After three seasons contracting to build massive sandcastle forms on the beach for renowned sand sculptor and founder of the World Sand Sculpting Academy, Gary Kirk, who led the competition for the Discovery Channel's "explosive" television show (they blew up the sandcastles), Sand Blasters, JD was hired to lead construction of Pelly's Miniature Golf in Del Mar. Collaborating with Kirk, who's sand sculpting work and aquatic vision for the course won the contract, JD helped to add form and structure around Kirk's sculptures. His life-like sea creature designs, piers, and surf scenes, with authentic pirate ship as the centerpiece envisioned by Kirk were brought to life in partnership with JD who was honored to work on the project and revive the old mini golf property, which he fondly recalls visiting as a kid having spent countless hours skateboarding the pools next door at the Del Mar Skate Ranch. Photo credit to Gary Kirk. He was a great man and master artist.