LINKS Golf Podcast

Ep. 238: Best Resort Courses Built in the Past 10 Years

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:32:00 -0000

On this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, the hosts review some of the country’s great resort courses—and in some cases, completely new golf resorts—that debuted in the last decade.

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Ep. 237: Best Courses That Regularly Host Elite Amateur Events

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:20:00 -0000

After another edition of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur played at Augusta National Golf Club and Champions Retreat, the hosts of the LINKS Golf Podcast explore a list of 10 courses that perennially host elite amateur golf tournaments in the U.S.

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Ep. 236: Hale Irwin

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 02:35:00 -0000

Golf legend Hale Irwin joins the LINKS Golf Podcast to talk about his incredible playing career that included 83 wins worldwide, five Ryder Cup victories, and three U.S. Open trophies. The hosts ask Hale about becoming the oldest U.S. Open champion in history in 1990 at Medinah, playing in the final pairing in the “War by the Shore” at Kiawah Island, his collegiate days as a dual-sport athlete at Colorado, his new role as the Ambassador of Golf at The Broadmoor, and more.

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Ep. 235: Lesser-Known Golf Gems on the Monterey Peninsula

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:57:00 -0000

Every golfer has undoubtedly heard of Pebble Beach and Cypress Point, and most are probably familiar with Monterey Peninsula Country Club. But what other golf courses does this special parcel of California have to offer? The hosts share thoughts on the “best of the rest” on the Monterey Peninsula on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast.

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Ep. 234: Courses the PGA Tour Should Play in Major Markets

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 02:08:00 -0000

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp’s State of the Tour press conference during the recent Players Championship didn’t provide all the answers about where the PGA Tour schedule was headed, but he did offer hints. One of the bullet points revealed was that the Tour would like to see an annual event each of the top 10 media markets, six of which are not being currently served. They are: New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, D.C., San Francisco, and Boston.

Each of these major cities has played host to major championships as well as PGA Tour events. If we’re on track to return to these markets—perhaps in 2027 or maybe more likely in 2028—here are the courses the hosts of the LINKS Golf Podcast would most like to see as hosts for these events.

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Ep. 233: Golf-Mega Communities + In-Depth on The Landings

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 06:09:00 -0000

The hosts detail a few of the country’s largest golf communities by number of golf holes available to members and take a deep dive into The Landings Golf & Athletic Club—home to six 18-hole courses—with Gary Lorfano, the club’s Director of Membership, Marketing & Communications, on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast.

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Ep. 232: Golf in Maui

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0000

Digital Editor Al Lunsford and co-host Joe Passov discuss the best of golf on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Joe updates the listeners on the condition of the Plantation Course at Kapalua after the cancellation of the 2026 Sentry Tournament of Champions on the PGA Tour, and the duo details what you should do off the course on the island.

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Ep. 231: Beau Welling

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:37:00 -0000

Golf course architect Beau Welling joins the hosts of the LINKS Golf Podcast to talk about his duties at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy as the president of the World Curling Federation, his work designing virtual golf holes for the TGL, and his latest green grass golf projects including Travis Club in Texas; Augusta Municipal Golf Course and The Hideaway at Lake Oconee in Georgia; and his home course of Greenville Country Club in South Carolina.

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Ep. 230: David McLay Kidd

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000

Golf course architect David McLay Kidd discusses building a legacy as a course designer and updates us on his latest works—including the 5th course at Streamsong and Scarecrow at Gamble Sands—as well as his newly announced projects in Washington and California on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast.

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Ep. 229: Hally Leadbetter

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:03:00 -0000

Golf media personality Hally Leadbetter joins the hosts of the LINKS Golf Podcast to talk about growing up the daughter of a famous golf coach, the challenges of content creation, and her new business venture as the founder of BUNCHIES energy balls—a snack made for golfers.

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Ep. 228: 2026 PGA Tour Season Preview and Predictions

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000

On this episode, the hosts choose which 2026 PGA Tour and LPGA Tour venues they’re looking forward to seeing most and make their predictions for who will win this year’s men’s major championships and season-long awards.

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Ep. 227: Inside Our 2026 Winter Issue

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:09:00 -0000

LINKS Editor George Peper joins co-hosts Al Lunsford and Joe Passov the LINKS Golf Podcast to break down our 2026 Winter issue. The trio go in-depth on the reveal of The LINKS 100 U.S., the backstory of Mauna Kea’s famed par-three 3rd hole, the classic design at Bel-Air Country Club, and more.

