Bob Kitchen hosts a special reunion episode of The Hill Unscripted with his three good friends — Tim Dunkel, Rod Koning, and Todd Plummer — to relive the bucket-list golf trip they took to Scotland for Todd's 60th birthday. From the idea born at a local tavern after Todd sold his company, to six straight days of golf on Scotland's storied links, this episode is packed with laughs, history, and heart.

In this episode:

• How a 60th birthday "idea thrown out at a bar" became a real Scotland trip, with Rod orchestrating the itinerary and Doug of Scratch Golf Tours making it all happen
• Tim's airport nightmare: missing UK entry paperwork, a 3–5 day wait, a $2,800 one-way flight considered, and the ETA form that saved the day
• The Kingsbarns distillery tour, rooms overlooking the Road Hole at the Old Course Hotel, and dinner views over the North Sea
• The courses: Jubilee, Kingsbarns, Muirfield, North Berwick, Gullane, and Dunbar — plus where each ranked at week's end
• Muirfield's pageantry: the original 13 Rules of Golf, "member for a day," and $17 drinks
• Gullane's secret hilltop clubhouse — scotch, cigars, and cards, reserved for members over 80 with 30+ years of membership
• Todd's 82 at Gullane, a 3-wood rocket, and the eagle putt with a club bought that morning
• Tim's runaway electric cart at Dunbar — possibly the hardest anyone laughed all trip
• Why the guys say: whatever it takes, get to Scotland

If you're dreaming of a Scotland golf trip (or planning one), this is your insider guide wrapped in a great story. Subscribe on Spotify or YouTube, give us a like and a follow, and drop your dream Scotland course in the comments.

Season 2, Episode 16 – Join Bob Kitchen, owner of Maple Hill Golf, as he sits down with Doug Imrie from Scratch Golf Tours to relive an unforgettable Scotland golf adventure. From the world-famous links of St. Andrews, Kingsbarns, Muirfield, North Berwick, Gullane, and Dunbar — to the incredible Scottish people, the food, the caddies, and the stories — this episode covers it all.

Doug shares how Scratch Golf Tours started, their philosophy of fully customized golf trips, and why 30–40% of their clients keep coming back. Bob breaks down every detail of the trip: where they stayed (Old Course Hotel & Archerfield), the courses they played, the weather, what to pack (and what NOT to pack), tipping culture differences, and the legendary Dunvegan pub where Steph Curry once visited.

Plus, Doug announces an exclusive opportunity to play Royal County Down — the #1 ranked course in the world — and a special offer: every group that books through Scratch Golf Tours receives a $100 Maple Hill voucher per person!

If you've ever dreamed of golfing in Scotland, this is your roadmap. 🏌️‍♂️⛳

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Connect with Scratch Golf Tours:

Website & contact info:

https://www.scratchgolftours.com/

bookings@scratchgolftours.com

What-to-bring video on their website:

https://www.scratchgolftours.com/what-to-pack

🎟️ Special Offer:

Play the Home of Golf - Scotland, Ireland & England Await

Maple Hill Golf has partnered with Scratch Golf Tours to help you experience the best golf that Scotland, Ireland, and England have to offer. From windswept Scottish links to Ireland's dramatic coastlines and England's historic clubs, Scratch Golf Tours builds custom golf trips to the courses every golfer dreams of playing. We handle the tee times, lodging, and logistics so you can focus on your game.

Limited tee times are also available at Royal County Down in Newcastle, Northern Ireland - the No. 1 ranked golf course in the world. Availability is extremely limited, so reach out early if it's on your list.

Plus: A $100 Maple Hill Golf Gift Card

Book any golf trip through Scratch Golf Tours by December 31. 2026 and each golfer will receive a $100 Maple Hill Golf Gift Card once the trip deposit has been received.

Wherever your next golf adventure takes you across Scotland, Ireland, or England, book with Scratch Golf Tours and get rewarded by Maple Hill Golf.

Season 2, Episode 15 – In this episode of The Hill Unscripted, Bob Kitchen, one of the owners of Maple Hill Golf, shares his honest, from-the-heart perspective on the Good Good and Callaway Golf controversy — the ad that shook the golf world in August 2026.

Bob isn't here to condone violence of any kind. But he is here to ask a bigger question: does one mistake — one poorly landed movie parody — get to define an entire company forever? Drawing on personal stories, faith, and 47 years of life experience, Bob makes the case for grace, forgiveness, and looking at the whole picture instead of just one rotten slice of the pie.

This episode covers the full timeline of what happened, the fallout with retailers and partners, the apologies that followed, and why Bob believes we as a country need to take a collective breath.

⚠️ Note from Bob: This podcast needs to be listened to in its entirety. Any part of it taken out of context could sound really, really bad — and that's not what this is about. Listen to the whole thing before reacting.

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Not everyone is going to agree with Bob on this one — and he knows it. If you have something to say (positive or negative), he'd genuinely love to hear from you. Email us with "Attention: Bob Kitchen" and he'll be happy to chat about grace, forgiveness, or anything else on your mind.

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❤️ Bob's Closing Message

"Be nice to one another, whether they deserve it or not. Just be kind. Everyone's going through something."