LINKS Golf Podcast

Rob Collins of King-Collins Golf Course Design joins the podcast and talks about his background building golf courses, tells the story of Sweetens Cove, and updates us on his firm’s current projects including their first 18-hole design at Landmand in Nebraska (pictured above), the redesign of 9-holer Overton Park in his home state of Tennessee, and Red Feather, another new 18-hole course in Texas. Rob also reveals his favorite halfway house order in our “Teed-Up Topic of the Week.”

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Digital Editor Al Lunsford is joined by LINKS contributor Shaun Tolson to talk about Shaun’s 2022 print series on “5 Reasons to Love” some of the country’s top golf resorts. The hosts answer the “Teed-up Topic of the Week” and discuss who would be in their dream golf foursome. Afterwards, they talk about the golf offerings, amenities, and $100 million worth of updates at PGA National Resort in Florida.

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Digital Editor Al Lunsford chats with Joe Passov—a resident of Arizona—who has played more than 200 golf courses in the Grand Canyon State. The duo discuss where one must play on a trip to Scottsdale, Arizona’s other top golf cities, and off-course items one should add to their itinerary.

The hosts also start the episode by debuting a new segment on the podcast—revealing their answer to a “Teed-up Topic of the Week” and sharing some of their favorite reader responses. This week, they answer the question, “What course is at the top of your bucket list?”

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LINKS Magazine contributor Joe Passov talks about his “Paragon” series identifying the attributes that are central to the design, challenge, and joy of the game’s most cherished courses in this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast.

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Is it time we stop glorifying Golden Age architects? LINKS Editor George Peper is back to break down his column on that topic and more from the Fall 2021 issue on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast.

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With its one-of-a-kind experience as “The Most Magical Place on Earth” and four unique layouts that have hosted the PGA Tour, LPGA, and PGA Tour Champions, Walt Disney World Resort serves as a high-caliber public golf destination for vacationers, locals, and avid players alike. As the resort celebrates its 50th anniversary, Digital Editor Al Lunsford spoke with Walt Disney World Golf General Manager Bruce Gerlander and Director of Sales & Marketing Alex Forsyth to break down the best ways to add golf to a Disney vacation, the influence of Arnold Palmer, and what makes the Disney golf experience stand out.

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LINKS Publisher Jack Purcell details his recent trip to the Home of Golf along with a group of friends who were visiting Scotland for the first time. Jack runs through the nine courses he played and provides helpful tips on where to grab a pint, how to pack, and can’t-miss experiences along the way.

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While Top 100 layout Whistling Straits will attract the full focus of the Ryder Cup, the four other golf courses at Destination Kohler provide the variety, challenge, and excitement that make the Wisconsin resort a must-visit. LINKS contributor Shaun Tolson breaks down all five golf options and the best off-course activities in this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast.

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Digital Editor Al Lunsford and golf photographer Matt Hahn recount their four-day road trip around the state of South Carolina, discovering some of the best natural and recreational destinations the state has to offer which contain, or are close to, premier public golf options. The team’s journey included visits to South Carolina’s two state park golf courses, as well as stops at the home courses of Clemson University and University of South Carolina.

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LINKS Senior Editor Jim Frank shares insider knowledge and humorous stories from his golf trip to the host country of the Summer Olympic Games in the Season 8 finale of the LINKS Golf Podcast, presented by Ashcroft Capital.

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