Episodes

  • 44: Protecting Great Municipal Golf
    Oct 13 2025

    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.

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    39 mins
  • 43: The Hagen 54 with Alex Holderness & John Bourne
    Oct 6 2025

    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!

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    41 mins
  • 42: St Andrews Town Match, Walker Cup, rankings and more
    Sep 29 2025

    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!

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    45 mins
  • 41: Top 100 Panelist Pete Phipps
    Sep 22 2025

    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.

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    40 mins
  • 40: Doak, Coore, Green & Collins
    Sep 15 2025

    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/


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    58 mins
  • 39: Hawaii with Mark Rolfing
    Sep 8 2025

    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!

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    46 mins
  • 38: Rosapenna's Frank Casey
    Sep 1 2025

    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!

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 37: The Scottish Highlands
    Aug 25 2025

    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!

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    48 mins