​River’s Edge Golf Club in Shallotte, North Carolina is an Arnold Palmer Signature Design known for its marshland scenery, Shallotte River views, dramatic coastal layout, and Double Eagle Grille. In this North Carolina Golf Podcast course spotlight, we look at why River’s Edge Golf Club stands out as one of the most memorable public golf experiences on the North Carolina coast. A strong fit for golfers searching for North Carolina golf, coastal North Carolina golf, River’s Edge Golf Club reviews, and public golf near Myrtle Beach.

​Carolina National Golf Club in Bolivia, North Carolina is a 27-hole Fred Couples design featuring the Egret, Heron, and Ibis nines, coastal scenery, public golf access, and the Winding River Grille. In this North Carolina Golf Podcast course spotlight, we look at why Carolina National Golf Club stands out as a notable public golf destination along the North Carolina coast. A strong fit for golfers searching for North Carolina golf courses, coastal North Carolina golf, Carolina National Golf Club reviews, and public golf near Myrtle Beach.

Abbey Algiers joins Golf Podcasts USA for a conversation focused on North Carolina golf travel, coastal golf, public golf, and destination golf in one of the most appealing golf regions in the country. In this episode, Brett Smith and Abbey talk about several North Carolina-area courses and golf destinations that stand out for golfers planning a trip, looking for scenic rounds, or simply wanting to discover more places to play.

The North Carolina side of this episode includes Carolina National Golf Club, River’s Edge Golf Club, Sea Trail Golf Club, and Oyster Bay Golf Links. Together, those courses help show why coastal golf in the Carolinas continues to be such a strong draw for traveling golfers. From marshland views and memorable layouts to stay-and-play potential and easy trip planning, this conversation highlights why North Carolina golf remains such a strong option for golfers looking for both quality golf and a full travel experience.

Abbey shares her perspective as a golf travel writer and helps explain why golf tourism continues to grow in 2026. Golfers want more than just a tee time. They want a destination, a story, a place that feels worth the trip, and experiences that can work for couples, families, buddy trips, and longer golf getaways. That is exactly why regions like coastal North Carolina continue to matter in the golf travel conversation.

This episode is a great fit for golfers interested in North Carolina golf, coastal North Carolina golf, golf travel, public golf, golf resorts, golf destinations, Sea Trail Golf Club, Carolina National Golf Club, River’s Edge Golf Club, Oyster Bay Golf Links, and golf trip planning in the Carolinas.

Learn more about Abbey Algiers at www.abbeyalgiers.com

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​Pinehurst No. 8 is one of the most recognizable public-access golf experiences in North Carolina and one of the strongest golf-and-dining stops in the Pinehurst area.
In this Course Spotlight on the North Carolina Golf Podcast, Brett Smith highlights what makes Pinehurst No. 8 stand out — real Pinehurst name recognition, Tom Fazio design, destination feel, and a food experience at PL8TE Southern Table that adds to the full day.

If you are searching for North Carolina golf, Pinehurst golf, Pinehurst No. 8, public golf in North Carolina, or planning a Pinehurst golf trip, this episode gives you a quick look at one of the area’s standout golf destinations.

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​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 North Carolina golf fans 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 North Carolina golf, golf podcasts, long drive golf, or the future of competitive golf entertainment, this episode is for you.

​The Players Championship 2026 is here, and Golf Podcasts USA is calling Scottie Scheffler to win at TPC Sawgrass. In this short golf preview, Brett Smith talks about why The Players is considered the unofficial 5th major, what makes TPC Sawgrass such a pressure-packed test, how the island green at 17 can change everything, and why Scottie feels like the right pick against one of the strongest fields in golf. If you follow PGA Tour golf, golf betting storylines, golf news, and major championship-level events, this Players Championship preview is for you. Golf Podcasts USA is the voice of local golf in all 50 states. Just Google your state plus golf podcast and find the full catalog at golfpodcasts.org.

​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/

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Pressure in golf shows up as shaky hands, fast tempo, and that “don’t mess this up” voice. In this Golf Podcasts USA coaching series (Mental Game), PGA Master Professional Coach Claude Brousseau — Director of Player Development at Wailea Golf Academy — shares a simple mental cue / self-talk system you can use under pressure.

In this episode:
• The one cue Coach Claude gives golfers when they feel shaky
• Process vs behavior cues (breath/target vs tempo/finish)
• How to replace outcome-thinking (“I need par”) with a useful thought
• A quick 10-second breathing + cue routine before any shot
• Scenarios: first tee jitters, late-round score protection, short par-save putts, match-play moments

Coach Claude links:
• https://claude4bestgolf.com/

• https://waileagolf.com/Academy/Meet-The-Director

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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.

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​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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