Golf and the Good Life
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Your guide for golf travel across the pond. Produced by Haversham & Baker Expeditions. The leading provider of international golf travel to America's private clubs and their members. Golf and the Good Life offers insight and expertise for your time both on and off the great golf courses of Scotland, Ireland, England, and Spain.
Golf and the Good Life
1w ago
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 ..read more
Golf and the Good Life
3w ago
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 ..read more
Golf and the Good Life
1M ago
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 ..read more
Golf and the Good Life
1M ago
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 ..read more
Golf and the Good Life
2M ago
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.
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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 Gr ..read more
Golf and the Good Life
2M ago
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 - V ..read more
Golf and the Good Life
3M ago
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 ..read more
Golf and the Good Life
3M ago
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 f ..read more
Golf and the Good Life
5M ago
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 ..read more
Golf and the Good Life
5M ago
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 ..read more