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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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Southwest Ireland – Part 1

06-07-2023

Southwest Ireland is the crown jewel of golf on the Emerald Isle.


The area is home to four courses ranked in the Golf Digest World Top 100 – no other region in Great Britain and Ireland has more.


There's also a future Ryder Cup venue and some of the finest natural wonders across the pond.


Join us for the first episode of this two-part podcast, as we explore the exceptional Golf and the Good Life of Southwest Ireland.


Additional Resources


10 Things to See at Adare Manor


7 Things to See at Lahinch Golf Club


Mentioned in this Episode


Adare Manor


The Burren


Cliffs of Moher


Doonbeg


Lahinch Golf Club


Vaughan Lodge



10 Tips for a Stress-Free Golf Trip Across the Pond

05-24-2023

The average golf trip to Scotland or Ireland requires the planning and execution of 40-50 individual reservations, tee times, and other arrangements.


With that comes plenty of opportunities for stress to creep in and attempt to take hold of your trip.


In this episode, Connor and D.J. share 10 best practices to ensure a smooth, memorable, and stress-free golf trip across the pond.


Additional Resources


10 Tips for Stress-Free Golf Trips to Scotland and Ireland


Who to Invite on Your Overseas Golf Trip


The Benefits of Hiring a Driver-Host


Caddie FAQs for Golf Trips to Scotland, Ireland, and England


How to Play Links Golf Shots






The Complete Guide to Royal County Down and Royal Portrush

05-09-2023

Royal County Down and Royal Portrush are the two hottest tee times for Ireland golf trips.


The former is the #1 ranked golf course in the world by Golf Digest. The latter is the newest host course for The Open Championship.


If you're planning a golf trip to this corner of Ireland or counting down to tee times already on the books, Connor and D.J. share everything you should know about these iconic courses.


Additional Resources


The Complete Guide to Royal County Down Golf Club


The Complete Guide to Royal Portrush Golf Club



The Best 19th Holes in Golf Across the Pond

04-26-2023

Join us for a visit to some of the best 19th holes in golf.


This episode of Golf and the Good Life was inspired by a recent article at LINKS Magazine covering four memorable golf bars across the pond.


Connor and D.J. took the liberty to expand the list by sharing their favorite 19th holes in Scotland, Ireland, and England plus one extra for good measure.


Did you favorite make the list?


Additional Resources


LINKS Magazine - 4 Memorable Golf Bars in Scotland and Ireland


The Best 19th Holes in St. Andrews


Mentioned in this Episode


Ireland


Scotland


England




Caddie FAQs for Golf Trips to Scotland, Ireland, and England

04-12-2023

Connor and D.J. share everything you need to know about caddies for golf trips to Scotland, Ireland, and Beyond.


By the end of the episode, you'll know everything from the suggested gratuity to how to boost the odds that the best caddie ends up with your bag.


Additional Resources


Caddie FAQs for Golf Trips to Scotland, Ireland, and England