Destination GOLF
Golf’s greatest appeal lies in the places that it takes us, the memories we make and the people we meet along the way. That’s the game we celebrate on Destination GOLF. Co-hosts Simon Holt and Josh Sens have decades of experience hopscotching the globe to take in courses — and the areas around them — on every continent where the game is played. From Australia to Argentina, Cuba to North Korea, Long Island to Los Angeles, South Africa to Sweden and beyond - we've been there, and bogied them. Join Simon and Josh every Monday on Destination GOLF for a new adventure.
Episodes
If you’re a golfer that hasn’t visited the likes of Cypress Point, Lofoten Links, Royal County Down, and Tara Iti, but you’ve seen photos of them, then you’ve enjoyed the work of Gary Lisbon. He’s photographed nearly 700 courses in 30 countries, and might be one of the most traveled men in golf. A Royal Melbourne member with a deep love for golf, this accountant turned course photographer is one of the most genuine characters in go...
It's the legendary golf resort that kicked off the destination golf movement in the United States. Inspired by golf in Scotland, Mike Keiser built Bandon Dunes, then Pacific Dunes, and now a property that features a half dozen courses on the Oregon coast. Josh Sens and Simon Holt love this very special corner of the golf world, and they're ready to share their secrets about making the most of your trip there. Enjoy!
An accomplished aerospace engineer turned golf course architect, Mike Nuzzo has one of the most fascinating journeys in the industry. What made him pursue this new career? What kind of projects does he enjoy working on now? The man behind The Squeeze and The Roost at Cabot Citrus Farms opens up in this interview with Josh Sens. Enjoy!
Golf along the great lakes? A reversible Tom Doak routing? You can find great value for exciting golf all over beautiful Northern Michigan. Josh Sens and Simon Holt introduce us to Arcadia Bluffs, Forest Dunes, and a host of great public courses along the very top of the Lower Peninsula. Then, the guys will draft their Dream Foursome of GOLF Magazine's 50 Greatest Experiences in Golf. Enjoy!
What's it like working designing golf holes with Tiger Woods? And how did early experiences on Augusta and Cypress Point shape a future course architect? GOLF.com's Josh Sens asks these questions and more of the accomplished architect Beau Welling. Enjoy!
Golf's spotlight is on Royal Portrush, Royal County Down, and all the great golf in Northern Ireland as they prepare to host the 2025 Open Championship. If you want to plan your trip to the golf-crazed country, Simon Holt and Josh Sens are here with every course, hotel, and pub you need to know for a weeklong itinerary. Then the guys draft their Dream Foursome of the legendary Open rota courses. Enjoy!
Known around the world for its top-tier private courses, public tracks in the Bay Area also have so much to offer a visiting golfer. Josh Sens, who's lived in the Bay for decades, takes us around to the can't miss spots to eat, drink, and play if you're visiting Northern California. Enjoy!
One of the game's most famous faces chose Montana as his retirement destination, but why? 6-time major champion Nick Faldo talks about his golf course projects, life after broadcasting, and his favorite courses around the world in this interview with Josh Sens. Sir Nick also dives in to his new business venture, building short courses in small paces with both turf and grass. Enjoy!
Beautiful beaches, great wine, and proud rugby traditions define the two islands of New Zealand. For golf lovers, this is a special bucket list destination. Courses like Te Arai and Paraparaumu Beach capture our attention for their incredible views and sand-swept topography, but there are many more tracks out there for you to discover. Simon Holt and Josh Sens lay out their weeklong itinerary for a golf trip to New Zealand. Enjoy!
Every experience on a GOLF Magazine Top 100 Course is a special one. But imagine traveling the globe in pursuit of playing every course on the list? Panelist David Margolis has completed multiple lists, and he's had plenty of fun along the way. Enjoy this interview with Simon Holt on world travel, once-in-a-lifetime golf experiences, great food, and more.
Walking the Old Course at St. Andrews is a lifelong anticipation for golfers around the world. But how can you actually make it happen? Simon Holt and Josh Sens relive their favorite memories from the home of golf, and they'll help you get on too.
The surrounding Scottish county of Fife is full of great golf that dates back hundreds of years. We pick out a 5-day itinerary of great links courses, restaurants, and bars you'll ...
The golf culture in China is truly unlike anywhere else in the world. Take it from course architect Brian Curley, who’s built dozens of tracks in China and throughout Asia.
Brian grew up in Monterey, CA, with early exposure to Cypress Point, Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill. His first jobs in the industry came working for Pete Dye on PGA West and Kiawah Island’s Ocean Course.
Many of Brian’s designs are credited to big time gol...
Known for its vast selection of courses, there's plenty of reasons to visit Myrtle Beach, one of America's favorite golf destinations.
Although not known for its architectural prowess, the region boasts courses from Tom Doak and Robert Trent Jones, among many others.
Learn about why this fun, affordable location makes for a great vacation in this destination guide with Josh Sens and Simon Holt. Enjoy!
Obsessed with golf course architecture since he was a kid, Kyle Franz is living out his childhood dreams.
From his first gig under Tom Doak at Pacific Dunes, to breathing new life into a trio of Donald Ross courses in Pinehurst, Franz has proven his devotion to thoughtful architecture.
Now, the praise is piling on for his work on the Karoo course at Cabot Citrus Farms in a style all his own.
Kyle takes us to the places he's trave...
If you're lucky enough to score Masters tickets, you'll want to bring your sticks with you, just not to Augusta National.
Where can you play golf during Masters week? With the proper planning, you can get on basically everywhere, including private gems like Broomsedge, Old Barnwell, and Tree Farm.
Josh Sens and Simon Holt break down the booming golf market of Aiken, South Carolina, just across the state line from Augusta National.
The...
As the son of 1968 Masters champion Bob Goalby, our guest Kye Goalby has incredible stories from growing up around Augusta National, like hitting shanks onto Magnolia Lane in front of Sam Snead and Jack Nicklaus.
Decades later, he's found his own way in golf, working on big projects like Tree Farm, Tara Iti, and Ballyneal. Kye explains why he loves his craft enough to spend more than 300 days a year away from home.
This conversa...
On the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, Cabo has developed into a desirable golf destination. Diamante Dunes, Cabo del Sol, and Quivira top the charts in this part of the world where the sun shines bright.
Josh Sens interviews Brian McCallen, a former GOLF Magazine travel writer who moved to Cabo San Lucas in the 1990s. Today, he's painting the picture of great coastal golf in Mexico, upgrading its status as an u...
Lahinch, Ballybunion, and Adare Manor are some of the most well-known courses in this golf-rich region of Ireland. Simon Holt and Josh Sens lay out the weeklong itinerary to play these three, plus a collection of great tracks you'll find in GOLF's Top 100 Courses in the UK & Ireland.
From the Guinness and black pudding to the Cliffs of Moher, the heaving dunes of South West Ireland offer a spectacular experience for all travele...
In the southeast of England, three Open Championship hosts are available for travelers to play some of the greatest courses in links golf.
At Royal St. George's, "temporary members" are treated to the experience of a lifetime, including one of the greatest lunches in golf. Club secretary Colin Sinclair makes this is all possible. He speaks with Simon Holt about what makes this part of the world one of the greatest off...
The golf in Australia is truly some of the best in the world. The soil in the Sandbelt region is perfect for undulating greens and terrain with firm running ground. Steep edged bunkers surrounding greens make for incredible photos. Every course in the area is great, but some standouts are Royal Melbourne Golf Club, Kingston Heath Golf Club and Metropolitan Golf Club.
Join Simon Holt and Josh Sens as they take us through the travel, ...
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