Sand Valley: Bandon Dunes Sister Resort | Sick Golf Trips Podcast Ep. 14

Pete flew from Long Island to Madison, Wisconsin, waited over a year on the waitlist, and finally got his college crew onto one of the most talked-about golf destinations in the country — Sand Valley. Spoiler: it lived up to the hype.This week we're joined by Pete, a software sales pro and golf app founder from Long Island, New York. Pete and 7 of his college buddies have been doing an annual golf trip for 5+ years — and Sand Valley was their white whale. He breaks down the entire trip: the 36-hole days, the caddy experience, the 8-man cabin, the $1 taco shack, and how the draft format keeps the competition alive all weekend long.We cover:Getting on the waitlist — expect at least a year out (maybe two)Flying into Madison and vanning up to the middle of nowhereSand Valley, Mammoth Dunes, Sedge Valley, and The Lido — all four coursesWhy you absolutely need caddies and how to get the same looper for multiple roundsThe snake draft format that keeps 8 guys locked in all weekendMatch play rules: team play vs. Sunday singlesWhy the 8-man cabin beats hotels every single timeFull cost breakdown: ~$300/round + $120-150 caddy tipsThe legendary $1 taco shack right on propertyHow Sand Valley stacks up vs. Pinehurst, Streamsong, and Bandon DunesPete's new golf app — Golfed — to track every course you've ever played