It’s the second trip of the THP Event series called Shaft Up with UST Mamiya in 2022. For those that have missed the previous years, Shaft Up is a series of 3 events on the THP Forum where lucky forum members win a full fitting, golf at amazing course, new equipment and oh yeah, it is all 100% free including airfare. This year trip 2 is being held at Victoria National and it is going to be an amazing follow.
Shaft Up #3 contest is coming soon. Check out the details here and you could win one of these amazing trips.
Before getting ahead of ourselves however, Shaft Up #2 is coming next week and just because you will not be at Victoria National with Danny Le from UST Mamiya, and myself, does not mean you cannot win an amazing prize.
How to Enter
Two THP Forum Members are heading to Indiana to get fit by into the new Callaway Rogue ST driver along with a premium UST Mamiya Shaft. Then they will be playing as a twosome against Danny and myself. Those forum members are @montantk and @qwkz51
Step 1: Post below and include the following information.
Who will win the match? To make things even, we will be giving up a stroke per hole except par threes in match play.
What is your current driver?
What shaft is in your current driver?
What is your favorite UST Mamiya driver shaft?
Step 2: Follow along with this Live Update Thread and see if you were right and if you are the lucky winner. The updates will kick off below beginning with travel.
The Prize: We have a killer THP Prize Pack filled with amazing goodies going out to the lucky winner of the contest!
If you like our weekly contests, make sure you share them across the social media platforms below and check back each day for more new exclusive THP content.
Entries must be submitted by Sunday June 12th at 11:59pm ET. The winner will be chosen randomly from those that guessed right. Please remember only one entry per person.
Great follow today guys! Well played by everyone but Team Shaft Up was just too much in the end. (y)
[QUOTE=”BuffaloPlunger, post: 10736646, member: 59303″]
One final pickup
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? I was wondering if someone was going to pick one up too after seeing JB’s
Well done guys. I have been lurking but meetings have kept me from being involved as much as I would have liked. Really looking forward to going back through everything
[QUOTE=”BuffaloPlunger, post: 10736646, member: 59303″]
One final pickup
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That is fantastic
Strong showing by [USER=47150]@Qwkz51[/USER] he played his heart out. But just think, we did get the best screen name EVER in [USER=59303]@BuffaloPlunger[/USER]. Congrats [USER=3]@JB[/USER] & [USER=47008]@DannyLe[/USER]
[QUOTE=”BuffaloPlunger, post: 10736646, member: 59303″]
One final pickup
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Nice! Dormie network shirt (y)
[QUOTE=”Qwkz51, post: 10736025, member: 47150″]
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[QUOTE=”BuffaloPlunger, post: 10736646, member: 59303″]
One final pickup
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Love that shirt so much!
[QUOTE=”mikeg_74, post: 10736368, member: 15992″]
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I haven’t seen this yet and laughed very hard!
Heck of a fight guys! Multiple gains but never over the hump.
Congrats JB and Danny!
[QUOTE=”DannyLe, post: 10736376, member: 47008″]
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Thats a postage stamp green!:eek:
[QUOTE=”BriMac, post: 10735394, member: 44854″]
After seeing the course, are the fellas more intimidated, or less intimidated? I could see that going either way.
Enjoy the round!
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No doubt this is an intimidating course but I wasn’t as intimidated the second round for the most part. I couldn’t really get comfortable on the greens today but [USER=47150]@Qwkz51[/USER] was putting very well. I’d love to give the course another shot in the fall once it’s a little cooler outside.
[QUOTE=”BuffaloPlunger, post: 10734420, member: 59303″]
Stopped by the pro shop for some fun things
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[QUOTE=”BuffaloPlunger, post: 10736646, member: 59303″]
One final pickup
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Swag on point.
[QUOTE=”Canadan, post: 10735682, member: 2320″]
That fairway doesn’t even look real.
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They were absolutely perfect. It might be hard to tell from the photos but almost every hole you can barely tell where the green begins because the cuts blend so well
E18?
I want more.
[QUOTE=”golfinnut, post: 10735817, member: 21902″]
Not using the “combo” tees ? :unsure:
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I’ll quote [USER=3]@JB[/USER]
“We will play the whites. It’s too hot to think today”
Congrats [USER=3]@JB[/USER] and [USER=47008]@DannyLe[/USER] on the win! Congrats to [USER=47150]@Qwkz51[/USER] and [USER=59303]@BuffaloPlunger[/USER] you guys fought hard and came back but just ran outta holes! Well played and great following you guys! Everyone get home safe!
[QUOTE=”DannyLe, post: 10734971, member: 47008″]
Excuse me…playing through!
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Those headlights. Awesome.
[QUOTE=”mikeg_74, post: 10735972, member: 15992″]
[USER=59303]@BuffaloPlunger[/USER] & [USER=47150]@Qwkz51[/USER] Drop some thoughts on the before and after driver game since the fitting. It looks like today is treating you a lot better than yesterday did off the tee.
