Bandon Dunes Solstice Podcast
The definitive podcast for the ultimate golf bucket list event - the Bandon Dunes Summer Solstice. 72 (plus) holes of world class golf in a single (long) day. Join us as we dive deep into this golf event talking about fitness, mental fortitude, golf equipment and most importantly the event itself. Hosted by two hacks with vanity handicaps who spend way too much time and money on golf.
Episodes
9 episodes
Post Solstice Recap Show - Everything You Need to Know
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 ou...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:26:40
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 disc...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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44:16
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 dur...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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41:50
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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58:54
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 co...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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32:40
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 fa...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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28:25
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) stori...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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39:15
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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53:10
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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