Traveling Golfer Podcast

Claudio DeMarchi is the Traveling Golfer. Join us as we take you from West to the Far East. From the most northern golf course in the world to the most southern. He is always in search of either the best or most unique destinations for golf, top or unique resorts. Some best kept secrets and great bargains too! Our library is extensive, and we will have special guests to add insight, come along, sip some wine, we will be, maybe bourbon and who knows what else. Thank you for joining us.

Where Golf & History Stroll Hand in Hand: Kingsmill Resort Virginia 01/29/2021

Where Golf & History Stroll Hand in Hand: Kingsmill Resort Virginia America’s first settlers landed here. The Ladies of the LPGA play here. Pocahontas strolled where the fairways now are. The PGA Tour called it home for over 20 years, long after George Washington and Thomas Jefferson had moved on. Join us with Kingsmill guests James Gelfand VP Sales and Tim McArthur Golf Sales Mgr. on this golf & historical visit and you could win your own monumental journey to Williamsburg Virginia. /episode/index/show/travelinggolfer/id/17740802

Saddlebrook Resort: That Home Away From Home Feeling 01/04/2021

Saddlebrook Resort: That Home Away From Home Feeling A Gazillion Gallons of Water and that’s before you get to the courses. Join us at this iconic Florida Resort with Golf Sales Manager Pat Farrell, just north of Tampa. Two, Arnold Palmer designed courses, world class tennis academy, activities galore spread over 480 acres, a Super Pool and over 500 condo units to call home for short or long stays. /episode/index/show/travelinggolfer/id/17417597

Amazing Thailand A Safe Haven for Golfers 12/15/2020

Amazing Thailand A Safe Haven for Golfers If you have to quarantine it might as well be at a golf resort – RIGHT! Thailand has gone above and beyond to make it possible for the safe return of visitors. /episode/index/show/travelinggolfer/id/17204639

Golf With Attitude Directs Team Canada of Disabled Golfers 12/08/2020

Golf With Attitude Directs Team Canada of Disabled Golfers Todd Keirstead has been known for years as one of Canada’s top golf instructors. Golf Channel recognizes him as one of the best Trick Shot Artists in the world and he was hand picked to work side by side with Prince Harry as Toronto hosted the 2017 Invictus Games. Todd’s vision through trick shots provides us with insight into how he is able to empower individuals to get involved in the game. Join us as Todd tells us about plans to bring the best of Canada’s disabled golfers to compete on the world st /episode/index/show/travelinggolfer/id/17097044

Golfing in Thailand 11/23/2020

Golfing in Thailand Of course, we went for the golf, but there is so much more! Playing golf with knowledgeable female caddies is a treat in itself. Golf journalists, Rob Longley (Toronto Sun), Jeff Thoreson (Golf Styles), and Brian Weis of Midwest Golfing share their 13-day experience from Bangkok’s roof top bars, a train ride – Bridge Over the River Kawi - food treasures and the infamous night life of Pattaya. All courtesy of the Tourism Authority of Thailand and golf tour operator Golf Asian. /episode/index/show/travelinggolfer/id/16921082

BOYNE Golf 11/11/2020

BOYNE Golf 2020 YOU CAN’T LEAVE SOON ENOUGH. The marketing department at BOYNE Golf are looking ahead, Director of Golf Sales and Marketing Ken Griffen shares insight into /episode/index/show/travelinggolfer/id/16756880

Tour Edge / Golf Trends 11/03/2020

Tour Edge / Golf Trends WELCOMING SPONSORS to the Traveling Golfer! /episode/index/show/travelinggolfer/id/16666670

Golf’s Little Big Town – Santee, South Carolina 10/14/2020

Golf’s Little Big Town – Santee, South Carolina Quali-TEE, Proximi-TEE and Affordabili-TEE /episode/index/show/travelinggolfer/id/16406591

Augusta, Georgia - Year-Round Golf Destination 09/28/2020

Augusta, Georgia - Year-Round Golf Destination Golfers generally only think of this place for about 2 weeks of the year not realizing that it is a best kept secret as a year-round golf destination. Augusta, Georgia, YES home of the Masters and Augusta National which you probably won’t get on to, but there is so much great golf in and around Augusta and just across the Savannah River in Aiken, South Carolina. Join us with President and CEO of the Augusta CVB as we give you some insight into the golf and things to do in the region. /episode/index/show/travelinggolfer/id/16184813

Ocean City, Maryland 08/21/2020

Ocean City, Maryland If Ocean City, Maryland is not on your radar, it should be. An easy drive from almost anywhere in the Eastern USA and for Canadians half the drive to Myrtle Beach. With its boardwalk setting along the Atlantic Ocean, great golf is just the beginning. 17 breathtaking courses - many nationally ranked. Join us with our special guest Walter Brooks, COO of Ocean City Golf Getaway as we touch on the courses, seafood, dining, the boardwalk experience, horse racing history and sunsets with wild ponies /episode/index/show/travelinggolfer/id/15697859

