Episode Details

On this episode of Sports ’N Torts, Joshua Stein is joined by his longtime friend Marc Glickman for a full recap of their unforgettable 8 man golf trip to Pebble Beach Golf Links and the Monterey Peninsula for Marc and Mike Peckham's 50th Birthday. What starts as a conversation about bucket-list golf quickly turns into a hilarious and detailed breakdown of one of the most memorable sports weekends either of them has ever experienced.

The two relive every part of the trip — from TSA chaos during a government shutdown, to arriving at Pebble Beach for the first time, to walking the iconic 18th fairway after dark with beers in hand. They discuss the surreal feeling of standing on golf holes they had only seen on television, the unmatched beauty of the Pacific coastline, and the pressure of trying to actually play well on one of the most famous courses in the world.

Marc shares the story of his incredible opening round at Pebble Beach, including a front-nine 37, clutch bunker shots, and a closing birdie on the iconic 18th hole. The conversation also dives into the strategy, nerves, camaraderie, gambling, caddie advice, and mental battles that come with a true golf buddies trip.

The highlight of the episode comes during the group’s round at Poppy Hills Golf Course when Marc records the first hole-in-one of his life on the 11th hole — a perfectly struck 146-yard seven iron that disappeared into the cup. Josh and Marc relive the moment shot-by-shot, including the sprint to the green, the celebration that followed, and the legendary “hole-in-one tax” that carried into the evening.

The episode is part golf storytelling, part friendship documentary, and part celebration of why experiences like these matter. Whether you love golf, sports travel, or simply hearing friends relive a once-in-a-lifetime trip, this episode captures the joy, humor, and emotion of an unforgettable week.

Show Notes

In This Episode:

• The crew’s chaotic travel day during the government shutdown
• First impressions arriving at Pebble Beach Golf Links
• Why Pebble Beach feels like “adult Disneyland”
• Walking the iconic 18th fairway after hours
• Staying directly beside the 1st tee box at Pebble
• Strategy and nerves before the opening tee shot
• Breaking down every memorable shot from the Pebble round
• The pressure of trying to play well on a bucket-list course
• Marc’s incredible front-nine 37 at Pebble Beach
• Favorite holes on the property, including 6, 7, 8, 17, and 18
• The famous cliffside approach shots that TV cannot properly capture
• Why caddie advice at Pebble is non-negotiable
• The legendary bunker saves and “Saddam” references throughout the round
• The match-play battle between the group
• Dinner and storytelling at The Tap Room
• Why Spyglass Hill Golf Course may secretly rival Pebble
• The beauty and history of Poppy Hills Golf Course
• Marc’s first-ever hole-in-one on the 11th hole at Poppy Hills
• Sprinting to the green after the ace
• The unwritten rule of buying drinks after a hole-in-one
• Why golf trips with lifelong friends become core memories

As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm - a personal injury law firm in Atlanta, GA - www. jsteinlawfirm.com.