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

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05/04/20 • 39 min

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.
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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.
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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 thanks to Jeff and his team for the hard work that will allow Bandon to open to guests in the next few days. This was recorded well before the covid-19 pandemic and we can only imagine what the team at Bandon is doing right now to prepare for the re-opening.
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