Playing Privileges

Jake Stoutland and Simon Holt are pulling back the curtain on the greatest private club experiences in golf. What's the locker room like, the food, the tee markers? Every little detail matters, and we'll break down all of it so you're prepared when you make your next visit.

Playing Privileges is a sports podcast hosted by GOLF.com, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

GOLF.com hosts Playing Privileges, a sports show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  11: The Full Story of Sebonack Golf Club

  Aug 17, 202647 minS1

  Some of the greatest land for golf in the world, along the cliffs of Long Island's Peconic Bay, was not too long ago owned by ... electrical workers? It's an unlikely story, but Sebonack isn't your everyday golf club. It's unmistakably Hamptons, and boasts back patio views you wouldn't believe. Surrounded by greats like Shinnecock Hills, National Golf Links, and Southampton Golf Club, there's no reason to be sleeping on Sebonack. Jake Stoutland and Simon Holt dive into the fascinating beginnings and unforgettable experience.

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  Episode #10

  10: Merion Archivist John Capers III

  Aug 10, 202642 minS1

  Hundreds of thousands of Merion Golf Club mementos have been cataloged through their archiving efforts. John Capers III, a lifetime member, has been a key figure in the Merion Archives for 50 years. He's seen it all, has incredible stories, and a deep knowledge for Golden Age golf, not just at Merion. Jake Stoutland comes to the Archives Room armed with questions about Hugh Wilson, William Flynn, and all the supposed history surrounding the old Merion Cricket Club. How much is true? Mr. Capers has those answers. The U.S. Amateur is back at the Merion East Course this week, ready to again host an incredible USGA championship.

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  Episode #9

  09: The Experience at Merion Golf Club

  Aug 3, 202640 minS1

  Merion's East Course has long been a top-15 staple of GOLF's Top 100 Courses in the World, internationally recognized as one of the most fun layouts in the game. To spend a full day at Merion is incredibly special, from the wooden green locker room door to their brand new outdoor Wicker Bar. Ahead of the U.S. Amateur, Jake Stoutland and Simon Holt share their favorite Merion stories and hidden details you'll have to look out for if you're ever lucky enough to get an invite.

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  Episode #8

  08: Golf's Greatest Locker Rooms

  Jul 27, 202656 minS1

  Jake Stoutland and Simon Holt have traveled to the best private clubs in America. Here are their five favorite locker rooms in the U.S. What makes a locker room great? Showers, history, and "the hang" are all qualifying criteria, but the truth is that the best locker rooms in America all give their members and guests a special feeling that can't always be described.

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  Episode #7

  07: The Full Story of Saucon Valley

  Jul 20, 202659 minS1

  Longtime Bethlehem Steel president Eugene Grace built a club unlike many others. Every detail is executed to perfection, yet every moment you spend here feels like home. It's a massive golf facility, with elite courses that truly show off the hilly Pennsylvania terrain. Join Jake Stoutland and Simon Holt as they explore the story behind this incredible club.

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