What makes a place so special that people want their ashes spread there? In this episode of The Bag Drop: Untold Stories in Golf, host Matt Considine sits down with Colton Craig (golf course architect) and Nick Jorgensen (CEO of Jorgensen Land & Cattle) to talk about the creation of the Lazy J Sporting Club in Ideal, South Dakota.

The conversation dives into:

• The vision of blending golf, hunting, and ranch heritage
• Colton’s passion for golf course architecture and Perry Maxwell
• Nick’s family legacy in cattle farming and community building
• How they’re shaping a sporting club worthy of ashes — a place people want to call their favorite spot on earth.

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🐮 Nick Jorgensen — Lazy J Sporting Club — 💼 LinkedIn

🪏 Colton Craig — Smyers, Craig, Coyne Golf Course Architects — 💼 LinkedIn

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Lazy J Sporting Club

03:59 Meet the Guests: Colton Craig and Nick Jorgensen

07:22 Colton's Passion for Golf Course Architecture

10:08 Nick Jorgensen's Journey in the Cattle Business

16:01 The Vision Behind Lazy J Sporting Club

24:10 Connecting Agriculture and Golf

28:30 The Aha Moment for Golf Development

31:53 The Beauty of the Land and Golf Design

33:30 The Journey to Lazy J Sporting Club

36:53 The Goldilocks Zone: Land and Design Philosophy

38:37 Maximizing Land Use: Golf as the Best Option

41:36 Creating Accessibility and Affordability in Golf

43:06 A Memorable Experience with Bill Murray

46:15 The Future of Lazy J: Milestones and Vision

48:52 Unique Offerings: Golf and Hunting Combined

51:46 The Sporting Club Experience: Privacy and Adventure

56:48 Building a Legacy: Family and Community Values

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