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, I 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, I had the opportunity to add form and function around Kirk's sculptures. In partnership, we brought to life Kirk’s sea creatures, piers, and surf scenes, and authentic pirate ship as the centerpiece envisioned by Kirk. It was an honor to work on the project and revive the old mini golf property, which I visited as a kid and spent countless hours skateboarding the pools next door at the historic Del Mar Skate Ranch. Photo credit to Gary Kirk, a great man and master artist, who is sorely missed.