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The driver made a huge difference. I struggled a little because my hands were slipping but with that the misses were much more manageable. On the drives where my hands were fairly dry, I was hitting it exactly how I wanted to. The M40X line is the real deal. Off mishits I barely lost any speed and the feel is just fantastic. I’ve struggled finding a shaft that gives me good spin numbers and [USER=47008]@DannyLe[/USER] knocked it out of the park
[QUOTE=”MarMill, post: 10736219, member: 51186″]
Does [USER=59303]@BuffaloPlunger[/USER] Play lefty and putt righty? Or are the pictures messing with my mind?
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You would be correct!
[QUOTE=”DannyLe, post: 10736394, member: 47008″]
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NASTY ?
[QUOTE=”JB, post: 10736424, member: 3″]
It is official. Those guys battled hard, but we got them in the end. Team Shaft Up is victorious at Victoria National
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Nice W, way to hold off the comeback!
[QUOTE=”MarMill, post: 10736219, member: 51186″]
Does [USER=59303]@BuffaloPlunger[/USER] Play lefty and putt righty? Or are the pictures messing with my mind?
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[QUOTE=”BuffaloPlunger, post: 10736814, member: 59303″]
You would be correct!
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Paging [USER=56094]@Muchmore18[/USER]
[QUOTE=”BuffaloPlunger, post: 10736777, member: 59303″]
I’ll quote [USER=3]@JB[/USER]
“We will play the whites. It’s too hot to think today”
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What was the heat index today? Yesterday seemed like it would have been borderline ridiculous to get 18 in and you guys went 27+. I’m not sure I would have had the energy for that, but glad you got to soak it all in. How was the twilight golf? It looked crazy nice out there.
[QUOTE=”hackitup, post: 10736831, member: 42140″]
What was the heat index today? Yesterday seemed like it would have been borderline ridiculous to get 18 in and you guys went 27+. I’m not sure I would have had the energy for that, but glad you got to soak it all in. How was the twilight golf? It looked crazy nice out there.
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Yesterday was actually hotter (index of 107). Today the index was 100 but the humidity never really went away which was a killer
Finally caught up. Another thank you needed for [USER=3]@JB[/USER] AND [USER=47008]@DannyLe[/USER] for putting together an awesome experience that also happened to be my first. Some thanks are also in order for the extra balls that were shared and to Danny for knocking what I’m sure will be more than a few strokes off my handicap:LOL: The last 3 days were an absolute blast.
Also a thank you to [USER=47150]@Qwkz51[/USER] for being an awesome teammate and guiding me through my first experience! He definitely kept us in the match or else 9&8 may have been a real possibility:LOL:
Overall, it was an awesome few days with some great guys. Looking forward to playing some more golf with them in the future.
[QUOTE=”mson, post: 10736693, member: 66070″]
? I was wondering if someone was going to pick one up too after seeing JB’s
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Actually..I got it first, JB got his shortly after. Danny wanted it too, [USER=59303]@BuffaloPlunger[/USER] got the white, JB got the black Heather… it’s so good.
Took me all morning with work, but finally caught up. What an awesome experience and follow. Congrats [USER=3]@JB[/USER] and [USER=47008]@DannyLe[/USER] on the win.
[USER=47150]@Qwkz51[/USER] and [USER=59303]@BuffaloPlunger[/USER], you guys did awesome all around. Way to fight during the round and thank you for all the great, and entertaining, updates and pics.
Shaft Up is so awesome. Love these!! Thanks for doing this [USER=47008]@DannyLe[/USER] and THP!!
[QUOTE=”BuffaloPlunger, post: 10736838, member: 59303″]
Yesterday was actually hotter (index of 107). Today the index was 100 but the humidity never really went away which was a killer
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The humidity is terrible. While neither is ideal, I was just in Vegas and it was 105 and I would rather with that over not quite as hot and humidity on top of it.
[QUOTE=”BuffaloPlunger, post: 10736814, member: 59303″]
You would be correct!
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That is what I thought. Did you always do it that way?
[QUOTE=”MarMill, post: 10736872, member: 51186″]
That is what I thought. Did you always do it that way?
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Since I started golf. I’ve tried putting lefty a little bit but it’s very uncomfortable for me and I struggle lining everything up
Does anyone else hear Bob Marley in their head when they see the name [USER=59303]@BuffaloPlunger[/USER] ?
Is it just me?
Did anyone get a final ball count?
For everyone wondering, Victoria National is ranked #47 but was #43 a few years back although I’d make the case it should probably be too 40 or maybe even top 30. If you pay really close attention, there’s a pretty famous course way up towards that 50 spot;)
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[QUOTE=”OldeDude, post: 10736884, member: 49557″]
Did anyone get a final ball count?