Collingwood / South Georgian Bay 08/11/2020

Collingwood / South Georgian Bay Collingwood, nestled on the south shore of Georgian Bay with a collection of resort and semi private golf courses, the world’s largest freshwater beach, Wasaga Beach 20 minutes to the east, downhill skiing at Blue Mtn. Resort, is considered a year-round Ontario playground – 2 hours north of Toronto. Retirees have caught on to all that the area has to offer, and Blue Mtn. GCC the areas oldest course seems to be the favorite here. Join us with Blue’s, Manager Jim Malley. /episode/index/show/travelinggolfer/id/15571100

South Carolina’s Hidden Gems - UNCOVERED Not where You Might Think! 07/07/2020

South Carolina’s Hidden Gems - UNCOVERED Not where You Might Think! Not all the great golf is along the Coast. Stay & Play for a lot less too! Rick Saucier owner of Golf Packages of SC and long time State resident guides us through the 4 regions of the Mountains to Midlands Golf Alliance. Snuggle up next to Augusta National in Aiken, cast a line after your round in majestic Lake Murray, tee it high and let if fly in the Upcountry’s Blue Ridge Mountains or indulge in the vibrant Charlotte suburb - Rock Hill. /episode/index/show/travelinggolfer/id/15119900

America’s Next Great Golf Destination has ARRIVED Branson Missouri 07/02/2020

America’s Next Great Golf Destination has ARRIVED Branson Missouri The live entertainment capital of the in America is now one of America’s bucket list golf destinations. Payne’s Valley the first Tiger Woods public course makes it 5 courses overlooking the Ozarks at Big Cedar Lodge. Kirk Elmquist, VP of Explore Branson /episode/index/show/travelinggolfer/id/15060098

“The Home of American Golf” 06/03/2020

“The Home of American Golf” The Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area has a history in golf unlike any other place in the country. Join us with Phil Werz, President of the CVB as we explore a destination in North Carolina 30 plus courses, many world-class courses, resorts, dining, shopping and more. A site that has hosted both U.S Opens, and U.S. Women’s Opens – once back to back in the same year. Chilean, Carmenere in the Wine Cellar you to discover. Grab a glass, sit back and enjoy. /episode/index/show/travelinggolfer/id/14660699

Tour Edge In My Bag 06/03/2020

Tour Edge In My Bag Maybe it should be in yours too! We explore the club line that is making a splash on PGA Tours with Golf Trends President Don Heazel who will tell you that Pound For Pound it is the best! We protect your valuable tools in travel with Bag Boy Travel Covers and insight into some fashionable eyewear with Vigor Sunglasses. The Wine Cellar revisits with some Aussie reds and some naughty thinking Californians! Pour yourself a glass and listen in. /episode/index/show/travelinggolfer/id/14660678

Golf Niagara 05/21/2020

Golf Niagara Staying close to home, for some of us anyway, in the show you can almost .…Hear the roar of the Niagara Falls as we explore 3 outstanding Niagara Parks golf courses, with Kim Viney Sr. Dir of Bus. Development for the Parks. Talk a bit about Stay and Play in a rejuvenated Niagara Falls and “wine” our way to the quaint town of Niagara on the Lake and it’s distinctive wineries, restaurants, shopping and so much more. /episode/index/show/travelinggolfer/id/14513978

Boyne Golf 05/21/2020

Boyne Golf 3 Resorts, 10 Golf Courses all within an hour of each other in Northern Michigan. Join us with guest Ken Griffin, Dir. Of Sales & Marketing for Boyne Golf as we tee it up over scenic bluffs and the shores of majestic Lake Michigan. It is not called America’s Summer Golf Capitol for nothing. Also – Need to take some mystery out of shopping for wine – Listen in! /episode/index/show/travelinggolfer/id/14513951

French Lick Resort in Southern Indiana 05/12/2020

French Lick Resort in Southern Indiana Next stop is the iconic French Lick Resort in Southern Indiana with Director of PR Branden Sweeney, we explore two historic hotels, one of the oldest Donald Ross courses in America, plus bucket list Pete Dye Course. Did you know that Tomato Juice was invented at French Lick? Are you aware of Indiana’s Pete Dye Golf Trail? A 2nd Bucket List course with 4 holes inside the Indy 500 Racetrack? We are in Larry Birds hometown and here it’s only natural to switch from wine to Bourbon. Listen in! /episode/index/show/travelinggolfer/id/14392226

Canada’s Capital Region, Ottawa 05/12/2020

Canada’s Capital Region, Ottawa First up, we are talking with Ottawa based Flagstick Media editor and co-publisher Scott McLeod about golf in Canada’s Capital Region, Ottawa, ON, with its vibrant downtown and surrounding golf courses, a key stop at The Brookstreet Hotel with Robert Trent Jones' The Marshes Golf Club right next door. /episode/index/show/travelinggolfer/id/14392052

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