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Scottish Golf Podcast on Apple Podcasts
10 episodes Scotland golf trip? Ru Macdonald inspires & educates golfers one episode at a time. Scotland golf trip? Ru Macdonald inspires & educates golfers one episode at a time. 26 MAR 2021 A Scottish Golf Trip with Walker Trolleys Founder Brad Payne A Scottish Golf Trip with Walker Trolleys Founder Brad Payne When former Apple employee Brad Payne embarked on his first golf trip to Scotland in 2018 he would return to California with more than memories and some new Pro Shop...
Andalucia Valderrama Masters hosted by the Sergio Garcia Foundation 2018
We knew there was inclement weather on the way, but couldn't have forseen a Monday finish. That's what we have, though, and will aim to complete 54 holes today. At that point, we will have ourselves a winner. Sergio Garcia leads by three right now and is on course for a third win in a row in this tournament.
147th OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 2018
A remarkable display of putting saw Kevin Kisner shoot a five under par 66 to hold the first round lead in the 147th Open Championship at Carnoustie.
Ep.121 - A Course Called Scotland with author Tom Coyne
Ru is joined by author and links golf addict Tom Coyne to discuss his new book about his recent adventure to play 100 Scottish golf courses in just 57 days. In case you’re unfamiliar, Coyne is a well-respected golf writer (and golfer) who has written for GOLF, Golfweek, and Sports Illustrated. In 2009, he wrote the New York Times bestseller A Course Called Ireland, which captivated readers and went on to become one of the bestselling golf books of the decade.
No Cheaper Time To Visit Scotland (Special Announcement)
The British people have voted this morning voted to leave the European Union triggering a crash in Scotland’s sterling currency and in doing so making now the perfect time to book your Scottish golf trip. Despite Scotland unanimously voting to remain in the EU it will now be forced to leave it against its will and likely triggering a second Scottish Independence Referendum just two years on from its last.
Sand Storm Covers Scottish Golf Course
This amazing image of Isle of Harris Golf Club was shared by their sole greenkeeper James after a recent winter storm. A huge blow out from the adjacent beach has left the nine hole links under a blanket of sand which is strewn across the first and ninth fairways. As we admire the beautiful scenery on offer here on Harris, the most westerly of Scotland’s islands and the nearest course to you Americans, the thankless clean-up operation by one man and his spade will commence.
What Changes To Guaranteed Old Course Tee Times Will Mean For Visiting Golfers
A major change to the way Old Course, St Andrews tee times are sold may result in greater flexibility, more choice and cheaper golf for the visiting golfer. In a statement St Andrews Links Trust will as of April 2018 manage the sale of all commercial Old Course tee times currently fulfilled by the Old Course Experience and in doing so take control of all tee time reservations on the St Andrews Links.
Episode 79 - Alan Shipnuck’s 10 Rounds In 6 Days
Subscribe to our weekly podcast devoted to Scottish golf travel on Itunes Senior writer for Sports Illustrated Alan Shipnuck is the latest name to relive his Scottish golf trip which included ten rounds in just six days. It was a much anticipated trip for Alan and his three close friends having done a similar trip some 17 years earlier.
Episode 74 - Gullane, North Berwick & St Andrews with Geoff Shackelford
Geoff Shackelford makes his second appearance on the podcast to discuss the two weeks he spent firstly at the Scottish Open at Gullane before heading to St Andrews for the 144th Open Championship. Geoff starts by sharing his thoughts on Gullane, the time spent playing North Berwick West Links with yours truly, the other course in town, The Glen and his all round fondness to the East Lothian region of Scotland.
Podcast Listeners Email After Playing The Old Course, St Andrews
I receive a nice number of emails a week which I love. Not only do you podcast listeners take the time to listen but you feel obliged to then reach out which I think is a pretty powerful relationship. Last week within hours of each other I received these two emails following St Andrews episodes, both of which I felt like sharing. Sometimes my advice works. Lars shared his recent joy of getting out on the Old Course after listening to Episode 31 – Playing the Old Course as a Single.
Old Course Floods Before 2015 Open Championship
The wet Scottish summer continued this weekend with torrential thundery showers leaving the Old Course, St Andrews partially underwater just days before the Open Championship. The guys at St Andrews Golf Travel braved the elements to share this image. It’s all looking a little wet @TheHomeofGolf but will drain within the hour I’m sure.
Matt Ginella’s Top 5 in Scotland
Matt Ginella’s Top 5 in Scotland Ahead of the 2015 season The Golf Channel’s resident travel expert Matt Ginella shares his top 5 golf courses in Scotland. Matt has always been open of his love for golf in Scotland sharing on many different occasions his appreciation of authentic links classics like Cruden Bay. Only last year Matt shot a career round on the Old Course St Andrews, finishing out in near darkness during an 8 day trip of Scotland’s great golf courses. Do you agree with Matt’s top 5?
5 Mispronounced Scottish Golf Courses
We’ve all been there while on holiday trying to explain to a local where you’ve been and where you’re off to next. With no intent to insult the thousands of visitors that descend on Scotland’s famous golf courses, we believe your golfing tales need told correctly. So to prevent a game of Chinese Whispers or Telephone manifesting we’ve compiled our top 5 mispronounced golf courses ahead of the 2015 season. 1. North Burwick “NORTH BEH-RICK” You’re golfing where tomorrow?
Episode 32 - Matt Ginella’s Scotland Golf Trip with Magic in St Andrews
As listeners to the podcast know we try to inspire, educate and celebrate Scottish golf travel every week providing an on the ground account from The Home of Golf. A man that shares a similar ambition but on a wider scale is the Golf Channel’s travel correspondent Matt Ginella. Often the envy of every golfer Matt travels the globe reviewing the best courses and resorts to help inspire golf fans to travel.
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