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Golf and the Good Life is your guide to golf travel across the pond.

Join podcast co-hosts Connor Evers, PGA, and Daniel Jones as they share their experience and expertise for golf trips to Scotland, Ireland, and beyond. Whether you’re in the planning phase or counting down to a trip on the calendar, the Golf and the Good Life podcast aims to be a resource for your time both on and off the course.

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Must-See Sightseeing Stops

09-13-2023

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



Let's Talk About Price

08-30-2023

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



Whisky & Golf – Perfect Pairings in Scotland & Ireland

08-16-2023

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



Future Open Championship Venues and 2023 Recap

08-02-2023

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



Royal Liverpool & England's Golf Coast - 2023 Open Championship

07-16-2023

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