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Send us a textIn this episode, we chat with Alex Tessman, Equipment Manager at Sheep Ranch Golf Course, part of the renowned Bandon Dunes Resort in Bandon, OR. Sheep Ranch is a public 18-hole championship course, and Alex is one of nine techs maintaining the resort's seven courses.Alex's journey started as a high schooler raking bunkers at Pacific Dunes before transitioning to the technician side. He shares insights into advancements in cutting unit technology and his unique hobbies, including working with carnivorous plants and creating custom CNC projects for the course.Alex also reflects on his first experience at the GCSAA Conference & Trade Show in Phoenix, highlighting the growth of equipment manager classes and the exciting opportunities ahead for San Diego 2025. Tune in for a deep dive into continuing education, EM networking, and the passion that drives success in the turf industry. Tweet us @ReelTurfTechs and @MTrentManning Email us at ReelTurfTechs@gmail.com Check out our YouTube Channel

Since our last conversation, Jesse's been hard at work restoring unique properties across Washington and beyond, bringing a mix of rustic charm and modern convenience to places you might never expect. From fixing up a yacht that doubles as an office to building bridges—literally—at his Pacific Dunes property, Jesse shares how he's redefining what hospitality can look like. To kick things off, Jesse updates us on his famous yacht, which he uses as a floating office. After a complete restoration, it's still going strong, and I even took a trip to Poulsboo for some relaxation. As Jesse says, it's a labor of love—a new engine, a rebuilt transom, and the whole deal. It's clear that for him, hospitality isn't just about running hotels or lodges. It's about creating experiences; sometimes, that means turning a boat into your workspace! What's Happening at Pacific Dunes? Scott's questions about Jesse's Pacific Dunes property, and Jesse is more than happy to give us the scoop. They've been adding to the "vintage vibe" of the place with a new coffee shop, a gift shop, and even a beer garden. Plus, there's that bridge Scott had to ask about. It's not just a metaphor—Jesse and his team really built a bridge to give guests easy access to the beachfront. Instead of a long walk, it's a quick 5-minute stroll to get your toes in the sand. Details like these make Pacific Dunes more than just a place to stay. Jesse's vision for the property is all about offering guests more than just a room—it's about giving them an unforgettable experience. Whether sipping coffee at the new shop or enjoying a local beer in the garden, it's clear that Pacific Dunes is becoming a destination in its own right. The Rise of Tiny Homes and Glamping But it's not just about yachts and bridges. Jesse's been hard at work expanding the accommodations at Pacific Dunes, too. They've added tiny homes, glamping tents, and more RV stalls, making it the perfect spot for group events like weddings. And it's not just about sleeping under the stars—guests can rent out an entire "glamping village," combining the best of both worlds: the comfort of private lodging with the charm of an outdoor adventure . Growing Beyond Washington State Hearing about JET Hospitality's growth is one of the most exciting parts of the conversation. Jesse shares that they've expanded beyond Washington into states like Wyoming, Utah, and Idaho, with 10 locations across five states. But don't worry, Washington State still holds a special place in Jesse's heart, and he hints that there are always new projects on the horizon in the Evergreen State. Jesse's passion for restoring and revitalizing old properties is contagious. Whether he's turning a forgotten motor inn into a boutique roadside stop or transforming a historic haunted hotel in Wyoming, he's all about preserving history while giving it a modern twist. His latest purchase, the Virginian Hotel, comes with a rich history—and a few friendly ghosts, according to Jesse! What's Next for JET Hospitality? So, what's next for Jesse and his team? Plenty. JET Hospitality is diving into new territory with its "motor inn" concept, refreshing old roadside motels and adding modern touches like electric vehicle charging stations and on-site coffee trucks. The idea is to compete with major hotel brands while offering something that feels more personal and unique. Jesse says they're not afraid to tackle projects others might shy away from, making JET Hospitality's portfolio so exciting. Connect With Jet Hospitality

