Ep.27 with Gavin and Scott Hastings

About this episode

Scottish rugby icons Gavin and Scott Hastings discuss their childhood golf experiences and charity work in a nostalgic conversation.

Scottish rugby royalty Gavin and Scott Hastings join the 1457 Podcast for a warm, wide-ranging conversation that blends sport, golf and nostalgia. The brothers reminisce about unforgettable childhood rounds across the Scottish Highlands, from Boat of Garten and Nether Bridge to Grantown on Spey and Pitlochry, before bringing the story up to the present day as members in East Lothian, sharing stories that capture the spirit of the game and the places that shaped them. They also reflect on their charity work, and just how fortunate they feel to have played so many memorable charity days on some wonderful courses. A relaxed, entertaining listen with two true Scottish sporting icons.

People in this episode

Guests: Gavin Hastings, Scott Hastings

Topics covered

• rugby
• golf
• charity work
• nostalgia
• Scottish culture

Keywords

• Scottish rugby
• golf
• charity
• Highlands
• nostalgia
• East Lothian
• sporting icons

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Scottish Highlands, Boat of Garten, Nether Bridge, Grantown on Spey, Pitlochry, East Lothian

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