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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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The Channel Coast of England

05-01-2024

The Channel Coast of England has long lived in the shadow of the other marquee regions for golf travel in the U.K. and Ireland.


But as Connor & D.J. discuss in this episode, it deserves more attention from the traveling golfer.


By the end of the episode, you'll learn:


  • Where to Play
  • Where to Stay
  • Notable sites to see off the golf course


Additional Resources


Where to Play Golf on the Channel Coast of England


7 Things to See at Royal St. George's


Mentioned in this Episode


  • Royal St. George's Golf Club
  • Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club
  • Prince's Golf Club
  • The PIG at Bridge Place
  • Bell Hotel, Sandwich
  • Dover Castle
  • White Cliffs of Dover



Lahinch Golf Club – Legendary Links

04-17-2024

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



Mentioned in this Episode




Our Favorite Spots in St. Andrews

04-04-2024

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



The Old Course at St. Andrews Ballot and Singles Daily Draw

03-20-2024

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 Site


St. Andrews Links Singles Daily Draw



Prestwick Golf Club – Legendary Links

03-06-2024

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