The Links Golf Club Podcast

Episode 29: The BRITISH Open Preview Show

In this week’s episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, we recap Rory’s near-miss at the Renaissance Club, preview The Open at Royal Portrush, and debut The OPEN Board — our bingo-style prediction game for golf’s oldest major. Gregory, Chris, and Cooper also talk crypto rewards with the Gemini Card, discuss recent course news, and float some wild ideas for golf’s version of a Home Run Derby.
🧢 Club Announcements• Earn 10% back in crypto on golf w/ Gemini → http://gemini.com/linksdao• Reversing Spey Bay video → https://youtu.be/ojJwQmooY14• Building LinksDAO Ep. 4 w/ Derek Duncan → https://youtu.be/-jGyWKSykug
🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode• Gotterup wins Scottish Open → https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/45732803/chris-gotterup-earns-second-career-win-scottish-open• Open Championship preview → https://www.golfdigest.com/story/british-open-2025-power-rankings-field-royal-portrush• Open betting picks → https://www.rotoballer.com/radio/preferred-lines-golf-gambling-podcast-2025-open-championship-top-contenders-with-ben-coley/1646720
⏱️ Episode Guide00:00 Intro + Gemini Rewards06:00 Scottish Open Recap10:00 Open Championship Preview + Portrush Deep Dive20:00 Debut of The OPEN Board (Golf Bingo!)30:00 Golf Course News + Clubhouse Beta35:00 Wild Ideas + Outro

Building LinksDAO Episode 4: Derek Duncan

In this episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, we tackle a big question: How do golf courses earn their reputation?
To help us explore it, we’re joined by Derek Duncan, Architecture Editor at Golf Digest and host of Feed the Ball. Derek is one of the sharpest voices in golf architecture today. He helps shape Golf Digest’s Top 100 rankings, has walked some of the most iconic land in golf, and interviews the game’s most influential architects.
Together, we dig into how reputation is built, managed, and sometimes even manufactured. We talk about why certain courses rise in the rankings, what it takes for a new course to break through, and which clubs are doing things right (or trying a little too hard). Whether you care about design, history, or just want to understand why people obsess over certain clubs, this one will give you a whole new lens on the game.
This is Episode 4 of Building LinksDAO, our series about the hidden ingredients behind great golf clubs.
🧢 Learn more:• Feed the Ball → https://feedtheball.com• Derek’s Golf Digest Work → https://www.golfdigest.com/contributor/derek-duncan• Spey Bay Golf Club → https://www.links.golf/speybay• LinksDAO Membership → https://links.golf• Reversing Spey Bay YouTube Video → https://youtu.be/ojJwQmooY14
🐦 Follow Derek:• Twitter/X → https://x.com/feedtheball• Instagram →https://www.instagram.com/feedtheball
⏱️ Episode Guide:00:00 Cold Open & Intro04:42 Derek’s Journey & Perspective on Golf15:00 How Course Rankings Actually Work28:30 What Builds (and Breaks) a Reputation43:25 Success Stories & Lessons from Great Clubs57:02 The Back Nine (Rapid Fire Round)1:05:40 Closing Thoughts & Takeaways

Episode 28: Gemini Partnership and More

Fresh content, new rewards, and a summer full of golf ahead.
In this week’s episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, we dive into the Reversing Spey Bay video release, kick off our Gemini Credit Card partnership, and tease a big guest coming next week. Gregory, Cooper, and Chris also recap the John Deere Classic, talk short hitters, preview the Scottish Open, and review recent gear pickups.
Plus: Gamble Sands adds a second course, Capstone Club revival news, and Cooper eats Spaget.
🧢 Club Announcements• Earn 10% back in crypto on golf w/ Gemini → http://gemini.com/linksdao• Reversing Spey Bay video now live → https://youtu.be/ojJwQmooY14• Building LinksDAO Ep. 4 w/ Derek Duncan drops July 15
🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode• Brian Campbell wins John Deere → https://www.golfwrx.com/762797/the-short-hitters-guide-to-winning-golf-what-brian-campbell-teaches-us-about-distance/• Scottish Open preview → https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/2025-scottish-open-props-expert-picks-bets-predictions-back-robert-macintyre-as-top-scottish-finisher/• Jordan Spieth injury update → https://www.golfmagic.com/tour/pga-tour/pga-tour-star-jordan-spieth-provides-injury-update-ahead-open• New Erin Hills neighbor: Kettle Forge → https://www.wisconsin.golf/courses/planned-for-270-acres-just-west-of-erin-hills-kettle-forge-envisioned-as-a-world/article_fa0f5e3f-4601-4317-9226-c08e16263669.html• Gamble Sands adds second course → https://gamblesands.com/the-quicksands/• Capstone Club revival → https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/capstone-gil-hanse-design-alabama-coal-club• Cooper’s Spaget gains → https://x.com/CoopNFT/status/1943089572679942650
⏱️ Episode Guide00:00 Cold Open + Intro01:00 Gemini Launch + Crypto Rewards for Golfers06:00 Reversing Spey Bay Video Behind-the-Scenes11:00 Building LinksDAO Guest Tease12:45 John Deere Classic Recap16:00 Scottish Open Preview19:30 Golf Course News: Erin Hills, Gamble Sands, Capstone25:30 Summer Gear Picks + What’s In the Bag30:00 Golf Icks + Cooper’s Spaget Bulk35:00 Wrap-Up + Community Shoutouts

