Lou's Scotland Trip Recap

Lou's Scotland Trip Recap

Author: Golf Swing Productions by Mark Crossfield Greg Chalmers and Lou Stagner November 3, 2025 Duration: 30:13

Previously, Lou previewed with Mark and Lou his upcoming trip, with the Princeton Golf Teams, to St Andrews. In this episode, he takes us through the trip: the practice rounds at Jubilee, the tournament format, the food, the weather, and his thoughts on the Old Course.


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