Podcast appearances and mentions of darin bunch

Mitch Laurance, Darin Bunch, Kris McEwen and podcast friend Joe Sas talk about planning return trips to Gamble Sands, the skyrocketing Pacific Northwest golf destination where David McLay Kidd's new Scarecrow course opens Aug. 1.

Sign up for Par 3 Thursdays. A weekly newsletter sharing three great things to check out in golf. - https://bestball.substack.comWe're diving into the world of golf adventure with none other than the multifaceted Darin Bunch on this episode of The Hole Story Podcast.Darin's stories will captivate any golf enthusiast with engaging tales of memorable holes-in-one, his fondness for 100-year-old clubs, and the sheer joy of playing barefoot. We also tap into the magic of his marketing genius applied to renowned courses like Gamble Sands, the intricacies of creating iconic logos, and the golden age of modern golf course development.Get ready for entertaining anecdotes involving his podcast "Talking Golf Getaways," insights into course branding, and his unique travel approach. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just love a great story, this episode promises to be a hole-in-one.https://x.com/golfgetawayshttps://www.instagram.com/golfgetaways/BestBall Links:•https://BestBall.com•https://linktr.ee/BestBallFriends of The Hole Story Podcast:•Holderness & Bourne - https://hbgolf.com - Enter "BESTBALL" for complementary shipping.•Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club - Two Play Special - https://truebluegolf.com•Western Birch Golf Co. - Enter "BESTBALL" in the shipping cart for a free gift with your order - https://westernbirch.comInterested in becoming a sponsor of The Hole Story Podcast? Email info@bestball.com.

Thrilled to have Darin Bunch, the Marketing Guru of Tobacco Road, as today's guest! Darin brings his unique approach to showcasing all things Tobacco Road, diving into the history of Mike Strantz and his incredible golf course designs. Chatting with someone who captures the essence of this surreal course was truly fascinating. Darin touched on so many interesting topics - it's one of those conversations you could have for hours and never get bored. Reliving Mike's epic Pinehurst adventure made this one of our most enjoyable interviews yet! Tune in before you tee off. ⛳️ #GolfingInTheGardenState #TobaccoRoad #Pinehurst #StateOfGolf #WeAreNewJersey #GolfCommunity #Golftips #golfaddict #golfersdoingthings #Golfer #golfers #GolfLife #Golfing #Golf #creator #creatortips #contentcreator #socialmedia #socialmediastrategy #contentideas #golfr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitch Laurance, Darin Bunch, Vic Williams and Brian Oar (golf photographer extraordinaire - drink) reunite for the first time in 10 years to visit one of the true under-the-radar golf destinations in the United States — St. George, Utah (with a stop in Mesquite, Nevada along the way). From the brand-new megaresort at Black Desert to the 27 holes (and amazing condo) at Sand Hollow to the David McLay Kidd-reimagined Entrada to the video-game-fever of Wolf Creek, this foursome of longtime friends (along with an appearance from producer extraordinaire Kris McEwen) discuss the ins and outs of creating a high-desert buddies trip in one of the most picturesque inland settings you'll find anywhere. 

Wil Mayo joins the Talking GolfGetaways team for a special episode discussing the Rams Hill golf experience in the Southern California desert, plus the views and night sky, House on the Hill luxury lodging (with all-night golf simulator included), future of the project, cookies, tacos and more. Meanwhile, co-host Darin Bunch ends the episode with two unrelated stories — his on-again, off-again hopes to attend The Masters and “truck full of beer” that will make you want to buy a raffle ticket at your next charity tournament. 

Get behind-the-scenes insight into the ultimate golf road trip as Patrick Koenig joins Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch fresh off his latest — and record-breaking — cross-country Recreational Golf Vehicle journey. 

After 180-plus podcasts and a cavalcade of stars, Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch are hanging up their mics (for now). Join them for some final reflection — and thanks to the many amazing places and wonderful people who have scripted their golf-travel journey.

On this episode of Talking GolfGetaways, hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch and Producer Kris McEwen talk to Duane Horton, President of McLemore and of Scenic Land Company, its developer, to get the behind-the-scenes details of what went into McLemore's success.

