There are several things in this world that absolutely belong together. Here is an incomplete list of important pairings. Note: This list is NON negotiable.
Macaroni and Cheese
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Rose & Jack from the blockbuster smash hit, Titanic
Golf & Surf
The golf and lifestyle brand, Travis Mathew, is no stranger to this list and they just happen to be a leading expert in the golf and surf categories. They created an event like no other in order to celebrate.
The event idea was simple, have a surf competition and a golf competition and combine the two scores in order to crown a grand champion. They then invited a bunch of their friends and called it the “Life on Tour Challenge.”
When you google “greatest surfer to ever live,” Google comes back with one definitive answer… Kelly Slater. So naturally, this is where Travis Mathew looked first. The surf was mild, but the shred was sick.
In addition to Kelly Slater, a host of additional celebrities joined the party. Mr Manolo made his presence known with a healthy dose of charisma, Rob Riggle graced us with a new beard, and Donovan Frankenreiter brought the chill vibes.
In addition to those chill vibes, Mr Frankenreiter also brought home a big victory in the surf portion of the event. While Donovan is mostly known for his laid back musical stylings, he can also shred the surfy seas.
After the surf portion of the event was complete, the Travis Mathew crew headed to the nearby Huntington Club to begin the golf portion of the Life on Tour Challenge. As the afternoon sun began to burn off the southern California morning fog, the temperature and the good times began to rise.
The party vibes went up approximately 75% as the competitors began to arrive at the golf course. Fortunately, the course was fully prepared to welcome the party.
Usually when someone tells me that there will be a taco truck, I come running pretty quickly. For this event, there were a multitude of vehicles carrying various means of refreshments. Please enjoy the list of mobile delights present.
Taco Truck
Pizza Party Wagon
Margarita Cart
Ice Cream Mobile
Donut Delivery Car
Cheeseburger Chevrolet
Magical Music Bus
The sun began to fade as the party rolled along the fairways. Rumblings of notable events spread like wildfire across the pairings. Rob Riggle rolled in an eagle putt, Slater made another long putt for birdie, and Manolo continued to “waggle and smack dat shit.” Even Alexandra O’Laughlin joined the golf party with a flowing ballerina golf skirt.
A large portion of the contestants in the event were not “seasoned” golfers, but it mattered little. Some of my favorite golfers come with a high handicap but are masters of enhancing the golf experience with their presence. For example, Donovan Frankenreiter isn’t going to win his club championship any time soon, but he elevates the golf party by over 68%. He is an ideal case study, let’s take a quick look at the statistics.
Curse words per stroke (CWPS): 1.78
Joke to Par Ratio: 5:1
Puts on rock show after golf? Yes
Handicap: 32
Headwear: Golf Cowboy
Signature Move: Driver Javelin
Trust me, you want a golfer like Donovan on your side. As the event headed down the stretch, he would have a chance to prove his skills in a high pressure environment. To witness the conclusion, you’ll have to tune into ESPN2.
To experience the signature driver javelin, check out my Instagram Highlight. The complete Life on Tour Challenge episode will air on October 17th, 2021.