EXPERIENCE 2021 Grandaddy of Em All with Callaway Golf
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I asked him about the Minneapolis name this year and he said he has a lot of friends in Minneapolis.
Remember that while in Cali, because before you realize it you will be back to heading for the airport and you will wonder where the time went.
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Are we there yet????
I’ve been lobbying for a Philadephia. In my dreams it’s a 2Ball Toulon
Getting excited for all you guys going! All starts getting real really quick!
Just one guy‘s opinion as we come down the home stretch…
Take a lot of photos of yourself with the guys, then take more.
As best you can, just take it all in and embrace the experience. It’s a little hard to explain until you’ve done it but you will have been to the mountain top. There’s nowhere to go in your golf travails from here but down. Squeeze every last ounce out of it while you still can
I was tempted to say “when it is over it is over” but that’s only true if you let it be. Our team still talks a hundred times a day every day. I don’t remember many shots, I don’t remember all the holes but I remember a lot of interpersonal things, the laughs, the friendships, etc. I can’t say that about any other event. This one will be a special as you let it be.
Also, I’m freaking jealous of every last one of you guys. I’ll be at a destination location playing golf next week. But it isn’t The Grandaddy, it isn’t Callaway, it isn’t the fitting center and it isn’t The Hideaway. #jealous
Take a lot of photos of yourself with the guys, then take more.
As best you can, just take it all in and embrace the experience. It’s a little hard to explain until you’ve done it but you will have been to the mountain top. There’s nowhere to go in your golf travails from here but down. Squeeze every last ounce out of it while you still can
I was tempted to say “when it is over it is over” but that’s only true if you let it be. Our team still talks a hundred times a day every day. I don’t remember many shots, I don’t remember all the holes but I remember a lot of interpersonal things, the laughs, the friendships, etc. I can’t say that about any other event. This one will be a special as you let it be.
Also, I’m freaking jealous of every last one of you guys. I’ll be at a destination location playing golf next week. But it isn’t The Grandaddy, it isn’t Callaway, it isn’t the fitting center and it isn’t The Hideaway. #jealous
+1 and will add ... take photos of your Trackman results (not every shot of course but the ones you talk to the fitter about perhaps)
You'd have them at any other fitting so it seems helpful to me. Maybe you won't hit them, maybe you will. I bet the fitter looks at them though.
Not all forecaddies are created equal.
Let's just say you may not trust one of them completely if he's still there.More head covers, more clothes, a tumbler
ah yes...the dreaded "Can't focus and get anything done at work" phase...
So accurate!
If you need a temp to help out, I'll send my resume and pay my own way.
#seriouslyMany of us didn't even risk it to be honest with you. The reward is not worth the risk. We'll be excited to see those action shots a month or so later still, so don't sweat it.
Shots are pretty easy. Video, fuggetaboutit. What kind of phone do you have?
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(Posting one last time this year)
I have the list of things I wrote down over the years as I reflected on my Grandaddy Experience...
Team THP-
It’s almost Grandaddy time, and while I can’t wax poetically about how I closed out a member of the Zoo Crew in Singles and it changed my life (I played @JasonFinleyCG and if I would have won shirts would have been printed). I can share some things from my experience, which might just help you as you attempt to have your moment in the Sun.
Pro Tips:
Hydrate- Drink more water than you think that you need, the climate is a lot different than other parts of the country, and drinks will be flowing. Drink a lot of water.
Chapstick- is a real need, make sure you have some with you. You will thank me later.
Sunscreen- You should be using sunscreen anyway, but this time of year in most of the country, sunscreen isn’t a thought. You will need it in California.
Course Management- Get a yardage book early, come up with a plan and stick to your plan. Depending upon who on the Zoo Crew you play, they might be able to bomb it past you. Don’t focus on what they are doing, focus on what you need to do in accordance to your plan. Stick to your plan.
Nerves-“Grandaddy Nerves” are a real thing, there is a lot going on and it is at times a bit overwhelming. Remain calm, be your partner’s calm. Bad shots happen, don’t let a bad shot get you too wound up.
Routine- It is hard to explain to anyone who hasn’t experienced walking through the gates at the Hideaway, but the experience is surreal and it’s easy to get distracted. In an effort, to take something surreal, and make it seem normal, stick to your same pre-shot routine.
Example: If you part of your routine is to check the yardage yourself with your laser, then do that. Anything to make the playing experience feel more normal to you, do that. (You will have caddies to give you yardages, but this isn’t about checking the yardage, it’s about keeping the same routine that you normally have).
