Golf and the Good Life - Your Guide for Golf Trips Across the Pond

Southwest Ireland is the crown jewel of golf trips to the Emerald Isle.

The area is home to four courses ranked in the Golf Digest World Top 100 – no other region in Great Britain and Ireland has more.

There's also a future Ryder Cup venue and some of the finest natural wonders across the pond.

Join us for the first episode of this two-part podcast, as we explore the exceptional Golf and the Good Life of Southwest Ireland.

Additional Resources

Explore Southwest Ireland Golf Trips

10 Things to See at Adare Manor

7 Things to See at Lahinch Golf Club

Mentioned in this Episode

Adare Manor

The Burren

Cliffs of Moher

Doonbeg

Lahinch Golf Club

Vaughan Lodge

The average golf trip to Scotland or Ireland requires the planning and execution of 40-50 individual reservations, tee times, and other arrangements.

With that comes plenty of opportunities for stress to creep in and attempt to take hold of your trip.

In this episode, Connor and D.J. share 10 best practices to ensure a smooth, memorable, and stress-free golf trip across the pond.

Additional Resources

10 Tips for Stress-Free Golf Trips to Scotland and Ireland

Who to Invite on Your Overseas Golf Trip

The Benefits of Hiring a Driver-Host

Caddie FAQs for Golf Trips to Scotland, Ireland, and England

How to Play Links Golf Shots

Royal County Down and Royal Portrush are the two hottest tee times for Ireland golf trips.

The former is the #1 ranked golf course in the world by Golf Digest. The latter is the newest host course for The Open Championship.

If you're planning a golf trip to this corner of Ireland or counting down to tee times already on the books, Connor and D.J. share everything you should know about these iconic courses.

Additional Resources

The Complete Guide to Royal County Down Golf Club

The Complete Guide to Royal Portrush Golf Club

Join us for a visit to some of the best 19th holes in golf.

This episode of Golf and the Good Life was inspired by a recent article at LINKS Magazine covering four memorable golf bars across the pond.

Connor and D.J. took the liberty to expand the list by sharing their favorite 19th holes in Scotland, Ireland, and England plus one extra for good measure.

Did you favorite make the list?

Additional Resources

LINKS Magazine - 4 Memorable Golf Bars in Scotland and Ireland

The Best 19th Holes in St. Andrews

Mentioned in this Episode

Ireland

Scotland

England

Connor and D.J. share everything you need to know about caddies for golf trips to Scotland, Ireland, and Beyond.

By the end of the episode, you'll know everything from the suggested gratuity to how to boost the odds that the best caddie ends up with your bag.

Additional Resources

Caddie FAQs for Golf Trips to Scotland, Ireland, and England

Connor & D.J. share everything you need to know about packing for a golf trip to Scotland, Ireland, and Beyond.

By the end of the episode, you'll know what to bring, what you should leave behind, and how a common packing mistake could even affect your scorecards during the trip.

Additional Resources

What to Pack for a Golf Trip to Scotland, Ireland, and England

5 Reasons to Ship Your Golf Clubs Across the Pond

How to Pack Your Golf Travel Bag

Tee times at The Old Course at St. Andrews are a coveted part of many golf trips to Scotland.

But despite being a truly public course, landing a tee time in The Home of Golf is not as simple as booking online or calling the pro shop.   

In this episode of Golf and the Good Life, Connor and D.J. provide an in-depth look at the four ways to book a tee time at The Old Course at St. Andrews.

They also share some valuable advice to help boost the odds that your group finds a place on the tee sheet.

For additional insight, visit the resources below:  

Thanks to the current unprecedented demand for travel, many golfers have already started to look ahead to 2024 golf trips to Scotland, Ireland, and England.

If early inquiries and bookings are any indication, 2024 will once again see a record number of golfers visit the great links courses overseas.

In this episode of Golf and the Good Life, Connor and D.J. provide an in-depth look at planning for 2024 golf trips across the pond, as well as some of the important dates and other information to keep in mind along the way. 

For additional reading, visit the link below for our complete guide to 2024 golf trips.

https://www.haversham.com/bakers-blog/best-golf-trips-2024/

Transportation is often an overlooked part of planning a golf trip to Scotland, Ireland, and beyond. But as any experienced golf traveler will attest, it has the ability to make or break your entire journey. 

In this episode, Connor and D.J. discuss the reasons to hire a private driver-host for your golf trip across the pond and the benefits you'll realize along the way. 

Visit the link below, to learn more about hiring a driver-host for golf trips to the U.K. and Ireland. 

https://www.haversham.com/bakers-blog/the-benefits-of-a-driver-host-on-an-overseas-golf-trip/

The conclusion of our two-part podcast dedicated to the great golf courses of Northwest Ireland.  

In this episode, Connor and Daniel venture off Ireland's well worn path to play some of the rugged golf courses of Donegal. From a 9-holer at the edge of the earth, to the first Top 100 ranked golf course in Northwest Ireland, the key takeaway from the journey is clear... 

If Northwest Ireland isn't already on your golf travel list, it should be.

➡️ Additional Resources  

Explore Northwest Ireland Golf Trips

10 Golf Courses You Should Play in Northwest Ireland

The Complete Guide to the Rosapenna Resort and St. Patrick's Links   

⛳ Golf Courses Mentioned in this Episode  

Narin & Portnoo Links 

Cruit Island Golf Club 

Rosapenna Resort (Old Tom Morris Links, Sandy Hills Links, St. Patrick's Links)

Ballyliffin Golf Club 

🥂 Good Life Mentioned in this Episode  

Rosapenna Resort 

Crolly Distillery 

The Harbour Bar Downings