The Long Way Home

Featuring Tom Coyne

EPISODE 006

Runtime: 56:38
Published: August 3, 2026
Topics: Golf Travel • Storytelling • The Golfer’s Journal • Golf Architecture • Friendship • Adventure • Writing

Tom Coyne is one of golf’s most celebrated storytellers, an award-winning author, and Senior Editor of The Golfer’s Journal. Through his books and journalism, he has inspired golfers around the world to see the game as more than a sport, it’s a journey of discovery, friendship, and lifelong learning.

Best known for his bestselling books A Course Called Ireland, A Course Called Scotland, A Course Called America, and A Course Called Home, Tom has traveled thousands of miles in search of unforgettable golf experiences and the remarkable people who make the game so special. His latest adventure, chronicled in A Course Called Home, tells the unlikely story of purchasing and restoring Sullivan County Golf Club, proving that sometimes the greatest golf journey leads you right back where you started.

In this episode, PGA Master Professional Courtney Connell sits down with Tom to discuss the art of storytelling, the mission behind The Golfer’s Journal, what it was really like becoming a golf course owner, and why the people we meet along the way often become the most meaningful part of the game.

Whether you’re a devoted fan of Tom’s books or discovering his work for the first time, this conversation is a reminder that golf isn’t just about the courses we play, it’s about the stories we collect, the friendships we build, and the places that ultimately feel like home.

Meet the Guest

Tom Coyne

Guest: Tom Coyne
Organization: The Golfer’s Journal
Known For: Bestselling golf author, Senior Editor of The Golfer’s Journal
Books: A Course Called Ireland, A Course Called Scotland, A Course Called America, A Course Called Home
Hometown: Pennsylvania

Tom Coyne is one of the most influential voices in modern golf literature. As the bestselling author of several acclaimed golf travel memoirs and Senior Editor of The Golfer’s Journal, he has helped countless golfers see the game through a richer lens—one focused on people, places, and purpose rather than simply performance.

His books have taken readers across Ireland, Scotland, America, and beyond, blending unforgettable golf experiences with history, culture, humor, and personal reflection. Through every journey, Tom reminds us that golf is ultimately about connection—to the land, to fellow golfers, and to ourselves.

Beyond his writing, Tom continues to shape the conversation around the game through The Golfer’s Journal, celebrating the architecture, traditions, and personalities that make golf unlike any other sport. His thoughtful storytelling has earned him recognition as one of the game’s premier authors and journalists. Learn more by visiting www.tomcoyne.com.