Don’t play slow- No one likes slow play, and you don’t want to be that guy. I’m not saying to play rushed, just don’t be slow.
Fitting Engagement- Come to the fitting process at the ECPC, ready to be engaged fully in that process with your Fitter. You will have one of the best Fitters in the world; however, you don’t have all day. Be engaged, ask questions, understand what your Fitter is trying to accomplish. Have an open dialogue with your Fitter, have an idea what has worked for you in the past and communicate that with your Fitter. This engagement will help you get the most out of your time with your Fitter. It's an awesome experience, but you don't have all day, make the most of it. When in doubt, trust the Fitter.
Know your yardages- You are getting a brand new set of clubs, and you have to play with them the next day. Don’t leave the ECPC without asking for what yardages your woods and irons were carrying. This will take out a lot of guess work early in the round the next day. You’re welcome.
Grips- This isn’t the time to experiment with new grips, you know what works for you. This is just a personal opinion, stick with grips that you can trust, remember what I said about the nerves.
My opinion also expends to putter grips, if you have a putter grip that you like, just go with it. If it’s an exotic putter grip, and you aren’t sure they will have it, bring one with you. You are going to need to putt well to have a chance, don’t leave that putter grip up to chance.
Fitting Sheet- It’s a cool moment getting fitted at the ECPC; take a picture of your fitting sheet.
Wedges- If you are coming from a cold weather climate and haven’t been able to hit balls outside in a while, spend some time in the short game area at the ECPC and hit a lot of wedge shots. Get that feel back.
Updates- Make sure you do a great job keeping us sweating it out on the forum updated, but stay focused on your match, and try not to concern yourself with what is going on in the other matches. Stay in your moment.
Take a lot of pictures- This is a once in a lifetime experience, take a moment to take in each hole.
Putts- You will have caddies to help you read your putts, but if you aren’t sure, ask your member host to take a look. The guys like Al, know the course better than anyone, use them.
The Nest- Go and have fun, avoid Luke when he is ordering, and be on the first Uber out. Survive….
Don’t hold up the bus- Don’t be the guy who robs your teammates of prep time.
Warm up- Spend more time on the putting green than on the range. The breakfast sliders are amazing, but don’t put yourself in a food coma. There are comfort stations everywhere; you will have plenty of refreshment on the course. You don’t want to be standing over a big putt thinking, you need to take a bathroom break.
Reviews- Review the hell out of your gear, don’t ghost on your reviews or recaps. We want to hear all about your experience, and about the greatness of the gear.
That’s it for the tips; heed them if you think they will help you. Good Luck, Don’t die, Try to win, but Have Fun!
Remember that The Grandaddy is always one team away from extinction; I know y’all will do a great job representing yourselves and this community. We all want y’all to do well and do everything in your power to have this event that we all love return next year.
As for Odds, they will come, unless the Team specifically asks me not to do them. There is an old friend of mine that likes videos, so I’m going to do that at least. Geaux Get’em... I’m working on the Preview right now & y’all have better than a puncher’s chance to win this thing, we will all be rooting for you (regardless of my pick on the Preview Show or the Odds)
Props to @jlew2144, a lot on this list came from random conversations that we have had in the past.
JDax
I have the list of things I wrote down over the years as I reflected on my Grandaddy Experience...
Team THP-
It’s almost Grandaddy time, and while I can’t wax poetically about how I closed out a member of the Zoo Crew in Singles and it changed my life (I played @JasonFinleyCG and if I would have won shirts would have been printed). I can share some things from my experience, which might just help you as you attempt to have your moment in the Sun.
Pro Tips:
Hydrate- Drink more water than you think that you need, the climate is a lot different than other parts of the country, and drinks will be flowing. Drink a lot of water.
Chapstick- is a real need, make sure you have some with you. You will thank me later.
Sunscreen- You should be using sunscreen anyway, but this time of year in most of the country, sunscreen isn’t a thought. You will need it in California.
Course Management- Get a yardage book early, come up with a plan and stick to your plan. Depending upon who on the Zoo Crew you play, they might be able to bomb it past you. Don’t focus on what they are doing, focus on what you need to do in accordance to your plan. Stick to your plan.
Nerves-“Grandaddy Nerves” are a real thing, there is a lot going on and it is at times a bit overwhelming. Remain calm, be your partner’s calm. Bad shots happen, don’t let a bad shot get you too wound up.
