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  • Business Golf: How Women Can Turn the Course Into a Networking Advantage with Hilary Fordwich

    Business Golf: How Women Can Turn the Course Into a Networking Advantage with Hilary Fordwich
    2026/10/12
    What if one round of golf could tell you more about a potential business relationship than hours of traditional networking? In this powerful episode of The Traveling Golf Diva Podcast, host Doris R. Muscarella sits down with Hilary Fordwich—former head of global business development at KPMG, executive coach, keynote speaker, business development expert, and competitive golfer—to explore how women can use golf as a strategic networking and relationship-building advantage. Golf isn't simply a sport. In business, it can provide hours of uninterrupted time to build rapport, observe character, develop trust, and create authentic professional relationships. Hilary shares how golf helped her develop business opportunities throughout her career and why women don't need to be scratch golfers—or turn every round into a sales meeting—to benefit from the power of business golf. Business Golf Is About Relationships, Not the Sales Pitch One of Hilary's most important lessons is that business golf is about bonding—not closing the deal on the golf course. Instead of arriving with an agenda, focus on the people you're playing with. Listen. Pay attention. Be helpful. Ask questions. Learn about them. Those four hours together can create something a traditional networking mixer rarely provides: time to develop a genuine relationship. The business conversation may happen later. The relationship comes first. Why More Women Should Consider Business Golf For women who feel intimidated about playing golf with clients, executives, or more experienced golfers, Hilary offers practical advice: you don't have to be the best golfer in the group to belong in the conversation. Understanding basic golf etiquette, pace of play, course awareness, and how to interact with your playing partners can be more important in a business setting than your score. Golf provides women with an opportunity to spend meaningful time with business leaders, clients, colleagues, prospects, and decision-makers in an environment very different from the boardroom. The objective isn't perfection. It's confidence, connection, and relationship building. What Golf Can Reveal About Character and Leadership How does someone react after a bad shot? Do they pay attention when another player hits? Do they help look for a playing partner's golf ball? How do they treat the staff? Do they remain positive when the round isn't going their way? Golf can reveal qualities that aren't always visible during a meeting or polished business presentation. Hilary and Doris discuss how the course can provide insight into someone's leadership style, emotional intelligence, awareness, strategic thinking, resilience, integrity, and consideration for others. As Hilary says: “Golf is the great equalizer.” Your Most Important Shot Is the Next One Golf and business both require the ability to recover when things don't go according to plan. A poor golf shot doesn't have to ruin the next one—and a setback in business doesn't have to determine what happens next. Hilary's advice: “Don't be bitter, be better.” And: “The most important thing is your next shot.” It's a powerful lesson in resilience, leadership, confidence, and focusing on what you can control. 🎧 What You'll Discover in This Episode How golf can create business opportunities and professional relationshipsWhy business golf is different from competitive and social golfWhy you shouldn't try to close a business deal during the roundHow women can overcome intimidation when golfing with executives or clientsEssential business golf etiquette for building a positive impressionHow to start authentic conversations without forcing a sales pitchWhy listening and paying attention matter on and off the courseHow golf can reveal someone's character and leadership styleWhy relationship building should come before sellingHow to develop confidence in unfamiliar business environmentsWhy resilience is essential in both golf and businessHow to focus on what you can control after a setbackWhy golf can provide women with access to valuable professional networksHow the golf course can become a powerful environment for women's business networking Memorable Insights from Hilary Fordwich “Don't be bitter, be better.” “The most important thing is your next shot.” “Golf is the great equalizer.” “My whole approach is about being there for them.” Recommended Reading Hilary also shares books and leadership resources that have influenced her approach to relationships, trust, influence, and leadership: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie — A classic resource for understanding relationships, communication, and influencing people. The Speed of Trust by Stephen M. R. Covey — A valuable look at the role trust plays in leadership, relationships, organizations, and business performance. Hilary also discusses a book about Queen Elizabeth I and leadership, referenced during the conversation as ...
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    39 分
  • Growing the Game: Teaching Children Golf, Confidence & Life Skills with LPGA Master Professional Nancy Stuart

