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Playing Privileges

GOLF.com
Golf
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
Caprock Ranch
Merion Golf Club
Private Golf Clubs
Gil Hanse
Etiquette
Atlantic Golf Club
US Open
Saucon Valley Country Club
Hudson National Golf Club
Sebonack Golf Club
Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Golf Course Architecture
Pebble Beach, United States
Madrid, Spain
Marbella, Spain
Tom Fazio
Bethlehem Steel
Eugene Grace

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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Latest Episodes

If you want to be a good guest at a prestigious club, courtesy is the name of the game. While each place might have their own sets of rules, being a great playing partner always matters most.

In this episode of Playing Privileges, Simon Holt and Jak... more

What makes one turn stand better than another? It's not just about the food and drink, although those are certainly important.

A great golf course halfway house should have character and charm, representing the club it services in its own unique way... more

What's your favorite arrival in golf? Locker room? Practice area? How about the food, drink, and an overnight stay? Imagine taking all those great experiences, and creating one perfect day of golf.

Today, Jake Stoutland and Simon Holt make their pi... more

Up in the Scottish Highlands, Castle Stuart feels like it's been around for more than a hundred years. But shockingly, this quintessential links golf experience isn't even 20 years old yet, and they've just added even more world class golf and amenit... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Wright
GM Cabot Highlands, broader Cabot Collection role
Cabot Highlands / Cabot Collection
Episode: 17: A Genuine Golf Experience at Cabot Highlands
Gil Hanse
Golf course designer and CapRock Ranch creator
Hanse Golf
Episode: 16: The Course Gil Hanse Waited 20 Years to Build
John Schooley
Founder/owner/partner involved in CapRock Ranch development
CapRock Ranch
Episode: 16: The Course Gil Hanse Waited 20 Years to Build
Neil Hampton
General Manager, Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Episode: 14: Inside Royal Dornoch with GM Neil Hampton
John Capers
Archivist at Merion Golf Club
Merion Golf Club
Episode: 10: Merion Archivist John Capers III
Jon Jennings
Superintendent, Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
Episode: 02: Shinnecock Superintendent Jon Jennings

Hosts

Jake Stoutland
Host of Playing Privileges
Simon Holt
Co-host of Playing Privileges

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 44 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 States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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

A niche, luxury orientated audience that appreciates detailed club histories and design insights.
Golf tends to mix luxury with strong host storytelling, but some listeners miss broader, more practical golfing insights.
The show is strong on atmosphere and guest perspectives, appealing to aficionados of private clubs.
Critiques suggest room for more scalable takeaways beyond elite experiences.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#26
United States/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#57
Canada/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#66
United Kingdom/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#77
Australia/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#113
France/Sports/Golf
Apple Podcasts
#153
Germany/Sports/Golf

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

10: Merion Archivist John Capers III
Q: How did you first get involved with Merion's archives?
Capers describes a family history with the club and a hobbyist's turn into a lifelong archival project after organizing scattered materials in a Pro Shop barn, which grew into a formal archive over decades.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Playing Privileges

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

- This show focuses on the vibe, service, and architecture of private golf clubs, with a heavy emphasis on hospitality, staff culture, and guest experiences. Episodes blend design philosophy, club history, and destination storytelling—from CapRock Ranch and Royal Dornoch to Merion and Sebonack—offering actionable insights for prospective guests, sponsorships, and story angles around high-end golf travel and club culture.

- Notable strengths include deep-dive conversations with designers, managers, and archivists, plus detailed, texture-rich narratives about arrival moments, cottages, dining, and caddie programs. A strong through-line is experiential travel tied to world-class courses, with occasional industry history that could appeal to lu... more

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3. Designing Golf
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5. The Shotgun Start

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Playing Privileges launched 5 months ago and published 20 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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1. Mark Wright
2. Gil Hanse
3. John Schooley
4. Neil Hampton
5. John Capers
6. Jon Jennings

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