Routine- It is hard to explain to anyone who hasn’t experienced walking through the gates at the Hideaway, but the experience is surreal and it’s easy to get distracted. In an effort, to take something surreal, and make it seem normal, stick to your same pre-shot routine.
Example: If you part of your routine is to check the yardage yourself with your laser, then do that. Anything to make the playing experience feel more normal to you, do that. (You will have caddies to give you yardages, but this isn’t about checking the yardage, it’s about keeping the same routine that you normally have).
Don’t play slow- No one likes slow play, and you don’t want to be that guy. I’m not saying to play rushed, just don’t be slow.
Fitting Engagement- Come to the fitting process at the ECPC, ready to be engaged fully in that process with your Fitter. You will have one of the best Fitters in the world; however, you don’t have all day. Be engaged, ask questions, understand what your Fitter is trying to accomplish. Have an open dialogue with your Fitter, have an idea what has worked for you in the past and communicate that with your Fitter. This engagement will help you get the most out of your time with your Fitter. It's an awesome experience, but you don't have all day, make the most of it. When in doubt, trust the Fitter.
Know your yardages- You are getting a brand new set of clubs, and you have to play with them the next day. Don’t leave the ECPC without asking for what yardages your woods and irons were carrying. This will take out a lot of guess work early in the round the next day. You’re welcome.
Grips- This isn’t the time to experiment with new grips, you know what works for you. This is just a personal opinion, stick with grips that you can trust, remember what I said about the nerves.
My opinion also expends to putter grips, if you have a putter grip that you like, just go with it. If it’s an exotic putter grip, and you aren’t sure they will have it, bring one with you. You are going to need to putt well to have a chance, don’t leave that putter grip up to chance.
Fitting Sheet- It’s a cool moment getting fitted at the ECPC; take a picture of your fitting sheet.
Wedges- If you are coming from a cold weather climate and haven’t been able to hit balls outside in a while, spend some time in the short game area at the ECPC and hit a lot of wedge shots. Get that feel back.
Updates- Make sure you do a great job keeping us sweating it out on the forum updated, but stay focused on your match, and try not to concern yourself with what is going on in the other matches. Stay in your moment.
Take a lot of pictures- This is a once in a lifetime experience, take a moment to take in each hole.
Putts- You will have caddies to help you read your putts, but if you aren’t sure, ask your member host to take a look. The guys like Al, know the course better than anyone, use them.
The Nest- Go and have fun, avoid Luke when he is ordering, and be on the first Uber out. Survive….
Don’t hold up the bus- Don’t be the guy who robs your teammates of prep time.
Warm up- Spend more time on the putting green than on the range. The breakfast sliders are amazing, but don’t put yourself in a food coma. There are comfort stations everywhere; you will have plenty of refreshment on the course. You don’t want to be standing over a big putt thinking, you need to take a bathroom break.
Reviews- Review the hell out of your gear, don’t ghost on your reviews or recaps. We want to hear all about your experience, and about the greatness of the gear.
That’s it for the tips; heed them if you think they will help you. Good Luck, Don’t die, Try to win, but Have Fun!
Remember that The Grandaddy is always one team away from extinction; I know y’all will do a great job representing yourselves and this community. We all want y’all to do well and do everything in your power to have this event that we all love return next year.
As for Odds, they will come, unless the Team specifically asks me not to do them. There is an old friend of mine that likes videos, so I’m going to do that at least. Geaux Get’em... I’m working on the Preview right now & y’all have better than a puncher’s chance to win this thing, we will all be rooting for you (regardless of my pick on the Preview Show or the Odds)
Props to @jlew2144, a lot on this list came from random conversations that we have had in the past.
JDax
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We spent some time on this today, probably will do what I believe we have done in the past which is II on Clive and II/III. combo on the Dye - so both will play around 6400 yards. That is where the men will play from.
I have lost some weight and some hair!Thought you looked like you lost some weight, or was it just a haircutsaid the pot to the kettle!
Couple things in regards to what I am reading about the forecaddies - remember, they are out there to aid and assist the group - help speed up play. They are not personal caddies, they should NOT be needed for every yardage and every putt - play as you play every other round (at least most of us) - without a caddie. Use them for help but the most important benefit they can be to you is aiding in what you need to know about the hole and helping to follow/find balls. They should help SPEED UP play and not slow it down. This is especially true since you will be bringing your stuff with you.
Pretty sure I found both for you. Coming in a few pounds over my fighting weight and with hair in places I shouldn't have. Hard work being the old guy on the team. You have Callaway walkers for rent by chance?
