What to Read Before Your Golf Trip Across the Pond
Golf and the Good Life - Your Guide for Golf Trips Across the PondShow Notes
A common question we receive from Members preparing for their Expedition is simple: What should I read before I go?
In this episode, Connor and D.J. share their curated list of books and other great reads that will both pass the time before departure and enrich your understanding of golf across the pond.
From the legends of Old Tom Morris to modern reflections on links golf and architecture, these recommendations offer history, insight, and a deeper connection to the courses you’ll soon walk.
Mentioned in this Episode
The Long Golden Afternoon: Golf's Age of Glory
Tommy's Honour
The Confidential Guide to Golf Courses: Vol. 1
The Golfer's Journal
Searching in St. Andrews
A Course Called Scotland / Ireland
Golf Architecture by Alister MacKenzie
Monarch of the Green
An American Caddie in St. Andrews
James Finegan Trio
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