Recap Thread - 2014 Morgan Cup
Wicked Cool Bearded Man
4thegolf+4thefriends
It's hard to put into words how one of my favorite people tells stories, but if pictures could speak, I hope these offer some justice. He had Parshooter36 and AMart absolutely rolling. (early apologies for the arctic legs, I wasn't trying to be super obvious while capturing greatness)
Wicked cool bearded man, you are one of the greats.
bhahahahahah no idea you did this. Freaking love it dude!
Wicked Cool Bearded Man
4thegolf+4thefriends
It was an honor getting to tee it up with you not once, but twice my dude and to witness your epic match with Freddie from the cart seat next to you. The next time we play can't come soon enough bro!
- Staff
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Recap #2 - The Matches
I'm going to do this a little differently, the matches have been updated and recapped by the other guys so I'm going to do a short recap and then focus on the most important thing to me, the dudes I shared these matches with. Different, yes, but I thrive on different.
Jman/Ddec vs Smithfaced/Scarnici
Tale of two nines, no doubt. After my blistering 17 yard tee shot, Dean and I played really well on the front and caught the breaks we needed to to build that 4 hole lead that everyone now knows crumbled like no other. But Jordan and Christian played insanely well almost the entire back 9 putting the pressure on us like we had on them. We leaked oil, tried to bring it back, but I sent one into the drink on 18. It was one of the most enjoyable times I have had on course as even when it got tense, we all cared about eachother and our shots. That was special, truly.
Dean - You'll get yours in my next post, but you are amazing.
Christian - I think you just hit another fairway. You are one cool dude and your family was freaking AWESOME all day long. You worked your ass off and it showed. I love that you got to experience this and I love even more than you embraced it like you did. Your one of the good ones. It was an absolute pleasure to tee it up with you.
Jordan - Dude. I get emotional thinking about you to be honest. When I made you putt that 1.5 footer it was one of the hardest things I have ever done, Dean and I literally couldn't watch because I hate doing that stuff, and then for the result to be what it was it broke my heart. Its why when on Sunday I was watching you on 18 in that match I was going to be there to hug you when all of that happened. You were not going to be there alone, you are one hell of a guy and a true friend to me now. I will never forget us teeing it up, ever.
Jman/DevRickus vs adwillingham/Paladin
This was one of the most insane matches, through 15 holes there were NO PUSHES. It was a chaotic back and forth of who was going to make the bad miss each hole it felt like for a while. Some excellent shots were hit and some crucial up and downs were made. Luckily Ricky and I after going 2 up through 2 to even through 4 settled in and stopped pressing so damn much. Donne and Paladin though hit some BOMBS including two of the prettiest hybrids I think I have ever seen from Donne, seriously, they were gorgeous. Rick and I managed to hold on but I've not laughed like that in a round in a long time.
Rick - Like Dean, you get more later, but the journey you have taken is beyond inspirational to me.
Paladin - It was SO GOOD to finally meet you in person. The internet is good and bad, bad because people get lost in translation sometimes and I feel like I kind of had that happen between you and I at times in the buildup. But you are a solid dude with a hell of a work ethic and an amazingly kind wife. Once you find that tempo and embrace it, this game will change forever for you with how you can hit and spin a golf ball.
Donne - One of my favorite people on this entire planet ever. Having to play you was hard for me because I love ya so damn much, but you made it clear from the start it was about fun and that actually settled me a ton after my morning round. You have done SOOOOOO much work and it absolutely shows, you mash that Cally gear and I love that you just smile ear form ear when you do. It was an honor to tee it up with you my friend, finally.
Jman vs Canadan & WarEagle vs Fupresti
Oh lord, this one. At dinner Friday it was surreal, I had said MONTHS ago I would end up playing Dan so it didn't really shock me when it happened, what else can you do but laugh when you have to play your best friend on this entire planet? Funny thing is I had about 5 guys come up to me, shake my hand, and act like I was dying, that kind of pissed me off a lot to be honest, you absolutely have to be on point to play Dan but even though those things were meant to be nice, it stung a lot as I don't think of myself as worthless on a course. When it was announced I couldn't look over at Dan, I just couldn't, he and I are on the exact same wavelength so much its scary so I knew exactly what he was thinking, that it was his friend and there was a bit of trepidation about what this could mean. So I did the only thing I could do, I walked over hugged him, and told him I loved him and it would all be OK. I managed to go 1 up through the first few holes as we all laughed and joked, but when you make one miss on Dan he capitalizes, my pars weren't good enough when they were there, and my bogeys weren't either. I didn't play terribly, I just hit a crazy Canamerican animal.
