Jim Hartsell is a native of Alabama and a practicing architect in Birmingham.

He is the author of the book “The Secret Home of Golf” which is about the creation of Sweeten’s Cove in Tennessee. 

He is also writing a new book about his month in Scotland this past year.

Lastly, he is a contributing writer to No Laying up and the Links Diary.

My partner Jeff Bartholomew joins me on Travel Royally Podcast to discuss the future group trips we have planned to Ireland and Italy, our last guest Sheena Willoughby, as well as future guests for Travel Royally Podcast.

See what's happening with Royal Links Golf Tours and what we have planned for the future!

Details for the Ireland Trip in April, 2022 - https://royallinksgolftours.com/group-tours/ireland/

Details for the couples Italy Trip in Sept. 2022 - https://royallinksgolftours.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/A-golfing-holiday-between-Tuscany-and-Rome_last.pdf

Sheena Willoughby and her husband were the owners of the Dunvegan in St. Andrews for over 20 years!

The Dunvegan is famous for many reasons, one being that it is 112 yards from The Old Course at St. Andrews.

Sheena tells us her many stories of the famous golfers and caddies that have come through the Dunvegan.

Enjoy!

Jim and Sara Masters take us on their 12 day couples trip to Scotland!  

They explain that couples actually CAN go on golf trips together...  

Have you ever heard of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo?? It is a must see when traveling to Scotland throughout August.  

Jim and Sara say it is a must see and explain why.

Johnny Buckley is the general manager of Kerry Coaches who is Royal Links Golf Tours transportation partner in the British Isles.

Johnny is also a Gaelic Football star in his home town. Gaelic Football is huge in Ireland and a very interesting sport!

Sean Coyle joins us to talk about Southport Coast Championships.

Sean hosts 8-10 golf tournaments a year at magnificent championship courses throughout the British Isles.

Sometimes he is forced to fill in and play when someone isn't able to make it...

Our good friends Terry and Dick share their experiences from their 2007 and 2009 Scotland trips.

They talk about their unbelievable time at St. Andrews, Prestwick, Royal Dornoch, Carnoustie, Kingsbarns and many others!

Are you ready to take your first trip to the British Isles???

Banjo and keys player, Jared Hampton, joins us from the band Lanco!

Come hear how Jared's music career started and how Lancaster and Co. became Lanco.

Jared speaks of his love for golf and how he fits in as many rounds as he can while on tour. 

You don't want to miss this special episode of Travel Royally Podcast!

Music:  

Greatest Love Story by Lanco

Born to Love You by Lanco

Alberto is about of Italy4Golf, a golf tour company based out of Italy.

Royal Links Golf Tours has partnered with Italy4Golf to bring a couple of amazing golf vacation opportunities that include playing the 2023 Ryder Cup venue and attending the Ryder Cup in 2023 at Marco Simone.

Alberto is an Italy native and gives us a wonderful description of the courses that reside in Italy.

Hear about the trips we have planned and the amazing culture that you will experience throughout those trips.

Twitter Icon, Joe Fellini, talks about his recent trip to Ireland and his next trip to Scotland.

Joe talks about how he started on social media and what initiated the popularity spike.

Joe is no stranger to amazing golf trips here in the US as well.