    Growing the Game: Teaching Children Golf, Confidence & Life Skills with LPGA Master Professional Nancy Stuart
    2026/10/05
    Growing the Game: Teaching Children Golf, Confidence & Life Skills with LPGA Master Professional Nancy Stuart How do we teach children golf in a way that builds more than a better swing? In this inspiring episode of The Traveling Golf Diva Podcast, host Doris R. Muscarella sits down with LPGA Master Professional Nancy Stuart to explore how junior golf instruction can build confidence, discipline, resilience, friendships, and a lifelong love for the game. Nancy shares her journey from discovering golf at age 13 on a nine-hole par-3 course in Chicago to becoming an accomplished LPGA golf professional, educator, junior golf coach, First Tee Recognized Coach, and author. At the heart of Nancy's teaching philosophy is a simple but powerful message: “Make it fun.” Nancy explains why successful kids golf instruction isn't about forcing young golfers into a one-size-fits-all program. It's about understanding how each child learns, introducing skills at the right pace, creating achievable goals, and allowing children to experience the joy of improvement. Building Golf Skills—and Life Skills Nancy takes us inside her progressive eight-week junior golf program, where children develop their games step by step—from putting and chipping to pitching, the full golf swing, and on-course play. You'll hear why games, medals, friendly competition, and achievable goals can motivate young golfers without creating unnecessary pressure. Nancy and Doris also discuss an important question for parents: When is the right age for a child to start playing golf? Nancy's answer: when the child is ready—not simply when the parent is ready. Growing Girls Golf and Expanding Access This conversation goes beyond traditional junior golf. Nancy discusses the importance of girls golf programs, social connection, adaptive instruction for special-needs golfers, and programs serving veterans through golf. These programs demonstrate how golf can become a vehicle for confidence, inclusion, community, healing, and meaningful human connection. Nancy also shares lessons from her work with First Tee and how those experiences helped shape her approach to coaching and youth development. Helping Golfers Become Their Own Best Teacher Nancy's book, How to Learn Golf Your Way, reflects one of her most important teaching philosophies: “I want you to become your own best teacher.” Rather than simply telling students what to do, Nancy helps golfers understand their own movements, learning styles, and tendencies. She also shares her approach to putting instruction and explains how balance, movement, and fundamentals can carry from putting through chipping, pitching, and eventually the full golf swing. You'll even learn about D D C F C, an easy-to-remember teaching tool Nancy uses with young golfers to reinforce distance, direction, clubface control, and focus. AI, Technology & the Future of Golf Instruction Can artificial intelligence, golf apps, video analysis, and launch monitors help someone become a better golfer? Nancy believes technology can be a valuable tool in modern golf instruction—but it should support rather than replace the relationship between a golfer and a great coach. Golf remains deeply human. It's about learning together, playing together, building confidence, developing social skills, and creating relationships on and off the golf course. 🎧 What You'll Discover in This Episode How to introduce children to golf without creating pressureWhat makes an effective junior golf coachHow to determine when a child is ready to start playing golfWhy fun is essential to youth golf developmentHow putting, chipping, pitching, and full-swing skills can be taught progressivelyHow parents can encourage young golfers without forcing the gameWays to introduce competition without damaging confidenceWhy girls golf programs are important to growing women's golfHow adaptive and special-needs golf programs expand access to the gameThe role golf can play in veterans' healing, community, and connectionHow First Tee influenced Nancy's coaching philosophyHow technology and AI golf instruction are changing coachingWhy the human relationship between coach and golfer still mattersWhat helps children develop a lifelong love of golf Nancy Stuart on Teaching Golf “Make it fun.” “I want you to become your own best teacher.” “Golf has got them out on the golf course.” Growing the Next Generation of Golfers Whether you're a parent, junior golf coach, LPGA or PGA professional, golf instructor, youth sports leader, or someone passionate about growing the game of golf, this episode offers practical insights into developing the next generation of golfers. Because growing golf isn't simply about creating better swings. Contact information for Nancy Stuart - First Tee Recognized Coach, LPGA Master Professional, 561-628-7354 EST http://www.NancyStuartGolf.com Love Golf? Love to Travel? Join the Divas! Don’t just listen—become part of...
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    34 分
  • Networking on the Golf Course: Where Relationships Are Created Between the 1st Tee & the 18th Green with Rich Rogers

    Networking on the Golf Course: Where Relationships Are Created Between the 1st Tee & the 18th Green with Rich Rogers
    2026/10/01

    The Traveling Golf Diva Podcast

    ⛳ Networking on the Golf Course: Where Relationships Are Created Between the 1st Tee & the 18th Green

    Host: Doris Muscarella Special Guest: Rich Rogers, 6 Degrees Golf

    Episode Summary

    What if your most valuable business connection isn't made in a boardroom—but somewhere between the first tee and the 18th green?