Ryan - Dude, you are my brother. It goes beyond the internet, you'll get a lot more about you in my next part too, but I love ya. You played amazing on that front 9, seriously, it was amazing.
Dan - Blood. You get more in my next part because you ARE TeamTHP. But, you were there when the levity of the situation hit me. On 11 I knew it was over as I was just drained, I was emotionally drained from the months of buildup and I couldn't do anything, at one point I was clubbing up 3 clubs on shots. On that hole all I could do was give you a hug because I was losing it, sadly that made you lose it too. You are my family.
David - FUUUUUPY. You and I have talked about a lot of things and I am glad I could be there for you at times, I wish I would have had that in my own travails outside of golf. You are a great dude, and its SO nice to see you SO happy, I know more than others just how big of a damn deal that is with the things people like us have gone through. You played so well on the back, turned it on when you needed to and didn't look back. But more than that, we had a blast the whole time, good shots bad shots whatever. You are amazing, don't ever forget that, I'm always always always here for you dude.
I'm going to do this a little differently, the matches have been updated and recapped by the other guys so I'm going to do a short recap and then focus on the most important thing to me, the dudes I shared these matches with. Different, yes, but I thrive on different.
Jman/Ddec vs Smithfaced/Scarnici
Tale of two nines, no doubt. After my blistering 17 yard tee shot, Dean and I played really well on the front and caught the breaks we needed to to build that 4 hole lead that everyone now knows crumbled like no other. But Jordan and Christian played insanely well almost the entire back 9 putting the pressure on us like we had on them. We leaked oil, tried to bring it back, but I sent one into the drink on 18. It was one of the most enjoyable times I have had on course as even when it got tense, we all cared about eachother and our shots. That was special, truly.
Dean - You'll get yours in my next post, but you are amazing.
Christian - I think you just hit another fairway. You are one cool dude and your family was freaking AWESOME all day long. You worked your ass off and it showed. I love that you got to experience this and I love even more than you embraced it like you did. Your one of the good ones. It was an absolute pleasure to tee it up with you.
Jordan - Dude. I get emotional thinking about you to be honest. When I made you putt that 1.5 footer it was one of the hardest things I have ever done, Dean and I literally couldn't watch because I hate doing that stuff, and then for the result to be what it was it broke my heart. Its why when on Sunday I was watching you on 18 in that match I was going to be there to hug you when all of that happened. You were not going to be there alone, you are one hell of a guy and a true friend to me now. I will never forget us teeing it up, ever.
Jman/DevRickus vs adwillingham/Paladin
This was one of the most insane matches, through 15 holes there were NO PUSHES. It was a chaotic back and forth of who was going to make the bad miss each hole it felt like for a while. Some excellent shots were hit and some crucial up and downs were made. Luckily Ricky and I after going 2 up through 2 to even through 4 settled in and stopped pressing so damn much. Donne and Paladin though hit some BOMBS including two of the prettiest hybrids I think I have ever seen from Donne, seriously, they were gorgeous. Rick and I managed to hold on but I've not laughed like that in a round in a long time.
Rick - Like Dean, you get more later, but the journey you have taken is beyond inspirational to me.
Paladin - It was SO GOOD to finally meet you in person. The internet is good and bad, bad because people get lost in translation sometimes and I feel like I kind of had that happen between you and I at times in the buildup. But you are a solid dude with a hell of a work ethic and an amazingly kind wife. Once you find that tempo and embrace it, this game will change forever for you with how you can hit and spin a golf ball.