Ever had a tee time scheduled and mother nature has other plans? No worries!! Play that round of golf in your simulator room! The bonus? You can play Pebble Beach, Pacific Dunes, Whistling Straits and more right from the comfort of your home.  Golf simulators have seen tremendous advances in the past few years. To discuss all of that and more we took our show on the road and traveled to Craig Nomes' house, regional salesperson for Full Swing. We had a blast trying out the simulator and practicing our putting on the latest putting green! Interested in a simulator or do you have a client interested? Craig is more than happy to have you visit his home and give it a try. Craig Nome    713.256.4497      www.fullswinggolf.com  Be sure to rate us, subscribe and follow the show!  You can reach us at 2d1bbar@gmail.com  

Prepare to be captivated as we stroll the fairways with the mastermind behind Squid Designs, Jason Calamaro, on this week's episode of The Hole Story Podcast.Jason joins us to unravel his unique journey from gripping clubs to crafting iconic wooden signs, all spurred by a passion deeply rooted in the greens of the game. We explore Jason's fondest memories of a practice course in his own backyard, and the whimsical turns of his career, from working in the pro shop to his unexpected venture into the caddying world at Bandon Dunes to becoming an artistic force in golf course aesthetics.Sink into stories of perseverance, ingenuity, and the simple joys of a PB&J on the back nine. Marvel at Jason's recounting of nail-biting shots at Pacific Dunes and the lighthearted banter that ensues with each swing.Prepare your senses for a journey of creativity, ambition, and the love of the game with Jason Calamaro. It's more than just a round of golf; it's The Hole Story Podcast.https://www.squid-designs.com/https://www.instagram.com/squiddesign/https://BestBall.comhttps://linktr.ee/BestBallhttps://twitter.com/golfBestBallhttps://www.instagram.com/golfbestball/https://www.facebook.com/golfbestballhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/bestball/#theholestorypodcast #mybestballSponsors: Western Birch Golf Co. - Enter "BESTBALL" in the shipping cart for a free gift with your order - https://westernbirch.com/Atomic Golf - Enter "BESTBALL" for 5% off your order - https://www.atomicgolf.club/Visit AtomicGolf.club and use the code BESTBALL for 5% off your order!Interested in becoming a sponsor of The Hole Story Podcast? Email info@bestball.com.

Bruce Hepner, former Vice President of Tom Doak's Renaissance Golf Design, was at the forefront of many current trends in golf architecture, from the Golden Age restoration movement to the revival of the design-build method. So we figured he would have an interesting perspective on the evolution of modern golf course design. Bruce and Garrett start by chatting about Bruce's passion for music and his recent renovation of Percy Warner Golf Course, a municipal nine in Nashville. They then discuss Bruce's epoch-spanning career, touching on his work in the early 1990s with Ron Forse, his experiences on Doak projects like Pacific Dunes and Ballyneal, and his thoughts on how the golf course restoration game has changed in recent years.

This is an audio diary of my three day excursion to the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort where we played Bandon Trails, Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes, The Preserve & Old Macdonald.  Thanks to everyone at Bandon Dunes Golf resort who made our experience so memorable, and as always, thanks to our sponsors! https://www.rightlineusa.com https://www.greenkeeperapp.com/marketing/ email questions & inquires to: thetalkinggreenkeeper@gmail.com

While not our favorite course on property (Grant's takes are potentially offensive) we do admire the thoughtfulness of the design and the diabolical bunkering of Tom Doak.

Today's guest is Michael Chupka, Director of Communications for Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. Michael grew up playing out of Brandermill Country Club in the Richmond, VA area. He then earned a scholarship to play his college golf at JMU. In 2007, he set off for Oregon after getting an internship at Bandon Dunes, and as fate would have, it he never left! Michael has held many key positions at the resort in the last 16 years, including Head Pro at Pacific Dunes which then led to his current role as Director of Communications for the entire operation. Michael oversees all of the great media content and press that comes out of the resort, and is closely connected with the powers that be at BDGR including the Keiser family and the golf course architects who have made their mark at Bandon. We enjoyed learning about Michael's story, and got some insight on the newly announced 19 hole par 3 course that is under construction now! Enjoy!