For the third time on Talking GolfGetaways, hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch and Producer Kris McEwen have that opportunity, as author Tom Coyne joins the trio again (go to Episodes 129/130 for earlier podcasts) to discuss his newly-launched, highly-anticipated “A Course Called America”, following his previous best sellers “A Course Called Ireland” and “A Course Called Scotland”, both of which are must-reads for the passionate, traveling golfer. In this engaging episode, Tom (we can call him Tom here due to his valued friendship) offers insights and details on his latest journey, a monumental undertaking that covered “50 States and Five Thousand Fairways”.

In the eyes of many golfers, Tom Coyne has seen it all. Or at least most of it. As the author of the best-selling “A Course Called” series, Coyne has lugged his clubs throughout Ireland and Scotland in pursuit of the game’s secrets. And now he’s working on the mind-boggling cross-country itinerary for his latest book, “A Course Called America,” which “Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch discussed with him in Episode 129. Coyne returned to the podcast in Episode 130 so he can tackle our Emergency 9 questionnaire, highlighting his favorite courses, resorts and destinations while discussing lessons learned through his golf travels.

Guest Ben Grehan joins co-host Mitch Laurance (going it solo while Darin Bunch travels cross-country) and producer Kris McEwen for a wide-ranging discussion on the benefits (and occasional pitfalls) of social media, the success of Twitter’s #GolfChat forum, Ben’s recent blog concerning a viral journey gone haywire in New Hampshire, the upcoming Greaver Cup III in Myrtle Beach, and hitting practice balls off the balcony of Saddam Hussein’s palace.

Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch welcome Malcolm Scovil, founder of the Imagine Golf app, to discuss his early path from North Carolina to Scotland to San Francisco en route to helping all of us become better golfers through the power of the mind.

Ben Lyons has covered the Oscars on the red carpet and back stage, he's reviewed movies for a living, he was Chief Content Officer for ThePlayersTribune.com, and he's been a contributor for ESPN LA. But most importantly, he loves golf. We talk about a lot of those things, his new website, FairwayClubGolf.com, as well as a few fun facts about his father, movie critic, Jeffrey Lyons.You should follow Ben on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/iambenlyons and on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/iambenlyons.You can follow me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/krismcewen, Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/krismcewen, and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/krismcewen.Finally, give a listen to the latest Talking Golf Getaways with Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch and their guest Durell Billy, a.k.a., @BillyBogey on Instagram.

Ben Lyons has covered the Oscars on the red carpet and back stage, he's reviewed movies for a living, he was Chief Content Officer for ThePlayersTribune.com, and he's been a contributor for ESPN LA. But most importantly, he loves golf. We talk about a lot of those things, his new website, FairwayClubGolf.com, as well as a few fun facts about his father, movie critic, Jeffrey Lyons. You should follow Ben on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/iambenlyons and on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/iambenlyons. You can follow me on IG at https://www.instagram.com/krismcewen, Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/krismcewen, and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/krismcewen. Finally, give a listen to the latest Talking Golf Getaways with Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch and their guest Durell Billy, a.k.a., @BillyBogey on Instagram.

Golf course designer (and friend of the podcast) Dan Hixson returns to “Talking GolfGetaways” to discuss his newest project opening this summer in Roseburg, Oregon — and why he and co-host Darin Bunch are still in search of a name. Photo courtesy Dan Hixson

My guest this week has written for both Golf.com and The Golfer's Journal, is a Twitter-thread master, and just an all-around great human being. Laz and I talk about his current water-fast, his piece in the most recent edition of The Golfer's Journal titled "Life in the Front Row", his essay about race from June of 2020, and close things out talking about sitcoms and comedy television. You should definitely take some time to read Laz's Golf.com piece here: When it comes to making golf more diverse, it's time for a new approach. And if you aren't a Golfer's Journal subscriber, as a new subscriber myself, I cannot recommend it enough. It's worth every dime. In fact, it's a steal considering everything that comes with a subscription. And follow him on Twitter @Laz_Versalles. You will not regret it. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Golf Origin Stories and check out my guest appearance on the Talking Golf Getaways podcast with Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch! Thanks for listening!

