The Journey to St. Andrews

The Journey to St. Andrews

In August 2024, I’m getting the opportunity to play golf at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland. My goal is to drop my handicap 15 strokes so I can try to break 85 when I’m there (that’s the hard goal, but it’s really about The Journey). I’ve been a casual golfer off and on for years and love the game. However, I took several years off to start a couple of businesses, including a brewery in GA. I’ve always been a high handicap golfer, so this year is also about just improving my game in general. It wasn’t until the summer of 2023 that I broke 100 for the first time ever. So this podcast is about my journey to learn more, play more, & hopefully improve my handicap to reach my St. Andrews goal. I don’t know exactly where this will go but expect a lot about golf and maybe a bit about business & life. Because golf is a lot like both… you can always improve, you can take risks, and it always helps to get some lucky breaks! Beyond excited to play where Bobby Jones won the Open Championship nearly 100 years ago and to share The Journey with y’all.

Episodes

August 24, 2024 6 mins

Hey, y'all. I'm Elliot Hall, and welcome to another episode of The Journey to St. Andrews. This episode marks a significant milestone as I record on the day we're flying out to St. Andrews. It's been over a year in the making, and this is our 26th episode. Despite some gaps, I'm proud of the progress we've made, averaging overall about two episodes a month.

Reflecting on my golf journey, my initial goal was to shoot an 85 in St. An...

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Hey y'all, I'm Elliot Hall, and welcome to another episode of the Journey to St. Andrews. It's been a while, so I'm just going to dive right in. I believe the last time I did a recording was mid-June, early June, and we are now into mid-August, and we are less than a week away from going to St. Andrews to play a bunch of rounds of golf and, of course, the old course. So very excited to share that experience with y'all when I get ba...

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Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall. Welcome back to another episode of The Journey to St. Andrews. This week, I’m diving into my recent golf lesson at Bobby Jones' Grand Slam Golf Academy Center. I’ll talk about how taking notes and tracking your progress with scorecards and apps like Arcos can make a real difference.

I’ll also share my thoughts on practicing on grass versus mats and give you some tips to get the most out of your practice...

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Hey y'all, I'm Elliot Hall, and welcome to another episode of The Journey to St. Andrews. Fresh off our two-part series at Valhalla for the PGA Championship, I've been swamped with work and home life, leaving little time for golf. My only recent outing was a nine-hole round at Bobby Jones, where I shot a 50. Today, we're diving into the concept of bogey golf and how my mindset has evolved.

Despite limited playtime, I've been immers...

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Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall. Join me in another installment of "The Journey to St. Andrews." This episode is part two of our adventure to Valhalla in Louisville, Kentucky, for the PGA Championship. Be sure to catch the first part for the full story from the previous episode (#21) 

We pick back up by talking about our very challenging round at Hurstbourne Country Club, one of Kentucky’s premier courses. I’ll walk you through the tou...

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Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall. In this episode of "The Journey to St. Andrews." We've got a special extended episode this time, coming to you from our golf-packed adventure at the PGA Championship in Valhalla, Louisville, Kentucky. Due to a family vacation coming up, I'm splitting this episode into two parts, so let’s dive into part one. The next episode will be released next week. 

Last week was jam-packed as I squeezed in lots of g...

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Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall. In this episode, we're talking about the game-changing benefits of customized golf equipment and cutting-edge tech. I also got a second fitting done as well. 

I'm considering upgrading to Mizuno forged irons, and despite the cost, I'm excited to see how they perform on the course eventually. Recently, I played at the scenic Ansley Golf Course in downtown Atlanta. The unique layout and its challenges re...

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Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall and welcome to another episode. I've hit some new milestones recently, like playing a memorable round at the Bobby Jones Golf Course and taking a trip to Austin, Texas. I talk about the big role that consistency, familiarity, and confidence play in my progress toward becoming a better golfer.

I'll also discuss my experience at the Hills Country Club, where I scored in the low 40s on the front nine, and h...

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Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall and in this episode we'll be talking about "whats in the bag?" Pings, Mizunos, TaylorMades, and Clevelands. I'm here to share what I’ve learned, the experiments I’ve tried, and how I’m slowly but surely gaining more confidence on the course with different clubs. 