Hello all! Excited to chat with Kyle Franz and Mike Koprowski today about Broomsedge Golf Club and the architectural experiences or themes that will carry into this project. Kyle is now a major artery in the industry, restoring important work and building his own, but he was involved in the courses we all consider as great work. Amongst others, he was there at Barnbougle, at Pacific Dunes, The Rio Olympic Course, and Cabot Links before putting his fingerprint on Mid Pines, Pine Needles, Southern Pines, Country Club of Charleston, and more. ((We're also so excited to see Lookout Mountain))Mike has been working with Kyle since the project at Southern Pines began. As a Pinehurst native, he showed interest in the restoration, and has brought a unique skillset to the table ever since. The two have been working together on plans for Broomsedge Golf Club, a site found and purchased by Mike near Columbia, South Carolina. It's a fresh canvas with Kyle's name on it. We're looking forward to seeing it come together. Enjoy the chat!Cheers, - The Tie GuysKyle's Website: http://www.kylefranzgolf.comMore about Mike: https://nlihc.org/resource/nlihc-welcomes-mike-koprowski-national-campaign-director @thetiepodcast on instagram and twitterthetiegolfpodcast@gmail.com@tieguys @tieguytexasranger @tieguyhs on TikTokGoodWalk Coffee: https://goodwalkcoffee.comCODE: thetie for 20% offBDraddy:bdraddy.comCODE: thetie25 for 25% off

Day 2 and 36 holes for Bryno, Mook Slam and DubDub as they play Old Mac and Pacific Dunes.  The “Molinari Brothers” are in big trouble as they are getting their asses kicked by the young guns. B3 episodes are written and produced by Todd Lancaster, Mike DeCoursey & Brian Emmons and is an Empulse Radio Production. Brought to you by Travis Brett and Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance along with Sensible Waste Consulting, The Frock Bridal House and the Thursday show is recorded at Red Bones Bar and Grill where you can get great food and cold drinks.    If you spend $2000 or more monthly on your waste expenses you can't afford not to contact Sensible Waste Consultants www.sensiblewaste.com If  you have a future bride in the family, look no further than the Frock Bridal House in Bloomington. TheFrockBridal.com For more info on the Washington Community Concert Series go to www.washingtoncommunityconcerts.com See Todd Lancaster and his wise words in the Washington Times Herald Mike Decoursey as he broadcasts all Barr Reeve sports as the Voice of the Vikings Brian Emmons, he just wants you to tell your

With our fourth deep dive into the five 18-hole courses at Bandon Dunes, we arrive at Tom Doak's Pacific Dunes, which opened in 2001. Andy Johnson and Garrett Morrison discuss the course's intricate strategic puzzles; its use of the “sandy bowl,” the “gorse plain,” and a spectacular stretch of cliff-side land; its collection of short par 4s; and the way that Pacific Dunes, more than any other course at the resort, demands smart, precise golf.  Tom Doak himself makes a cameo (16:30) to tell the story of how he discovered the portion of the property that would become the famous 13th hole.   The Bandon Deep Dives are brought to you by Zero Restriction.

We've been long time fans of Andy and his work over at The Fried Egg, and when it came to potential guests to do an Eclectic 18 with, we knew Andy would deliver! Tom & Sam catch up with Andy to hear about his course - all public, and all holes under 400 yards! Eclectic 18 - Andy Johnson#1 - Eagle Springs#2 - Old Macdonald#3 - Pinehurst (no. 2)#4 - The Loop (Black)#5 - Greywalls#6 - Pacific Dunes#7 - Pebble Beach#8 - Bandon Trails#9 - Wild Horse#10 - Lawsonia (The Links)#11 - Belvedere#12 - Rustic Canyon#13 - Pacific Grove#14 - Aiken#15 - Diamond Springs#16 - Pasatiempo#17 - George Wright#18 - Sweetens CovePar - 66 / Yardage - 5,018