My guest this week has written for both Golf.com and The Golfer's Journal, is a Twitter-thread master, and just an all-around great human being.Laz and I talk about his current water-fast, his piece in the most recent edition of The Golfer's Journal titled "Life in the Front Row", his essay about race from June of 2020, and close things out talking about sitcoms and comedy television.You should definitely take some time to read Laz's Golf.com piece here: When it comes to making golf more diverse, it's time for a new approach. And if you aren't a Golfer's Journal subscriber, as a new subscriber myself, I cannot recommend it enough. It's worth every dime. In fact, it's a steal considering everything that comes with a subscription.And follow him on Twitter @Laz_Versalles. You will not regret it. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Golf Origin Stories and check out my guest appearance on the Talking Golf Getaways podcast with Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch!Thanks for listening!

Today's guest is everyone's favorite high-kicking golfer, the one and only, PJ Koenig! PJ and I talk about his recent 15-year milestone of sobriety and how his experience with fighting alcoholism has spread into his golf life. We also talk about his jump into golf photography, the culture of golf courses, his new partnership with AboutGolf, and when and why he fell in love with the game of golf. If you aren't already, you should definitely follow PJ on Instagram @PJKoenig. As I mentioned in the show, if you want to hear me on another podcast, check out Talking Golf Getaways with Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance! Thanks for listening!

Today's guest is everyone's favorite high-kicking golfer, the one and only, PJ Koenig!PJ and I talk about his recent 15-year milestone of sobriety and how his experience with fighting alcoholism has spread into his golf life. We also talk about his jump into golf photography, the culture of golf courses, his new partnership with AboutGolf, and when and why he fell in love with the game of golf.If you aren't already, you should definitely follow PJ on Instagram @PJKoenig.As I mentioned in the show, if you want to hear me on another podcast, check out Talking Golf Getaways with Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance!Thanks for listening!

“Talking GolfGetaways” co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch welcome a new member of the team — Kris McEwen — who will pull double duty in 2021 as both producer of our podcast in addition to hosting his successful “Golf Origin Stories” podcast.

Digital-media expert Samantha Marks joins “Talking GolfGetaways” podcast co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch for a fun conversation about her path to Golf Channel (and beyond) plus a recent road trip that included Sweetens Cove and The Troubadour, a Discovery Land property that wows guests with unforgettable amenities.

I'm back from my two-week break and kicking things off with a great guest in Darin Bunch, a.k.a., @GolfGetaways!We talk about everything from @RamsHillGolf (enter the sweepstakes here!), the Talking Golf Getaways podcast, Wine Valley Golf Club, his love of hickories, and even some television, because, why not?!As always, thank you so much for listening! You can follow me on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube at @KrisMcEwen!

I'm back from my two-week break and kicking things off with a great guest in Darin Bunch, a.k.a., @GolfGetaways! We talk about everything from @RamsHillGolf (enter the sweepstakes here!), the Talking Golf Getaways podcast, Wine Valley Golf Club, his love of hickories, and even some television, because, why not?! As always, thank you so much for listening! You can follow me on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube at @KrisMcEwen!

“Talking GolfGetaways” co-hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance detail Darin’s recent five-round visit playing Sheep Ranch at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, discussing everything from the creative Coore-Crenshaw routing and stunning visuals to unexpected treats at the comfort station, plus how the Oregon destination is welcoming guests during the pandemic.

Golf scribe Jay Revell joins the podcast for the first of two episodes focusing on the heart and soul of the game that led to the writing of his new book “The Nine Virtues of Golf.” Plus, hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance talk about an affordable Las Vegas favorite course, a new green-reading product that is perfect for golf travelers and Golf Trip Experts’ upcoming trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland.

In the long overdue Part 2 of our interview with Dan Hixson, co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch speak with the golf architect about his creative 27-green, double-course “reversible” routing at Silvies Valley Ranch in Eastern Oregon. Hixson also talks about his anticipation of playing the Tom Doak’s similar concept “The Loop” at Forest Dunes, and dives into what he thinks makes a golf hole truly great.

He’s been to all the countries. And he loves golf. That’s what makes Lee Abbamonte the perfect guest for “Talking GolfGetaways” podcast. Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch talk about everything from Afghanistan to Scotland to Bandon Dunes to what’s still on Lee’s bucket list (turns out he hasn’t played all the courses … yet) in this fun (and sometimes a little profane) interview with a New Yorker who has a truly fascinating life story.

episode 5 // Darin Bunch, managing editor of GolfTripX.com, marketing director for Rams Hill GC, co-host of “Talking Golf Getaways” pod // in this ep: getting paid to play golf all around the world // newspapers! // good advice from Matt Ginella // why do a podcast? // and, of course, some BREAKING NEWS from Rams Hill.

Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch talk about everywhere from Pebble Beach and Bandon Dunes to Erin Hills and Whistling Straits as they explore what factors make a golf getaway “too expensive” — and how that question might just be unanswerable since each traveler brings his or her own perspective to different price points across the country and worldwide.

“Doctor Bern” joins co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch for a wide-ranging discussion about the Golf Heritage Society and how his love for the game fuels an obsession with antique clubs and collectibles. As his title suggest, Bernacki is also a medical doctor, so he offers a health-care provider’s perspective on the coronavirus as it relates to opening golf courses.

If you want to dive straight in to the Tahoe-Truckee-Carson Valley portion of our two-hour podcast with longtime golf writer and editor (and Reno resident) Vic Williams, we’ve got you covered with this shorter version of the conversation between Williams and “Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance on everything from a Coore-Crenshaw “hidden” gem (if there is such a thing) to golf-travel options that range from affordable to ultra-luxurious.

In the longest podcast in the history of podcasts, “Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance welcome longtime golf scribe and editor Vic Williams for a conversation on all things golf, lodging and food in the Lake Tahoe area — after the threesome dive into a variety of Coronavirus-related news and updates, including a new course being built in Mitch’s backyard.

“Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance dive into all things Coronavirus, in a supersized episode that talks about companies and individuals who are making a different in troubling times, plus commiserates with travelers about how the pandemic has put our golf plans on hold (rightly so) for now.

What is up everyone?! What an amazing episode we were able to bring to you this week. As you may have seen on Instagram, we have collaborated with Rams Hill Golf club to give away something special this Xmas. 2 rounds of foresomes Golf and an overnight stay at the house on the hill. Darin Bunch is the Managing Editor of Golf Trip Experts (GolfTripX.com), Marketing Director for Rams Hill Golf Club and part of the development team on the Pacific Gales project on the Oregon Coast (30 minutes sound of Bandon). He is also co-host of the “Talking GolfGetaways” podcast with his good friend, former actor and comedian Mitch Laurance, available on iTunes, audioBoom! and other places golf and travel fans consume podcasts. We go hard on travel this episode and just how beneficial it can be. Darin talks us through some of California's hidden gems and opens up about his best experiences whilst travelling the world playing Golf. It makes for a very interesting and educational listen for all of us Golf buts looking for the next adventure! Tune in and don't forget to enter the competition on IG! Also, share and review... haha you know the score. Thank you, Nation!

Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch take a detour from their beloved single-malt Scotch whisky to talk beer — lots of beer — with travel journalist Tom Bedell, who specializes in hops and barley along with fairways and greens. In this episode, Bedell travels everywhere from the Craft Beer Trail of Northern Alabama to the sunny shores of San Diego with suggestions for the best spots to mix his two favorite pastimes.

“Talking GolfGetaways” podcast hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance dive into everything from dramatic-drop 3-pars to the South’s best milkshakes with David Pursell, CEO of the Pursell Farms boutique resort and FarmLinks golf course in Central Alabama — plus shooting pool on Gomer Pyle’s table, which boasts a rich heritage of American celebrities.

Continuing our love affair with one of Scotland’s true links gems (not so hidden anymore), hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch welcome Brora Golf Club secretary Tony Gill onto the podcast to discuss why this little spot in the northern Scottish Highlands should be a must-play on any itinerary.

Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch talk about the growth of the Topgolf brand as a lead-in to Mitch’s interview with two key team members at Topgolf’s newest location in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Plus, updates on California’s Rams Hill Golf Club and the Golf Trip Experts’ Sweetens Cove Shootout in August 2019.

Co-host Darin Bunch welcomes golf writer Eric Hart back to “Talking GolfGetaways” for a rundown of nine reasons why travelers should add the beautiful and rocky Muskoka region of Ontario, Canada to their summertime vacation plans.

“Talking GolfGetaways” co-host Darin Bunch welcomes back golf-course architect David McLay Kidd for a hole-by-hole “playing lesson” at Gamble Sands, complete with the designer’s own strategy tips on how he plays the golf course when visiting the Eastern Washington resort for his own leisure time.

Wrapping up our three-episode Year in Review, hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch detail the favorite courses they played for the first time over the past 12 months, including a few in Scotland plus loads of community golf in Florida, New Mexico, Tennessee and North Dakota, among other memorable rounds.

Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch recount their favorite eats from while traveling across the United States (and beyond) during the past 12 months including a Sticky Toffee Pudding-a-thon through Scotland; best burgers and breakfast burritos in the Southwest; and favorite lobster dishes from the Bahamas to Canada’s Cape Breton Island.

On this episode of The 19th Hole Golf Show, we dedicate an hour-plus to The Match in Las Vegas, where Phil Mickelson defeated Tiger Woods in a 22-hole match played in a circus-like atmosphere at Shadow Creek. GNN's Darin Bunch joins Ryan Ballengee to talk about his experience covering the match. Ryan asks Darin to weigh in on the unique setting of the ultra-private (but public) Shadow Creek, having such small galleries and trying to make sense of the action without a whole lot of help from anyone on the ground. The fellas dig in on what went right and what went wrong with The Match, both from an in-person and television viewing experience. They talk about what could be done better in the future, including ginning up more side bets ("challenges") and embracing the spectacle that it was.  Finally, the guys sort out some of the tropes and criticisms about The Match which turned out not to be true, as well some potential future formats which could work for a pay-per-view match.

In a Northern California trifecta, co-host Darin Bunch recaps a recent visit to three very different (but all very interesting) properties on the outskirts of the San Francisco Bay Area — Wente Vineyards designed by Greg Norman, the private Silver Creek Valley redesigned by Mike Strantz, and iconic Pasatiempo designed by Alister MacKenzie and later restored by Tom Doak and Jim Urbina.

Co-host Darin Bunch heads to South Carolina to visit Mitch Laurance in person and play three courses designed by the late Mike Strantz — Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club on Pawleys Island, and the private Bulls Bay Golf Club outside Charleston — as part of Darin’s quest to play all the Strantz-designed tracks across the United States.

Ken Jowdy, founder of Diamante Cabo San Lucas, joins co-host Darin Bunch to discuss working with PGA Tour legends Tiger Woods and Davis Love III in building the two golf courses (with a third on the way) at the destination resort, which also impresses guest with dazzling accommodations, mouthwatering food-and-beverage options and one of the coolest lagoon-style pool complexes you’ll ever see (so big, in fact, you can see it from the plane when flying into Cabo) — all in the year-round weather that makes the tip of Baja California, Mexico, so enticing.

Golf architect David McLay Kidd (Bandon Dunes, Gamble Sands, Mammoth Dunes) and his senior design associate Nick Schaan join host Darin Bunch for a conversation about Southern California’s Rolling Hills Country Club, where despite many logistical challenges the team recently completed a full-scale redesign that should serve as a model for modern private-club golf.

Darin Bunch is a golf travel aficionado with Golf News Net, and is part of the development team at Pacific Gales in Port Orford, Oregon. In this episode, host Kyle Surlow and Darin discuss all things related to Pacific Gales (PG), the exciting new golf course and resort on the Oregon coast that is still in the developmental stages, but is set to break ground within the next year. Just 45 south of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Pacific Gales aims to be the next great American seaside links, and Kyle and Darin go in to great detail as to how the team at Pacific Gales will make that a reality in the coming years.   This episode is sponsored by Health IQ, a life insurance agency. Visit HealthIQ.com/GolfGuide to see if you qualify for lower rates on your life insurance. This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET.

Darin Bunch (@getawaysgolf) is a passionate golfer who works with Golf News Net and is involved with the upcoming Pacific Gales Golf Course project in Port Orford, Oregon. In this episode, host Kyle Surlow talks about Tiger Woods' performance at the Valspar Championship and its affect on the golf world and the USGA's rules changes. Then, Kyle and Darin discuss their love of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and Darin's expertise in the world of hickory golf clubs. This episode is sponsored by Health IQ. Visit healthiq.com/golfguide to see if you qualify for lower rates on your life insurance. This episode of the Golf Guide Podcast is also proudly presented by GOLFGUIDE.NET

Keith Cutten, best known for his Atlantic Canada work on the Cabot courses and new renovation at The Algonquin in New Brunswick, takes the plunge into our Emergency 9 as hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance dive into his golf-traveling soul, from England to the Canadian Rockies to a few West Coast bucket-list favorites.

