Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Oct 10 2024 218 ep. 41 mins 4
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Talking Golf Getaways is a podcast focused on golf travel and experiences with hosts Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance. The two avid golfers connect with golf journalists, architects, and global golf travelers to talk about their favorite destinations and experiences.

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192: Talking GolfGetaways Super Summer Recap!

Oct 10 2024 58 mins  
Darin, Mitch and Kris hit all the hotspots — from the Pacific Northwest (Gamble Sands, Chambers Bay, Bandon Dunes and more) to a Michigan buddies trip plus a very cool experience in Pinehurst with two future stars of the game — in this hourlong Summer Recap episode of Talking GolfGetaways that covers courses, food, friendship and all kinds of fun.

191: Mike Strantz, Tot Hill and more stories with Robbie Wooten

Jul 12 2024 76 mins  
On this episode of Talking GolfGetaways, Mitch, Darin and Kris talk with Robbie Wooten, golf and destination marketer extraordinaire, about his relationship with Mike Strantz, with incredible stories about the architect and his courses, including Tobacco Road and Tot Hill.

190: Talking Tucson with Trip Planner Joe Sas

Jul 01 2024 74 mins  
Looking for a value option for your next buddy trip? “Talking GolfGetaways” discusses Tucson, Arizona as a place to save a few bucks and find some great golf and gambling when the weather turns warm each year. Plus: An update on Grass Clippings night golf in Scottsdale; an unbelievable golf house in Flagstaff; and an unforgettable trip to Black Jack’s Crossing on the Texas-Me

189: Eric Hart: From Travel Editor to Director of Golf

Jun 16 2024 65 mins  
Longtime GolfTripExperts team member (and prolific list-maker) Eric Hart joins “Talking GolfGetaways” to discuss his latest project — transitioning from the golf-content world to running Wild Marsh Golf Club in Minnesota. Eric, Mitch, Darin and Kris discuss the rewards and challenges of golf operations in this episode with a unique “behind the scenes” insight into what it

188: Talking St. George and Beyond with the Original ‘Essential Destinations’ Team

May 03 2024 104 mins  
Mitch Laurance, Darin Bunch, Vic Williams and Brian Oar reunite for the first time in 10 years to visit St. George, Utah

187: Rams Hill’s Wil Mayo Talks Spectacular Desert Golf

Apr 08 2024 65 mins  
Wil Mayo joins the Talking GolfGetaways team for a special episode discussing the Rams Hill golf experience.

186: Special Edition: Playing Grass Clippings in Arizona

Mar 16 2024 43 mins  
Brian Benitz joins Mitch, Darin and Kris to talk about his new Arizona golf project — Grass Clippings — which has gone viral in many ways for its night-play lighted greens and all-around fun, adding a new twist to golf travel in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area.

185: Special Edition: Patrick Koenig

Jan 26 2024 71 mins  
Get behind-the-scenes insight into the ultimate golf road trip as Patrick Koenig joins Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch fresh off his latest — and record-breaking — cross-country Recreational Golf Vehicle journey.

184: Is Sand Valley becoming the best golf-travel destination?

Oct 09 2023 101 mins  
Mitch, Darin and Kris unpack their summertime visit to Sand Valley Golf Resort, featuring everything from “grillmaster” dinners, a first look at The Lido and a love for the vibe, people and amazing variety of experiences throughout the Wisconsin property

183: Mitch, Darin and Kris say goodbye (sort of) to “Talking GolfGetaways"

Apr 18 2022 103 mins  
After 180-plus podcasts and a cavalcade of stars, Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch are hanging up their mics (for now). Join them for some final reflection — and thanks to the many amazing places and wonderful people who have scripted their golf-travel journey.