On this week's MEGA pod, Todd and Brian break down their recent trip to the mecca of public golf in the United States ... Bandon Dunes. The guys break down their 7.5 rounds in 4 days, hear Todd's thoughts on his first time at Bandon, why the boys weren't so sold on Pacific Dunes, and their epically terrible, miserable day out on Old Macdonald.Although despite the rain and some travel issues, both agreed this was some of the most fun they had on a golf course. If you've ever contemplated heading out to Bandon Dunes or want to know why we would subject ourselves to the torture of the weather out there ... give it a listen. 

Pacific Dunes is an experience. Everything that you read about the course makes it seem as if getting to play there is a magical experience. The greens are fantastic and the course as a whole is quite large.  Michael O'Toole definitely confirms what Ted and Mike have found in their research. He shares some fantastic behind the scenes information about Pacific Dunes and gives the perfect advice for Ted as he prepares to play there next year.  The Links Luckiest Golfer On Earth official website: https://luckiestgolferonearth.com/ Ted's Fundraiser to raise awareness and funding for GBS|CIDP Research: https://p2p.onecause.com/gbs-cidp-diy/ted-fenton GBS|CIDP Foundation International: https://www.gbs-cidp.org/

Mike and Ted are back and they had the pleasure and privilege of speaking with the PGA Head Professionals from two more of the Bandon Dunes courses. First they chat with Michael O'Toole of Pacific Dunes and then Jason Poll of Old Macdonald shares his story. Listen in to hear it all.  Pacific Dunes is an experience. Everything that you read about the course makes it seem as if getting to play there is a magical experience. The greens are fantastic and the course as a whole is quite large.  Michael O'Toole definitely confirms what Ted and Mike have found in their research. He shares some fantastic behind the scenes information about Pacific Dunes and gives the perfect advice for Ted as he prepares to play there next year.  Jason Poll has worked on all of the courses at Bandon Dunes and is now the head PGA Professional at Old Macdonald. One thing that most people don't know about Old Mac is that it's a template course heavily based on the designs of Charles Blair Macdonald.  Both of these men have an obvious love and respect for the game of golf and more specifically for the courses they preside over. Their stories and insights are fascinating but their advice to simply enjoy the experience was brilliant.  Neither Ted nor Mike can wait until they're the ones stepping onto the green at the first hole for both of these courses. It's a once in a lifetime experience that they're sure to never forget. (Come on 2023!) Show Notes [00:00:22] A quick sneak peek of who is joining Ted and Mike on the show.  [00:02:54] Learn more about Pacific Dunes before Ted and Mike chat with Michael O'Toole, the head PGA professional for the course.  [00:04:29] Welcome Michael O'Toole to chat about Pacific Dunes.  [00:07:39] There is something for everyone, even those who don't want to play golf.  [00:09:02] What does an average day look like for players?  [00:12:46] How far in advance should you look to plan a trip to go out to the course?  [00:14:42] Where did the love of the game start for Michael?  [00:17:36] Which PGA Professional impacted him the most?  [00:20:44] How did he get hired as the PGA Pro for Pacific Dunes?  [00:25:25] It's neat to have followed Bandon and now being able to impact it.  [00:27:15] Michael's advice for Ted when he gets to play the course. [00:30:31] Ted's hope for what it will feel like to play Bandon and the resort. [00:33:20] Thank you so much to Michael for joining us and sharing his insights.  [00:25:17] A quick story about Tom Watson's time at Pacific Dunes.  [00:36:01] Welcome Jason Paul of Old Macdonald to the show and learn more about the course.  [00:39:51] How did Jason get started in the golf business?  [00:44:11] Was there one particular professional that helped get him started?  [00:46:54] The story behind him becoming the head professional at Old Macdonald.  [00:50:58] Which of the courses at the resort was his favorite to work for?  [00:52:33] One of the behind the scenes creation stories for Old Macdonald.  [00:55:12] Jason's advice for someone playing Old Macdonald for the first time.  [00:58:53] Does he have any specific memory that he'll always remember from his time at the resort?  [01:03:56] What you can expect from the show coming up. The Links Luckiest Golfer On Earth official website: https://luckiestgolferonearth.com/ Ted's Fundraiser to raise awareness and funding for GBS|CIDP Research: https://p2p.onecause.com/gbs-cidp-diy/ted-fenton GBS|CIDP Foundation International: https://www.gbs-cidp.org/

