How to Plan the Perfect Golf Trip | Stephen McEvoy of Full Program Golf

In Episode 10 of The LA Golf Channel Podcast, I’m joined by Stephen McEvoy, founder of Full Program Golf - a bespoke golf travel service built to create unforgettable golf trips from your doorstep to the first tee. We talk golf travel, bucket-list courses, the best golf destinations in the UK, and why the full experience around a golf trip matters just as much as the golf itself.  Stephen shares stories from a brilliant recent run through Scotland, including Dundonald Links, Turnberry, Ailsa, Western Gailes and Hillside, and we dive into what makes great golf travel truly special. We also chat about hidden gems in England, favourite regions for golf, value-for-money golf trips, and why places like St Andrews, Birkdale, Formby, Hollinwell and West Sussex continue to stand out.    This episode is packed with conversation around golf holidays, golf course architecture, UK golf travel, luxury golf trips, affordable golf getaways, South Africa golf travel, and the passion that drives golfers to see the world through the game. If you love golf courses, golf travel planning, links golf, heathland golf, and hearing real stories from people building something special in golf, this one is for youGuest Linkshttps://www.fullprogramgolf.com/Chapters00:00 Setting the Scene: The Podcast Studio01:07 Milestones and Podcasting Journey01:57 Travel Tales: Golfing Adventures in Scotland02:56 Exploring Iconic Golf Courses03:53 Golf Retail: The Pro Shop Experience05:03 Art and Golf: A Unique Connection06:03 Working at the Open: A Memorable Experience06:55 The Importance of Golf Holidays07:58 The Rustic Charm of Scottish Golf08:56 The Marine Collection: Golfing Hotels09:59 The Full Program Golf Experience10:53 The Allure of Golfing Holidays11:50 New Golf Courses: A Modern Perspective12:50 The Character of New Golf Courses13:57 The Role of Land in Golf Course Design14:52 Health and Wellness: The Sauna Experience16:01 The Impact of Routine on Health16:51 The Future of Golf Course Architecture19:22 The Evolution of Golf Courses24:19 Heritage vs. Modernity in Golf26:19 The Joy of Sharing Golf Experiences34:59 The Full Program Golf Experience40:19 Passion for Golf and Travel42:03 Exploring South Africa's Golfing Opportunities43:54 The Importance of Personal Touch in Golf Tours45:29 Struggles and Aspirations in Golfing Performance48:33 The Journey of Taking Up Golf Later in Life52:26 Debating the Future of Golf Equipment and Techniques