Up + Community Shoutouts

Fresh content, big updates, and a mid-summer pulse check on the state of the game. In this week’s episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, we cover progress at Hillcrest, preview new videos dropping in July, and debate the state of pro golf. Gregory, Cooper, and Chris also talk about Stick (the new Apple golf series), revisit their golf games at the halfway mark of the year, and share their favorite new courses played so far. Plus: LIV vs PGA futures, open qualifiers, and the internet’s favorite fake golfer gets in a subway brawl. 🧢 Club Announcements • Hillcrest Renovation Update → https://x.com/LinksDAO/status/1940141352408301987 • YouTube Premiere: Reversing Spey Bay (July 8) → https://www.youtube.com/@linksdao • Building LinksDAO Ep. 4 w/ Derek Duncan drops July 15 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode • John Deere Classic picks → https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/2025-john-deere-classic-expert-picks-predictions-golf-insider-fading-si-woo-kim-at-tpc-deere-run/ • LIV CEO on PGA’s future → https://www.thegolfinggazette.com/news/liv-golf-ceo-scott-oneil-suggests-what-he-sees-happening-to-the-pga-tour-in-the-next-five-years/ • Open Qualifying drama → https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/articles/ce9xxx8ndx0o • Hole-out eagle to qualify → https://x.com/jamierkennedy/status/1940136963581124975 • Shooter McGavin subway fight → https://x.com/ShooterMcGavin_/status/1940428388713513026 ⏱️ Episode Guide 00:00 Cold Open + Intro 01:15 Hillcrest Update + Drone Footage 05:00 Upcoming Content: Spey Bay + Building LinksDAO 09:10 Big Reveal Tease 10:00 John Deere Classic Preview 14:00 LIV vs PGA Outlook 20:15 Open Qualifying Heroics 24:00 Shooter McGavin Chaos 26:30 Best Course Played So Far in 2025 30:20 Stick Review + Golf Movie Pet Peeves 36:00 Mid-Year Game Check-In 42:00 Outro + Feedback Ask

The boys are back in town! In this week’s episode, we cover everything from the Scotland Solstice trip to Keegan’s win at The Traveler's and what it means for the Ryder Cup, custom groomsmen wedges, and a record-breaking golf marathon. Gregory and Chris update us on their Stack training progress, Cooper recaps the summer event in Spey Bay, and Chris ponders whether mini golf deserves more respect. Plus: the latest on Hillcrest, upcoming content drops, and a game where you can design golf courses. 🧢 Club Announcements • Summer Links Leagues → https://clubhouse.links.golf/leagues/16 • Hillcrest: New Phase + Updates → https://clubhouse.links.golf/hillcrest 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode • Keegan Ryder Cup debate → https://x.com/Glute_Activator/status/1937254835243434194 • Ethan Fang wins Amateur → https://x.com/KylePorterNS/status/1937160522274668755 • Kyle Cokinos’ 421-hole marathon → https://www.click2houston.com/houston-life/2025/06/24/all-for-charity-kyle-cokinos-hits-fairway-at-east-river-9-to-break-record-for-longest-game-of-golf/ • Old Barnwell’s second course → https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/chocolate-drops-old-barnwell-second-golf-course • Dog caddies in Chicagoland → https://wgntv.com/news/northwest-suburbs/dog-caddies-coming-to-chicagoland-golf-course/ • Golf architecture game (Under Par) → https://www.espn.com/gaming/story/_/id/45463937/under-par-golf-architect-playtest-pc • Custom wedges for groomsmen → https://x.com/MWPutters/status/1935688811893109082 ⏱️ Episode Guide 00:00 Cold Open + Intro 04:20 Hillcrest Phase Update + Leagues 07:15 Building LinksDAO Podcast Drop 09:05 Scotland Recap + Solstice Reflections 14:40 Pro Golf Recap: Keegan, Tommy, Ethan Fang 23:00 Gregory’s Stack Speed Update 27:20 Kyle Cokinos’ World Record 30:44 Old Barnwell’s Expansion 33:30 Mini Golf: More Please? 36:20 Dog Caddies: In or Out? 38:05 Golf Architecture Game 40:10 Good or Bad Gift: Custom Wedges 42:00 Outro + Feedback Ask