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Thank you for taking the time to put this together! Can’t wait to see the odds!(Posting one last time this year)
I have the list of things I wrote down over the years as I reflected on my Grandaddy Experience...
Team THP-
It’s almost Grandaddy time, and while I can’t wax poetically about how I closed out a member of the Zoo Crew in Singles and it changed my life (I played @JasonFinleyCG and if I would have won shirts would have been printed). I can share some things from my experience, which might just help you as you attempt to have your moment in the Sun.
Pro Tips:
Hydrate- Drink more water than you think that you need, the climate is a lot different than other parts of the country, and drinks will be flowing. Drink a lot of water.
Chapstick- is a real need, make sure you have some with you. You will thank me later.
Sunscreen- You should be using sunscreen anyway, but this time of year in most of the country, sunscreen isn’t a thought. You will need it in California.
Course Management- Get a yardage book early, come up with a plan and stick to your plan. Depending upon who on the Zoo Crew you play, they might be able to bomb it past you. Don’t focus on what they are doing, focus on what you need to do in accordance to your plan. Stick to your plan.
Nerves-“Grandaddy Nerves” are a real thing, there is a lot going on and it is at times a bit overwhelming. Remain calm, be your partner’s calm. Bad shots happen, don’t let a bad shot get you too wound up.
Routine- It is hard to explain to anyone who hasn’t experienced walking through the gates at the Hideaway, but the experience is surreal and it’s easy to get distracted. In an effort, to take something surreal, and make it seem normal, stick to your same pre-shot routine.
Example: If you part of your routine is to check the yardage yourself with your laser, then do that. Anything to make the playing experience feel more normal to you, do that. (You will have caddies to give you yardages, but this isn’t about checking the yardage, it’s about keeping the same routine that you normally have).
Don’t play slow- No one likes slow play, and you don’t want to be that guy. I’m not saying to play rushed, just don’t be slow.
Fitting Engagement- Come to the fitting process at the ECPC, ready to be engaged fully in that process with your Fitter. You will have one of the best Fitters in the world; however, you don’t have all day. Be engaged, ask questions, understand what your Fitter is trying to accomplish. Have an open dialogue with your Fitter, have an idea what has worked for you in the past and communicate that with your Fitter. This engagement will help you get the most out of your time with your Fitter. It's an awesome experience, but you don't have all day, make the most of it. When in doubt, trust the Fitter.
Know your yardages- You are getting a brand new set of clubs, and you have to play with them the next day. Don’t leave the ECPC without asking for what yardages your woods and irons were carrying. This will take out a lot of guess work early in the round the next day. You’re welcome.
Grips- This isn’t the time to experiment with new grips, you know what works for you. This is just a personal opinion, stick with grips that you can trust, remember what I said about the nerves.
My opinion also expends to putter grips, if you have a putter grip that you like, just go with it. If it’s an exotic putter grip, and you aren’t sure they will have it, bring one with you. You are going to need to putt well to have a chance, don’t leave that putter grip up to chance.
Fitting Sheet- It’s a cool moment getting fitted at the ECPC; take a picture of your fitting sheet.
Wedges- If you are coming from a cold weather climate and haven’t been able to hit balls outside in a while, spend some time in the short game area at the ECPC and hit a lot of wedge shots. Get that feel back.
Updates- Make sure you do a great job keeping us sweating it out on the forum updated, but stay focused on your match, and try not to concern yourself with what is going on in the other matches. Stay in your moment.
Take a lot of pictures- This is a once in a lifetime experience, take a moment to take in each hole.
Putts- You will have caddies to help you read your putts, but if you aren’t sure, ask your member host to take a look. The guys like Al, know the course better than anyone, use them.
The Nest- Go and have fun, avoid Luke when he is ordering, and be on the first Uber out. Survive….
Don’t hold up the bus- Don’t be the guy who robs your teammates of prep time.
Warm up- Spend more time on the putting green than on the range. The breakfast sliders are amazing, but don’t put yourself in a food coma. There are comfort stations everywhere; you will have plenty of refreshment on the course. You don’t want to be standing over a big putt thinking, you need to take a bathroom break.
Reviews- Review the hell out of your gear, don’t ghost on your reviews or recaps. We want to hear all about your experience, and about the greatness of the gear.
That’s it for the tips; heed them if you think they will help you. Good Luck, Don’t die, Try to win, but Have Fun!
