What do Bethpage Black, Torrey Pines, and East Lake all have in common? Besides hosting some of the most memorable events in pro golf, they all have the character they do today because of Rees Jones.A prolific course architect with a legendary father, Rees walks us through his life growing up around Robert Trent Jones. He discusses his work on Bethpage Black, and how two decades of changes there lead us to the course that will host this fall's Ryder Cup.Josh Sens presses Rees on the changes he's seen in the last 80 years he's spent on golf courses, and where the industry goes from here. Enjoy!
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34: Long Island
Bethpage State Park is famously known as "The People's Club" for its five courses open to all. But the world-renowned Black course is surrounded by a collection of some of the world's greatest private courses. To the east: Shinnecock, National Golf Links, and Maidstone. Closer to New York City you'll find The Creek, Piping Rock and Rockaway Hunt Club. If you get one single invite to a private club on Long Island, it's time to say yes and make the trip for yourself. Producer Connor Federico walks us through the public courses to fill out your journey all over Long Island with Josh and Simon. Enjoy!Here's the link to watch our videos featuring golf all over Long Island: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY50fiEpEyX-VLD5JxQtLPCOvCbp0CjZX
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33: Wales
Golf in the UK nation of Wales is known widely for Royal Porthcawl, where they say you can see the water from all 18 holes. Friend of the pod Hayes Jackson just recently wrapped up a last-minute trip to Wales, where he was easily able to get on at all its local gems. Hayes joins Simon Holt and Josh Sens to take us through this beautiful country and all the great clubs it has to offer. Enjoy!
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32: News Anchor Maurice DuBois
A late bloomer into the world of golf, CBS Evening News anchor loves golf in the New York area. Enjoy this interview with Josh Sens!
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31: Photographer Gary Lisbon
If you’re a golfer that hasn’t visited the likes of Cypress Point, Lofoten Links, Royal County Down, and Tara Iti, but you’ve seen photos of them, then you’ve enjoyed the work of Gary Lisbon. He’s photographed nearly 700 courses in 30 countries, and might be one of the most traveled men in golf. A Royal Melbourne member with a deep love for golf, this accountant turned course photographer is one of the most genuine characters in golf. Enjoy this interview with Simon Holt.
Golf’s greatest appeal lies in the places that it takes us, the memories we make and the people we meet along the way. That’s the game we celebrate on Destination GOLF.
Co-hosts Simon Holt and Josh Sens have decades of experience hopscotching the globe to take in courses — and the areas around them — on every continent where the game is played. From Australia to Argentina, Cuba to North Korea, Long Island to Los Angeles, South Africa to Sweden and beyond - we've been there, and bogied them.
Join Simon and Josh every Monday on Destination GOLF for a new adventure.
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