Last year I decide to learn with just eight clubs in my bag, adding more as I’ve gotten better. I’ll walk you through my routine and my strateg...

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Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall and back with another episode of Journey to St Andrews! I just got back from a trip to Tallahassee, FL, where I met with our new distributor partner for our Golf Beer - Calamity Jane, and, of course, squeezed in some golf at the prestigious Seminole Legacy course at FSU (I messed up in the podcast and said SFU : /  ). 

Big shoutout to Steve from the North Florida PGA who got me onto the course—beautiful ...

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Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall and welcome back. This bonus sized episode I'll take you along on my recent trip to Augusta, GA the iconic home of The Masters Tournament. I'll share some of the rich traditions that make this event so special and offer insider tips for those of you planning to attend in the future.

This episode isn't just about golf; it's also about how my family experiences Masters week (a true holiday for us). From c...

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Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall, and welcome back to "The Journey to St. Andrews." I'm just easing back into things after that fun golf trip to Southern Utah.

I’ve been hitting the links at Steel Canyon and Bobby Jones here in North Atlanta. Steel Canyon is a real test of accuracy, and a decent course to get out and just practice regularly (and shot my lowest round there last week). In other areas though I didn’t nail the scores at Bob...

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Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall. In this episode, we continue our golfing journey through Southern Utah, delving into the stunning scenery that makes this region a golfer's paradise. From the valleys of Sun River Golf Club to the peaks and lava rock-lined fairways of Black Desert Golf Club, we explore a variety of terrains that challenge and invigorate the competitive spirit of the game.

This was a golf trip for the books, filled with ...

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Hey y'all, I'm Elliot Hall. I'm excited to release the first installment of a two-part series detailing my unforgettable golf trip through golf landscapes of southern Utah. In this episode, we kick things off with a fun round at the Paiute Wolf Course, right after we land in Vegas, then it's off to Southern Utah for more non-stop golf (12 rounds in 6 days). 

We'll be chatting about my scores, the strategies I employed, my deep-seat...

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Hey y'all, I'm Elliott Hall. Welcome to another episode of The Journey to St. Andrews. In this episode we'll be diving into the recent courses I got to play. One of which was Ansley Settindown in North Atlanta! Also, I'll be discussing mitigating expectations with my game and my goals with it. And excited to announce I finally won a week in my fantasy golf league for the The Players Championship! Lastly, I'll talk about how my chip...

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Hey y'all, it's Elliott Hall with another episode off "The Journey to St. Andrews." Quick heads up, I got a new mic thinking it'd be an upgrade, but it turns out it's not as crisp as the old one - my bad! Always making progress. Today, I'm sharing a bit about playing at TPC Sugarloaf in Georgia, thanks to a chance encounter with a member there I met in Orlando at the National PGA conference. 

I'll also touch on my latest fantasy go...

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Welcome back to "The Journey to St. Andrews." This episode is all about my quest to sharpen my golf skills and boost our podcast's sound quality. I'm upgrading our mics for clearer sound, despite the challenge of recording in a car. I'm dedicated to making our listening experience top-notch.

Today, I want to share insights from playing at the North Fulton municipal course. Despite its mediocre conditions, I still had a good time a...

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In this episode, we are talking about chipping and putting and also playing a quick 9 at Bobby Jones Golf Course with some Co-workers. Also, I try out the new car set up for recording an episode. The audio is not as good as when I record at home because I have to remove so much background road noise in editing. However, it is better than I expected and I'll keep improving the quality of the audio moving forward. Thanks for your pat...

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This is the final part of a three-episode series I'm calling the "Catch-Up Episodes". The past few months of my life got pretty crazy and busy so I didn't have time to stick to the normal structure of an episode every week or two. To get back on track, I decided to recap all the major things going on with my game, playing courses, and a bit of business. This turned into one very long recording session, so I decided to edit it down ...

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This is the second part of a three-episode series I'm calling the "Catch-Up Episodes". The past few months of my life got pretty crazy and busy so I didn't have time to stick to the normal structure of an episode every week or two. To get back on track, I decided to recap all the major things going on with my game, playing courses, and a bit of business. This turned into one very long recording session, so I decided to edit it down...

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