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Playing Privileges

GOLF.com
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
US Open
Atlantic Golf Club
Hudson National Golf Club
Saucon Valley Country Club
Tom Fazio
Private Golf Clubs
The Kittansett Club
North Berwick West Links
Bethlehem Steel
Eugene Grace
Merion Golf Club
National Golf Links Of America
Golf
William Flynn
Gil Hanse
Alfred Gardner
Croton-On-Hudson

Jake Stoutland and Simon Holt are pulling back the curtain on the greatest private club experiences in golf. What's the locker room like, the food, the tee markers? Every little detail matters, and we'll break down all of it so you're prepared when you make your next visit.

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Merion's East Course has long been a top-15 staple of GOLF's Top 100 Courses in the World, internationally recognized as one of the most fun layouts in the game. To spend a full day at Merion is incredibly special, from the wooden green locker room d... more

Jake Stoutland and Simon Holt have traveled to the best private clubs in America. Here are their five favorite locker rooms in the U.S.

What makes a locker room great? Showers, history, and "the hang" are all qualifying criteria, but the truth is t... more

Longtime Bethlehem Steel president Eugene Grace built a club unlike many others. Every detail is executed to perfection, yet every moment you spend here feels like home. It's a massive golf facility, with elite courses that truly show off the hilly P... more

In 1611, the first recorded playing of golf happened on a piece of land that would become one of the most architecturally significant courses in the world. Home to arguably the most copied hole in the world, among a number of holes that would become ... more

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Hosts

Jake Stoutland
Host of private-club focused discussion, often sharing historical and experiential club insights.
Simon Holt
Co-host and guide through private club experiences, with design and hospitality emphasis.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Golf Fantasy

    It’s incredibly ironic that Golf.com cancelled the Destination Golf podcast in lieu of a podcast focused on high-end luxury golf, because that reflects the unfortunate trend happening in the sport today. While I like the hosts of Playing Privileges, listening to it brings me nothing more than fantasies of playing exclusive courses, which will never come to fruition. Destination Golf had tangible takeaways and meaningful discussions across golf topics. Instead, Golf.com finds it more important to... more

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    Tom DaMoe
    United Statesa month ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners praise the hosts but miss more substantive takeaways compared to prior shows.
The focus on luxury clubs can feel mismatched for casual golfers or those seeking practical playing tips.
It's clear a niche audience loves insider club details and hospitality, not always the broader golf crowd.

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Apple Podcasts
#51
United States/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#73
Canada/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#137
United Kingdom/Sports/Golf
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#11
Germany/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#74
Australia/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#101
France/Sports/Golf

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Frequently Asked Questions About Playing Privileges

What is Playing Privileges about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hosts pull back the curtain on private golf club experiences, unpackting every detail from locker rooms and food to tee markers and guest experiences. Episodes repeatedly spotlight the hospitality, etiquette, and culture that shape a member day, with deep dives into the history, design, and social ecosystems of legendary clubs. A recurring strength is the vivid, narrative look at what makes high-end clubs distinctive, from architecture and caddie programs to club rituals and guest tips, making it a likely go-to for listeners who crave insider perspectives on exclusive golf experiences. The show's frequent club-hospitality focus and guest anecdotes offer practical takeaways for travelers and prospective members alike, especially those dr... more

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Playing Privileges launched 2 months ago and published 9 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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