Donne - One of my favorite people on this entire planet ever. Having to play you was hard for me because I love ya so damn much, but you made it clear from the start it was about fun and that actually settled me a ton after my morning round. You have done SOOOOOO much work and it absolutely shows, you mash that Cally gear and I love that you just smile ear form ear when you do. It was an honor to tee it up with you my friend, finally.
Jman vs Canadan & WarEagle vs Fupresti
Oh lord, this one. At dinner Friday it was surreal, I had said MONTHS ago I would end up playing Dan so it didn't really shock me when it happened, what else can you do but laugh when you have to play your best friend on this entire planet? Funny thing is I had about 5 guys come up to me, shake my hand, and act like I was dying, that kind of pissed me off a lot to be honest, you absolutely have to be on point to play Dan but even though those things were meant to be nice, it stung a lot as I don't think of myself as worthless on a course. When it was announced I couldn't look over at Dan, I just couldn't, he and I are on the exact same wavelength so much its scary so I knew exactly what he was thinking, that it was his friend and there was a bit of trepidation about what this could mean. So I did the only thing I could do, I walked over hugged him, and told him I loved him and it would all be OK. I managed to go 1 up through the first few holes as we all laughed and joked, but when you make one miss on Dan he capitalizes, my pars weren't good enough when they were there, and my bogeys weren't either. I didn't play terribly, I just hit a crazy Canamerican animal.
Ryan - Dude, you are my brother. It goes beyond the internet, you'll get a lot more about you in my next part too, but I love ya. You played amazing on that front 9, seriously, it was amazing.
Dan - Blood. You get more in my next part because you ARE TeamTHP. But, you were there when the levity of the situation hit me. On 11 I knew it was over as I was just drained, I was emotionally drained from the months of buildup and I couldn't do anything, at one point I was clubbing up 3 clubs on shots. On that hole all I could do was give you a hug because I was losing it, sadly that made you lose it too. You are my family.
David - FUUUUUPY. You and I have talked about a lot of things and I am glad I could be there for you at times, I wish I would have had that in my own travails outside of golf. You are a great dude, and its SO nice to see you SO happy, I know more than others just how big of a damn deal that is with the things people like us have gone through. You played so well on the back, turned it on when you needed to and didn't look back. But more than that, we had a blast the whole time, good shots bad shots whatever. You are amazing, don't ever forget that, I'm always always always here for you dude.
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Wicked Cool Bearded Man
4thegolf+4thefriends
Jersey Nate's 2014 Morgan Cup Recap - Day 1:
Arriving on the course on Thursday morning was a surreal experience. Over seven months, I'd thought about the Morgan Cup constantly...but it was actually here. I passed the THP tour van and my heart skipped a beat. The first THPer I saw was Ken/vman, who gave me a big smile and a hug. "Good to see you again," he said. He directed me to the range, where I saw a group of THPers warming up and hitting balls, with JB just chatting it up with everyone. The butterflies were gone (only to return later) and I was with family again. Hit a few balls and a few putts, all the while seeing familiar faces and introducing myself to new ones. Captain Howzat then got the Paradise boys gathered and directed us to Caledonia...
Spoiler
With one of the most picturesque entrances I've seen, Caledonia made me just gasp at its beauty. We all gathered on the 10th tee and chatted it up as if we had known each other for years...that's how I feel about Team Paradise. We shared a few laughs and jokes before we teed off for my first round of the #THPMC weekend. For the first 9, I was grouped with Matt/mmaynard, Tim/Wicked Cool Bearded Man, and Henri/Castor Hades. My first tee shot of Morgan Cup weekend? A high and right pull into the trees on 10...yeah, the butterflies were back.
When we got to the Par 3 11th, I was so juiced off of adrenaline that I blasted my iron over the green, over the hedges behind said green, and onto the back of 12 tee. I ended up hitting a blind chip over the hedges that hit the pin and settled to a couple feet for par. I said to the group, "Well, that was lucky!" Tim looked at me strangely: "What do you mean? You meant to hit that shot, and you executed it. We need to work on your confidence." Stepping onto 12 tee, I hit a nice 3W down the middle and Tim chimed in: "Was that lucky, too?" and chuckled. (Tim, while I'm still working on my confidence as a player, you have no idea how much that little exchange means to me, my friend.) Another highlight of my first 9 was me piping a drive through the fairway on 18, pulling my short iron from the rough, and pushing my shot well left, into the parking lot and past the bag drop. Whoops.