    In this episode of The Traveling Golf Diva Podcast, host Doris Muscarella welcomes Rich Rogers of 6 Degrees Golf for a conversation about the powerful intersection of golf, business networking, relationship building, and professional growth.

    6 Degrees Golf brings business owners, partners, corporate officers, executives, and business development leaders together on the golf course, creating an environment where authentic conversations can develop into meaningful professional relationships.

    Unlike a traditional networking event, a round of golf provides something business professionals rarely have: several uninterrupted hours to talk, listen, observe, and get to know one another.

    Because sometimes the most valuable part of golf isn't what happens on the scorecard. It's who you meet along the way.

    🎙️ In This Episode

    Doris and Rich explore:

    • Why golf is one of the most powerful relationship-building tools in business
    • How 6 Degrees Golf brings decision-makers and business leaders together
    • Why authentic relationships can develop differently on the golf course than at traditional networking events
    • How golf can create opportunities for business development, strategic partnerships, referrals, and professional connections
    • Why relationship building should come before the business transaction
    • The importance of creating the right foursomes and connecting professionals with shared interests
    • Why more women executives and business owners should consider golf as a professional networking opportunity
    • How relationships developed through golf can continue long after the 18th hole
    • The potential for golf networking to expand professional circles and create new opportunities

    More Than a Round of Golf

    Golf offers something unusual in today's fast-moving business environment: time.

    Time to have a conversation. Time to learn about another person's business. Time to discover common interests. Time to establish trust.

    A four-hour round can provide an opportunity to develop a relationship that might take months of emails, LinkedIn messages, or traditional networking events to establish.

    Rich shares how 6 Degrees Golf is using the game to intentionally connect professionals and create relationships that can lead to opportunities—not by forcing the sale, but by creating the environment for genuine connections to happen.

    Women, Golf & Business Networking

    For women professionals, learning to become comfortable on the golf course can provide access to an entirely different type of business networking.

    You don't have to be a scratch golfer to participate. Understanding the game, knowing basic golf etiquette, and being willing to build relationships can make golf an important addition to your professional networking strategy.

    As Doris and Rich discuss, the objective isn't necessarily to close a deal on the 18th green. It's to build a relationship worth continuing after the round.

    🎧 Listen & Subscribe: If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, executive, business development professional, sales leader, or golfer who believes relationships drive opportunities, this is an episode you'll want to hear.

    Subscribe to The Traveling Golf Diva Podcast for conversations about golf networking, women in golf, business relationships, golf travel, golf lifestyle, leadership, and the people creating opportunities through the game.

    Golf. Travel. Lifestyle. Relationships. Unforgettable Adventures.
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    30 分
  • Golf After 50: Play Smarter, Move Better & Stay Confident with Chiara Cantone