Remember that The Grandaddy is always one team away from extinction; I know y’all will do a great job representing yourselves and this community. We all want y’all to do well and do everything in your power to have this event that we all love return next year.
As for Odds, they will come, unless the Team specifically asks me not to do them. There is an old friend of mine that likes videos, so I’m going to do that at least. Geaux Get’em... I’m working on the Preview right now & y’all have better than a puncher’s chance to win this thing, we will all be rooting for you (regardless of my pick on the Preview Show or the Odds)
Props to @jlew2144, a lot on this list came from random conversations that we have had in the past.
JDax
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Super light weight titanium with Truvis Tennis balls on the bottom.Pretty sure I found both for you. Coming in a few pounds over my fighting weight and with hair in places I shouldn't have. Hard work being the old guy on the team. You have Callaway walkers for rent by chance?
Throw in some jail break to stiffen up the frame and a matte handle and I'm sold!
Your first point is probably my biggest regret. I thought I took a ton of pictures. But going through them after the event, it definitely didn’t feel like enough to capture the momentous occasion. You’re100% right. Take pictures of you with your team mates. Of you with the Callaway guys. With the hosts. That’s what will stand out to you when the event is over and done with. The people you share this once in a lifetime opportunity with is what makes the trip memorable.
You guys probably already realize this, especially those who’ve been waiting over a year for it to come to fruition. But, the bonds you make are priceless. Try not to get lost in the grandeur of it all. Take the time to connect. The Callaway crew are great people. They’re passionate about what they do. Make it a point to soak in their knowledge and insight. @DNevsCG probably wanted to get off the bus half way back from the desert with all the questions I was asking haha. But honestly was one of the highlights of the trip for me. This opportunity may be the only chance you get to get this kind of access. Make use of it. They’re people too and are ready to have just as much fun as you.
Make this trip about you. Do what you can to share it with the forum. But, don’t miss the little things over it. Don’t spend your time with your face buried in your phones. You just might miss some great moments. This is a time where it’s ok to be a bit selfish.
looking back on our trip, I realize that we didn’t spend enough time together as a team. Sharing our experience together face to face. It was go go go from the start. My travel delays had a little bit to do with it. But, a bit of pre-nesting played it’s post too haha. Won’t forget that either. Looking back, I wish we would have clung to each other a little more in the little down time we had.
You guys are going to kill it. You’re about to have probably the biggest highlight in your golf life. Soak it in. I’m happy for you. And your love thread is going to be a tough follow because it’s going to be a rush of memories and emotions for me. But I can’t wait to see it unfold.
And something I forgot to mention. Don’t turn your matches into a grind. They’re not looking to so just treat it like a typical weekend round. Just smile, chit chat, have fun. Don’t get overwhelmed by how you’re doing in your matches. Because when it’s over, who cares, you still won. You were at the Grandaddy off then all!
So many thanks @JDax! Appreciate all the words of wisdom(Posting one last time this year)
I have the list of things I wrote down over the years as I reflected on my Grandaddy Experience...
Team THP-
It’s almost Grandaddy time, and while I can’t wax poetically about how I closed out a member of the Zoo Crew in Singles and it changed my life (I played @JasonFinleyCG and if I would have won shirts would have been printed). I can share some things from my experience, which might just help you as you attempt to have your moment in the Sun.
Pro Tips:
Hydrate- Drink more water than you think that you need, the climate is a lot different than other parts of the country, and drinks will be flowing. Drink a lot of water.
Chapstick- is a real need, make sure you have some with you. You will thank me later.
Sunscreen- You should be using sunscreen anyway, but this time of year in most of the country, sunscreen isn’t a thought. You will need it in California.
Course Management- Get a yardage book early, come up with a plan and stick to your plan. Depending upon who on the Zoo Crew you play, they might be able to bomb it past you. Don’t focus on what they are doing, focus on what you need to do in accordance to your plan. Stick to your plan.
Nerves-“Grandaddy Nerves” are a real thing, there is a lot going on and it is at times a bit overwhelming. Remain calm, be your partner’s calm. Bad shots happen, don’t let a bad shot get you too wound up.
Routine- It is hard to explain to anyone who hasn’t experienced walking through the gates at the Hideaway, but the experience is surreal and it’s easy to get distracted. In an effort, to take something surreal, and make it seem normal, stick to your same pre-shot routine.
