The Links Golf Club Podcast

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

Episode 22: Scottie, Sweetens, and the Shattered Trophy

Scottie wins, Georgia Tech squeaks-by, and a Links member gets an ace at Sweetens. This week on The Links Golf Club Podcast, we break down the PGA Championship — from Scheffler’s dominance (with a backup driver!) to Rahm and Rory’s rough weeks. We also preview the U.S. Open odds, recap our betting picks (ouch), and share stories from Lookout Mountain, Sweetens Cove, and preview the Spey Bay Member-Guest this weekend.
🧢 Club Announcements• Hillcrest Initiations: https://clubhouse.links.golf/hillcrest• Tree Farm, Lake Merced, and Arbor Links events: https://www.linksdao.io/events
🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode• PGA Leaderboard: https://datagolf.com/historical-tournament-stats?event_id=33&year=2025• DataGolf Live Blog: https://datagolf.com/live-blog/pga-championship-2025• Scottie Breaks the Trophy: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/golf/article-14727165/Scottie-Scheffler-comical-mishap-PGA-Championship-trophy.html• NCAA Men’s Golf Championship Info: https://www.ncaa.com/news/golf-men/article/2025-05-15/2025-ncaa-di-mens-golf-championship-qualifiers-schedule-dates

Episode 21: PGA Championship Betting Preview with @Tourpicks

This week we’re joined by a very special guest: Joe Idone — or as you might know him, @TourPicks on Twitter. Joe’s a go-to source for golf betting insight, and he brings the heat with expert picks and analysis for this week’s PGA Championship. You don’t want to miss it.
You can find Joe @TourPicks (https://x.com/TourPicks) on X and visit https://www.preferredlinesgolf.com/ to read more of his golf betting content.
🧢 Club Announcements• Pro Shop – Branded Bills Hats (Fishbird, Links, Inaugural)https://proshop.links.golf- Tree Farm, Lake Merced, and Arbor Links events now on sale: https://www.linksdao.io/events⸻
🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode- Georgia Tech Scoreboardhttps://scoreboard.clippd.com/tournaments/236554/scoring/team- Joe’s Top 10 Players to Watch – RotoBallerhttps://www.rotoballer.com/2025-pga-championship-power-rankings-top-10-players-to-watch/1610331- Scottie attempts to avoid arresthttps://x.com/kclairerogers/status/1922318352279593351- Group Dynamics Breakdownhttps://x.com/therealGFD/status/1922099499058569566- Betting Vibes: Like/Dislikehttps://x.com/Josh_Segal8/status/1921920221394158010- Rory Trackerhttps://x.com/RMTracker/status/1921994777249075684- Spieth Storylinehttps://x.com/BGO0D/status/1922024693336256703- DataGolf Betting Toolhttps://datagolf.com/betting-tool-finish

Building LinksDAO Episode 1: Seth McWhorter

In this special episode of the Links Golf Club Podcast, we’re joined by Seth McWhorter—one of the most iconic logo designers in golf. From Pinehurst to The Tree Farm to Sweetens Cove, Seth’s work has quietly defined a new era of golf branding.
We talk about what makes a great golf logo, why clubs get it wrong, and how design can shape the identity of a place. We also go behind the scenes on two logos he designed for us: Spey Bay and Fishbird.
If you care about design, identity, and the future of golf—this one’s for you.
This is the first episode in a series where we explore what makes great golf clubs truly great—so we can learn, build, and shape the future of Links Golf Club.
Links from the episode:
Follow Seth on IG → https://www.instagram.com/mcwhortercreativeWork with Seth → https://www.mcwhortercreative.comSeth on The Creative Process → https://youtu.be/qlS_7m9E68YImperial Interview → https://youtu.be/NFP8NH4zUrYThe Hole Story Podcast → https://open.spotify.com/episode/62taDS1TluQ47BI42pwgakPictures on the Scorecard → https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XMJJxiJhaE4xYvetxavgOSeth's backyard cottage/office: https://www.instagram.com/p/DISNfjct8uk/?img_index=1Logo Beginnings (logo inspiration book Seth mentions): https://a.co/d/iBfGYi5
Shop Spey Bay primary and fishbird logos → https://proshop.links.golf
00:00 Building a Community in Golf01:03 Introduction to the Podcast01:27 The Importance of Golf Club Logos01:45 Meet Seth McCarter: Golf Logo Designer03:07 Seth's Creative Journey and Studio05:32 The Design Process and Philosophy07:08 Challenges and Realizations in Golf Design11:27 The Role of Logos in Club Identity19:21 Common Mistakes in Logo Design23:17 Successful Golf Branding Examples28:24 Collaborating with Links Dow30:58 Initial Excitement and Hesitancy31:24 Navigating Community Feedback34:12 The Logo Design Process38:56 The Story of Fishbird44:05 Rapid Fire Questions and Reflections49:37 Future of Design in Golf57:21 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information

Episode 20: Fishbird Takes Flight, On the Ground at Philly Cricket Club, and Bieber’s Golf Style

In Episode 20 of The Links Golf Club Podcast, Gregory, Cooper, and Chris dive into Scotty Scheffler's incredible "Secretariat" performance at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, discuss how many strokes they'd need to compete against Scotty at his home course, and recap Cooper's visit to Philly Cricket Club's for the Truist Championship. They also explore the ambitious new master plan at Royal Dornoch, share excitement for the upcoming PGA Championship, and break down Justin Bieber's unique golf style. Lastly, they also talk about the story behind Fishbird, Spey Bay Golf Course's alt logo that launched this week and share their favorite mom golf memory.
 