    Golf After 50: Play Smarter, Move Better & Stay Confident with Chiara Cantone
    2026/09/20
    Golf After 50: Play Smarter, Move Better & Stay Confident with Chiara Cantone Women’s Golf Wellness, Mobility, Strength & Longevity with Golf Specialist Chiara Cantone Is your golf game changing as you get older? You’re not alone—and your best golf doesn’t have to be behind you. In this episode of The Traveling Golf Diva Podcast, host Doris Muscarella welcomes Chiara Cantone, physiotherapist and golf specialist, for an important conversation about women’s golf wellness, golf fitness after 50, mobility, strength, injury prevention, confidence, and longevity in the game. As women age, changes in flexibility, strength, recovery, and range of motion can affect the golf swing and overall performance. But instead of simply trying to swing harder, Chiara encourages women to understand their changing bodies and learn how to play smarter, move better, and build a golf routine that supports long-term performance and enjoyment. Why Golf Feels Different After 50 Your golf swing may not feel the same at 50, 60, or 70 as it did decades earlier—and that doesn’t mean you’ve “lost your game.” Chiara explains how reduced flexibility, strength, and slower recovery can influence rotation, stability, balance, and distance. Rather than fighting those changes, women can focus on improving the physical foundations that support a more efficient golf swing. One of the episode’s most important messages: When you feel stiff, that’s your cue to work on mobility. Don’t wait until discomfort interferes with your game. Functional Golf Fitness: Train for the Way You Play Chiara believes functional training is especially valuable for golfers because it focuses on movements actually used during the golf swing. Rather than training simply to build muscle, golfers can work on the ability to rotate, stabilize, hinge, balance, and transfer weight efficiently. Important areas include: Hip mobility and rotationSpine mobilityLeg and glute strengthCore stabilityShoulder supportBalance and functional movement Pilates and other functional movement programs may also help golfers develop strength and mobility together. Warm Up Before You Tee It Up Do you arrive at the golf course, grab your driver, and immediately start hitting balls? Chiara explains why a proper pre-round golf warm-up can help prepare the body for the movements required during a round. She recommends approximately 10–15 minutes of active movement before playing, including trunk rotations, hip openers, shoulder circles, and dynamic leg movements. When heading to the practice range, build progressively. Start with shorter clubs and gradually work toward longer clubs rather than beginning with a full-power driver swing. Warm up the way you want to play—smooth, controlled, and progressive. Stop Chasing Distance—Start Playing Smarter Losing distance can be frustrating, particularly when you compare your current game with how you played years ago. But trying to compensate by simply swinging harder may not be the answer. Chiara encourages women to focus on mobility, strength, efficient movement, course management, and realistic expectations. Instead of attacking every flag, study the hole, understand your distances, and break the challenge into manageable shots. The goal isn't to play like the golfer you were 20 years ago. It's to become the smartest and healthiest golfer you can be today. Turn Your Scorecard Into a Learning Tool One bad hole doesn’t have to define your round. Chiara suggests looking beyond the number on your scorecard and identifying why the hole went wrong. Was it a slice? A topped shot? Poor putting? Club selection? Course management? By identifying the actual mistake, golfers can turn their scorecard into a roadmap for smarter practice. Stop judging your round only by the total score. Use it as feedback. Golf Is More Than a Score One of the most valuable themes of the conversation is that golf isn't solely about performance. Golf provides opportunities for movement, time outdoors, friendship, community, confidence, travel, and connection. For women who begin golf later in life—or who are frustrated because their game is changing—this shift in perspective can help restore the joy of playing. You don't have to win every round for golf to be worthwhile. Three Pillars for Golf Longevity Chiara identifies three areas women can consider when thinking about staying active and engaged in golf: Mobility — Maintaining range of motion to support a comfortable, efficient golf swing. Wellness and recovery — Paying attention to how your body prepares for and recovers from golf. Community — Surrounding yourself with supportive women who encourage you to continue playing, learning, and enjoying the game. A supportive golf league, women’s golf organization, or regular foursome can be especially valuable for beginners and women who may feel intimidated entering the game. In This Episode, You’ll Discover Why golf can feel physically ...
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    32 分
  • Investing in women is a long-term business strategy with Elisa Gaudet

