Immerse yourself in some of the world's elite golf clubs, known for amenities far beyond their great golf courses. If you don't happen to have the millions in initiation fees, you might not get access without knowing someone. What's it like inside the gates of Tara Iti, Haesley, Ardfin, and more? Simon Holt and Josh Sens dive deep to bring you these experiences, and at the end of the episode, tell you where in the world you can go to spend a day in luxury with publicly available tee times. Enjoy!
Near San Francisco, an Alister MacKenzie gem serves up glistening views of the California coast. And no, we're not talking about Cypress Point.
Sharp Park is the only publicly-owned seaside MacKenzie course in the U.S., making its very existence special. It's one of the incredibly popular Bay Area munis, despite its less than perfect condition.
In this episode, Josh Sens interviews Richard Harris of San Francisco Public Golf Alliance. They dive into everything important about municipal golf, and how every golfer is indebted to these courses around the U.S.
Looking to improve or save a muni near you? This conversation should give you a great sense of where to start. Enjoy.
What makes the linksland of Kent, England so special? Three world class courses: Royal St. George's, Royal Cinque Ports, and Prince's line the coast. But they also share a unique moment in history, when Walter Hagen created his own routing of the three tracks after he was denied access to the clubhouse.
John and Alex, the creators of the golf apparel brand Holderness & Bourne, played in this special event newly open to the public with Simon Holt, and relive their experience in this fun conversation. Enjoy!
The Ryder Cup marks the unofficial end of the golf season. To mark the occasion, Josh Sens and Simon Holt recap a great year traveling around the world. Enjoy!
Introducing one of GOLF's youngest Top 100 course panelists, army veteran Pete Phipps. The Ohio native became obsessed with golf early in life while playing his local Donald Ross designs, and now lives in Ross-rich North Carolina.
Pete competed in NCAA tournaments on the golf team at West Point, playing all over the U.S. before serving in Afghanistan in the early 2000s. He's a seasoned traveler who takes pride in saving cash where he can while exploring the world's great golf courses.
We hope you enjoy this unique conversation with Pete and Josh Sens.
This panel conversation between the greats of modern architecture was perviously only available to InsideGOLF members. Now, our discussion with Tom Doak, Bill Coore, Andrew Green, and Rob Collins is here for you to listen too. For more exclusive course and travel coverage when it arrives, sign up for InsideGOLF today at https://golf.com/subscription/
Golf Channel's Mark Rolfing is the biggest advocate for the diversity and quality of golf in Hawaii. The islands boast several different climates: along the ocean, high in the mountains, deep in the forest, and even on black lava. Josh Sens and Simon Holt explore the special world of golf on the Hawaiian islands to help you plan your next trip. Enjoy!
The northwest of Ireland is one of the most underrated golf destinations in the world. A trip there is now anchored by St. Patrick's Links at Rosapenna Golf Resort, a magnificent seaside links only a few years old. Frank Casey Jr. and his family are the caretakers of the resort, and they're the reason St. Patrick's came to life the way they did, after a start-and-stop attempt over a decade ago.
Frank and Simon Holt discuss the Rosapenna story, lay out a trip to NW Ireland, and go deep on some of their architectural preferences in this wide-ranging interview. Enjoy!
Royal Dornoch, Old Petty, and Nairn are among the tracks that steal the show in Scotland's northernmost links land. Golf in this region is defined by dramatic views, quality architecture and friendly locals. More courses are coming to the area, with Rob Collins and Tom Doak designs coming online in the next few years. Simon Holt and Josh Sens lay out an exciting weeklong itinerary for your next trip to the Highlands. Enjoy!
The Tennessee native behind Sweetens Cove is making huge progress on a new venture in his home state. Bounty Club, just 15 minutes from Nashville's Broadway, is set on wild, rolling land perfectly set for a golf course. Simon Holt and Rob Collins have walked it together, and now bring you a detailed walkthrough of what's to come when the work is finished.