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Ep. 226: Our 2026 Golf New Year’s Resolutions

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Whether its playing that wish-list course, committing to taking a chipping lesson, finally regripping those golf clubs, or otherwise, the hosts of the LINKS Golf Podcast list their 2026 golf-themed New Year’s resolutions on the final episode of season 20.

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Ep. 225: Live from Casa de Campo with George Peper & Gilles Gagnon

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000

On a special episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast on-site at the 2025 LINKS Invitational at Casa de Campo, Digital Editor Al Lunsford is joined by LINKS Editor George Peper and Gilles Gagnon, the resort’s longtime director of golf and current senior golf sales director. The trio reminisce about humorous stories involving Pete Dye over the years and discuss the newly restored Teeth of the Dog, Dye’s legacy, the evolution of Casa de Campo, and more.

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Ep. 224: Golf Course Architect Kris Spence

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Golf architect Kris Spence joins the LINKS Golf Podcast to discuss how his firm became one of the go-to companies in the design and restoration of classic golf architecture. Spence provides insight into what makes Donald Ross’s design style so brilliant, his work on PGA Tour venue Sedgefield Country Club, and the latest projects from Spence Golf, Inc.

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Ep. 223: Golf Courses We Saw for the First Time in 2025

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Digital Editor Al Lunsford and co-host Joe Passov recount a year of travel across the country and list the best destinations and courses they visited for the very first time on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast.

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Ep. 222: Our 36-Hole Fantasy Golf Feasts

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:14:00 -0000

On this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, the hosts asked themselves this Thanksgiving-themed question: If you could stuff your proverbial golf plate with a generous portion of a variety of offerings, what would you consume? Digital Editor Al Lunsford and co-host Joe Passov each pick nine holes (front or back nines) from four different courses for a 36-hole fantasy golf feast.

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Ep. 221: Golf Course Architect John Fought

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:18:00 -0000

Former professional player turned golf course architect John Fought joins the LINKS Golf Podcast to talk about his recent work in Minnesota and California, building one of the top-ranked courses in Utah at Sand Hollow Resort, and his decorated playing career—including winning both the Walker Cup at Shinnecock Hills and the U.S. Amateur at Aronimink in 1977, both of which are men’s major championship venues in 2026.

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Ep. 220: Davis Love III and the Restoration of Harbour Town

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:05:00 -0000

Digital Editor Al Lunsford sits down with professional player turned golf course architect Davis Love III at Harbour Town Golf Links for a quick-hitting interview covering the South Carolina course’s completed restoration. Later, Al is joined by co-host Joe Passov to discuss more about the updates and the significance of Harbour Town to golf course design and Pete Dye’s legacy.

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Ep. 219: Golf Mount Rushmores, St. Andrews Course Changes, and More

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 13:12:00 -0000

The hosts are joined by LINKS contributor Tony Dear to discuss his “Mount Rushmore” golf article series and debate about the choices made for each category—including clubhouses, greens, seaside courses, and mountain courses. The group also discusses the recently announced renovations at the Old Course at St. Andrews and great places to play in the Pacific Northwest.

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Ep. 218: Our Favorite 18-Hole Courses Under 6,000 Yards

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:12:00 -0000

The hosts detail their favorite “short wonders”—that is, 18-hole golf courses that play under 6,000 yards from their back tees—on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast.

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Ep. 217: Golf Resort Essentials

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:48:00 -0000

Branded collectibles on the first tee; inexpensive F&B; GREAT—not good—showers. These and more make our list of golf resort essentials on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast.

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Ep. 216: Michael Keiser Jr.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:58:00 -0000

Sand Valley Golf Resort co-owner Michael Keiser Jr. joins the hosts on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast to chat about the latest developments at the Wisconsin golf resort and other properties in the Dream Golf collection—including Rodeo Dunes in Colorado, Wild Spring Dunes in Texas, and Old Shores in Florida.

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Ep. 215: Reviewing the Fall 2025 Issue of LINKS

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:55:00 -0000

Kicking off Season 20 of the LINKS Golf Podcast, the hosts give their takeaways from the 2025 Ryder Cup and run down the topics covered in the recently released Fall 2025 issue of LINKS Magazine.

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Ep. 214: Historic Public Golf and Museums in South Carolina

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:36:00 -0000

Digital Editor Al Lunsford and photographer Billy Richards (carolina_pines_golf) recount their four-day road trip in South Carolina discovering historic public golf courses and a collection of museums in this travelogue-style episode.