Episode 27: Hillcrest Progress, Golf Movie Crimes, and What’s Next for Pro Golf

Fresh content, big updates, and a mid-summer pulse check on the state of the game.
In this week’s episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, we cover progress at Hillcrest, preview new videos dropping in July, and debate the state of pro golf. Gregory, Cooper, and Chris also talk about Stick (the new Apple golf series), revisit their golf games at the halfway mark of the year, and share their favorite new courses played so far.
Plus: LIV vs PGA futures, open qualifiers, and the internet’s favorite fake golfer gets in a subway brawl.
🧢 Club Announcements• Hillcrest Renovation Update → https://x.com/LinksDAO/status/1940141352408301987• YouTube Premiere: Reversing Spey Bay (July 8) → https://www.youtube.com/@linksdao• Building LinksDAO Ep. 4 w/ Derek Duncan drops July 15
🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode• John Deere Classic picks → https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/2025-john-deere-classic-expert-picks-predictions-golf-insider-fading-si-woo-kim-at-tpc-deere-run/• LIV CEO on PGA’s future → https://www.thegolfinggazette.com/news/liv-golf-ceo-scott-oneil-suggests-what-he-sees-happening-to-the-pga-tour-in-the-next-five-years/• Open Qualifying drama → https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/articles/ce9xxx8ndx0o• Hole-out eagle to qualify → https://x.com/jamierkennedy/status/1940136963581124975• Shooter McGavin subway fight → https://x.com/ShooterMcGavin_/status/1940428388713513026
⏱️ Episode Guide00:00 Cold Open + Intro01:15 Hillcrest Update + Drone Footage05:00 Upcoming Content: Spey Bay + Building LinksDAO09:10 Big Reveal Tease10:00 John Deere Classic Preview14:00 LIV vs PGA Outlook20:15 Open Qualifying Heroics24:00 Shooter McGavin Chaos26:30 Best Course Played So Far in 202530:20 Stick Review + Golf Movie Pet Peeves36:00 Mid-Year Game Check-In42:00 Outro + Feedback Ask

Episode 26: Spey Bay Solstice Recap, Keegan makes everything more complicated, Stack System Check-In

The boys are back in town! In this week’s episode, we cover everything from the Scotland Solstice trip to Keegan’s win at The Traveler's and what it means for the Ryder Cup, custom groomsmen wedges, and a record-breaking golf marathon.
Gregory and Chris update us on their Stack training progress, Cooper recaps the summer event in Spey Bay, and Chris ponders whether mini golf deserves more respect. Plus: the latest on Hillcrest, upcoming content drops, and a game where you can design golf courses.
🧢 Club Announcements• Summer Links Leagues → https://clubhouse.links.golf/leagues/16• Hillcrest: New Phase + Updates → https://clubhouse.links.golf/hillcrest
🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode• Keegan Ryder Cup debate → https://x.com/Glute_Activator/status/1937254835243434194• Ethan Fang wins Amateur → https://x.com/KylePorterNS/status/1937160522274668755• Kyle Cokinos’ 421-hole marathon → https://www.click2houston.com/houston-life/2025/06/24/all-for-charity-kyle-cokinos-hits-fairway-at-east-river-9-to-break-record-for-longest-game-of-golf/• Old Barnwell’s second course → https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/chocolate-drops-old-barnwell-second-golf-course• Dog caddies in Chicagoland → https://wgntv.com/news/northwest-suburbs/dog-caddies-coming-to-chicagoland-golf-course/• Golf architecture game (Under Par) → https://www.espn.com/gaming/story/_/id/45463937/under-par-golf-architect-playtest-pc• Custom wedges for groomsmen → https://x.com/MWPutters/status/1935688811893109082
⏱️ Episode Guide00:00 Cold Open + Intro04:20 Hillcrest Phase Update + Leagues07:15 Building LinksDAO Podcast Drop09:05 Scotland Recap + Solstice Reflections14:40 Pro Golf Recap: Keegan, Tommy, Ethan Fang23:00 Gregory’s Stack Speed Update27:20 Kyle Cokinos’ World Record30:44 Old Barnwell’s Expansion33:30 Mini Golf: More Please?36:20 Dog Caddies: In or Out?38:05 Golf Architecture Game40:10 Good or Bad Gift: Custom Wedges42:00 Outro + Feedback Ask

