In this episode, Connor and D.J. share some essential tips for traveling with your golf clubs. Stay tuned until the end for unbelievable story related to the topic from a recent H&B Expedition. Whether you're headed on a golf trip to Scotland or somewhere nearby, this is essential listening.

Join Connor and D.J. as they continue talking their favorite par-3s – this time from Ireland. The picks range from the famous to the infamous and come from every marquee region for golf in Ireland. Which par-3s in Ireland would have made your list? Mentioned in this Episode Royal Portrush Golf Club Castlerock Golf Club St. Patrick's Links Cruit Island Golf Club Narin & Portnoo Links Lahinch Golf Club Doonbeg Golf Club Ballybunion Golf Club Portmarnock Golf...

Join Connor and D.J. as they explore some of their favorite par-3s from the great golf courses of Scotland. From the famous to the off the beaten path, the list touches every corner of golf in Scotland. Did your favorite make the list? Mentioned in this Episode Prestwick Golf Club Cruden Bay Golf Club Brora Golf Club The Old Course at St. Andrews Turnberry Shiskine Golf & Tennis Club Castle Stuart at Cabot Highlands Royal Dornoch Crail Golfing Society Western...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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. Mentioned in this Episode 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 ...

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 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

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...

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

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...

The average golf trip to Scotland, Ireland, or beyond requires numerous tee times, reservations, and other arrangements. Each of them is an opportunity for something to go sideways. To ensure your journey stays in the fairway, Connor & D.J. share the most common golf travel mistakes and important tips to help you avoid them. Additional Resources 10 Golf Travel Mistakes to Avoid The First Timers' Guide to Golf Travel Across the Pond

After all of the planning and preparations, your flight is the last big hurdle to clear before you can enjoy your golf trip across the pond. Although it is largely out of your hands, there are many choices that you can make that will increase the odds that you, your luggage, and your clubs, all arrive as scheduled. In this episode, Connor and D.J. share some essential flight tips for golf trips to Scotland, Ireland, and Beyond. Additional Resources Flight FAQs for Golf Trips...

Once considered a far flung destination, The Highlands is now one of the most popular regions for golf trips to Scotland By the end of the episode, you'll learn... Where to Stay. Where to Play. What to See. Plus numerous other important details for golf travelers. Additional Resources The Complete Guide to Royal Dornoch Golf Club 7 Things to See at Cabot Highlands 7 Things to See at Brora Golf Club The Highlands of Scotland Off the Beaten Path Mentioned in this...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

Join us for the conclusion of our in-depth visit to the great golf courses and stunning sights in Southwest Ireland. This episode features "the world's most scenic golf course" plus Payne Stewart's favorite links in Ireland. Additional Resources 7 Things to See at Old Head Golf Links 7 Things to See at Waterville Golf Links Mentioned in this Episode Old Head Golf Links Waterville Golf Links Hayfield Manor Hotel Ring of Kerry The Jameson Experience

Come along as we continue exploring the exceptional Golf and the Good Life in Southwest Ireland. From a Top 25 course in the world to the unforgettable towns and scenery, it's no wonder why the courses and sights in this episode feature in most Ireland golf trips to this region. Additional Resources 7 Things to See at Ballybunion 7 Things to See at Tralee Golf Links Southwest Ireland Off the Beaten Path The Best 18 Holes in Southwest Ireland Mentioned in this...