Bandon Dunes Solstice Podcast

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9 episodes

9 months ago

After the big day, Bob and Mike finally sit down to recap the big, epic day. The main story is that the boys tried to climb Mt Everest - go for the full 90 holes with the introduction of Bandon's 5th course - The Sheep Ranch. Plus, we review our wagers and predictions to see where they succeeded and where they failed. Last, we learn about the mental side and see if performance is determined by great mental preparation or a quick nip from the legendary bourbon box at Bandon. Also included is a...

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Episodes (9/9)

Bandon Dunes Solstice Podcast

Post Solstice Recap Show - Everything You Need to Know

5 years ago

1 hour 26 minutes

Bandon Dunes Solstice Podcast

Attitude and Matches: Mike and Bob negotiate the Solstice matches (aka The Match III)

Now the fun begins... Mike and Bob have the final pre-Solstice conversation where we negotiate our matches for the day and we find out how much of a sandbagger Bob is. Also we talk output from Mike's sessions from his mental coach where we discovered that we are both terrified of the first tee. Also, Bob recaps his several month prep for Solstice and goes all Dalai Lama in his approach for fun. where we go deep. Mike talks about the most ridiculous golf shot of all time (ad nauseam) while Bob...

5 years ago

44 minutes

Bandon Dunes Solstice Podcast

One Year Later: Reminiscing with Mathew from Breakfast Ball Golf Blog

Mathew from The Breakfast Ball Golf Blog talks about his memories from the 2019 Bandon Solstice. Mathew talks about his strongest memory one year later and his favorite story from his experience. We talk about the favorite courses at Bandon during the Solstice and how we love some Tom Doak for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Check out Mathew's reviews and experiences at The Breakfast Ball Golf Blog. Follow Bandon Solstice on Instagram at @bandonsolstice

5 years ago

41 minutes

Bandon Dunes Solstice Podcast

Urban Golf Performance: How to prep mentally and physically for Solstice.

We speak with Leo Rooney and Rick Sessinghaus from Urban Golf Performance in Southern California to explore how to prep both mentally and physically for Bandon Solstice. Urban Golf Performance is THE place to improve as a golfer, offering golf instruction plus fitness and mental coaching along with club fitting/building. While we just scratch the surface of what can be done in prep for Solstice, Leo offers up several suggestions on how to use the next month to improve physically both on the c...

5 years ago

58 minutes

Bandon Dunes Solstice Podcast

Is Solstice fun dependent on the quality of golf?

Bob and Mike are deep in quarantine due to Covid 19 and talk preparation to date for Bandon Solstice. Bob has gone from 4 hour round to a 2:30 round with his caveman attitude of "see ball, hit ball". Mike hasn't touched a club in 49 days but contends he looks good in a bathing suit. But the question remains in terms of expectations - Do we need to play well to have fun at Solstice? Note: we recorded this 2 hours before we received news that Bandon Dunes is open for play. As of May ...

5 years ago

32 minutes

Bandon Dunes Solstice Podcast

Jeff Simonds, Director of Resort Operations at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

Mike and Bob are excited to host Jeff Simonds, Director of Resort Operations for Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. Jeff talks about the history of the Solstice event, provides some great insight into how the event is run, and talks about some of his favorite stories from the event. Also, Jeff provides an interesting glimpse of the new course - Sheep Ranch.. Last, Mike gets fair warning about trying to go beyond 72 holes in a single day, something he is desperate to do. Note: incredible tha...

5 years ago

28 minutes

Bandon Dunes Solstice Podcast

Akbar Chisti: CEO of Seamus Golf and 6X Bandon Solstice Player

Mike talks with a Bandon Solstice OG - Akbar Chisti, the CEO of Seamus Golf. Akbar has not only played the Bandon Dunes Summer Solstice six times but was a caddie at Bandon Dunes while in college. Akbar provides some great (and hilarious) stories from Solstice's past plus some "you better do this" advice to having a great day at the Bandon Solstice. And we discuss Akbar's dilemma about whether to attend the 2020 Bandon Solstice or another important event.Follow Bandon Solstice on Instagram at...

5 years ago

39 minutes

Bandon Dunes Solstice Podcast

First Timer Expectations

Episode 2: Mike speaks with another Bandon Dunes Solstice first timer, Jared Bragg about expectations about the event and what the day will bring. The bravado is strong for two golfers with single digit vanity handicaps who feel that completing more than 72 holes of golf in one day will bring career rounds along with riches and glory.Follow Bandon Solstice on Instagram at @bandonsolstice

5 years ago

53 minutes

Bandon Dunes Solstice Podcast

Introduction to Bandon Solstice; Playing Partners Mike and Bob

Episode 1: In the inaugural episode, host Mike and playing partner Bob provide a deep dive of why the Bandon Dunes Solstice is the ultimate golf event on the planet. During our conversation, we talk about the obvious stuff like the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and the Summer Solstice event. We also talk about more interesting topics like summer solstice induced insanity, playing golf under the influence, human sacrifice, and playing golf with Condaleeza Rice. Follow Bandon Solstice on Insta...

5 years ago

47 minutes