Golf Travel Show by Let's Play Thru (Golf Radio Network)

In our first "Club" episode of the mini-series, we start with the course consistently regarded as the number one course in South Australia - Royal Adelaide.

General Manager, Andrew Gay tells us about this stunning sand-based course in the western suburbs of Adelaide and only about 1km from the sea, "RA" as it is affectionately known has a strong and proud history dating back over 100 years. 

The course has hosted many big tournaments including the Men's and Women's Australian Opens but it is also equally important to its members.  The demanding but fair course has a strong Alistair McKenzie design hand, and it is a clever routing with several holes returning to the high point of the course.  It also plays typically "Aussie firm". 

If you want something unique - it doesn't get much more unique than having a metropolitan train line running through the property.  It literally passes about 20 yards from the clubhouse!  Royal Adelaide is a must visit on your South Australian itinerary.  You'll love it!

Learn more about Royal Adelaide: https://www.royaladelaidegolf.com.au/cms/

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This episode features Brent Hill from the South Australian Tourism Commission Shaun Green from Golf Explorer who operate the "Four Reds" package.  

Brent talks through what makes South Australia so great as a tourist destination. As well as giving us a run down of Golf courses and regions, Brent highlights some of the must-do's while you're in town. A Golfer himself, Brent plays at Glenelg Golf Club located in the seaside suburb of Glenelg.  

Shaun Green of Golf Explorer tells us about the awesome and unique "Four Reds" package. There are a range of packages that see Golfers stay at top quality hotels and play a selection of Adelaide's top courses. After the round players wine and dine but the unique feature here is that each club features a partner winery with a premium red wine. A great way to structure your package in Adelaide.

https://tourism.sa.gov.au/

https://www.golfexplorer.com.au/four-reds.html

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We kick off our first Australian mini-series with a trip to South Australia and its capital city - Adelaide. Gabe also welcomes a new host in Leighton Walker, an Australian native now living and managing a Golf Club in the UK.  

Gabe speaks to Leighton about the delights of Golf in South Australia as well as in-and-around Adelaide. Adelaide is a cosmopolitan "boutique" city with great food, wine, art and culture as well as some amazing Golf Courses! It has its own mini-sandbelt and the big four courses of Grange, Kooyonga, Glenelg and Royal Adelaide may capture much of the attention, but there are plenty of other great courses in and outside of the city to choose from.  

Theses courses are kind on the budget too.  This place may not be on everyone's radar but it certainly should be and we encourage you to get in early on this one!

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We chat with Ballyliffin Golf Club's general manager, John Farren to discuss the 2018 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open venue and a golf club that just made my must-play bucket list. Find out why. 

Learn more at: https://www.ballyliffingolfclub.com/history.html

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**This is the fifth episode of our series on Irish Golf Travel and we hope you'll join us on another episode soon.**

We chat with Paul Vaughn, Director of Golf at Ardglass Golf Club in Northern Ireland. This breathtaking coastal links should be on any itinerary when visiting Northern Ireland. 

Learn more about Ardglass Golf Club: https://www.ardglassgolfclub.com/

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**This is the fourth episode of our series on Irish Golf Travel and we hope you'll join us on another episode soon.**

John McLaughlin of North & West Coast Links Ireland gives us a taste of what's in store on a golf trip to Northern Ireland and Ireland. From Open Championship Venues to hidden gems, we'll explore the fantastic links golf that awaits, alongside the fabulous culture, cuisine and hospitality of the Irish people. 

Book your golf travel with John and his team at https://www.northandwestcoastlinks.com

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We chat with John Lawler, General Manager of Royal Portrush to discuss Northern Ireland's Open Championship venue. You'll learn about the spectacular history of the links, John's favorite holes and what else there is to do in the surrounding area. 

Learn more about Royal Portrush: https://www.royalportrushgolfclub.com

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**This is the second episode of our series on Irish Golf Travel and we hope you'll join us on another episode soon.**

Episode 4 features Sam Hughes - Club Operations Manager at Glenelg Golf Club.  Glenelg is a stunning venue, located only a kilometer or so from the coast and is a must visit on your Adelaide Golfing itinerary.  

It is a hard and firm, sand-based course which has undergone significant improvement in more modern times and this also extends to the supporting facilities.  Sam talks us through what's great about the club and course and tells us about some of his favorite holes.  

Of course, this is Golf in Adelaide so there's also some discussion about the high quality hospitality that's on offer.  

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Castlerock Golf Club in Northern Ireland might just have THE best view in all of golf. So they hauled a boulder up there and named it the Selfie Stone so golf travelers like us could take a snap. Genius! I got my picture and you should too. 

Find out all about the history of this lesser known, but no less great Northern Irish gem from their manager, Bert Mackay. 

There's a piece of show trivia at the end, so make sure to stick around if you're a true Let's Play Thru fan. 

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We explore the great golf to be had in Canada with Wayne Morden of Athlone Golf & Sports. From the links of Nova Scotia to the desert courses of British Columbia (yes that's right, there's a desert in Canada) to the parkland course of Banff and everything in between. 

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Malone Golf Club is an inland parkland course in Northern Ireland. Not exactly the typical stop on an Irish golf trip itinerary, but we'll chat with their manager, Paddy Dean, to find out a few reasons you should include it on yours. 

Learn more at: https://www.malonegolfclub.co.uk/

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I've played a few courses in my day, and I've got to say, Portstewart Golf Club's front 9 is at the top of my list in terms of wow factor. From the opening tee shot on the Strand course, staring out over the coastline below, my jaw was agape. It continued the entire round. Even on the back nine which doesn't get as much love, but I think is just as memorable as the front. 

Judy Hutton, the club's General Manager joins us to discuss the history of the club and all there is to see and do on property and in the town of Portstewart. If you're headed to Ireland, and especially if your visit brings you to Northern Ireland, Portstewart Golf Club is a must play. 

Learn more about Portstewart: https://www.portstewartgc.co.uk

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This last episode in our mini-series on South Australia sees Brent Hill from Tourism SA take us around three regions all within an hour of Adelaide.  The regions featured are; The Fleurieu Peninsula, Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley.  

All of these regions have a common theme of great Golf, Food and of course....wine! The best bit though - they're so affordable and accessible!  

Throw in some real Aussie wildlife with Kangaroos lining the courses and other native fauna, and this is the real hidden secret of Golf in South Australia.  

If you want to escape the City and get out towards a variety of Golf courses, rolling countryside, beaches and wineries, check this one out.

https://tourism.sa.gov.au/

https://fleurieupeninsula.com.au/

https://www.visitadelaidehills.com.au/

https://www.barossa.com/