Building LinksDAO Episode 3: Evan Schiller

In this episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, we explore one of golf’s most debated and emotional questions: What makes a golf course beautiful?
To help us unpack it, we’re joined by Evan Schiller. Evan is one of the most celebrated golf course photographers in the world. A former PGA professional turned artist, Evan has photographed over 600 championship courses, including Augusta National, Pebble Beach, and The Old Course at St. Andrews. His work appears in Golf Digest, LINKS Magazine, and clubhouses across the globe.
Together, we explore how beauty shows up on a golf course and how photography plays a powerful role in shaping a club’s identity. Whether you’re a golf architecture nerd, a design lover, or just someone who appreciates a good sunrise over the 18th green, this one’s for you.
This is Episode 3 of Building LinksDAO, our series about the hidden ingredients behind great golf clubs.
🧢 Learn more:• Evan’s Work → https://evanschillerphotography.com• Spey Bay Golf Club → https://speybaygolfclub.com• LinksDAO Membership → https://links.golf
📸 Follow Evan:• Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/evan_schiller_photography
⏱️ Episode Guide:00:00 Cold Open & Intro05:12 Evan’s Journey from Golfer to Photographer11:43 What a Golf Photographer Actually Does21:26 Defining Beauty on the Course34:00 Photography’s Role in Golf Culture49:18 The Back Nine (Rapid Fire Round)59:40 Closing Thoughts

Episode 25: U.S. Betting Preview with Joe Idone and Some Exciting Hillcrest Announcements

The U.S. Open returns to Oakmont — and we’ve got a full breakdown with special guest Joe Idone (@TourPicks). Joe runs one of the sharpest golf betting accounts on the internet and joins us to talk strategy, stats, and sleepers. We also dive into the latest Hillcrest news (👀), a wild reward from Callaway, and final spots for Spey Bay events.
It’s a packed show — from history at Oakmont to betting picks, weather drama, and whether Phil can finally complete the career grand slam.
🧢 Club Announcements• Join Hillcrest (Callaway reward + cottage update!) → https://clubhouse.links.golf/hillcrest• Solstice & Ryder Cup at Spey Bay → https://clubhouse.links.golf/events• Support Cooper’s Solstice Hike Fundraiser → https://www.cashforkidsgive.co.uk/cam...
🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode• Gil Hanse Oakmont Renovation → https://www.usopen.com/2025/articles/...• Prize Purse Breakdown → https://www.sportscasting.com/uk/news...• Joe’s Power Rankings → https://www.rotoballer.com/u-s-open-p...• Course Breakdown Thread → https://x.com/therealGFD/status/19322...• Bryson on the Rough → https://golf.com/news/bryson-dechambe...• Weather Forecast → https://weather.com/forecast/regional...• Zac Blair putting from 122 out on the 1st hole at Oakmont → https://x.com/AndyTFE/status/19325229...• Shane Bacon on First-Time Winner → https://x.com/shanebacon/status/19324...
⏱️ Episode Guide00:00 Cold Open + Intro05:15 Hillcrest Announcement (Cottages + Callaway Trip)10:48 Spey Bay Event Update + Fundraiser13:45 U.S. Open Preview: History of Oakmont21:03 What Makes Oakmont Brutal26:15 Stats to Watch + Course Comparisons32:44 Joe’s Betting Strategy + Picks41:50 Group Betting Picks (Winner, Longshot, Top 10)52:02 Predictions + Chaos Bets58:45 Outro + Thank You Joe