Example: If you part of your routine is to check the yardage yourself with your laser, then do that. Anything to make the playing experience feel more normal to you, do that. (You will have caddies to give you yardages, but this isn’t about checking the yardage, it’s about keeping the same routine that you normally have).
Don’t play slow- No one likes slow play, and you don’t want to be that guy. I’m not saying to play rushed, just don’t be slow.
Fitting Engagement- Come to the fitting process at the ECPC, ready to be engaged fully in that process with your Fitter. You will have one of the best Fitters in the world; however, you don’t have all day. Be engaged, ask questions, understand what your Fitter is trying to accomplish. Have an open dialogue with your Fitter, have an idea what has worked for you in the past and communicate that with your Fitter. This engagement will help you get the most out of your time with your Fitter. It's an awesome experience, but you don't have all day, make the most of it. When in doubt, trust the Fitter.
Know your yardages- You are getting a brand new set of clubs, and you have to play with them the next day. Don’t leave the ECPC without asking for what yardages your woods and irons were carrying. This will take out a lot of guess work early in the round the next day. You’re welcome.
Grips- This isn’t the time to experiment with new grips, you know what works for you. This is just a personal opinion, stick with grips that you can trust, remember what I said about the nerves.
My opinion also expends to putter grips, if you have a putter grip that you like, just go with it. If it’s an exotic putter grip, and you aren’t sure they will have it, bring one with you. You are going to need to putt well to have a chance, don’t leave that putter grip up to chance.
Fitting Sheet- It’s a cool moment getting fitted at the ECPC; take a picture of your fitting sheet.
Wedges- If you are coming from a cold weather climate and haven’t been able to hit balls outside in a while, spend some time in the short game area at the ECPC and hit a lot of wedge shots. Get that feel back.
Updates- Make sure you do a great job keeping us sweating it out on the forum updated, but stay focused on your match, and try not to concern yourself with what is going on in the other matches. Stay in your moment.
Take a lot of pictures- This is a once in a lifetime experience, take a moment to take in each hole.
Putts- You will have caddies to help you read your putts, but if you aren’t sure, ask your member host to take a look. The guys like Al, know the course better than anyone, use them.
The Nest- Go and have fun, avoid Luke when he is ordering, and be on the first Uber out. Survive….
Don’t hold up the bus- Don’t be the guy who robs your teammates of prep time.
Warm up- Spend more time on the putting green than on the range. The breakfast sliders are amazing, but don’t put yourself in a food coma. There are comfort stations everywhere; you will have plenty of refreshment on the course. You don’t want to be standing over a big putt thinking, you need to take a bathroom break.
Reviews- Review the hell out of your gear, don’t ghost on your reviews or recaps. We want to hear all about your experience, and about the greatness of the gear.
That’s it for the tips; heed them if you think they will help you. Good Luck, Don’t die, Try to win, but Have Fun!
Remember that The Grandaddy is always one team away from extinction; I know y’all will do a great job representing yourselves and this community. We all want y’all to do well and do everything in your power to have this event that we all love return next year.
As for Odds, they will come, unless the Team specifically asks me not to do them. There is an old friend of mine that likes videos, so I’m going to do that at least. Geaux Get’em... I’m working on the Preview right now & y’all have better than a puncher’s chance to win this thing, we will all be rooting for you (regardless of my pick on the Preview Show or the Odds)
Props to @jlew2144, a lot on this list came from random conversations that we have had in the past.
JDax
(Posting one last time this year)
I have the list of things I wrote down over the years as I reflected on my Grandaddy Experience...
Team THP-
It’s almost Grandaddy time, and while I can’t wax poetically about how I closed out a member of the Zoo Crew in Singles and it changed my life (I played @JasonFinleyCG and if I would have won shirts would have been printed). I can share some things from my experience, which might just help you as you attempt to have your moment in the Sun.
Pro Tips:
Hydrate- Drink more water than you think that you need, the climate is a lot different than other parts of the country, and drinks will be flowing. Drink a lot of water.
Chapstick- is a real need, make sure you have some with you. You will thank me later.
Sunscreen- You should be using sunscreen anyway, but this time of year in most of the country, sunscreen isn’t a thought. You will need it in California.
Course Management- Get a yardage book early, come up with a plan and stick to your plan. Depending upon who on the Zoo Crew you play, they might be able to bomb it past you. Don’t focus on what they are doing, focus on what you need to do in accordance to your plan. Stick to your plan.
Nerves-“Grandaddy Nerves” are a real thing, there is a lot going on and it is at times a bit overwhelming. Remain calm, be your partner’s calm. Bad shots happen, don’t let a bad shot get you too wound up.
