Talking GolfGetaways: Your Golf Getaways Podcast

Actor Marc McClure, of “Superman” Jimmy Olsen and “Back to the Future” fame, takes the Emergency 9 golf-travel quiz with some crucial advice for husbands golfing with their wives, as well as possibly the coolest “Place You Wish Everyone Knew About” answer we’ve heard yet.

Actor, all-around good guy and hole-in-one machine Marc McClure (“Superman” and “Back to the Future”) joins old friend Mitch Laurance and co-host Darin Bunch for a wide-ranging (very, very wide-ranging) discussion about golf, acting, Palm Springs, North Carolina’s Tobacco Road and Eric Stoltz (for some reason we still can’t figure out). Join the fun in this extended — and quite different — Episode...

“Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch talking about Palm Springs — everything from La Quinta Resort & Spa to new dining discoveries and nearby Joshua Tree National Park, plus a classic story about a celebrity group whose golf cart ends up in a bunker.

Diana DeLucia, creator of the Golf Kitchen coffee-table book and GolfKitchen.com , visits “Talking GolfGetaways” to discuss her latest project that includes food from some of the world’s greatest golf clubs.

Rhy Waddington, executive chef at the famed Winged Foot Golf Club (host of the 2020 U.S. Open) visits “Talking GolfGetaways” for a conversation about food, golf and more — plus takes his turn at the Emergency 9 golf-travel quiz.

Golf Advisor’s Jason Deegan takes the Emergency 9 golf-travel quiz on this episode of “Talking GolfGetaways with Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch,” discussing everything from Ireland to New Zealand lamb to Gold Mountain — plus why we all believe in #StruieForever at Royal Dornoch.

Golf Advisor’s Jason Deegan stops by “Talking GolfGetaways” to talk about new ownership at Royal Links, one of Las Vegas’ most unique golf experiences, as well as favorite places to stay and play.

Fresh off his trip to South Korea, Golf Advisor’s Jason Deegan joins “Talking GolfGetaways” for a lively discussion about golf on the other side of the world, including private and public tracks, night golf and remote-controlled golf carts.

Dave Esler, golf course architect and partner in Oregon’s stunning new Pacific Gales project, takes the Emergency9 golf travel quiz.

In this episode of “Talking GolfGetaways,” we’re breaking a little news — sort of. Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch welcome architect Dave Esler to discuss the latest happenings with the new Pacific Gales golf project expected to break ground along the Oregon Coast (about 30 minutes south of Bandon) in 2017.

After two podcasts focusing on Wisconsin’s Sand Valley Golf Resort and the Keiser family golf universe, Michael Keiser Jr. joins “Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch for a highly anticipated “Emergency 9” golf-travel quiz.

In our second episode with Michael Keiser Jr., “Talking GolfGetaways” hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch dive deeply into Michael’s own journey through the Keiser Golf Universe — how Bandon Dunes, Barnbougle Dunes in Tasmania and medical office buildings in Chicago are all part of the tapestry of Michael’s path to managing partner for project development and his newest project, the unfolding San...

Bandon Dunes. Cabot Links. Two instantly recognizable names in the world of golf travel — and two of the world’s most highly regarded destinations. So what’s next from mastermind Mike Keiser and his hard-working team?

GolfGetaways Family Travel Editor Eric Hart takes the Emergency 9 golf quiz. You’ll learn why parts of Scotland and Canada belong in a class by themselves, and why New Zealand and Australia better prepare for a visit.

GolfGetaways Family Travel Editor Eric Hart tries to narrow his favorite family-friendly Florida resorts to only five.

On this episode of “Talking GolfGetaways,” hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch welcome one-of-a-kind contributor Eric Hart, who talks about his things to look out for in a family resort.

GNN founder Ryan Ballengee again joins Darin Bunch and Mitch Laurance to take the Emergency 9 golf travel quiz.

Hosts Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch welcome Ryan Ballengee, founder of Golf News Net on this episode

Closing out the first week of “Talking GolfGetaways” podcasts, Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch have some fun discussing one of their favorite topics — themselves — giving listeners insight into how they met, how the show got started and why they embarked on an ambitious 5-shows-per-week format. They also recap some rejected potential names for […] The post Ep5, Talking GolfGetaways: The Story of Us...

In this episode of “Talking GolfGetaways,” Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch count down their personal Top 3 golf bucket-listers — and aren’t surprised to realize one destination shares the top spot of both of their lists. “What exactly makes something bucket list worthy?” is also a question they explore in the context of planning golf […] The post Ep4, Talking GolfGetaways: Top 3 Bucket-List Destina...

In this episode of “Talking GolfGetaways with Mitch & Darin,” we examine fun and playability as it relates to bucket-list courses such as Gamble Sands, Chambers Bay, Whistling Straits, Castle Stuart and more. Plus we offer up tips to make your golf getaways more fun by trying different sets of tees to get a new […] The post Ep3, Talking GolfGetaways: Choosing the Best Course to Maximize Your F...

In Episode 2 of “Talking GolfGetaways with Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch,” the hosts dive into Darin’s Emergency 9 answers, which include his favorite place to play anywhere on the planet — plus the piece of golf apparel he can’t live without and the reason why he is known as a complete “shower whore”. The […] The post Ep2, Talking GolfGetaways: Showers, Golf and More appeared first on GolfGetawa...

The inaugural episode of the daily “Talking GolfGetaways with Mitch Laurance and Darin Bunch” podcast dives into the Emergency 9 golf-travel questionnaire, with Mitch offering up his favorite answers to our favorite questions across the golf-travel spectrum. Mitch and Darin talk St. Andrews, Australia and more and invite listeners to offer up their Emergency 9 […] The post Ep1, Talking GolfGetaway...

Scotsman Calum McPherson wants to change your kids’ life in golf. And he’s doing just that, one set of award-winning junior clubs and one big partnership at a time. By MITCH LAURANCE — In this installment of “Golf Connections” recorded in January at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida, we’re connecting you with Calum […] The post Golf Connections: Golphin Clubs Offer Fun Way for Kids to L...

Golfer Durel Billy is spreading the gospel of hickory golf across America from his home in the Pacific Northwest through an idea whose long-ago time has finally come By MITCH LAURANCE — October 13, 2013. That’s the day that Durel Billy, board member of the Washington State Golf Association and longtime golfer, found his true […] The post Golf Connections: Celebrate National Hickory Golf Day, Sunda...