I'm a dreamer. No denying it. So any time the Mega Millions or Powerball crests $600-700 milly then you KNOW I'm sneaking a few tix.
And with the jackpot north of $1.1B, I want you all to know that even after I win this evening, I will continue to be the voice of Breakfast Balls. You have my word.
The twist? I will continue writing it from the Bahamas. More specifically, from one of the 24 Founder's Club sites at Jack's Bay.
As profiled in GOLF.com, the development features both a Tiger Woods designed short course as well as a soon to come Nicklaus designed track that meanders through the crystal blue coasts. Plus amenities like a mini golf course, spa, private pink sand beach access, raquet club and more.
And if this image is any indication, the Conch Shack way off on the right is guaranteed to be my happy place. I'm picturing sweeping views, complementary fish tacos and/or poke bowls, lively bartender always giving you the business, and maybe some pebble ice.
You know who's not welcome at Jack's Bay?
BOOOO FRANK AND CATHY SPUNT
After scrolling for FAR too long on this dude's Twitter account, it's unclear whether it's a parody or not. But the troll here is top notch. I want nothing more than for Frank and Cathy Spunt to exist and have forced their club to make their yard OB. The petty shenanigans that would ensue would be epic.
But in all likelihood, he's just another industry plant! A concept my wife introduced me to in response to this Bobbi Althoff. You heard of her? Apparently most people had, but she interviewed Drake... in her bed... for her podcast and has social buzzin' about being some undercover host that I guess Big Podcast has planted into pop culture to help, I'm not quite sure, get more eyeballs on podcasts?
If someone understands this "plant" stuff, email me. Just feels like she's doing some bit character, but if she's for real, then yikes.
You know who is welcome at Jack's Bay?
VIKTOR IS MY LIFE'S GOAL
Viktor is my life's goal. My happy place. My spirit animal (do people say that anymore?).
Making the rounds this week was an incredible video of Viktor Hovland on a golf trip with his buddies (mid-season mind you) at Lofoten Links. Why does that course sound familiar? Because it's in a remote part of Norway, north of the Arctic Circle, and offers 24 hour daylight during June and July!
In the video, Viktor is just chillin' in the cart next to the goodest of boys scrolling on his phone as his buddies search the tall grass. Realizing his friend is filming, Viktor gives the iconic look above and it's just pure joy.
He seems like a killer hang and really hope we get some Hovland in the next Full Swing season.
Lee Hodges completely fan boys on Saban
I'M NOT NERVOUS, YOU ARE!
File this video under "PGA Stars: They're just like us!"
Lee Hodges, winner of last week's 3M Open, is seen hopping on the phone to field a congratulations from Alabama football coach, Nick Saban. As a Bama alum, it appears that Lee was, uhhhh, not prepared for said chat.
Let me just highlight Lee's responses to best illustrate what we're dealing with...
"Hey Coach!"
"How are ya, bud?"
"Thank you, pal. Appreciate that, man."
"Thank you, dude."
Bud, pal, man, and dude. BINGO! Those four and the free square in the middle officially complete my "nicknames I use when I've completely forgotten my random playing partner's name while golfing" Bingo card.
Not saying I'd be any better though, seeing as how I once met Alison Brie during my entertainment days at a table read and proceeded to fail at combining two cohesive words into anything even close to English.
Suave is not my strong suit.
And in other Lee Hodges news...
Whoopsies.
Hungry? Grab a Snickers.
Iconic halfway houses
A MID-ROUND MCMUFFIN
Killer find by re-post factory Zire Golf.
Mere yards away from this tee box is Mikky D's—which would be my dream. My own golf ritual is that every time I play golf, I get a McDonald's breakfast. Sausage and egg biscuit, hash brown, and a large iced coffee.
It's the simple pleasures in life.
And I heard one time that Warren Buffett gets a McDonald's breakfast every morning, so there's that. One of those two is a billionaire investing genius... and the other is buying Mega Millions tickets. But if we can't bond over classic American fast food then what are we even doing???
Plus, this McDonald's app experience is incredible. Use my code SCOTT15 when you download for a free McFlurry. Jk jk—I'm no McDonald's plant!
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