948: Summary In this episode Jeff Thoreson discusses his book 'The Golf Bucket List' and shares his experiences and recommendations for golf destinations. He emphasizes that golf is a lifestyle and opens doors for travel and personal introspection. Thoreson's book is not just about the courses to play, but the experiences and emotions that come with them. He highlights the importance of being present and taking in the surroundings when playing iconic courses like St. Andrews and Sawgrass. Thoreson also mentions other notable golf destinations such as Bandon Dunes, Pinehurst, the Robert Trent Jones Trail in Alabama, and the courses in Northern Michigan. He concludes by discussing the variety of golf experiences available in Florida, Wisconsin, and the Coachella Valley in California.

Takeaways

• Golf is a lifestyle that opens doors for travel and personal introspection.
• Playing iconic courses is about the experience and emotions, not just the holes themselves.
• Notable golf destinations include St. Andrews, Sawgrass, Bandon Dunes, Pinehurst, the Robert Trent Jones Trail in Alabama, and the courses in Northern Michigan.
• Florida, Wisconsin, and the Coachella Valley in California offer a variety of golf experiences.
• Golf travel can be planned independently with the help of the internet and research.
  ***Summary and Takeaway were AI generated from riverside.fm, our recording platform.

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