​The Old Course at St Andrews is one of the most famous golf courses in the world and one of the most important public golf experiences anywhere.

In this Course Spotlight on the Golf in Scotland Podcast, Brett Smith highlights what makes the Old Course stand out — unmatched history, global name recognition, public access, and a setting that feels bigger than just the round itself.
If you are searching for St Andrews golf, Old Course St Andrews, Scotland golf, public golf in Scotland, links golf Scotland, or planning a Scotland golf trip, this episode gives you a quick look at one of the most important golf destinations in the world.

The Golf in Scotland Podcast is part of Golf Podcasts USA, America’s only local golf podcast network. Search Golf in Scotland Podcast to find the show, or explore the full network at golfpodcasts.org.

​Travel planning: golfpodcasts.org/expedia

​YouTube Short: ​https://youtube.com/shorts/BgdFy5zFsuo?feature=share

​Michael Ambriz, VP of Operations for World Long Drive, joins Golf Podcasts USA to discuss how World Long Drive local qualifiers work, how golfers can move through the three-step qualifying process, and why long drive continues to grow through golf expos, PGA TOUR Superstores, and live fan events. This episode is a great fit for Golf in Scotland listeners who follow competitive golf, golf technology, indoor golf, swing speed training, and equipment innovation. We also talk about the athleticism of long drive, specialized driver setups, and the excitement surrounding local qualifiers and the road to the World Long Drive Championships. If you follow golf in Scotland, golf podcasts, long drive golf, or the future of competitive golf entertainment, this episode is for you.

​Jack Dillon joins Golf Podcasts USA for our “In My Opinion” segment — a short-form golf business and golf industry commentary series featuring smart voices from across the game.

Jack is a two-time author, Golf Inc. Magazine contributor, and longtime golf business expert. In this episode, we talk about golf growth, course hospitality, player development, off-course golf, and how the industry can do a better job keeping new golfers engaged for the long term.

We also discuss why courses need to stay connected to golfers after the round, how group instruction and better hospitality can help retention, and what operators, brands, and media companies should be thinking about over the next 90 days.

Learn more about Jack at www.youdontknowjackd.com

Read his Golf Inc. commentary here: https://golfincmagazine.com/commentary/

​Golf Podcasts USA is America’s only local golf podcast network, with golf podcast coverage in all 50 states and beyond. Explore the full catalog at golfpodcasts.org.

Golf Podcasts USA was featured by FORE! Fridays from PGA of America Women’s Clinics—a big credibility moment for the network. In this short update, Brett Smith shares what “local at scale” means, what the feature highlighted, and what’s coming next across all 50 states—including our shift to shorter, on-demand mini-episodes (golf news, course spotlights, and tips). We also touch on Masters Week—opening day for golf in most of the country—and how brands can plug in at peak season.

Read the feature: https://www.pgawomensclinics.com/so/bePn3LjVy?languageTag=en
Partnerships / Masters Week timing: https://golfpodcasts.org/brett

​Golf Podcasts USA is America’s local golf podcast network — covering golf stories, course spotlights, and golf culture across all 50 states (plus destination feeds).

In this episode, Brett Smith interviews Aboo Tayub, founder of Golf Business Technology, to break down the future of golf technology — and why simulator golf and tech-integrated range golf are becoming major “entry points” for new golfers.

We talk about the indoor golf boom, what stood out at the PGA Show, and how the driving range experience is evolving into a more social, gamified form of “range golf.” We also get into virtual tournaments, what formats like TGL signal about where the sport is headed, and how operators are using technology to make golf more accessible and more fun.

Topics covered:

Simulator golf and the rise of indoor golf

Tech-integrated driving ranges + range gaming

Social sim golf, gamification, and virtual tournaments

AI in equipment and the future of golf tech

Data-driven fitting and what “proof” looks like (results you can measure)

Swing data that translates to on-course improvement

Coaching technology, including remote coaching

Apps and tools like PuttView for reading greens and improving putting

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Everyone has a bad hole — the triple-bogey avalanche. In this Golf Podcasts USA coaching series (Mental Game), PGA Master Professional Coach Claude Brousseau (Director of Player Development, Wailea Golf Academy) teaches a step-by-step 30-second reset to stop one blow-up hole from turning into two or three more. 
 
You’ll learn: 
The exact 30-second reset (what to do first, second, third) 
What you’re resetting: emotion, attention, breathing, and decision-making 
The difference between a between-holes reset (walking off the green) and a next-tee reset (before the next shot) 
The #1 mistake that creates the blow-up-hole spiral 
A 10-second emergency reset when you’re still mad 
 
More from Coach Claude: 
claude4bestgolf.com 
waileagolf.com/Academy/Meet-The-Director 
 
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​This episode is packed with PGA Show 2026 energy and real takeaways you can use. We recap the show in Orlando (tech, practice trends, and what stood out on the floor), then jump into the PGA TOUR: Scottie Scheffler wins The American Express at -27, plus the breakout story of 18-year-old Blades Brown firing a course-record 60 at PGA West (Nicklaus Tournament Course).

Next up: Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines — what to expect, winning-score vibe, and our picks (including the headline: Brooks Koepka is back). We also spotlight Torrey Pines (public) and PGA West Nicklaus with simple “how to play it” and “how to build a trip around it” trip guidance.

Plus: golf tech + gear you’ll actually care about — PuttView AR green reading (practice gold), Toptracer Go + making practice more social, and drivers we hit at Demo Day including the Cobra OPTM X (straight + long) and the Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond. Quick hit on Takomo irons and show-floor apparel trends too.

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🎲 Ledgenz: golfpodcasts.org/ledgenz (availability varies by state; play responsibly)
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I’m Brett Smith. Thanks for listening—and always remember to tip your cart staff.