    Investing in women is a long-term business strategy with Elisa Gaudet
    2026/09/14
    Empowering Women in Golf: Insights from Elisa Gaudet Women’s Golf Day Founder on Growing Women’s Golf, Building Community & Investing in Female Golfers How can the golf industry attract more women—and, just as importantly, keep them engaged in the game? In this episode of The Traveling Golf Diva Podcast, host Doris Muscarella welcomes Elisa Gaudet, founder of Women’s Golf Day, for an insightful conversation about the growth of women’s golf, the economic influence of female golfers, and why investing in women represents a significant opportunity for the global golf industry. With more than 26 years of experience in golf, including work connected with the PGA TOUR and Latin American golf, Elisa brings a global perspective to the conversation. She shares how her experiences led her to launch Women’s Golf Day in 2016 with a mission to bring the golf industry together and introduce more women and girls to the game. Today, Women’s Golf Day has developed into a global movement reaching more than 85 countries, demonstrating what can happen when golf facilities, organizations, brands, and communities collaborate around a shared goal. Creating a More Welcoming Golf Industry Elisa discusses why golf courses, clubs, resorts, and other facilities play a critical role in the growth of women’s golf. Introducing women to golf is only the beginning. The larger opportunity is creating an experience that encourages women to continue playing, develop confidence, build friendships, participate in events, travel for golf, and ultimately become long-term members of the golf community. Golf facilities can help bridge the gap between introductory clinics and actually playing the game by creating welcoming programs, social opportunities, and clear pathways for women to become active golfers. From Women’s Golf Day to a Global Movement What began as an initiative to unite a fragmented golf industry has grown into an international celebration of women and girls in golf. Elisa explains how Women’s Golf Day has evolved, including its expansion following COVID-19 and the increased use of digital engagement to connect golfers around the world. At its core, the mission remains straightforward: bring the industry together, introduce more women and girls to golf, and create opportunities for them to stay involved. As Elisa explains, “A rising tide lifts all boats.” Marketing to Women vs. Investing in Women One of the most important discussions in this episode is the difference between simply marketing to female golfers and genuinely investing in women. Women represent an influential consumer market whose purchasing decisions extend far beyond green fees and golf equipment. Their impact touches golf travel, resorts, real estate, apparel, wellness, hospitality, instruction, memberships, events, and lifestyle experiences. For golf businesses and destinations, engaging women should not be viewed as a short-term marketing campaign. It is a long-term business and growth strategy. “Investing in women is a long-term business strategy.” — Elisa Gaudet Representation and Giving Women a Voice Doris and Elisa also discuss the importance of having women represented in the conversations and decision-making processes shaping the future of golf. Growing women’s participation requires more than attracting players. Women need opportunities to be heard as golfers, consumers, executives, entrepreneurs, instructors, industry professionals, and leaders. Creating meaningful progress requires collaboration—and ensuring that women have a voice at the table. In This Episode, You’ll Discover How and why Elisa Gaudet created Women’s Golf DayHow Women’s Golf Day grew into a movement spanning more than 85 countriesWhy collaboration across the golf industry is essential to growing women’s participationHow golf courses and clubs can convert introductory clinics into long-term participationWhy community, belonging, and experience influence golfer retentionThe difference between marketing to women and investing in womenThe growing economic influence of female golfers and women consumersWhy female representation matters in golf-industry leadership and decision-makingOpportunities for golf courses, resorts, destinations, brands, and businesses to better serve womenWhat the future of women’s golf could look like when the industry works together Key Takeaways Collaboration drives growth. Golf organizations and businesses can accomplish more by working together rather than competing for the same female audience. Retention matters as much as recruitment. Introducing women to golf is only the first step. Creating welcoming experiences and communities helps turn beginners into lifelong golfers. Women are an economic growth opportunity. Female golfers influence spending across golf, travel, fashion, hospitality, wellness, real estate, and lifestyle categories. Representation matters. Sustainable progress requires women to participate in...
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    49 分
  • Sky Valley: Golf Above the Clouds in Georgia’s Highest & Coolest City with Special Guest Jim Curtis

    Sky Valley: Golf Above the Clouds in Georgia’s Highest & Coolest City with Special Guest Jim Curtis
    2026/09/07

    The Traveling Golf Diva Podcast - Georgia Golf & Travel Series

    Sky Valley: Golf Above the Clouds in Georgia’s Highest & Coolest City

    Host: Doris Muscarella. Special Guest: Jim Curtis, Sky Valley, Georgia

    Episode Summary

    What if your next Georgia golf getaway took you high into the mountains—where cooler temperatures, spectacular scenery, Southern hospitality, and golf come together?

    In this episode of The Traveling Golf Diva Podcast, host Doris Muscarella welcomes Jim Curtis for a journey to Sky Valley, Georgia, known as Georgia’s Highest & Coolest City.

    Located at approximately 3,100 feet in elevation in scenic Rabun County, Sky Valley is Georgia’s northernmost city, nestled near the North Carolina border and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

    Jim takes listeners inside what makes this mountain community such a distinctive destination for golfers, couples, women’s golf groups, weekend getaways, and travelers looking to experience a different side of Georgia golf.

    🎙️ In This Episode

    Doris and Jim discuss what makes Sky Valley golf and mountain travel special, including:

    • The golf experience in the North Georgia mountains
    • What it’s like to play golf at approximately 3,100 feet
    • Sky Valley’s cooler mountain climate and spectacular scenery
    • Why the destination appeals to golfers looking for a memorable golf getaway
    • Ideas for women’s golf trips and girls’ golf getaways
    • The Sky Valley community and mountain lifestyle
    • Exploring Rabun County and the surrounding North Georgia region
    • Things to experience beyond the golf course
    • Tips for planning a North Georgia golf vacation
    • Jim’s recommendations for first-time visitors to Sky Valley

    Why Put Sky Valley on Your Golf Travel List?

