Travel Talk: St. Andrews

Travel Talk: St. Andrews

Author: Break 80 Podcast October 3, 2025 Duration: 46:38
Mike and Tim headed to Scotland this August for an epic trip of a lifetime. While there they played 3 of the top 10 courses in the world, and after driving on the some crazy roads lived to tell about it. They will be telling their story in five segments, the first being St. Andrews, Scotland. The home of golf did not disappoint the Break80 crew, as it lived up to its billing as the spiritual home of golf. We are talking about the town, the Old Course Hotel where we stayed, and of course the golf courses on this episode of travel talk. Subscribe to the Break80 Podcast on Apple, Spotify and YouTube for weekly golf content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Break80 Podcast is a weekly conversation with Stouds, Mike, and Tim, three friends who find as much to talk about in the game's margins as in its major championships. This isn't just a recap of tour scores; it's a deep dive into the personal stories, the memorable rounds, and the local characters that give golf its texture. You'll hear their own experiences on the course, the good shots and the bad breaks, all framed by a genuine curiosity about what makes the sport compelling. The show actively seeks out the people and places that don't always make the headlines but are essential to the game's heart. It's built on the idea that the pursuit of that magic number-breaking 80-is a universal struggle, a mix of technical challenge and personal narrative. Tuning into this podcast feels like pulling up a chair in the grill room after a round, where the discussion ranges from equipment quirks to course design, always with a focus on the camaraderie that keeps players coming back. The Break80 crew operates with the understanding that the difference between a 79 and an 80 is everything, a philosophy that colors every story they uncover and every topic they share with their listeners.
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