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When it comes to Golf and the Good Life, the Edinburgh & East Lothian region is simply as good as it gets.

Join Connor & D.J. as they provide some essential insight for golf trips to Scotland's capital city.

Part 1 covers the exceptional golf near the Edinburgh area.

Additional Resources

• Explore East Lothian & Edinburgh Golf Trips with H&B

• The Complete Guide to Muirfield

• 7 Things to See at Gullane Golf Club

• 7 Things to See at North Berwick Golf Club

• East Lothian Off the Beaten Path

• 5 Things to See While Sightseeing in Edinburgh

When golfers turn to H&B to plan golf trips across the pond, two common, though sometimes unspoken questions often linger in the back of their mind:

Do I really need a golf travel company? Why can’t I just book this on my own?

While Haversham & Baker and golf tour operators provide an invaluable service, there are certain situations where planning on your own is the best or only realistic option.

Likewise, there are some key reasons where it may be in your best interest to enlist the service of an expert.

Join Connor & D.J. as they make the case for both scenarios.

Additional Resources

-Do You Really Need a Golf Travel Company?

-How to Choose the Right Golf Travel Company

-Why Haversham & Baker is a Little More Expensive than Some Golf Travel Companies

-The First Timer's Guide to Golf Trips to Scotland and Ireland

Join Connor & D.J. as they return to The Home of Golf to share some of their favorite off-the-course spots in St. Andrews.

From restaurants to 19th holes to coffee, they've covered all the bases for your time in St. Andrews.

Additional Resources

10 Things to See in St. Andrews

The Best 19th Holes in St. Andrews

Explore St. Andrews Golf Packages with H&B

Mentioned in this Episode

18 St. Andrews

Tailend St. Andrews

Jannetta's Gelateria

Fisher & Donaldson

The Jigger Inn

The Dunvegan

Black Sheep Coffee

R&A World Golf Museum

St. Andrews Cathedral & Cemetery

The Old Course at St. Andrews Ballot and the brand new Singles Daily Draw are two of the most common ways to score tee times at The Home of Golf.

But they also provide countless questions from golf travelers with St. Andrews on their itinerary.

In this episode, Connor and D.J. explain how The Old Course Ballot works and how to boost your odds of finding a slot on the tee sheet.

They also walk through the process for the new Singles Daily Draw, which recently replaced the Singles Queue.

Additional Resources

The Complete Guide to Old Course at St. Andrews Tee Times

Explore St. Andrews Golf Packages with H&B

St. Andrews Links Ballot Site

St. Andrews Links Singles Daily Draw

Our Legendary Links series returns with a visit to Prestwick Golf Club.

Join Connor & D.J. for an in-depth exploration of The Birthplace of The Open Championship.

Along the way, you'll learn about its rich history, unique course, and why it belongs on every golf trip to Scotland's west coast.

Additional Resources

7 Things to See at Prestwick Golf Club

When it comes to Golf and the Good Life, Dublin has it all.

From the renowned golf courses, rich history, and notable sites to its lively pubs, vibrant culture, and a famous export.

Join Connor and D.J. for an in-depth exploration of the capital of Ireland.

Additional Resources

Explore Dublin Golf Trips

Mentioned in this Episode

Golf

• Portrmarnock Golf Club
• Royal Dublin Golf Club
• The Island Golf Club
• County Louth Golf Club
• The European Club
• The K Club
• Carton House

Good Life

• The Merrion
• The Fitzwilliam
• The Marker
• Guinness Storehouse
• Teeling Distillery
• Murphy's Ice Cream
• Trinity College Library
• The Little Museum
• John Kavanagh, The Gravediggers
• The Hairy Lemon

Northern Ireland is home to many outstanding golf courses beyond its famous headliners: Royal County Down and Royal Portrush.

In this episode, Connor and D.J. explore several of the courses that are worthy of a spot on your itinerary in Northern Ireland.

As for the Royals... Revisit Episode 10 for an in-depth look at the dynamic duo.

Additional Resources

Explore Northern Ireland Golf Trips

7 Things to See at Ardglass Golf Club

6 Things to See at Portstewart Golf Club

5 Things to See in Belfast

Mentioned in this Episode

• Ardglass Golf Club
• Portstewart Golf Club
• Castlerock Golf Club
• Ballyliffin Golf Club
• Royal Portrush - Valley Links
• The Bushmills Inn
• Galgorm Resort & Spa
• The Slieve Donard

This episode of Golf and the Good Life marks the launch of a new series: Legendary Links.

Throughout the series, Connor & D.J. will take listeners on an in-depth visit to some of the best golf courses in Scotland, Ireland, and Beyond.

The series begins at a Top 10 course in the world that's beloved by golfers around the globe... Royal Dornoch Golf Club.

Additional Resources

The Complete Guide to Royal Dornoch Golf Club

Podcast: The Highlands of Scotland

Although the off season for overseas golf travel is when our industry tries to catch its breath, there is no rest for the weary for the H&B team.

Once the travel season draws to a close, members of our team fan out across Great Britain and Ireland to have a look in on things and, if we’re lucky, discover a few new options in the process.

After spending many weeks across the pond between them, three members of our team have recently returned with numerous new recommendations for the upcoming travel season.

In this episode, Connor and D.J. explore a few of their favorite new discoveries for the 2024 golf travel season.

Additional Resources

New Golf and Good Life Discoveries for 2024

Mentioned in this Episode

• Royal St. George's Golf Club
• Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club
• Prince's Golf Club
• Royal Birkdale Golf Club
• Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club
• The Grand - Southport
• The Marker - Dublin
• The PIG at Bridge Place

For golfers hoping to play the great courses in Scotland and Ireland, it's time to start planning for trips in 2025.

In this episode, Connor and D.J. share some essential information for 2025 golf trips and explain why the time to begin planning is already here.

Additional Resources

The Complete Guide to 2025 Golf Trips to Scotland, Ireland, and Beyond