MuniciPals Golf Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Ashton and our friends Hussey, Alex and Dominic breakdown the 2nd most popular course on Pebble Beach Resorts: Spyglass Hill Golf Course.

This week, Ashton is joined by the talented freelance photographer and videographer, Matt Hahn (@matthahnphoto), to dive deep into the stunning beauty of Sand Valley Golf Resort.

Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, Sand Valley is a golfer's paradise known for its breathtaking landscapes, challenging courses, and rich history. Matt Hahn, with his keen eye for detail and passion for the game, has captured the essence of this remarkable resort through his lens.

Tune in as Ashton and Matt discuss:

• The allure of Sand Valley and what makes it a must-visit destination for golf enthusiasts.
• Mammoth Dunes and The Lido
• Behind-the-scenes insights into photographing a top-tier golf resort.
• The challenges and joys of capturing the perfect shot in the ever-changing conditions of Wisconsin.
• Matt’s journey as a freelance PGA photographer and his love for the game.

Whether you're a golf aficionado, a photography enthusiast, or just someone who appreciates the beauty of the sport, this episode promises to be a visual and auditory treat. Join us for an engaging conversation that brings the splendor of Sand Valley right to your ears.

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Guess what?! We got Big C & Ashton on the pod for this episode chopping it up about Emerald Valley GC (@emeraldvalleygolf) just outside of Eugene, Oregon home of the University of Oregon Ducks.

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Snohomish G.C. a noble track hidden in the Pacific Northwest built and operated by the same family since the 1960's. Big Chris chats with Ben Richards the General Manager and son of the man that built and designed the course and many others in the PNW. Ben and his wife, who run's the social media for the course are exactly what golf needs to grow this game. We talk everything from the evolving state of golf, course maintenance, layout and so much more.

This week, Big Chris gets beat up by our arch nemesis Peter fucking Jacobson at his design of Stone Creek in Oregon City. He also gets a nice leisurely round with his dad at his home track in Lacey, Washington at the Hawks Prairie "Links Course". While Ashton gets saucy with his takes on the dilapidated remains of what was a true Alister MacKenzie design Sharp Park in Pacifica, CA.

Ashton checks in with friend of the pod Nick Bertasi (from episode 11) on the golf scene in San Diego. Balboa Park Golf Course' front 9 plays in the canyon while the back 9 plays up and around the canyon. It places a premium on accuracy off the tee. Tecolote Canyon is an executive course with great greens and a solid driving range. We don't discuss this on the pod, but the course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Sam Snead! And then there's Admiral Baker Golf Course, located on a naval base with two 18 hole courses. This has become Nick's go to course with its solid conditions, generous fairways and good greens. The website they use to book tee times on can be a bit tough to navigate, but it's worth the extra effort.

Ashton and friend of the pod Chris Hussey do a deep dive on two insanely different tracks, Metropolitan Golf Links (Oakland, CA) and The Course at Wente Vineyards (Livermore, CA). Metro was designed by Johnny Miller, plays as a links-style course, has excellent views of downtown San Francisco and is adjacent to the Oakland airport so planes are constantly flying overhead. Wente was designed by Greg Norman and has some unbelievable views, especially from scenic vistas overlooking both the course and the vines. It definitely feels like a place where a golf course was never meant to go which gives players some challenging shots. If you don't execute at Wente, you're going to get lit on fire.

On this week's pod, Big Chris catches Ashton up on his continued heater. Since the last recording, Chris has played Elk RIdge Golf Course (which he mistakenly calls Eagle Ridge Golf Course on the pod), Sah-Hah-Lee Golf Course & Meriwether National Golf Club.

Ashton review’s Bayonet (Monterey Ca.) and the mega muni Pacific Grove Golf Links. Chris still on his heater of new course experiences, he talks about Mint Valley (Longview Wa.) and Killarney West (Hillsboro Or.).

Chris and Ashton talk to Kris Schueneman, the Women's Club Champion at Coos Golf Club and a caddy who has been working at Bandon for the last 14 years. They met Kris while they were playing at Coos and can confirm that she can golf her ball. She shares her unique perspective as an extremely tenured female caddy, how she fell in love with the game and which of the courses at Bandon she loves the most.