Routine- It is hard to explain to anyone who hasn’t experienced walking through the gates at the Hideaway, but the experience is surreal and it’s easy to get distracted. In an effort, to take something surreal, and make it seem normal, stick to your same pre-shot routine.
Example: If you part of your routine is to check the yardage yourself with your laser, then do that. Anything to make the playing experience feel more normal to you, do that. (You will have caddies to give you yardages, but this isn’t about checking the yardage, it’s about keeping the same routine that you normally have).
Don’t play slow- No one likes slow play, and you don’t want to be that guy. I’m not saying to play rushed, just don’t be slow.
Fitting Engagement- Come to the fitting process at the ECPC, ready to be engaged fully in that process with your Fitter. You will have one of the best Fitters in the world; however, you don’t have all day. Be engaged, ask questions, understand what your Fitter is trying to accomplish. Have an open dialogue with your Fitter, have an idea what has worked for you in the past and communicate that with your Fitter. This engagement will help you get the most out of your time with your Fitter. It's an awesome experience, but you don't have all day, make the most of it. When in doubt, trust the Fitter.
Know your yardages- You are getting a brand new set of clubs, and you have to play with them the next day. Don’t leave the ECPC without asking for what yardages your woods and irons were carrying. This will take out a lot of guess work early in the round the next day. You’re welcome.
Grips- This isn’t the time to experiment with new grips, you know what works for you. This is just a personal opinion, stick with grips that you can trust, remember what I said about the nerves.
My opinion also expends to putter grips, if you have a putter grip that you like, just go with it. If it’s an exotic putter grip, and you aren’t sure they will have it, bring one with you. You are going to need to putt well to have a chance, don’t leave that putter grip up to chance.
Fitting Sheet- It’s a cool moment getting fitted at the ECPC; take a picture of your fitting sheet.
Wedges- If you are coming from a cold weather climate and haven’t been able to hit balls outside in a while, spend some time in the short game area at the ECPC and hit a lot of wedge shots. Get that feel back.
Updates- Make sure you do a great job keeping us sweating it out on the forum updated, but stay focused on your match, and try not to concern yourself with what is going on in the other matches. Stay in your moment.
Take a lot of pictures- This is a once in a lifetime experience, take a moment to take in each hole.
Putts- You will have caddies to help you read your putts, but if you aren’t sure, ask your member host to take a look. The guys like Al, know the course better than anyone, use them.
The Nest- Go and have fun, avoid Luke when he is ordering, and be on the first Uber out. Survive….
Don’t hold up the bus- Don’t be the guy who robs your teammates of prep time.
Warm up- Spend more time on the putting green than on the range. The breakfast sliders are amazing, but don’t put yourself in a food coma. There are comfort stations everywhere; you will have plenty of refreshment on the course. You don’t want to be standing over a big putt thinking, you need to take a bathroom break.
Reviews- Review the hell out of your gear, don’t ghost on your reviews or recaps. We want to hear all about your experience, and about the greatness of the gear.
That’s it for the tips; heed them if you think they will help you. Good Luck, Don’t die, Try to win, but Have Fun!
Remember that The Grandaddy is always one team away from extinction; I know y’all will do a great job representing yourselves and this community. We all want y’all to do well and do everything in your power to have this event that we all love return next year.
As for Odds, they will come, unless the Team specifically asks me not to do them. There is an old friend of mine that likes videos, so I’m going to do that at least. Geaux Get’em... I’m working on the Preview right now & y’all have better than a puncher’s chance to win this thing, we will all be rooting for you (regardless of my pick on the Preview Show or the Odds)
Props to @jlew2144, a lot on this list came from random conversations that we have had in the past.
JDax
You only hold up the bus if they remember that you are missing…ifthe bus doesn’t even realize you are missing they just leave you.
Pro tip, make sure your Uber app is current snd running and tell the uber driver not to go to back gate are Hideaway!
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I have the list of things I wrote down over the years as I reflected on my Grandaddy Experience...
Team THP-
It’s almost Grandaddy time, and while I can’t wax poetically about how I closed out a member of the Zoo Crew in Singles and it changed my life (I played @JasonFinleyCG and if I would have won shirts would have been printed). I can share some things from my experience, which might just help you as you attempt to have your moment in the Sun.
Pro Tips:
Hydrate- Drink more water than you think that you need, the climate is a lot different than other parts of the country, and drinks will be flowing. Drink a lot of water.