Working his way up from an intern, Keith Cutten has had a hand in some of the best golf projects in Atlantic Canada and beyond. “Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch catch up with Keith at The Algonquin to talk about the recent Rod Whitman-led renovation as well as their early days on the courses at Cabot Links on Cape Breton Island.

If you’re gearing up for a summertime golf getaway, co-host Darin Bunch suggests our friends to the north — The Algonquin Resort in New Brunswick, where the golf design team of Rod Whitman and Keith Cutten have just finished an expansive renovation of the historic oceanfront golf course. Plus, epic food and a waterslide!

Co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch discuss last summer’s exploration of America’s 50th state, from quirky golf courses to dinner cruises, grizzly bears in Denali National Park and serene treehouse yurts in a location visitors will never forget. If you’ve been considering a trip to Alaska, this is the perfect primer.

Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch kick off a new year of episodes with a recent conversation about golf architecture and the restoration of Stanley Thompson’s famed Highlands Links on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, with friend and passionate golf historian Ian Andrew.

Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch talk about swinging through Alabama on the expansive Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, with highlights that range from multi-course resorts to some of the better short tracks in America, plus a full account of where to eat (so much unforgettable food), drink and sleep in this trailblazing destination that should be on every golfer’s radar.

Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch tape this episode “live” (ish) from the new Stewart Cabin at Tobacco Road in Sanford, North Carolina, with special guests Hall of Fame billiards star Ewa (Mataya) Laurance and GolfGetaways travel buddy Joe Sas for a lively discussion about one of our new favorite places to stay at one of our all-time favorite places to play.

Here's one of #TalkingGolfGetaways' hosts Mitch Laurance's and Darin Bunch's favorite guests, BreakingEighty.com's Sean Ogle, a golf-crazed entrepreneur who's created the perfect golf-centric life (and can help you do the same). You'll find out how Sean embarked on his life-changing journey and started his first blog "Location 180," how he helps others through his consulting program "Location Rebel," which shows you how to work at what you love to do anywhere in the world, and how he's on a mission (now that he's broken the 80 barrier!) to play the Top 100 Courses in the World using his "Breaking Eighty" connections. Fascinating, fun, uniquely Sean Ogle. You'll love this one.

In another hilarious episode with our friend Akbar Chisti, the founder of Seamus Golf can’t stop talking about Goat Hill Park in Oceanside, California, plus offers up his other candid answers to our Emergency 9 golf-travel quiz, including why he loves great showers (making him a kindred spirit to co-host Darin Bunch).

It’s that time of year — and no better way to kick off Buddy Trip Season than with a discussion of the alternate formats co-host Darin Bunch is deploying on a visit to North Carolina’s Tobacco Road, the creative golf course from the mind of visionary architect Mike Strantz.

Two of golf’s most revered figures — Young Tom and Old Tom Morris — are brought to life in “Tommy’s Honour,” the new film directed by Jason Connery who joins hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch for a discussion about their impact on the game, re-creating a vintage version of the Old Course at St. Andrews and how “Tommy” paved the way for modern professional athletes.

As one of our game’s gifted journalists, Global Golf Post’s Ron Green Jr. (who also often appears on SiriusXM PGATour Radio and the Golf Channel) has spent a his award-winning career covering golf — and some of his fondest memories center on The Masters and Augusta National. In this episode of the “Talking Golf Getaways” podcast, Green joins hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch to talk about this most important week on the golf calendar.

Recorded live (sort of) from one of the Lofts at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, “Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch wrap up Bandon Week with a recap of our recent visit, including an instant classic story about one player two-putting from one inch, plus all the food, golf and festivities that make Bandon Dunes Golf Resort the best pure golf destination in the United States.

We launch our All-Things-Bandon five-episode series with Jeff Simonds, a man who has worked his way up through the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort hierarchy and offers his insider knowledge and love of links golf with hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch on “Talking GolfGetaways” — the perfect opening episode for Bandon Week.

Famed Canadian golf writer Lorne Rubenstein kicks off Scotland Week on “Talking GolfGetaways” by joining co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch for a conversation about his “Season in Dornoch” and his longtime love of links golf.

In Part 3 of our five-episode “Talking GolfGetaways” series of our 18 Favorite Places to Stay, co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch count down their personal Nos. 13-9 with appearances from some of golf greatest destinations, including Palm Springs, Monterey, Nebraska, North Carolina and the Oregon coast.

