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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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Road Trips to Pair with Golf Across the Pond

11-26-2024

Join Connor & D.J. as they venture off the well worn path – literally – to share some great road trips to pair with golf in Scotland and Ireland.


Additional Resources


Conor Pass & Slea Head Drive – Ireland's Roads Less Traveled


Loop Head Peninsula – Ireland's Roads Less Traveled


Essential Tips for Self-Drive Golf Trips


Golf Trip Planning Guides



Post-Trip Recap from Scotland & Ireland

11-13-2024

In this episode, Connor & D.J. share some news from St. Andrews and recap their annual journeys to Scotland and Ireland.


From Dornoch to Portrush, they share the tips, insights, and new discoveries made along the way.


Mentioned in this Episode

-Royal Dornoch Golf Club

-Brora Golf Club

-Royal Portrush Golf Club

-The Balmoral Edinburgh

-Curran Gate Portrush

-Rosslyn Chapel

-Dunrobin Castle

-Giant's Causeway



Scotland & Ireland: Playing Both Countries in One Epic Trip

10-30-2024

Considering a golf trip that spans both Scotland and Ireland?


While combining these iconic destinations isn’t the ideal choice for everyone, it’s an itinerary that's growing in popularity—and it’s achievable with the right approach.


In this episode, Connor & D.J. discuss the factors to consider when planning such a journey, from time and travel logistics to selecting the best regions for a combined Scotland & Ireland itinerary.


Additional Resources


Scotland & Ireland: How to Play Both Countries in a Combined Golf Trip



Exploring Aberdeen: Golf and the Good Life in Northeast Scotland

10-16-2024

In follow-up to our recent episode on Cruden Bay Golf Club, we're back with an in-depth look at the broader Aberdeen area.


Come explore this often overlooked region that's home to plenty of great golf and interesting sites.


It also offers a far more flexible planning schedule compared to other regions for golf in Scotland.


For more insight on the Aberdeen area, tune-in to our last episode on Cruden Bay with Ru Macdonald.


Additional Resources



Mentioned in this Episode


  • Royal Aberdeen Golf Club
  • Cruden Bay Golf Club
  • Murcar Links Golf Club
  • Trump International Golf Links Scotland
  • Fraserburgh Golf Club
  • Peterhead Golf Club
  • The Chester Hotel
  • The Meldrum House
  • The Marcliffe Hotel
  • Glen Garioch Distillery




Cruden Bay Golf Club with Ru Macdonald – Legendary Links

10-01-2024

Our Legendary Links series returns with a visit to Cruden Bay Golf Club, plus the show's first guest.


Connor & D.J. were joined by lifelong Cruden Bay member, Ru Macdonald, for an in-depth look at his beloved club, which has found a comfortable place among the top 100 golf courses in the world.


Additional Resources


7 Things to See at Cruden Bay Golf Club

Aberdeen Golf Off the Beaten Path


Mentioned in this Episode


Golf


Cruden Bay Golf Club

Murcar Links Golf Club

Royal Aberdeen Golf Club

Trump International Golf Links, Scotland

Fraserburgh Golf Club

Peterhead Golf Club


Good Life


Dunes Cruden Bay

The Coffee Apothecary

Slains Castle