Chapstick- is a real need, make sure you have some with you. You will thank me later.
Sunscreen- You should be using sunscreen anyway, but this time of year in most of the country, sunscreen isn’t a thought. You will need it in California.
Course Management- Get a yardage book early, come up with a plan and stick to your plan. Depending upon who on the Zoo Crew you play, they might be able to bomb it past you. Don’t focus on what they are doing, focus on what you need to do in accordance to your plan. Stick to your plan.
Nerves-“Grandaddy Nerves” are a real thing, there is a lot going on and it is at times a bit overwhelming. Remain calm, be your partner’s calm. Bad shots happen, don’t let a bad shot get you too wound up.
Routine- It is hard to explain to anyone who hasn’t experienced walking through the gates at the Hideaway, but the experience is surreal and it’s easy to get distracted. In an effort, to take something surreal, and make it seem normal, stick to your same pre-shot routine.
Example: If you part of your routine is to check the yardage yourself with your laser, then do that. Anything to make the playing experience feel more normal to you, do that. (You will have caddies to give you yardages, but this isn’t about checking the yardage, it’s about keeping the same routine that you normally have).
Don’t play slow- No one likes slow play, and you don’t want to be that guy. I’m not saying to play rushed, just don’t be slow.
Fitting Engagement- Come to the fitting process at the ECPC, ready to be engaged fully in that process with your Fitter. You will have one of the best Fitters in the world; however, you don’t have all day. Be engaged, ask questions, understand what your Fitter is trying to accomplish. Have an open dialogue with your Fitter, have an idea what has worked for you in the past and communicate that with your Fitter. This engagement will help you get the most out of your time with your Fitter. It's an awesome experience, but you don't have all day, make the most of it. When in doubt, trust the Fitter.
Know your yardages- You are getting a brand new set of clubs, and you have to play with them the next day. Don’t leave the ECPC without asking for what yardages your woods and irons were carrying. This will take out a lot of guess work early in the round the next day. You’re welcome.
Grips- This isn’t the time to experiment with new grips, you know what works for you. This is just a personal opinion, stick with grips that you can trust, remember what I said about the nerves.
My opinion also expends to putter grips, if you have a putter grip that you like, just go with it. If it’s an exotic putter grip, and you aren’t sure they will have it, bring one with you. You are going to need to putt well to have a chance, don’t leave that putter grip up to chance.
Fitting Sheet- It’s a cool moment getting fitted at the ECPC; take a picture of your fitting sheet.
Wedges- If you are coming from a cold weather climate and haven’t been able to hit balls outside in a while, spend some time in the short game area at the ECPC and hit a lot of wedge shots. Get that feel back.
Updates- Make sure you do a great job keeping us sweating it out on the forum updated, but stay focused on your match, and try not to concern yourself with what is going on in the other matches. Stay in your moment.
Take a lot of pictures- This is a once in a lifetime experience, take a moment to take in each hole.
Putts- You will have caddies to help you read your putts, but if you aren’t sure, ask your member host to take a look. The guys like Al, know the course better than anyone, use them.
The Nest- Go and have fun, avoid Luke when he is ordering, and be on the first Uber out. Survive….
Don’t hold up the bus- Don’t be the guy who robs your teammates of prep time.
Warm up- Spend more time on the putting green than on the range. The breakfast sliders are amazing, but don’t put yourself in a food coma. There are comfort stations everywhere; you will have plenty of refreshment on the course. You don’t want to be standing over a big putt thinking, you need to take a bathroom break.
Reviews- Review the hell out of your gear, don’t ghost on your reviews or recaps. We want to hear all about your experience, and about the greatness of the gear.
That’s it for the tips; heed them if you think they will help you. Good Luck, Don’t die, Try to win, but Have Fun!
Remember that The Grandaddy is always one team away from extinction; I know y’all will do a great job representing yourselves and this community. We all want y’all to do well and do everything in your power to have this event that we all love return next year.
As for Odds, they will come, unless the Team specifically asks me not to do them. There is an old friend of mine that likes videos, so I’m going to do that at least. Geaux Get’em... I’m working on the Preview right now & y’all have better than a puncher’s chance to win this thing, we will all be rooting for you (regardless of my pick on the Preview Show or the Odds)
Props to @jlew2144, a lot on this list came from random conversations that we have had in the past.
JDax
Great tips man, appreciate it. Will be deleting all pictures on my phone today and I'm hoping to fill it up next week.