This week, Adam and Eddie devote an entire episode to the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon. It is the longest episode to date, and while true to the Mediocre Golf format, we hope this episode serves as a fun resort review for those considering or planning a trip to Bandon Dunes. (Spoiler Alert: BOOK IT!) (1:50) Mediocre Observations - Eddie needs a deeper voice / flying etiquette (8:10) Travel Day, including Bandon Dunes' food service and accommodations (13:40) Round 1 - Pacific Dunes (29:15) Round 2 - Bandon Trails (42:00) Round 3 - Old MacDonald (57:50) Round 4 - Bandon Dunes (the "OG") (1:11:15) Round 5 - Sheep Ranch (1:29:20) The Punchbowl - FUN (1:34:40) The Preserve - "13 Holes of Joy" (1:38:50) Round 6 - Sheep Ranch, replay (1:45:20) Questions from the listeners (1:50:45) Bandon Dunes Resort course rankings (1:59:30) Adam and Eddie's year-long competition update Also, please interact and follow us on: Instagram @mediocregolfpodcast Twitter @mediocregolfpod Facebook: Mediocre Golf Podcast Email: mediocregolfpodcast@gmail.com    

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Episode 81 - Bandon Dunes, "Too Much Awesome Sauce!"

This is the preview of our trip to Bandon Dunes!  We were lucky to have Matt Ginella join us on the show and educate us on all things surrounding BD.  He's the former senior travel editor at Golf Digest and Golf World, co-host of Golf Channel's Morning Drive and host of the Golf Advisor Round Trip travel series. He currently has a podcast called the Fire Pit w/ Matt Ginella and some new stuff brewing as well.  It was a fun interview and we even got in some of our normal Mediocre Interview questions!  Enjoy! Also, follow us on: Instagram @mediocregolfpodcast Twitter @mediocregolfpod Facebook: Mediocre Golf Podcast Email: mediocregolfpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 80 - Bandon Dunes ft. Matt Ginella

Topics for the show included: (1:45)  Eddie's face is reminiscent of a windshield with bug splats all over it! (5:20) Good Customer Service from - FootJoy, Sun Mountain, Stitch (13:20) Pine Ridge round comes down to the wire between Eddie and David (27:00) Quail Valley goes so bad for Adam that it leads him to get a lesson right before a golf trip. (46:20) Mediocre Tour Takes - Masters Recap (55:50) Quick Outtake Also, follow us on: Instagram @mediocregolfpodcast Twitter @mediocregolfpod Facebook: Mediocre Golf Podcast Email: mediocregolfpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 79 - The 90s

This week, the guys discuss: (1:50) Mediocre Observations, or is it, "Mediocre Observation's"  (8:25) Adam re-reviews an improved Links at Challedon, and he LOVED it! (15:10) Eddie plays Rocky Point, and the guys discuss his mental game (25:55) Adam plays and reviews Quail Valley Golf Course in Southern Pennsylvania (32:40) Eddie plays the Woodlands, with a start that necessitated a 911 phone call (literally), and a round that necessitated a 911 phone call (figuratively) (55:30) Adam announced the guys are headed to Bandon Dunes, with David and Danny! (57:50) Mediocre Tour Takes, focused on... THE MASTERS! Instagram @mediocregolfpodcast Twitter @mediocregolfpod Facebook: Mediocre Golf Podcast Email: mediocregolfpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 78 - Adam and Eddie struggle, but, "this soon will pass."

Topics for the show: (1:55)  Election movie discussion, and a healthy grammar debate (15:30) Eddie plays a "mediocre round" at Worthington Manor (20:00) Is the driving range a magical place? (21:45) Rainy Rattlewood Recap (40:15) #18 is a recurring nightmare for Eddie (47:45) Mediocre Competition Update (49:00) Mediocre Tour Takes - ft. Fred Funk, and Brian Gay Also, follow us on: Instagram @mediocregolfpodcast Twitter @mediocregolfpod Facebook: Mediocre Golf Podcast Email: mediocregolfpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 77 - Adam Wins! Eddie Demands a Recount.

(1:03) Mediocre Observations (discount codes, Links at Challedon redemption story, Bushnell vs. other range finders, and new club purchase) (11:15) Pine Ridge (History, course review, Adam's visit and round) (23:10) Hobbits Glen (History, course review, Adam and Eddie play a round) (40:15) Mediocre Tour Takes  Instagram: @mediocregolfpodcast Twitter: @medicocregolfpod Facebook: Mediocre Golf Podcast Email: mediocregolfpodcast@gmail.com  

Episode 76 - The Hobbit

This week, the guys cover: (1:20) Mediocre Observations and Interactions (6:20) Eddie declares, "I just completely changed my swing!" (25:20) Renditions Golf Club Review, discussion about perhaps the worst golf etiquette possible, and a brief discussion of Diamond Ridge's current conditions (38:20) Adam describes his recent visit to Links at Challedon, which includes the good, the bad, and the "I don't know." (55:40) VERY Mediocre Tour Takes Also, please check us out on the following: Instagram: @mediocregolfpodcast Twitter: @mediocregolfpod Facebook: Mediocre Golf Podcast Email: mediocregolfpodcast@gmail.com 

Episode 75 - "I just completely changed my swing" and "I don't know"