Episode 24: The Longest Day in Golf, Olympia Fields was awesome, Canada is Open for business

Scottie Scheffler keeps winning, the U.S. Open field is set, and Links Leagues are officially live. This week on The Links Golf Club Podcast, we recap the scene at Olympia Fields, check in on Hillcrest’s progress, and break down Scheffler’s historic stats compared to peak Tiger. We also go deep on Final Qualifying day for the U.S. Open — where 732 golfers played for 47 spots — and hit updates on crypto, LIV Golf, and sparkling water NFTs.
🧢 Club Announcements• Join Hillcrest → https://clubhouse.links.golf/hillcrest• Few spots at Tree farm still available → https://www.linksdao.io/events• [Members Only] Join a Links League → https://clubhouse.links.golf/leagues/16
🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode• Golf’s Longest Day Recap → https://www.golfdigest.com/story/us-open-golfs-longest-day-golf-channel-most-exhilarating-tv-coverage-media• UPS Driver DQ → https://www.reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1l22ad1/ups_driver_eyeing_us_open_gets_disqualified_in/• LIV Golf Signing: Josele Ballester → https://x.com/GolfDigest/status/1930252577611915524• Rekt x OpenSea Drop → https://x.com/eddyout_/status/1929940063854731454• $1B Token Sale Rumor → https://x.com/Blockworks_/status/1929912348034406455
⏱️ Episode Guide00:00 Cold Open + Intro05:12 Olympia Fields Recap11:30 Hillcrest Progress Update17:45 Scheffler’s Crazy Strokes Gained Numbers23:01 RBC + U.S. Open Preview27:20 Golf’s Longest Day (Final Qualifying)35:45 Crypto Corner (Rekt, Pump.Fun, OpenSea)47:10 LIV Update & Josele Ballester53:00 Outro + Listener Feedback

Episode 23: Ben Griffin wins a car, Fed Ex Playoff Changes, and Spey Bay Member-Guest

This week on The Links Golf Club Podcast, we unpack a wild week in golf: Ben Griffin wins a Defender at the Charles Schwab, the PGA Tour tweaks the playoffs again, and the U.S. Open odds are out. Plus, we dive into Top 100 course rankings, LIV contract rumors, and the heartbreak of Will Zalatoris’ latest injury.
🧢 Club Announcements• Join Hillcrest: https://clubhouse.links.golf/hillcrest• Upcoming Events at Tree Farm, Lake Merced & Arbor Links: https://www.linksdao.io/events
🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode• Charles Schwab Recap & Car Prizes: https://www.charlesschwabchallenge.com/fan-features/prize-car• PGA Tour Playoffs Update: https://x.com/TourPicks/status/1927516818366738860• Top 100 Rankings: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/americas-100-greatest-public-golf-courses-ranking• NCAA Men’s Golf Cut Line: https://x.com/GTGolf/status/1927459098691350956• Zalatoris Injury Report: https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/45333124/will-zalatoris-undergoes-surgery-herniated-disks

Building LinksDAO Episode 2: John Caven and Bert Mackay

In this very special episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, we go deep on what makes a great golf club — not just the course, but the culture, operations, and people behind it.
We’re joined by two general managers from opposite sides of the Atlantic:• John Caven, GM of St. George’s Golf & Country Club in Toronto — one of the top-rated clubs in North America• Bert MacKay, GM of Spey Bay Golf Club in Scotland — a historic coastal links now being reimagined by a global community
We explore what GMs really do, how clubs shape member experience behind the scenes, and the big (and small) things that separate good clubs from great ones. It’s a revealing look at the philosophies, contrasts, and surprising common ground between North American and Scottish golf culture.
This is Episode 2 of Building LinksDAO — our new series about the hidden ingredients behind great golf clubs.
🧢 Learn more:• Spey Bay Member Drops → https://proshop.links.golf• Spey Bay Golf Club → https://speybaygolfclub.com• St. George’s G&CC → https://stgeorgesgolfandcountryclub.com
🔗 Follow the guests:• Bert → https://www.instagram.com/bertmackay1• John → https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncaven
⏱️ Episode Guide:00:00 Intro & Cold Open05:32 Meet John & Bert11:27 What a GM Actually Does19:21 Behind-the-Scenes Decisions28:24 U.S. vs Scotland Club Culture44:05 Back Nine Rapid Fire57:21 Closing Thoughts