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[USER=47150]@Qwkz51[/USER] i believe you said you lost 3 sleeves today and I think I lost 4 sleeves
[QUOTE=”captaincaution, post: 10736880, member: 20606″]
Does anyone else hear Bob Marley in their head when they see the name [USER=59303]@BuffaloPlunger[/USER] ?
Is it just me?
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I do now! :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
[QUOTE=”BuffaloPlunger, post: 10736890, member: 59303″]
[USER=47150]@Qwkz51[/USER] i believe you said you lost 3 sleeves today and I think I lost 4 sleeves
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That’s the total for today?
[QUOTE=”BuffaloPlunger, post: 10736464, member: 59303″]
And we are at 18
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What a beautiful course!
[QUOTE=”USAF Ret in Wis, post: 10736908, member: 51894″]
That’s the total for today?
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I believe so. I had 5 in my bag to start (thought I had more) and went through those. JB gave me 3 initially and I found one and all those were lost. Then I played with 2 or 3 more that JB gave me. [USER=47150]@Qwkz51[/USER] said he lost 3 but I’ll wait for him to confirm
[QUOTE=”BuffaloPlunger, post: 10736546, member: 59303″]
I’ll be catching up on everything while in the airport but all I gotta say is [USER=3]@JB[/USER] and [USER=47008]@DannyLe[/USER] know how to put on an awesome event. If you’re not entering into #3 you’re crazy. Danny is a hell of a fitter me player. [USER=3]@JB[/USER] is a hell of a ball salesman? I don’t think I’ve ever had so much fun getting beat up by a course this bad
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[QUOTE=”Qwkz51, post: 10736558, member: 47150″]
I cannot thank [USER=3]@JB[/USER] and [USER=47008]@DannyLe[/USER] enough for the conversations, the food, the golf this amazing course, the club, the game improvement tips, everything was top notch. It’s been a whirlwind 3 days and I will definitely be starting at page one and reviewing everything. Thank you THP for the support and for following along!
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Awesome follow! Thanks for taking us all along!
[QUOTE=”Qwkz51, post: 10736589, member: 47150″]
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Oh man, that looks and sounds good!
[QUOTE=”OldeDude, post: 10736884, member: 49557″]
Did anyone get a final ball count?
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I think about 20-30 for me 12-15 on day 1, 4 on our replays, and around 9-10 balls today
[QUOTE=”DannyLe, post: 10736376, member: 47008″]
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This is stunning!!
[QUOTE=”BuffaloPlunger, post: 10736797, member: 59303″]
The M40X line is the real deal. Off mishits I barely lost any speed and the feel is just fantastic. I’ve struggled finding a shaft that gives me good spin numbers and @DannyLe knocked it out of the park
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Preach!
[QUOTE=”Parrot, post: 10736929, member: 48815″]
Preach!
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I don’t want to call anyone out *cough cough Project X* but the M40X line is the real deal. I really don’t think I’ve hit anything that felt this good. I’ll be taking the driver out for a spin Friday and I’m looking forward to reporting back
[QUOTE=”BuffaloPlunger, post: 10736464, member: 59303″]
And we are at 18
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Show me how I to turn my draw into push fade without telling me how to do it.
[QUOTE=”BuffaloPlunger, post: 10736933, member: 59303″]
I don’t want to call anyone out *cough cough Project X* but the M40X line is the real deal. I really don’t think I’ve hit anything that felt this good. I’ll be taking the driver out for a spin Friday and I’m looking forward to reporting back
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Want me to send some of this weather your way? :ROFLMAO: 103 next week:eek:
[QUOTE=”Parrot, post: 10736935, member: 48815″]
Show me how I to turn my draw into push fade without telling me how to do it.
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With the way the wind was blowing the play was definitely hitting a right to left shot and trying to hold it against the breeze
[QUOTE=”Qwkz51, post: 10736941, member: 47150″]
Want me to send some of this weather your way? :ROFLMAO: 103 next week:eek:
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No, y’all can keep that? I’ll take my 80°
[QUOTE=”BuffaloPlunger, post: 10736915, member: 59303″]
I believe so. I had 5 in my bag to start (thought I had more) and went through those. JB gave me 3 initially and I found one and all those were lost. Then I played with 2 or 3 more that JB gave me. [USER=47150]@Qwkz51[/USER] said he lost 3 but I’ll wait for him to confirm
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[QUOTE=”Qwkz51, post: 10736924, member: 47150″]
I think about 20-30 for me 12-15 on day 1, 4 after our around 9-10 balls today
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my word, I could not afford to play this course with any regularity. :LOL:
[QUOTE=”baylrballa, post: 10736950, member: 52381″]
my word, I could not afford to play this course with any regularity. :LOL:
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I was talking to [USER=47150]@Qwkz51[/USER] on 18 and we said it would be super fun to play from the forward tees or maybe even the greens. I would have a blast hitting wedges into those greens all day