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Ep. 213: Our Way-Too-Early Ryder Cup Preview

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000

The hosts of the LINKS Golf Podcast talk about this year’s venue Bethpage Black, the players who will be the stars, their favorite all-time Ryder Cups, and the past venue they each love the most on the final episode of Season 19.

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Ep. 212: Brian Ross & Jeff Stein

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000

A tandem of golf course architects, Brian Ross and Jeff Stein, join the LINKS Golf Podcast to discuss their joint effort building a new Walter Travis-inspired 18-hole course at Jekyll Island in Georgia, Travis’s unique design style, and more.

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Ep. 211: Best U.S. Spots for BBQ and Golf

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Feeling hungry? You will be after this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, as our hosts each pick their three favorite destinations to combine a round of golf with a plate of barbecue.

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Ep. 210: 2025 Open Championship Reactions + Listener Questions

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000

The hosts of the LINKS Golf Podcast begin this episode by discussing their takeaways from Scottie Scheffler’s triumph at the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Later, they take turns answering a broad range of listener questions including their thoughts on the courses that deserve to host a major championship, favorite bunkers in golf, and ideal summer golf destinations.

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Ep. 209: Golf Course Architect Jay Blasi

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000

The hosts are joined by golf course architect Jay Blasi on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast. Blasi details his work rejuvenating the public gem at Poppy Ridge in Northern California, building Chambers Bay, how he would reroute several holes at Pebble Beach Golf Links, and more.

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Ep. 208: U.S. Public Golf Eclectic 18s (Back Nine)

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000

In the second episode of a two-part podcast installment, the hosts continue playing the “Eclectic 18” game—building a fantasy golf layout with 18 holes from 18 different courses—and choose the routing for their back nines using only public golf courses in the U.S. The rules are simple: 1) Any course can only be used once; 2) Holes must be used in accordance with their original place on the scorecard.

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Ep. 207: U.S. Public Golf Eclectic 18s (Front Nine)

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000

The hosts play the “Eclectic 18” game—building a fantasy golf layout with 18 holes from 18 different courses—and choose the routing for their front nines using only public golf courses in the U.S. on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast. The rules are simple: 1) Any course can only be used once; 2) Holes must be used in accordance with their original place on the scorecard.

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Ep. 206: Our Favorite Long Par Threes

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000

In this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, the hosts weigh in on super-sized par-three holes. Digital Editor Al Lunsford and LINKS contributor Joe Passov talk about the merits of long par threes and detail some of the world’s best examples as well as their personal favorites.

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Ep. 205: 2025 U.S. Open Reactions + Gil Hanse

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000

The hosts begin this episode by giving their thoughts about the compelling U.S. Open Championship at Oakmont. Later, Digital Editor Al Lunsford sits down with golf course architect Gil Hanse at Baltusrol Golf Club for a quick-hitting interview covering the New Jersey club’s completed restoration, A.W. Tillinghast’s design strengths, what is next on Hanse’s agenda, and more.

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Ep. 204: Golf Course Architect Martin Ebert

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Golf course architect Martin Ebert joins the LINKS Golf Podcast to discuss his work readying the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush for the 2025 Open Championship, the brilliance of Harry Colt, his firm’s new project in the Caribbean at Moncayo, and more.

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Ep. 203: Rating U.S. Open Championships in the 21st Century

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000

What have been the best, worst, and most bizarre U.S. Open Championships in the 21st century (since 2001)? The hosts take turns making their picks on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast.

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Ep. 202: Public Courses from Golden Age Golf Architects

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000

While most of the great courses designed during golf architecture’s Golden Age belong to private clubs, there are a handful of examples across the country that are accessible to the general public. Co-hosts Joe Passov and Al Lunsford take turns detailing some of the “Golden Age Publics” on the Season 19 debut of the LINKS Golf Podcast.

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Ep. 201: Everything to Know About Casa de Campo

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000

What has drawn celebrities, golfers, and vacationers of all kinds to Casa de Campo Resort & Villas for 50 years running? Gilles Gagnon, senior golf sales director at Casa de Campo, joins the LINKS Golf Podcast to cover everything you need to know about the Caribbean’s most complete resort—from the ongoing updates to the iconic Teeth of the Dog course, to stories about legendary golf architect Pete Dye, to the best ways to spend time while not golfing.