🔗 Links Mentioned in This EpisodeFishbird pro shop drop is live: https://proshop.links.golf/collections/the-fishbird-collectionUpcoming LinksDAO Events: https://www.linksdao.io/eventsBecome a LinksDAO Member: https://links.golf[Members Only] Join Hillcrest Country Club in Kansas City: https://clubhouse.links.golf/hillcrest?section=initiationHillcrest Progress Update #1: https://youtu.be/T387RPJIAwsRestoring Hillcrest Trailer: https://youtu.be/r7C-lwpRKNo
⸻🏌️‍♂️ Tournament & Tour News• Scotty Scheffler’s Record Win at CJ Cup Byron Nelson:https://golf.com/news/jordan-spieth-explains-scottie-scheffler-record-win/• NCAA Regionals Preview:https://www.ncaa.com/news/golf-men/article/2025-04-30/teams-and-individuals-selected-2025-ncaa-division-i-mens-golf-championships
⸻🌐 Around the Golf Internet• Small Aircraft Lands on Riviera Country Club:https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/small-aircraft-lands-safely-on-riviera-country-club-golf-course/• Bieber’s Golf Fashion Statement:https://x.com/top100rick/status/1919889240478851144
⸻⏱️ Episode Timestamps:00:00 Intro & Weekly Highlights01:45 Announcements: Fishbird Drop & Upcoming Events04:10 Scotty Scheffler’s Historic Win12:22 How Many Strokes to Beat Scotty?19:05 Philly Cricket Club's Big Stage25:40 Top 100 Courses We'd Like PGA Tour Pros to Play32:10 Royal Dornoch’s Huge Expansion Plans37:45 Fishbird Logo History42:15 NCAA Regionals Preview44:30 Plane Lands at Riviera?46:10 Bieber's Golf Style Discussion49:00 Mother’s Day Golf Memories52:20 Listener Feedback & Wrap-Up
⸻🎙️ Connect With Us:Let us know your thoughts and suggestions in Discord or the YouTube comments. Don't forget to follow and subscribe—exciting content is on the way, especially from Hillcrest and Spey Bay!

Episode 19: Andrew Novak's Redemption, Gorilla vs. 100 Humans at Golf, & More!

In this episode of The Links Golf Club Podcast, hosts Gregory, Cooper, and Chris recap Andrew Novak's recent triumph and debate whether a gorilla could outperform 100 humans in golf. They discuss the upcoming events at Lake Merced and Industry Hills, and mention progress on community-led events. They also touch on major tournaments like the Zurich Classic and Chevron, preview the upcoming Byron Nelson event, and review PGA 2K25.
🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode- NYC and LA Community events released, Lake Merced Arbor Links, and Tree Farm go on sale soon (look out for announcement in the mulligan newsletter): https://www.linksdao.io/events - Become a LinksDAO member: https://links.golf- [Members Only] Join Hillcrest Country Club in Kansas Cityhttps://clubhouse.links.golf/hillcrest?section=initiation- Hillcrest Progress Update #1: https://youtu.be/T387RPJIAws- Restoring Hillcrest Trailer: https://youtu.be/r7C-lwpRKNo
⸻🏌️‍♂️ Tournament & Tour News• Zurich Classic – Andrew Novak winshttps://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/patient-consistent-improvement-leads-andrew-novak-to-first-career-pga-tour-win-u-s-ryder-cup-contention/• Zurich Classic Leaderboardhttps://www.pgatour.com/leaderboard• Chevron Championship heartbreakhttps://x.com/NUCLRGOLF/status/1916612155899629718• LIV Golf in talks with OWGR – Sporticohttps://www.sportico.com/leagues/golf/2025/liv-golf-owgr-world-rankings-points-1234850399/• NCAA Golf Predictionshttps://www.nbcsports.com/golf/news/brentleys-bracketology-predicting-2025-ncaa-d-i-mens-golf-regional-fields
⸻🌐 Around the Golf Internet• Gorilla vs. 100 Golfers Debatehttps://x.com/mrsenorhill/status/1917014665483128891• Augusta Divot Souvenirhttps://www.reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1k4gs6q/why_cant_i_be_so_lucky_just_saw_this_online/• Pinehurst No. 4 Closing for Renovationhttps://golf.com/news/pinehurst-no-4-closure-greens-restoration/
⸻🎮 What We’re Doing• Coop’s PGA2k25 Power Rankingshttps://x.com/coop_golf/status/1915614309729657145?s=12- 2025 Goals Podcasthttps://youtu.be/CTA-ko1uLew
⸻00:00 Welcome and Weekly Highlights01:52 Upcoming Events and Announcements04:39 Zurich Classic Recap13:45 Chevron Championship Drama17:13 Byron Nelson Preview22:19 President's Cup and LIV Golf Updates26:21 Speculating on Golf Resolutions27:46 NCAA Selection Show Excitement28:10 Georgia Tech's Performance and Future31:21 Gorilla vs. 100 Handicaps Debate35:24 Augusta Grass Souvenir Ethics38:46 Pinehurst Resort's Decision41:34 PGA 2K25 Game Review43:25 Q1 Goals Update49:28 Closing Remarks and Feedback Request