The Landmand Golf Club in Nebraska has become the toughest place to book a tee time in the United States, and for good reason. This 600-acre course, carved out of the treeless Loess Hills, presents a challenge like no other. With fairways as wide as football fields and greens that can be four to six times larger than typical American greens, it's no wonder that securing a tee time is akin to winning the golf lottery. For Josh Gardner and Jared Stiver, two regular guys from Wyoming, playing Landmand was a dream come true, but it also turned out to be a grueling test of their golfing abilities. The scale of the course is hard to describe, and the challenge is magnified by the course's unique features, such as the massive greens and the howling Wyoming-esque winds. The experience was not just about the golf; it was also about the people and the passion behind the course. Owner Will Andersen, Golf Channel host Gary Williams, and the course's architects were on hand to explain the Landmand concept and history, providing Gardner and Stiver with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the course. The duo's adventure didn't end with the golf; they also presented Andersen with a spur with hearts cut into it made by renowned Sheridan craftsman Tom Balding, and a copper shot glass from their hometown Mint Bar. The experience left a lasting impression on Gardner and Stiver, and they are already planning their next visit. However, they are also nursing their golf egos and are certain that their links version of PTSD will subside. In the meantime, they are enjoying their few minutes of golf-envy fame back home, and they have advice for anyone who wins the lottery and lands a tee time on this Links of Dreams in the Loess Hills: just experience it, because you're not going to walk away going 'I'm a really good golfer'.
