Click here to listen. Scotland’s next two British Opens will come at Carnoustie (2007) and Turnberry (2009). They’re both multi-course facilities with luxury accommodations, but aside from that, the two have little in common for the regular amateur. Sweet Spots’ Brandon Tucker stayed and played both recently, and hopes to shed some light on the differences, and help you choose which facility you might prefer. WorldGolf.com Sweet Spots is supported by St. Andrews Links Tours.

Click here to listen. If you haven’t taken your Scotland golf pilgrimage yet, you might have some assumptions of the place. Brandon Tucker had his and heard others, and after his recent trip he’s ready to set the record straight. From the “bunker myth” to how good you must be to the arrogance of certain Scottish clubs and more, Tucker rectifies five Scotland myths and misconceptions. And for the record, you aren’t hitting over a hotel on the Road Hole… Sweet Spots is sponsored by St. Andrews Links Tours. Bull and sheep Tucker thought he would see lots of sheep on the ...

Click here to listen. It’s not the Algarve south of Portugal, and it isn’t trying to be the Algarve. The west coast of Portugal on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean offers a totally different kind of golf trip: fewer courses but added convenience just minutes from Lisbon and the main airport, as well as plenty more to do on the edge of Europe. Since Oitavos Golf Club at Quinta da Marinha opened in 2001, the quality is second to none as well. Special guests Drew Rogers from Arthur Hills & Steve Forrest Design Associates and Director of Golf at ...

Click here to listen. Getting on the Old Course in St. Andrews may be easier than you think. That’s the message the St. Andrews Links Trust wants to tell the golfing public, who hear tall tales of multi-year waitlists and improbable lottery odds. During his recent trip to Scotland, Brandon Tucker had a chance to find out just how hard it is to get on the Old Course. The results are surprisingly easy. John Stewart of the Links Trust joins Tucker on this podcast, and tells us everything you need to know about getting a tee time on the prestigious ...

Click here to listen. Traveling to Scotland or Ireland is that once in a lifetime trip for many golfers in the U.S. and Canada. A passport and rain gear is important, of course, but preparing your game is the best way you can ensure the most enjoyment out of your rounds. Sweet Spots host Brandon Tucker welcomes Kiel Christianson, who has been to Scotland and Ireland, and he tells us how to score your best during your pilgrimage to the birthplace of golf. Sweet Spots is supported by the Las Vegas Golf Alliance.

Click here to listen. With its over 10 million annual tourists and rapid growth, the roads in Myrtle Beach have yet to catch up, and motorists find themselves in bumper-to-bumper traffic all too often. Sweet Spots host Brandon Tucker welcomes TravelGolf.com’s Tim McDonald, who has spent his fair share of time in Grand Strand gridlock, but also has found ways to beat the congestion. Sweet Spots is supported by Myrtle Beach Golf Associates.

Click to here to listen. After an over 40-year absence, golf is finally back in Poland. The recent joining of the European Union has Eastern Europe bustling again, and golf is once again alive and ready to flourish. But it’s not that easy. How do you talk a generation of Poles almost completely oblivious to the game of how grand it can be? Krakow Valley Golf & Country Club’s own Malgorzata Gajkowska joins Sweet Spots host Brandon Tucker to discuss the challenges of putting golf on the minds once again in Poland. Sweet Spots is supported by Pioneer Golf.

Click here to listen. North of Las Vegas and Tahoe lies Reno, the “Biggest Little City in the World". Like Vegas it’s got a big gambling scene, but Reno boasts some natural beauty and affordability not to be found in Sin City, as well as a longer golf season than neighboring Lake Tahoe. TravelGolf.com’s Chris Baldwin joins host Brandon Tucker to talk about Reno, on the Biggest Little Podcast on the Web: WorldGolf.com Sweet Spots. WorldGolf.com Sweet Spots is supported by Vegas Golf Travel.

Click here to listen Join host Brandon Tucker as he welcomes West Coast Bureau Chief Chris Baldwin as they talk about Lake Tahoe. Tahoe may boast casinos, but that’s about the only thing similar to its western neighbor, Las Vegas. Baldwin says Tahoe has better value, a fun little golf town nearby and a course better than Pebble Beach. WorldGolf.com Sweet Spots is supported by Vegas Golf Travel.

Click here to listen Sweet Spots host Brandon Tucker recently traveled to northern Michigan and stayed at two of the area’s most popular golf resorts: Treetops in Gaylord and Garland in Lewiston. While both have at least four courses (Treetops has an added par 3 course and Garland has 18 more holes on the way), they are night and day. Treetops is hilly, Garland is flat. Treetops has three designers, Garland has one. Tucker sorts everything out and tells you where to book your next trip this summer up north. WorldGolf.com Sweet Spots is supported by Cabo Golf Travel.

Click here to listen Whether you’re going to Liverpool to see the Open Championship or to pay homage to the Beatles, or just want to know a little more about the storied Open venue, this special edition of WorldGolf.com Sweet Spots has all the info you need. Area expert and the “Oldest man to ever carry a scoreboard at the Open” Clive Agran joins host Brandon Tucker to discuss Royal Liverpool and what he dubbs the best stretch of links golf in England. And as much as it pains him to say it, he’s got a gut feeling the ...

Click here to listen The metro Detroit golf scene is host to over 200 courses, ranging from plenty of two-star munis to four-star gems. Host Brandon Tucker weaves through Motown’s golf traffic to find the best of the best, including Arthur Hills’ Shepherds Hollow, Arnold Palmer’s Northville Hills, and Fieldstone Golf Club in Auburn Hills. This MichiganGolf.com/WorldGolf.com podcast is supported by Carolina Golf Travel.

Click here to listen Aberdeen, the proclaimed “Flower of Scotland” is a University town host to a budding art scene and fantastic golf. While U.S. Senior Open host Royal Aberdeen is the most renowned, there’s several other courses that fly under the radar worth playing. Join Brandon Tucker and guest Mark Nessmith, who recently visted Aberdeen as they talk about where to play, where to stay and how to play these difficult links courses. WorldGolf.com Sweet Spots is supported by Pioneer Golf.

Click here to listen to the latest installment of WorldGolf.com Sweet Spots. Not so long ago, Hilton Head Island was considered the only high-end Carolina golf destination. Now they have company in a big way. If you haven’t been to Myrtle Beach since the late 90s, it might look unrecognizable to you. Join host Brandon Tucker as he talks about the Grand Strand’s big change in character, how it happened, and the best of the best, including Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, True Blue, Grande Dunes and the Barefoot Resort. This edition of WorldGolf.com Sweet Spots is supported by Myrtle ...