Award-winning golf author Joseph Bronson breaks down why Spain and Portugal are the underrated golf destinations most American golfers completely overlook — and why they might be the smartest international trip you can take.

This week we're joined by Joseph Bronson (@josephbronson), award-winning author of the PARdon Me book series, former Silicon Valley tech executive, and 40-year veteran of the world's best golf courses. At 78 years old he's still playing twice a week, walking courses in Ireland, and planning his next trip back to Spain.

We cover:

• Why Spain and Portugal deliver a "very good US experience" with better weather
• 12 days across the Algarve and Costa del Sol — 7 days in Spain, 5 in Portugal
• Course recommendations: Dumas, the Els Course, Sano Grande, and Valderrama
• Green fees: expect $350-$500 per round at the top tracks
• Caddies in Spain and Portugal — great experience, no cart restrictions
• The Stillwater Golfing Society at Pebble Beach and how a group of 16 travels together
• A hilarious Royal Dornoch story from Scotland
• Why he rates Spain/Portugal equal to Scotland/Ireland — just a completely different experience
• His "20th Hole" blog and book series where all proceeds go to university golf programs
• Course design philosophy: why he hates "tricked up" holes and loves playability
• The Friars Head mental game story: shooting 45 on the front, 37 on the back in 37 degrees