A golf trip to the greatest golf destination in the United States, Part 2: (2:00) Back to Bandon Dunes (8:30) The Preserve (15:30) Bandon Trails (25:30) Sheep Ranch (36:30) Pacific Dunes (42:00) Course rankings and loose ends This episode is brought to you by Chasing Aces.  Please visit them at www.chasingacesgolf.com Also, please visit www.precisionprogolf.com and get $20 off with code: Mediocre20 Follow us on: Instagram @mediocregolfpodcast Twitter @mediocregolfpod Facebook: Mediocre Golf Pod Email: mediocregolfpodcast@gmail.com Music credits: Creative Commons - https://twitter.com/joakiimkarud/    

Originally published in October 2020 NLU Podcast Ep 369, Jim Urbina: Jim Urbina joins DJ to talk about his career in golf course architecture including his early work under Pete Dye, working under Tom Doak at Pacific Dunes, the creation of Old Macdonald, the restoration at Pasatiempo, and much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon. We've played Bandon Trails, Pacific Dunes, and The Preserve, and we lived to talk about it: 40mph winds, spectacular views, lost golf clubs, links conditions, exposing audio, elite drones, gaping holes, spreading apart, and much more.

We are joined by legendary golf course architect, Tom Doak. We look at his career and discuss some of his past and current work in creating world class golf courses.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Yolk with Doak returns! In the first of two new episodes of our interview series with golf architect Tom Doak, we cover the recent grand opening of St. Patrick's Links at the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort in Ireland. Tom and Andy chat about where the course would land on the Doak Scale and the unique challenge of finishing the project during a global pandemic. They also discuss Tom's new book, The Making of Pacific Dunes, which is available for purchase at doakgolf.com.

In this episode of the Golfweek Rater Podcast, Jay Blasi chats with Tom Doak about the 20th anniversary of Pacific Dunes.

In this edition of the Forward Press Podcast, Golfweek's David Dusek chats with Tom Doak, a renowned golf course architect with 6 courses ranked among the top 100 in the world. Some of his famous golf courses include Pacific Dunes in Oregon, Ballyneal in Colorado, Barnbougle Dunes in Tasmania and Cape Kidnappers in New Zealand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Clubs & Corks Golf Podcast, we sit down with renowned course architect, Tom Doak.  Known for such designs as Pacific Dunes, Ballyneal and Forest Dunes Two Courses in one the Loop, Doak dishes on learning and working with Pete Dye and why he has walked more courses than actual played. As always, some great stories and a few laughs!To watch this episode and all Clubs & Corks Golf content on You Tube click the link belowhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzg8sLgfAVPzucQ6PpZnGxgTo support the show (we can definitely use it) or hear more awesome bonus content from all our guests along with getting some other great golf reviews, tips and stories from Ben and Luke join the Clubs and Corks Patron Pagehttps://www.patreon.com/clubsandcorksFollow us on Instagram and Facebook @clubsandcorksAlso, if you don't mind please give us a 5 star review on Apple Podcast and spread the word!#golfpodcast #golf #podcast #bandondunes #pacificdunes #theloop #golfcourse

The University of Utah golf team finished 4th in a strong field on the Pacific Dunes course at Bandon Dunes Resort. Junior Kyler Dunkle threw down a boatload of birdies on his way to 4th individually. Coach Garrett Clegg joins the show with his take.