In this episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, we explore one of golf’s most debated and emotional questions: What makes a golf course beautiful? To help us unpack it, we’re joined by Evan Schiller. Evan is one of the most celebrated golf course photographers in the world. A former PGA professional turned artist, Evan has photographed over 600 championship courses, including Augusta National, Pebble Beach, and The Old Course at St. Andrews. His work appears in Golf Digest, LINKS Magazine, and clubhouses across the globe. Together, we explore how beauty shows up on a golf course and how photography plays a powerful role in shaping a club’s identity. Whether you’re a golf architecture nerd, a design lover, or just someone who appreciates a good sunrise over the 18th green, this one’s for you. This is Episode 3 of Building LinksDAO, our series about the hidden ingredients behind great golf clubs. 🧢 Learn more: • Evan’s Work → https://evanschillerphotography.com • Spey Bay Golf Club → https://speybaygolfclub.com • LinksDAO Membership → https://links.golf 📸 Follow Evan: • Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/evan_schiller_photography ⏱️ Episode Guide: 00:00 Cold Open & Intro 05:12 Evan’s Journey from Golfer to Photographer 11:43 What a Golf Photographer Actually Does 21:26 Defining Beauty on the Course 34:00 Photography’s Role in Golf Culture 49:18 The Back Nine (Rapid Fire Round) 59:40 Closing Thoughts

The U.S. Open returns to Oakmont — and we’ve got a full breakdown with special guest Joe Idone (@TourPicks). Joe runs one of the sharpest golf betting accounts on the internet and joins us to talk strategy, stats, and sleepers. We also dive into the latest Hillcrest news (👀), a wild reward from Callaway, and final spots for Spey Bay events. It’s a packed show — from history at Oakmont to betting picks, weather drama, and whether Phil can finally complete the career grand slam. 🧢 Club Announcements • Join Hillcrest (Callaway reward + cottage update!) → https://clubhouse.links.golf/hillcrest • Solstice & Ryder Cup at Spey Bay → https://clubhouse.links.golf/events • Support Cooper’s Solstice Hike Fundraiser → https://www.cashforkidsgive.co.uk/cam... 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode • Gil Hanse Oakmont Renovation → https://www.usopen.com/2025/articles/... • Prize Purse Breakdown → https://www.sportscasting.com/uk/news... • Joe’s Power Rankings → https://www.rotoballer.com/u-s-open-p... • Course Breakdown Thread → https://x.com/therealGFD/status/19322... • Bryson on the Rough → https://golf.com/news/bryson-dechambe... • Weather Forecast → https://weather.com/forecast/regional... • Zac Blair putting from 122 out on the 1st hole at Oakmont → https://x.com/AndyTFE/status/19325229... • Shane Bacon on First-Time Winner → https://x.com/shanebacon/status/19324... ⏱️ Episode Guide 00:00 Cold Open + Intro 05:15 Hillcrest Announcement (Cottages + Callaway Trip) 10:48 Spey Bay Event Update + Fundraiser 13:45 U.S. Open Preview: History of Oakmont 21:03 What Makes Oakmont Brutal 26:15 Stats to Watch + Course Comparisons 32:44 Joe’s Betting Strategy + Picks 41:50 Group Betting Picks (Winner, Longshot, Top 10) 52:02 Predictions + Chaos Bets 58:45 Outro + Thank You Joe

