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by Haversham & Baker Golfing Expeditions
Your guide for golf trips to the great courses of Scotland, Ireland, England, and Beyond. Produced by Haversham & Baker Expeditions. The leading provider of international golf travel to America's private clubs and their members. Golf and the Good Life offers insight and expertise for your time both on and off the great golf courses of Scotland, Ireland, and England. https://www.haversham.com/
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- 6 days ago27 min
Follow Your Captain: Tips for When You're Along for the Ride
We've spent plenty of time talking about how to lead a great golf trip across the pond. This episode is for everyone else. The group members. The friends along for the ride. The 90% who didn't volunteer to be the Captain (the H&B word for the person organizing the trip). Connor and D.J. walk through what it means to be a great traveler when you're not the one leading, from respecting the decisions to showing up prepared to simply not being "that guy." Because the best trips allow the Captain to enjoy the fruits of their labor as much as everyone else.Additional ResourcesTips & Advice for Golf Trip Captains
- 2 weeks ago1h 3m
England's Golf Coast - A Deep Dive
With The Open returning to Royal Birkdale this summer, D.J. and Connor sit down with colleague Mike Walters for a deep dive on England's Golf Coast, fresh off his trip through the region.They walk through all three Royals (Liverpool, Lytham & St Annes, and Birkdale), make the case for the deep supporting cast that often gets overlooked, and explore the Good Life in Liverpool. Whether you're heading to The Open, planning a trip to England's Golf Coast, or just armchair traveling, the one's worth your time.Additional ResourcesThe Complete Guide to England's Golf CoastHow Much Does a Golf Trip to England Cost?Where to Play on a Golf Trip to England: A Regional Guide
- May 13, 202620 min
Part 3 - Key Decisions for Planning Your Golf Trip Across the Pond
In Part 3 of the series, D.J. and Connor close out the 15 most important decisions for your overseas golf trip.The focus shifts to the choices that often get made later in the planning process: where you'll sleep, the case for caddies, packing choices, dinners and your time off the course, plus getting ahead of the inevitable question: where to next?Key Points:Why "we don't care where we stay" sounds reasonable at home and falls apart once you're overseas.Why caddie requests should be made in advance, and the cancellation policies now in place at most clubs.Pack less than you think, but cover all four seasons.The two-pairs-of-shoes rule, and why one wet round can derail the next morning.Why dinner reservations are not a day-of decision, even in the shoulder season.The case for starting the conversation about your next trip before you've finished this one.Additional Resources:How to Plan a Golf Trip to Scotland – 14 Key DecisionsHow to Plan an Ireland Golf Trip – Breaking It Down
- Apr 29, 202625 min
Part 2 – Key Decisions for Planning a Golf Trip to Scotland, Ireland, and England
In Part 2 of the series, D.J. and Connor get into the decisions that start to give an overseas golf trip its shape: when to go, where to go, which courses to play, how much golf, and how you'll get around.Connor reframes the timing question in a way most travelers haven't considered, D.J. breaks down the divide-and-conquer approach to choosing regions, and they both make the case for adding a course you've never heard of. Key Points:Why framing your travel dates as "when can't you go" is more productive than "when can you go."The daylight advantage of June and July, and the September wrinkle at St. Andrews that catches some groups off guard.How to divide and conquer: picking one or two regions for a 7-night trip, and why a third usually means shortchanging one of them.The anchor-course strategy: pick your marquee course first and build the rest of the itinerary outward from there.Why the course nobody in your group has heard of often becomes the highlight of the trip. The difference between a trip that's been planned for you and a trip that's been hosted, and why a driver-host turns transit time into part of the experience.Additional Resources:How to Plan a Golf Trip to Scotland – 14 Key DecisionsHow to Plan an Ireland Golf Trip – Breaking It DownThe Benefits of a Driver-Host on an Overseas Golf TripBest 36-Hole Days in Scotland and Ireland
- Apr 15, 202619 min
Key Decisions for Planning a Golf Trip to Scotland, Ireland, or England: Part 1
Planning an overseas golf trip involves more decisions than most travelers expect, and the ones you make early on tend to shape the entire experience. In this first episode of a 3 part series, D.J. and Connor walk through five key decisions every group faces before the planning even really begins: the type of trip, the invite list, your budget, DIY vs. a golf travel company, and custom vs. stock itineraries.If you're in the early stages of putting a trip together, this is the foundation.Key Points:Why mixing group types (buddies, couples, families) on the same trip creates more friction than most people anticipate.The #1 reason you should be selective with your invite list.Why the average overseas golf trip involves 40 to 50 individual plans and reservations.The difference between a trip being made for you and you being made for a trip.Connor's breakdown of how destination and season choices will impact your budget.Additional ResourcesHow to Plan a Golf Trip to Scotland – 14 Key DecisionsHow to Plan an Ireland Golf Trip – Breaking It Down
- Apr 1, 202639 min
Scotland's North Coast 500
In this episode, Connor serves as interviewer as D.J. takes us through his long-awaited solo drive of Scotland's North Coast 500.Along the way:Rounds of golf at Royal Dornoch, Wick, and Durness.Single-lane mountain roads through snow and hail.The wildly stressful descent of the Applecross Pass.A dinner 20-years-in-the-making at The Three Chimneys on the Isle of Skye. Plus, what he'd do differently, who this trip is really for, and the fish and chips that dethroned Tailend in St. Andrews.Additional ResourcesScotland's North Coast 500: A Golfer's Guide
- Mar 18, 202624 min
Packing Revisited: How to Pack Like a Pro
We first covered packing way back in Episode 7. That was 72 episodes and a lot of Expeditions ago. It's time for an update.In this episode, D.J. and Connor break packing into two categories: your golf gear and your luggage. From shipping your clubs and the AirTag rules you need to know, to the overnight outfit trick that could cut your suitcase in half, this one is full of firsthand advice from Members who've gone before you. Plus: the apps worth downloading before you leave, and a key update for the required UK ETA.If you're counting down to a golf trip to Scotland, Ireland, or Beyond, it's a must-listen.Additional ResourcesWhat to Pack for a Golf Trip Across the PondHow to Pack Your Golf Travel Bag
- Mar 3, 202622 min
2027 Planning Update: Where Things Stand
If you’re thinking about a 2027 golf trip across the pond, you’ve likely noticed the noise.Deadlines. Openings. Applications. Limited tee sheets. Ryder Cup. The Open. It can all start to feel like a race before you’ve even settled on a plan.In this episode of Golf and the Good Life, Connor and D.J. provide a clear-eyed update on where things stand with 2027 planning, particularly for The Old Course, Muirfield, Royal County Down, and Royal Portrush.We discuss what’s different about this booking cycle, why certain windows are more condensed than in years past, and how major events are shaping demand.More importantly, we share perspective from the planning side: what truly requires urgency, where flexibility creates opportunity, and how to approach the process without letting it overshadow the excitement.The goal isn’t to add to the noise. It’s to replace it with clarity.If 2027 is on your radar, this conversation will help you understand the landscape and move forward with confidence.Additional ResourcesThe Complete Guide to 2027 Golf Trips to Scotland, Ireland, and England
About Golf and the Good Life - Your Guide for Golf Trips Across the Pond
Your guide for golf trips to the great courses of Scotland, Ireland, England, and Beyond. Produced by Haversham & Baker Expeditions. The leading provider of international golf travel to America's private clubs and their members. Golf and the Good Life offers insight and expertise for your time both on and off the great golf courses of Scotland, Ireland, and England. https://www.haversham.com/
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