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LINKS Golf Podcast

LINKS Golf Media
Golf Course Architecture
Golf
Golf Courses
PGA Tour
Golf Course Design
Whistling Straits
U.S. Open
Bethpage Black
St. Andrews
Cypress Point
Golf Holes
South Carolina
Ireland
Casa De Campo
Chambers Bay
Augusta National
Big Cedar Lodge
The Masters
Ryder Cup
Pebble Beach

The team at LINKS Golf Media discusses a wide range of topics pertaining to golf travel, course reviews, interviews with leaders of the game, and more

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On this episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast, golf architect Kyle Franz talks through his design career working under the likes of Tom Doak and Coore & Crenshaw and discusses growing a legacy in the North Carolina Sandhills, including his recent restora... more

Golf course architect Mike Koprowski details his highly regarded design debut with Kyle Franz at Broomsedge Golf Club, his new course at the developing Candyroot Lodge golf destination in South Carolina, his transition from a career in military intel... more

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LINKS Editor George Peper joins co-hosts Al Lunsford and Joe Passov on the LINKS Golf Podcast to break down our 2026 Fall issue. The trio go in-depth on George’s new book ranking the top 100 logos in golf, the backstory of Teeth of the Dog’s original... more

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We look ahead to the announced changes of the PGA Tour’s playoff format beginning in 2028 and pick the courses we’d like to see host a match-play Tour Championship on this season-ending episode of the LINKS Golf Podcast.

This episode of the LINKS Go... more

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Recent Guests

Kyle Franz
Golf course architect specializing in restoration and new-build projects
Independent architect (formerly with Coore & Crenshaw projects)
Episode: Ep. 253: Kyle Franz
Mike Koprowski
Architect
Candyroot Lodge / Broomsedge
Episode: Ep. 252: Mike Koprowski
George Peper
Editor of LINKS Magazine
LINKS Magazine
Episode: Ep. 251: Inside Our Fall 2026 Issue
David Scott
General Manager at Dumbarnie Links
Dumbarnie Links
Episode: Ep. 243: Dumbarnie Links Deep Dive
Richard Pennell
Contributor to LINKS Magazine, clubhouses observer and writer
LINKS Magazine
Episode: Ep. 239: Our Favorite Golf Clubhouses with Richard Pennell
Hale Irwin
World Golf Hall of Famer
Self
Episode: Ep. 236: Hale Irwin
Gary Lorfano
Director of Membership, Marketing and Communications, The Landings Golf & Athletic Club
The Landings Golf & Athletic Club
Episode: Ep. 233: Golf-Mega Communities + In-Depth on The Landings
Beau Welling
Golfer, designer, President of World Curling Federation
World Curling Federation
Episode: Ep. 231: Beau Welling
David McLay Kidd
Golf Course Architect known for his creative and distinctive golf course designs.
Episode: Ep. 230: David McLay Kidd

Hosts

Al Lunsford
Host/Co-host, digital editor, frequently shaping episode direction and audience engagement for golf media.
Joe Passoff
Co-host with a focus on interviews, travel anecdotes, and discussing golf culture and venues.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 146 ratings
  • The First 9

    I enjoyed listening to the choices for each of your 1 st 9s. I have even played 3 of them. I’m looking forward to your back nine holes.

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    Hacker 100
    United Statesa year ago
  • Beau Welling Interview

    Great job with is episode. Beau Welling is a real treasure. Best of luck with future episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rick OC
    United States4 years ago
  • Links Podcast

    Nice work gentlemen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ecjohnson75
    United States4 years ago
  • Spot on (for the most part)

    I’ve played Northwoods a few years ago while visiting my son. We have another trip scheduled in a couple months and will play it again. Great info on the early morning back 9 availability at Pacific Dune. As for geography, Chicago is not west of the Mississippi River!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BadgerGolfer
    United States4 years ago
  • Do Not Miss Tucson Golf !

    Like Joe, I’m a Cleveland transplant to the desert—but livin’ is easy and much less expensive where I live in Tucson, and the views are several quantum levels more spectacular. With I-10 widened, from central Scottsdale you can access great Tucson golf in 100 min. So don’t miss my faves: For tour venue bucket listers—Ritz Carlton Dove Mtn and The Gallery South(now private, find a member). Don’t miss Marriott Starr Pass, Westin La Paloma and Robert Gamez designed Sewailo on tribal lands at... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tucson Tee Doc
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Interviews with industry figures are consistently praised.
Some critique shows could cut intro time and minimize interruptions.
Audience loves the deep golf travel focus and guest variety.
Listeners appreciate practical travel and course insights for trips.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 252: Mike Koprowski
Q: Is there more to come after Candyroot, and can you share any specifics about future projects?
There are nascent plans for reimagining existing courses and some new builds, but specifics aren't ready to be named; the focus remains on building great golf courses.
Ep. 252: Mike Koprowski
Q: What lessons did you learn about budgeting and value from your early projects with Kyle?
That architecture is a business; be respectful to the client, focus on cost-effective decisions, and say no to non-essential additions to keep overall costs in check.
Ep. 252: Mike Koprowski
Q: How does Candyroot balance openness for the public with a reputation for a serious test of golf?
By designing greens that are open in front with minimal forced carries, and using slopes and contours to provide challenge, while allowing players to recover with smart ground-game play.
Ep. 252: Mike Koprowski
Q: What sparked your move from policy and education reform into golf course architecture?
A long-standing love for golf design that remained unfulfilled in policy roles, plus a pivotal early exposure to shaping bunkers with Kyle Franz, which sparked a commitment to pursue architecture full-time.
Ep. 231: Beau Welling
Q: What sparked the approach to make Chanticleer more accessible while maintaining its championship identity?
The goal was to recalibrate bunkers, adjust sand distribution, and rework key holes to improve playability for a wider range of handicaps, while preserving the course's storied competitive heritage.

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This show centers golf travel, course architecture, and gear, often through interviews with industry figures and veterans. Episodes mix destination spotlights, architectural deep dives, and travel planning tips, with frequent sponsor mentions woven into practical conversations about where to play and stay. A standout trait is the hosts' knack for pairing personal travel stories with detailed course insights, producing content that's useful for listeners planning golf-focused trips and for brands seeking authentic travel and golf-adjacent sponsorships. The tone blends expert knowledge with approachable banter, making it appealing to travel-minded golf fans and industry pros alike.

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Recent guests on LINKS Golf Podcast include:

1. Kyle Franz
2. Mike Koprowski
3. George Peper
4. David Scott
5. Richard Pennell
6. Hale Irwin
7. Gary Lorfano
8. Beau Welling

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