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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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Tips for Self-Drive Golf Trips Across the Pond

11-15-2023

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



10 Golf Travel Mistakes to Avoid

10-25-2023

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



Flight Tips for Golf Trips Across the Pond

10-11-2023

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 Across the Pond


Packing Tips for Golf Trips to Scotland & Ireland



The Highlands of Scotland

09-27-2023

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 Episode


Golf

  • Royal Dornoch Golf Club
  • Cabot Highlands
  • Nairn Golf Club
  • Brora Golf Club
  • Tain Golf Club
  • Golspie Golf Club
  • Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club
  • Moray Golf Club


Accommodations

  • Ness Walk
  • Kingsmills Hotel
  • Links House Dornoch
  • Royal Golf Hotel
  • Dornoch Station


Sights to See

  • Loch Ness
  • Dunrobin Castle
  • Culloden Battlefield
  • Glenmorangie Distillery
  • Dornoch Cathedral



Must-See Sightseeing Stops

09-13-2023

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 Cavern Club


Windsor Castle


Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge


Cliffs of Moher