    Golf travel isn't always about the most famous courses or biggest resorts. Sometimes the most memorable golf experiences are found in destinations that combine beautiful courses, distinctive surroundings, welcoming communities, local experiences, and a reason to slow down and enjoy where you are.

    Sky Valley offers an opportunity to trade the heat and hustle for mountain air, scenic golf, relaxation, and North Georgia hospitality. Visit: https://www.skyvalleycountryclub.com/

    Whether you're planning a girls’ golf trip, couples golf vacation, mountain getaway, or Georgia golf road trip, this episode introduces a destination worth discovering.

    🎧 Subscribe & Follow

    Listen to The Traveling Golf Diva Podcast for more conversations about women’s golf, golf travel, Georgia golf destinations, Stay & Play experiences, golf resorts, girls’ golf trips, golf lifestyle, and inspiring people helping grow the game.

    Golf. Travel. Lifestyle. Unforgettable Adventures.
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    29 分
  • The Landings Savannah: Inside One of Georgia’s Premier Golf & Lifestyle Communities with Doug & Barbara Ramey

    The Landings Savannah: Inside One of Georgia’s Premier Golf & Lifestyle Communities with Doug & Barbara Ramey
    2026/08/30
    The Landings Savannah: Inside One of Georgia’s Premier Golf & Lifestyle Communities with Doug & Barbara Ramey

    Host: Doris Muscarella Guests: Doug & Barbara Ramey

    Episode Description

    What is it really like to live in one of Savannah, Georgia’s premier private golf communities?

    In this episode of The Traveling Golf Diva Podcast, host Doris Muscarella welcomes Doug and Barbara Ramey, members of The Landings Golf & Athletic Club in Savannah, Georgia, for an insider’s look at the golf, lifestyle, amenities, friendships, wellness, and sense of community that attracted them to The Landings.

    Doug and Barbara share their personal journey of discovering The Landings and why they ultimately chose this extraordinary Savannah golf lifestyle community as their home.

    From exceptional golf and beautifully maintained courses to fitness, recreation, dining, social activities, and lasting friendships, the Rameys reveal why life at The Landings extends far beyond the fairways.

    For golfers considering retirement or relocation to a golf community, couples searching for an active lifestyle destination, or travelers interested in discovering the Savannah, Georgia golf experience, this episode provides a firsthand perspective from two people who actually live the lifestyle.

    In This Episode, You’ll Discover
    • Why Doug and Barbara chose The Landings Golf & Athletic Club
    • What attracted them to the Savannah, Georgia golf lifestyle
    • Their first impressions—and what ultimately made The Landings feel like home
    • The golf courses and private club experience
    • What everyday life is really like inside the community
    • Fitness, wellness, recreation, and activities beyond golf
    • Dining, social events, clubs, and opportunities to connect
    • How friendships and community contribute to the overall lifestyle
    • Why The Landings appeals to golfers, active adults, retirees, couples, and families
    • Doug and Barbara’s favorite experiences and memories
    • Their advice for anyone considering moving to a golf course community
    Why Listen?

    Choosing a golf community isn't simply about finding a great golf course. It's about finding a place where you can live, play, connect, stay active, and enjoy the next chapter of your life.

    Doug and Barbara provide a personal look at what makes The Landings Golf & Athletic Club and Savannah, Georgia special—from golf and recreation to friendships and community.

    If you're researching the best golf communities in Georgia, Savannah golf, golf retirement communities, active lifestyle communities, private golf clubs, golf relocation, or golf lifestyle destinations, you'll want to hear their story.

    Visit: https://thelandings.com/

    🎧 Listen, subscribe and follow The Traveling Golf Diva Podcast for more conversations about women’s golf, golf travel, Stay & Play destinations, golf resorts, golf communities, golf lifestyle, wellness, and the people making the game more welcoming and exciting. Visit website: www.thetravelinggolfidva.com

    Love Golf? Love to Travel? Join the Divas!

