Hear this latest episode of TravelGolf.com This Week. When people start talking golf in the British Isles, it’s usually all about Scotland, Ireland and England. But what about Wales? In this week’s podcast, host Dave Berner talks to Brandon Tucker, who recently returned from Wales, about the developing golf scene there. “They’re coming late to the tourism party,” Tucker says. “It’s really underdeveloped, and as a result you’re going to go to these courses and in a lot of cases you’re going to be the only person on the course, which is cool.” Don’t understand the PGA Tour’s new playoffs, ... full post »

Hear this latest episode of TravelGolf.com This Week. The United States Golf Association (USGA) is in the middle of a major renovation of its museum and archives, Golf House. In this week’s podcast, host Dave Berner, who visited the site of the project, talks to Rand Jerris, director of the USGA Museum and Archives, about the overhaul. “Right now we’re in the process of renovating the house and really doubling its size, adding a new addition onto the east side of the house,” Jerris says. “This is a major project. What we’re hoping to create here is a new museum ... full post »

Hear this latest episode of TravelGolf.com This Week. Many states have a golf trail, but how about one where the crowds are low and the greens fees are too? That’s exactly what you’ll get at the southern Illinois golf trail. In this week’s podcast, host Dave Berner talks to TravelGolf.com’s Kiel Christianson about the trail. “You’re right on the edge of the Shawnee Natural Forest preserve, and there are some really eye-catching elevation changes,” Christianson says. “The second green of Stone Creek looks out over the Shawnee National Forest. It’s the best view you’ll ever have on a golf course ... full post »

Hear this latest episode of TravelGolf.com This Week. Author Matthew Dunn’s new novel Bingo Bango Bongo is a murder mystery set on the golf course. In this week’s podcast, host Dave Berner talks to Dunn about the book. “The idea came to me as I was recalling a par-3 hole on a course I played a lot growing up,” Dunn says. “The green was below the tee box, kind of crowded on all three sides by a forest of trees. It was a perfectly secluded spot for putting and quiet solitude, but it was also a great place for catching ... full post »