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Ep. 60: Dream Nine: Par Fives with Ryan Asselta Aug 29, 2020

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LINKS Insider contributor Ryan Asselta is back to discuss the final installment of his “Dream Nine” series on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast. Ryan and Digital Editor Al Lunsford take turns listing the nine holes they would include on their “Dream Nine” layouts made entirely of par five holes from around the world.

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Ep. 59: Pinehurst Revisited, Plus an Interview with Director of Golf Ben Bridgers Aug 24, 2020

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Digital Editor Al Lunsford recaps a week-long trip to Pinehurst in this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast. The host assesses what has changed about the resort since he last visited in 2013. Later in the episode, Al sits down with Pinehurst Director of Golf Ben Bridgers who dishes on the must-dos while in Pinehurst, the latest developments at the resort, the lesser-known courses, and preparing for the 2024 U.S. Open.

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Ep. 58: Tobacco Road and The Cradle—A Unique Day of Golf in Pinehurst Aug 16, 2020

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In this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, Digital Editor Al Lunsford and his father, Greg, report live from Pinehurst, N.C. on a unique day of golf playing Mike Strantz’s Tobacco Road in the morning, followed by multiple loops on The Cradle short course and the Thistle Dhu putting course at Pinehurst Resort in the afternoon.

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Ep. 57: What Does the Data Say About the Golf Business in 2020? Aug 08, 2020

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Participation on the rise? A new trend in golf travel? National Golf Foundation Chief Business Officer Greg Nathan joins Digital Editor Al Lunsford to talk through a recent update on the state of the golf business from the NGF on the Season 6 premier of the LINKS Golf Podcast.

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Ep. 56: A First-Timer's Guide to Bandon Dunes Jun 20, 2020

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It’s all things Bandon Dunes in the final episode of Season 5 of the LINKS Golf Podcast. LINKS contributor Erik Matuszewski joins Digital Editor Al Lunsford to break down Erik’s first-ever trip to Bandon, which aligned with the June 1 opening of the resort’s newest course, Sheep Ranch.

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Ep. 55: Golf Course Architect Mike DeVries Jun 13, 2020

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On this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, Digital Editor Al Lunsford is joined by internationally acclaimed golf architect Mike DeVries, who is featured in the Summer 2020 issue of LINKS Magazine. DeVries talks about growing up in Michigan and working at Alister MacKenzie’s Crystal Downs, his crown jewel at Cape Wickham in Australia (ranked 21st in Golf Digest’s World Top 100), lessons learned from Tom Doak, and his “boots-on-the-ground” approach to course design.

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Ep. 54: 10 Ways the Pandemic Has Improved the Game Jun 06, 2020

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LINKS Editor George Peper gives a sneak preview of his column in the Summer 2020 issue of LINKS Magazine where he opines on 10 things that the global pandemic has made better about the game.

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Ep. 53: Eric Sedransk (aka @member4aday) May 30, 2020

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On this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, Digital Editor Al Lunsford sits down with Eric Sedransk (aka @member4aday on Instagram), the man who led a three-week individual effort to auction off rounds at some of the world’s greatest golf courses with all proceeds going towards meals for frontline medical workers in New York City. Sedransk talks about how the idea got started, the clubs that agreed to join on, the feeling of raising $100,000 in charitable contributions, and ideas for the future. Later, Al asks Eric about his favorite personal golf course experiences.

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Ep. 52: Tiger vs. Jack: Who is Golf's GOAT? May 23, 2020

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LINKS Editor George Peper is back on the podcast to tackle the age-old debate: Who is the greatest golfer of all-time? George and Digital Editor Al Lunsford run through George’s “Goat Herding” piece from the Winter issue of LINKS Magazine in which he established a criteria to give a definitive answer when comparing golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. George also talks about his interactions with each player from over the years.

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Ep. 51: Underrated Golf Destination: Canada May 16, 2020

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LINKS Insider contributor and native Canadian Adam Stanley joins Digital Editor Al Lunsford on this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast to detail the best golf destinations around the Great White North. Adam gives tips on what things any traveler needs to know when considering a golf trip to Canada. The hosts speak to some of the country’s underrated areas that should be on every golfer’s travel wish list, including Ontario, Calgary, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia—home to the highly regarded courses of Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs.

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