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    22 分
  • Vermont Golf Getaway: Stay, Play & Discover Woodstock Country Club and the Woodstock Inn & Resort

    Vermont Golf Getaway: Stay, Play & Discover Woodstock Country Club and the Woodstock Inn & Resort
    2026/08/27
    Vermont Golf Getaway: Stay, Play & Discover Woodstock Country Club and the Woodstock Inn & Resort Pack your clubs—and maybe leave a little room for a spa day! On this episode of The Traveling Golf Diva Stay & Play Series, we’re heading to Woodstock, Vermont, for a classic New England golf getaway filled with scenic golf, luxury accommodations, mountain landscapes, charming village experiences, dining, wellness, and outdoor adventure. At the center of the experience is Woodstock Country Club, part of Woodstock Inn & Resort. The 18-hole course was designed by legendary architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and winds through the beautiful Vermont landscape. The resort describes it as a challenging layout surrounded by lush hillsides and unspoiled scenery. Whether you're planning a women's golf trip, girls' golf getaway, couples golf vacation, New England golf trip, or Vermont Stay & Play vacation, Woodstock combines golf with the kind of destination experiences that make you want to stay an extra day. The Golf The Woodstock Country Club offers an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones, Sr.-designed course, along with a practice facility, golf shop and seasonal dining at the Fairway Grill. The official resort site currently lists course hours from 7:00 a.m. to dusk and the range and golf shop from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. And this isn't just about chasing a score. The setting is a major part of the experience: rolling Vermont terrain, water, bunkering, mature trees and mountain scenery make this the kind of course where you may find yourself reaching for your camera as often as your golf club. Stay at the Woodstock Inn & Resort Located on the village green, Woodstock Inn & Resort provides the luxury-resort side of the Stay & Play experience. Its central location also gives travelers convenient access to Woodstock's shops and galleries, while the broader resort experience includes dining, wellness and recreational activities. For the Diva who believes a great golf trip should include some relaxation, The Spa at the Woodstock Inn & Resort adds a luxury wellness component—perfect for a post-round massage or a non-golf afternoon. Current Stay & Play Package: Unlimited Golf For the 2026 golf season, the resort's official Unlimited Golf Package includes: One night of luxury accommodationsUnlimited golfGolf cart useComplimentary practice-facility access Most weekend stays require a two-night minimum. The package is currently listed as available May 1–October 31, 2026, with rates varying by date and availability. Room and meal taxes and a $40 daily resort fee, also subject to rooms tax, are additional. The resort recommends making tee times in advance. Because packages and rates can change seasonally, listeners planning a 2027 Vermont golf vacation should contact the resort directly for updated availability and pricing rather than relying on 2026 terms. Explore the Unlimited Golf Package Another Golf-Trip Idea: Woodstock + Quechee Golfers looking for more variety can also explore a Woodstock-area itinerary pairing Woodstock Country Club with The Quechee Club. A currently published package description features two nights at the Woodstock Inn, two rounds of golf with cart—one at each club—and practice-facility use. That creates an appealing option for a longer Vermont women's golf getaway: play multiple courses, stay in Woodstock, and build sightseeing, dining and relaxation around the golf. 🌿 Beyond the Fairways What makes Woodstock especially interesting for The Traveling Golf Diva Stay & Play Series is everything surrounding the golf. Spend time exploring the picturesque village. Enjoy a leisurely lunch after your round. Add a spa experience. Discover Vermont's outdoor lifestyle. Or simply slow down and enjoy the quintessential New England atmosphere. For lunch after golf, The Fairway Grill is located at the country club. For travelers interested in Vermont's farm-to-table culture, Kelly Way Gardens is the resort's certified-organic garden, whose produce contributes to the resort's culinary program. It's the combination that makes Woodstock stand out: golf + resort + village + food + wellness + Vermont scenery. 💕 Why the Divas Will Love Woodstock Woodstock offers the ingredients for a memorable girls' golf trip without requiring every minute of the vacation to revolve around golf. Play in the morning, explore Woodstock in the afternoon, schedule some spa time, enjoy dinner together, and wake up ready to do it all again. It's particularly well suited to women looking for a New England golf resort, Vermont golf vacation, luxury golf getaway, fall golf trip, girlfriend getaway, golf-and-spa vacation, or scenic Stay & Play destination. 📞 Contact & Booking Information Woodstock Inn & Resort 14 The Green Woodstock, Vermont 05091 Reservations: 800-448-7900 The official packages page also lists 1-855-894-0425 for booking the Unlimited Golf Package. Woodstock Country Club 76 South Street Woodstock, Vermont 05091 ...
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    6 分