Scottie Scheffler keeps winning, the U.S. Open field is set, and Links Leagues are officially live. This week on The Links Golf Club Podcast, we recap the scene at Olympia Fields, check in on Hillcrest’s progress, and break down Scheffler’s historic stats compared to peak Tiger. We also go deep on Final Qualifying day for the U.S. Open — where 732 golfers played for 47 spots — and hit updates on crypto, LIV Golf, and sparkling water NFTs. 🧢 Club Announcements • Join Hillcrest → https://clubhouse.links.golf/hillcrest • Few spots at Tree farm still available → https://www.linksdao.io/events • [Members Only] Join a Links League → https://clubhouse.links.golf/leagues/16 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode • Golf’s Longest Day Recap → https://www.golfdigest.com/story/us-open-golfs-longest-day-golf-channel-most-exhilarating-tv-coverage-media • UPS Driver DQ → https://www.reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l22ad1/ups_driver_eyeing_us_open_gets_disqualified_in/ • LIV Golf Signing: Josele Ballester → https://x.com/GolfDigest/status/1930252577611915524 • Rekt x OpenSea Drop → https://x.com/eddyout_/status/1929940063854731454 • $1B Token Sale Rumor → https://x.com/Blockworks_/status/1929912348034406455 ⏱️ Episode Guide 00:00 Cold Open + Intro 05:12 Olympia Fields Recap 11:30 Hillcrest Progress Update 17:45 Scheffler’s Crazy Strokes Gained Numbers 23:01 RBC + U.S. Open Preview 27:20 Golf’s Longest Day (Final Qualifying) 35:45 Crypto Corner (Rekt, Pump.Fun, OpenSea) 47:10 LIV Update & Josele Ballester 53:00 Outro + Listener Feedback

This week on The Links Golf Club Podcast, we unpack a wild week in golf: Ben Griffin wins a Defender at the Charles Schwab, the PGA Tour tweaks the playoffs again, and the U.S. Open odds are out. Plus, we dive into Top 100 course rankings, LIV contract rumors, and the heartbreak of Will Zalatoris’ latest injury. 🧢 Club Announcements • Join Hillcrest: https://clubhouse.links.golf/hillcrest • Upcoming Events at Tree Farm, Lake Merced & Arbor Links: https://www.linksdao.io/events 🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode • Charles Schwab Recap & Car Prizes: https://www.charlesschwabchallenge.com/fan-features/prize-car • PGA Tour Playoffs Update: https://x.com/TourPicks/status/1927516818366738860 • Top 100 Rankings: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/americas-100-greatest-public-golf-courses-ranking • NCAA Men’s Golf Cut Line: https://x.com/GTGolf/status/1927459098691350956 • Zalatoris Injury Report: https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/45333124/will-zalatoris-undergoes-surgery-herniated-disks

In this very special episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, we go deep on what makes a great golf club — not just the course, but the culture, operations, and people behind it. We’re joined by two general managers from opposite sides of the Atlantic: • John Caven, GM of St. George’s Golf & Country Club in Toronto — one of the top-rated clubs in North America • Bert MacKay, GM of Spey Bay Golf Club in Scotland — a historic coastal links now being reimagined by a global community We explore what GMs really do, how clubs shape member experience behind the scenes, and the big (and small) things that separate good clubs from great ones. It’s a revealing look at the philosophies, contrasts, and surprising common ground between North American and Scottish golf culture. This is Episode 2 of Building LinksDAO — our new series about the hidden ingredients behind great golf clubs. 🧢 Learn more: • Spey Bay Member Drops → https://proshop.links.golf • Spey Bay Golf Club → https://speybaygolfclub.com • St. George’s G&CC → https://stgeorgesgolfandcountryclub.com 🔗 Follow the guests: • Bert → https://www.instagram.com/bertmackay1 • John → https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncaven ⏱️ Episode Guide: 00:00 Intro & Cold Open 05:32 Meet John & Bert 11:27 What a GM Actually Does 19:21 Behind-the-Scenes Decisions 28:24 U.S. vs Scotland Club Culture 44:05 Back Nine Rapid Fire 57:21 Closing Thoughts