In the final installment of our five-episode “Talking GolfGetaways” 18 Favorite Places to Stay series, co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch count down the Final Four for each, heading back for more in Scotland, Oregon and Monterey while also remembering visits to Kenya and French Polynesia.

In Part 4 of our five-episode “Talking GolfGetaways” series of our 18 Favorite Places to Stay, co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch count down Nos. 8-5, including mentions of such outstanding places to stay as California Gold Country, the Canadian Rockies, a Santa Barbara secret and an ultra-hip Scottsdale hotspot.

In Part 2 of our five-episode “Talking GolfGetaways” series of our 18 Favorite Places to Stay, co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch count down Nos. 18-14, highlighting unforgettable accommodations everywhere from California, Idaho, Florida, Wisconsin and South Carolina to Los Cabos, Kauai and even Paris.

In Part 1 of our five-episode “Talking GolfGetaways” series of our 18 Favorite Places to Stay, co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch discuss the four lodging all-stars that make both of our lists, highlighting the best of West Virginia, Nova Scotia, Florida and Scotland.

Avid golf traveler Daniel Miles joins “Talking GolfGetaways” as co-host Darin Bunch goes rogue on a late-night interview without Mitch Laurance, talking about Cabot Cliffs and offering a variety of answers to our Emergency 9 golf-travel quiz.

Golf photographer extraordinaire Brian Oar joins “Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch for a discussion about Quivira, the extraordinary cliffside golf course in Los Cabos designed by Jack Nicklaus, plus the Pueblo Bonito Pacifica resort just down the beach.

FOX Sports personality Shane Bacon joins “Talking GolfGetaways” co-hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance to reflect on a visit to The Resort at Pelican Hill, which features 36 holes of Tom Fazio-designed golf, unparalleled vistas and an unforgettable golf-travel getaway experience in Orange County, California.

After a week’s worth of Golf News Net posts detailing The Mobile Golfer’s Top 50 Golf Courses You Can Play in America, ratings editor Eric N. Hart joins “Talking GolfGetaways” to discuss and defend some of his more controversial selections, plus engage co-hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch in a broader exploration of “best lists” and the intricacies, challenges and pitfalls of comparing the country’s best golf courses and experiences.

Iconoclast golf course designer Mike Strantz is at the center of this “Talking GolfGetaways” conversation with Mark Stewart, co-owner of Tobacco Road golf in the historic Pinehurst region of North Carolina. Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch talk with Stewart about Strantz’ design and desire to make golf a visual experience that tempts and taunts all players who tee it up at courses such as Tobacco Road, Caledonia, Monterey Peninsula Country Club and more.

Iconoclast golf course designer Mike Strantz is at the center of this “Talking GolfGetaways” conversation with Mark Stewart, co-owner of Tobacco Road golf in the historic Pinehurst region of North Carolina. Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch talk with Stewart about Strantz’ design and desire to make golf a visual experience that tempts and taunts all players who tee it up at courses such as Tobacco Road, Caledonia, Monterey Peninsula Country Club and more.

Ever think about doing something “different” on your next golf trip? 196-Hole Match? 3-Club Scramble? 19th Hole Shootout? Alternate Shot? Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch offer up a variety of suggestions to spice up your getaways with alternative formats, fun games and cool extras at courses across the country in Episode 25 of the “Talking GolfGetaways” podcast.

Actor, all-around good guy and hole-in-one machine Marc McClure (“Superman” and “Back to the Future”) joins old friend Mitch Laurance and co-host Darin Bunch for a wide-ranging (very, very wide-ranging) discussion about golf, acting, Palm Springs, North Carolina’s Tobacco Road and Eric Stoltz (for some reason we still can’t figure out). Join the fun in this extended — and quite different — Episode 22 of “Talking GolfGetaways.”

“Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch talking about Palm Springs — everything from La Quinta Resort & Spa to new dining discoveries and nearby Joshua Tree National Park, plus a classic story about a celebrity group whose golf cart ends up in a bunker.

Golf Advisor’s Jason Deegan takes the Emergency 9 golf-travel quiz on this episode of “Talking GolfGetaways with Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch,” discussing everything from Ireland to New Zealand lamb to Gold Mountain — plus why we all believe in #StruieForever at Royal Dornoch.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.