05/19/2026
I’ve loved the game of golf for a long time. And sharing something you love with someone you love is a special experience. Last week, I got to share it in an almost unimaginable scenario with 15 amazing men that I’m beyond grateful to have the opportunity to call my friends.
For a few years now, I’ve been planning an annual golf trip that goes by the name of the Pin High Tour. At the tail end of 2024, I entered the lottery draw for a spot on the tee sheets at . A few months later, I was told that our ticket had been called and we had been approved for an opportunity to book for May-September of 2026. For reference, amongst our group we had upwards of three dozen people who put in for the lottery that did not get it, so to be drawn for that booking window is INCREDIBLY fortuitous.
After hours of planning and hundreds of emails, phone calls, and text messages, the stage was set.
Wednesday May 13th, 16 of us would make the 8-hour drive from Reno, NV to play Bandon Dunes, Old Macdonald, Bandon Trails, Pacific Dunes, and Sheep Ranch over a 3-day stretch.
The experience was Heaven on Earth. Golf Disneyland.
We truly lived like kings for those few days. We were there to golf, but what I’ll always remember most was the feeling of freedom while we were there. The worries of life melted away as we left the world behind. It was like being a kid again, running around with your idiot friends, playing made up games with nonsensical rules, and staying outside until the sun dropped.
All in all, we played 122 holes and walked about 45 miles to get that done. The caddies definitely made that possible. But the highlight of the metrics was the 0.00 inches of rain we experienced while playing. Straight up BanDiego weather. Apparently, it never rains at Bandon!
To the guys that took time away from their families (and more importantly, the wives that allowed them to make it happen), thank you for coming with me on my little adventure.
I’ll look forward to dragging you all to our next spot in 2027!
