Golf and the Good Life - Your Guide for Golf Trips Across the Pond

Stuff Happens: Common Golf Travel Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

September 30, 2026·37 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Most golf trips run exactly to plan. But it's easy for plans to get derailed with international golf travel, and after enough years the pattern is clear. It's almost always the same short list of problems.Connor and D.J. work through what actually goes sideways on a golf trip across the pond, and what you can do months ahead to keep it from defining the trip. Covered in this episode:The source of 90-95% of problems that arise on a golf trip.Why nonstop beats your preferred carrier, and why connecting overseas beats connecting at home.Why you should avoid Heathrow with possible, and tips for when you can't. Coordinating a group's arrivals and departures for a smooth start and end.The right mindset for The Old Course Ballot.Why Trip Insurance is absolutely essential and the benefit of having someone in your corner at 2am.Additional ResourcesStuff Happens: Common Golf Travel Challenges and How to Avoid Them

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