Talking Golfgetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Fresh off his trip to South Korea, Golf Advisor’s Jason Deegan joins “Talking GolfGetaways” for a lively discussion about golf on the other side of the world, including private and public tracks, night golf and remote-controlled golf carts.

Dave Esler, golf course architect and partner in Oregon’s stunning new Pacific Gales project, takes the Emergency9 golf travel quiz.

In this episode of “Talking GolfGetaways,” we’re breaking a little news — sort of. Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch welcome architect Dave Esler to discuss the latest happenings with the new Pacific Gales golf project expected to break ground along the Oregon Coast (about 30 minutes south of Bandon) in 2017.

After two podcasts focusing on Wisconsin’s Sand Valley Golf Resort and the Keiser family golf universe, Michael Keiser Jr. joins “Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch for a highly anticipated “Emergency 9” golf-travel quiz.

In our second episode with Michael Keiser Jr., “Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch dive deeply into Michael’s own journey through the Keiser Golf Universe — how Bandon Dunes, Barnbougle Dunes in Tasmania and medical office buildings in Chicago are all part of the tapestry of Michael’s path to managing partner for project development and his newest project, the unfolding Sand Valley Resort in Rome, Wisconsin.

Bandon Dunes. Cabot Links. Two instantly recognizable names in the world of golf travel — and two of the world’s most highly regarded destinations. So what’s next from mastermind Mike Keiser and his hard-working team?

GolfGetaways Family Travel Editor Eric Hart takes the Emergency 9 golf quiz. You’ll learn why parts of Scotland and Canada belong in a class by themselves, and why New Zealand and Australia better prepare for a visit.

GolfGetaways Family Travel Editor Eric Hart tries to narrow his favorite family-friendly Florida resorts to only five.

On this episode of “Talking GolfGetaways,” hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch welcome one-of-a-kind contributor Eric Hart, who talks about his things to look out for in a family resort.

GNN founder Ryan Ballengee again joins Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance to take the Emergency 9 golf travel quiz.

Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch welcome Ryan Ballengee, founder of Golf News Net on this episode

Closing out the first week of “Talking GolfGetaways” podcasts, Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch have some fun discussing one of their favorite topics — themselves — giving listeners insight into how they met, how the show got started and why they embarked on an ambitious 5-shows-per-week format. They also recap some rejected potential names for […] The post Ep5, Talking GolfGetaways: The Story of Us appeared first on GolfGetaways.

In this episode of “Talking GolfGetaways,” Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch count down their personal Top 3 golf bucket-listers — and aren’t surprised to realize one destination shares the top spot of both of their lists. “What exactly makes something bucket list worthy?” is also a question they explore in the context of planning golf […] The post Ep4, Talking GolfGetaways: Top 3 Bucket-List Destinations appeared first on GolfGetaways.

In this episode of “Talking GolfGetaways with Mitch & Darin,” we examine fun and playability as it relates to bucket-list courses such as Gamble Sands, Chambers Bay, Whistling Straits, Castle Stuart and more. Plus we offer up tips to make your golf getaways more fun by trying different sets of tees to get a new […] The post Ep3, Talking GolfGetaways: Choosing the Best Course to Maximize Your Fun Factor appeared first on GolfGetaways.

In Episode 2 of “Talking GolfGetaways with Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch,” the hosts dive into Darin’s Emergency 9 answers, which include his favorite place to play anywhere on the planet — plus the piece of golf apparel he can’t live without and the reason why he is known as a complete “shower whore”. The […] The post Ep2, Talking GolfGetaways: Showers, Golf and More appeared first on GolfGetaways.

The inaugural episode of the daily “Talking GolfGetaways with Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch” podcast dives into the Emergency 9 golf-travel questionnaire, with Mitch offering up his favorite answers to our favorite questions across the golf-travel spectrum. Mitch and Darin talk St. Andrews, Australia and more and invite listeners to offer up their Emergency 9 […] The post Ep1, Talking GolfGetaways: What’s Your Emergency 9? appeared first on GolfGetaways.

Scotsman Calum McPherson wants to change your kids’ life in golf. And he’s doing just that, one set of award-winning junior clubs and one big partnership at a time. By MITCH LAURANCE — In this installment of “Golf Connections” recorded in January at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida, we’re connecting you with Calum […] The post Golf Connections: Golphin Clubs Offer Fun Way for Kids to Learn the Game appeared first on GolfGetaways.

Golfer Durel Billy is spreading the gospel of hickory golf across America from his home in the Pacific Northwest through an idea whose long-ago time has finally come By MITCH LAURANCE — October 13, 2013. That’s the day that Durel Billy, board member of the Washington State Golf Association and longtime golfer, found his true […] The post Golf Connections: Celebrate National Hickory Golf Day, Sunday May 1 appeared first on GolfGetaways.

KemperSports already manages most of the country’s greatest golf; now they’re expanding south of the border with a Hole-in-One promotion that could send you there with one great swing By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — When it comes to golf destinations and golf travel, Josh Lesnik, president of KemperSports (and sister company KemperLesnik) may truly […] The post Golf Connections: Bandon Dunes, Winning Aces and Mexico’s Vidanta Resorts with KemperSports’ Josh Lesnik appeared first on GolfGetaways.

Graylyn Loomis not only imagined a Scottish dream, he lived one. Explore how you can plan your latest links adventure as well. By MITCH LAURANCE / @MitchLaurance — Graylyn Loomis has played hundreds of rounds at the Home of Golf, soaking in the history of St. Andrews and sharing his love of Scottish golf with […] The post Golf Connections: Graylyn Loomis Talks Scotland, Old Course and More appeared first on GolfGetaways.