Bulldog and Friends

From Pebble to MPCC: Golf, Family, and Grit with Chris Dalhamer

Episode Notes

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This week on Bulldog and Friends, Todd sits down with longtime friend, coach, and golf aficionado Chris Dalhamer—better known as “Whammer.” From leading turf teams at Pebble Beach to shaping the future of Monterey Peninsula Country Club, Chris brings a lifetime of golf knowledge, leadership, and community spirit to the mic.

Chris shares heartfelt family updates—celebrating his daughters’ athletic achievements, cheering on his 12 grandkids, and appreciating the steady presence of his parents, Bill and Mary, at nearly every local sporting event. He reflects on his coaching days with Todd, relives big moments in Peninsula basketball, and offers a front-row look at what it takes to steward some of the most iconic golf courses in the world.

On the golf front, Chris dives into:

• Hosting major tournaments at Pebble Beach, including U.S. Opens and the AT&T Pro-Am.
• The unique atmosphere of the Walker Cup at Cypress Point.
• His take on the future of golf with LIV and the PGA, and what a merger could mean for the sport.
• The evolution of the AT&T Pro-Am from “hit and giggle” celebrity showcase to elevated PGA event.

The conversation rounds out with football talk, as Chris—an unapologetic Minnesota Vikings die-hard—weighs in on the season, shares his Super Bowl picks, and imagines adding Joe Montana to the ‘98 Vikings squad.

Packed with sports stories, humor, and heart, this episode highlights why “Whammer” is a true legend of the Peninsula—on and off the course.