Golf Journeys Tee Time

For more than 40 years, Mark McDougall stood watch on the beaches of Manly — a celebrated lifesaver dedicated to protecting others.When retirement arrived, the rhythm of the ocean gave way to something new. Golf and travel didn’t just fill time — they filled a void.In this Tee Time Story, Mark shares how the game became more than great courses and competition. It became connection. Camaraderie. New friendships in new places.Because sometimes, the next chapter isn’t about replacing what you loved — it’s about discovering a new tribe who understands it.

In this episode of Tee Time, we sit down with Darren and Kathy Neil — a couple who prove that golf isn’t just a game; it’s something that can bring you closer together.We chat about what it’s really like playing golf with your significant other, how a regional Victorian course is using goats as natural greenkeepers, and why Kenya is fast becoming one of the world’s most unique golf and travel destinations.

In this episode of Tee Time we speak to Maree Gebhardt. Maree never expected to find herself on a golf course. After becoming a widow, she was searching for connection, community, and a way forward. With no golfing friends and not knowing a single person, she took a chance on golf — and it changed everything.From overcoming the fear of joining alone to discovering friendships that feel like family, Maree shares how golf became so much more than a game: it became a lifeline.