Rob and Simon talk about design philosophy (courses should NOT be easier), Rob's journey to where he is today, and exciting projects coming up next. Enjoy!
What do Bethpage Black, Torrey Pines, and East Lake all have in common? Besides hosting some of the most memorable events in pro golf, they all have the character they do today because of Rees Jones.
A prolific course architect with a legendary father, Rees walks us through his life growing up around Robert Trent Jones. He discusses his work on Bethpage Black, and how two decades of changes there lead us to the course that will host this fall's Ryder Cup.
Josh Sens presses Rees on the changes he's seen in the last 80 years he's spent on golf courses, and where the industry goes from here. Enjoy!
Bethpage State Park is famously known as "The People's Club" for its five courses open to all. But the world-renowned Black course is surrounded by a collection of some of the world's greatest private courses. To the east: Shinnecock, National Golf Links, and Maidstone. Closer to New York City you'll find The Creek, Piping Rock and Rockaway Hunt Club. If you get one single invite to a private club on Long Island, it's time to say yes and make the trip for yourself. Producer Connor Federico walks us through the public courses to fill out your journey all over Long Island with Josh and Simon. Enjoy!
Here's the link to watch our videos featuring golf all over Long Island: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY50fiEpEyX-VLD5JxQtLPCOvCbp0CjZX
Golf in the UK nation of Wales is known widely for Royal Porthcawl, where they say you can see the water from all 18 holes. Friend of the pod Hayes Jackson just recently wrapped up a last-minute trip to Wales, where he was easily able to get on at all its local gems. Hayes joins Simon Holt and Josh Sens to take us through this beautiful country and all the great clubs it has to offer. Enjoy!
A late bloomer into the world of golf, CBS Evening News anchor loves golf in the New York area. Enjoy this interview with Josh Sens!
If you’re a golfer that hasn’t visited the likes of Cypress Point, Lofoten Links, Royal County Down, and Tara Iti, but you’ve seen photos of them, then you’ve enjoyed the work of Gary Lisbon. He’s photographed nearly 700 courses in 30 countries, and might be one of the most traveled men in golf. A Royal Melbourne member with a deep love for golf, this accountant turned course photographer is one of the most genuine characters in golf. Enjoy this interview with Simon Holt.
It's the legendary golf resort that kicked off the destination golf movement in the United States. Inspired by golf in Scotland, Mike Keiser built Bandon Dunes, then Pacific Dunes, and now a property that features a half dozen courses on the Oregon coast. Josh Sens and Simon Holt love this very special corner of the golf world, and they're ready to share their secrets about making the most of your trip there. Enjoy!
An accomplished aerospace engineer turned golf course architect, Mike Nuzzo has one of the most fascinating journeys in the industry. What made him pursue this new career? What kind of projects does he enjoy working on now? The man behind The Squeeze and The Roost at Cabot Citrus Farms opens up in this interview with Josh Sens. Enjoy!
Golf along the great lakes? A reversible Tom Doak routing? You can find great value for exciting golf all over beautiful Northern Michigan. Josh Sens and Simon Holt introduce us to Arcadia Bluffs, Forest Dunes, and a host of great public courses along the very top of the Lower Peninsula. Then, the guys will draft their Dream Foursome of GOLF Magazine's 50 Greatest Experiences in Golf. Enjoy!
What's it like working designing golf holes with Tiger Woods? And how did early experiences on Augusta and Cypress Point shape a future course architect? GOLF.com's Josh Sens asks these questions and more of the accomplished architect Beau Welling. Enjoy!
Golf's spotlight is on Royal Portrush, Royal County Down, and all the great golf in Northern Ireland as they prepare to host the 2025 Open Championship. If you want to plan your trip to the golf-crazed country, Simon Holt and Josh Sens are here with every course, hotel, and pub you need to know for a weeklong itinerary. Then the guys draft their Dream Foursome of the legendary Open rota courses. Enjoy!