Topics for the show included: (1:30) Eddie and Adam grumble about how hard it is to get tee times (4:30) Adam has a run-in on a chipping green at the driving range (12:10) Eddie plays 36 holes at Bay Hills (not to be confused with Bay Hill in Orlando) (17:40) Eddie has Cafe Rio for the first time, and the bean and veggie tacos gas-powered his afternoon round! (30:20) Adam gets smacked around by the Hialeah Course at Turf Valley (38:30) Quick Mediocre Interview w/ Bob S. (40:20) Adam has a bounce-back round at Rattlewood (71:20) Mediocre Tour Takes ft. Bryson and his 48" driver; style on the course (77:40) Are we too old to wear hoodies while golfing? Also, follow us on: Instagram: @mediocregolfpodcast Twitter: @mediocregolfpod Facebook: Mediocre Golf Podcast Email: mediocregolfpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 74 - An Argument at the Driving Range

This week, the guys discuss: (00:40) Where's David? Really!?!? (03:50) Adam's Training Lesson - Malpractice? Or good idea? (12:25) A round at Clustered Spires like none other (i.e. Eddie discusses his phobia of porta potties; the guys discuss their rounds and their mental approaches to holes that fit - and don't fit - their eyes; and we finally get a competition update!) (45:55) Mediocre Tour Takes (Sergio putting with his eyes closed; and the ugliest trophies in golf, including "The Antle" - from Chasing Scratch.) Also, follow us on: Instagram @mediocregolfpodcast Twitter @medicoregolfpod Facebook @ Mediocre Golf Podcast email - MediocreGolfPodcast@gmail.com

Episode 73 - Porta Potty Phobia

 Topics for the show included: (2:02) Eddie questions why chefs serve shrimp with tails? (4:15) Penn National is so good! (5:55) Adam was lost without his laser (16:15) What's the best 36 hole establishment in the greater DMV area? (21:00) Eddie plays one of his favorites...Bedford Springs (35:15) Adam has a surprising finish at Rattlewood (40:20) A buddy talks smack to Eddie (44:45) The guys chat about Golf.com's 28 Most Annoying Pet Peeves in Golf Also, follow us on: Instagram @mediocregolfpodcast Twitter @mediocregolfpod Facebook @ Mediocre Golf Podcast email - MediocreGolfPodcast@gmail.com

Episode 72 - "Great job on the round...not the smack talk"

The guys discuss: (04:52) Eddie plays 36 at Worthington Manor; Adam plays 18 (21:24) Adam gets a golf lesson, which was supposed to be a club fitting... (45:00) Adam plays Northwest Park, right after taking a golf lesson (53:30) Eddie plays Needwood, and enjoys talking about a single shot (1:01:02) Mediocre Tour Takes, U.S. Open Edition Also, please follow the guys on: Instagram @mediocregolfpodcast Twitter @mediocregolfpod Facebook @ Mediocre Golf Podcast And feel free to reach out to the guys on: MediocreGolfPodcast@gmail.com

Episode 71 - "I think you need a lesson"

Topics for the show included: (3:45) Adam tries a new swing thought, ditches it, and shoots 76 (11:10) Handicap discussion (21:45) Mediocre Personal Story with Adam complaining about a DoorDash driver (23:05) Musket Ridge - complaints, bunkers, Eddie Eruptions, and PRGR confessions (40:10) Mediocre Tour Takes and other loose ends Also, follow us on: Instagram @mediocregolfpodcast Twitter @mediocregolfpod Facebook @ Mediocre Golf Podcast

Episode 70 - "All I want for my birthday is for you to miss this putt."

(2:20) Fall Cleaning/Moving - Eddie is moving (but not far away); The guys discuss possibly picking a new home course; Is Arthur Hills really a good course designer?; Funny picture of Adam and Eddie from 20 years ago; Do you golf with your ring on or off? (15:45) Adam surprises himself with a nice round at Clustered Spires. (26:20) Adam and Eddie golf at Rattlewood - there's an entertaining ending to the round.... (47:20) Mediocre Tour Takes  Also, follow us on: Instagram @mediocregolfpodcast Twitter @mediocregolfpod Facebook @ Mediocre Golf Podcast

Episode 69 - "I can't believe I did it again!"

Topics for the show included: (4:45) Some chuckles about the name of the water that borders Links at Lighthouse Sound (6:35) Both Adam and Eddie play LLS, but not on the same day   (21:45) Eddie plays Salt Pond GC with his boys   (27:30) Adam is the victim of an erratic drive.    (43:45) Who plays better at the US Open...Phil or Tiger? Also, follow us on: Instagram @mediocregolfpodcast Twitter @mediocregolfpod Facebook @ Mediocre Golf Podcast

Episode 68 - Practice safe golf...yell FORE!

A fun episode about a mediocre beach trip and a trip FAR more than mediocre! Plus, PEBBLE BEACH! (04:20) Adam's rough journey to the Eastern Shore (Wendy's) (9:30) Underwear - "through the gate" OR "over the fence" (12:30) Bay Hills, Arnold, Maryland (21:40) Eddie and Adam complain about Ocean City's premier courses' communications - and the lies that surround them! (36:00) Why do we care about golf scores? (41:00) Friend of the podcast: Danny's review of Pebble Beach, Spanish Bay, and Spyglass Hills!!!

Episode 67 - Mediocre Vacation AND Pebble Beach!

Three guys discussing everything golf with unique perspectives and entertaining takes.

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