We switched up the foursome for our second 9 and I had the pleasure of playing with Jordan/Smithfaced, Christian/Scarnici, and Kyle/Flog2424. Kyle's bunker shot from his knees (pictured here) was a thing of beauty, as were several shots from my teammates. All through this round, I was trying to think about how it would feel with the pressure of the competition, the cameras...oh, how I underestimated that feeling.
Spoiler
Jordan and I checked in to our villa and I decided to hit the range and not play another 18. I wasn't alone - THPers were still the vast majority of golfers on the range there, fine tuning and working out their swings in preparation for the big show. After a shower, me, Jordan, Henri, and Henri's friend Rob went for a trip to the PGA Superstore. Henri and Rob bickering like a married couple in Finnish about the climate control in their car...priceless. They also are possibly the only two who looked at a trip to Walgreens as a joyful experience to be savored, and we were so late in coming back to the property that we had dinner from the Arby's drive through. We watched a storm that was off in the distance as we had a great conversation about the differences between Finland and the US. When we finally got through the construction traffic and back to our villa, we had a beer and tried to get some shut eye (read: tried) before Staff Sponsor Day in the morning...
Confidence broski!!! :act-up:
Why am I cutting onions at my desk!
DevRickus
The Dirty Jerz
Its probably that Wendy's double cheeseburger you had...
- Staff
- #234
So many amazing updates, thank you all so much for taking the time to put it all down for us to read, such great insights in all of them. Well done!
Castor Hades
New member
JB, great recap, always enjoy reading those posts of yours.
Recapping will have to wait, as the jet lag finally hits me, but I sure as heck cannot wait what is to come!
Recapping will have to wait, as the jet lag finally hits me, but I sure as heck cannot wait what is to come!
Howzat
I'd Rather Be At The Hideaway
My fellow captains:
Hawk: I can't say enough good things about you. You really took me under your wing several years ago with the Wilson iron testing and a PM from you is what sparked me to try and even get in my first Morgan Cup. It is funny to see you talk about thinking of me as motivation because I was doing the exact same thing. I was always thinking "I bet Hawk is eating a healthier dinner than this tonight" or "Hawk has already hit 100 balls tonight". I was really looking forward to getting a round in with you in MSP but I know there will be plenty of chances to get a round in together in the future.
Donne: What a class act. Such a selfless individual who's wears his passion for THP on his sleeve. We do need to spend more time together when are paths meet again for sure. I love that you were selected as captain and the fact that you think you didn't deserve it shows just how humble you are.
Dan: I appreciate the kind words. I am so glad we made the conscious effort to spend some time to get to know each other better. It would almost be worth it to move to Ohio if I could get Amart like results. I really enjoyed our conversations over text as we bounced different ideas off each other and talked about our captaincy. I know how much THP means to you and like Hawk said it was fun to see what your we able to accomplish with your team.
Ward: Congrats dude. It was fun to get a look inside the #doworkdotcom machine with a sonic run and a little bonding time back at the villa. You really embraced this opportunity in your own way and in the end your are a Morgan Cup champ!
Hawk: I can't say enough good things about you. You really took me under your wing several years ago with the Wilson iron testing and a PM from you is what sparked me to try and even get in my first Morgan Cup. It is funny to see you talk about thinking of me as motivation because I was doing the exact same thing. I was always thinking "I bet Hawk is eating a healthier dinner than this tonight" or "Hawk has already hit 100 balls tonight". I was really looking forward to getting a round in with you in MSP but I know there will be plenty of chances to get a round in together in the future.
Donne: What a class act. Such a selfless individual who's wears his passion for THP on his sleeve. We do need to spend more time together when are paths meet again for sure. I love that you were selected as captain and the fact that you think you didn't deserve it shows just how humble you are.
Dan: I appreciate the kind words. I am so glad we made the conscious effort to spend some time to get to know each other better. It would almost be worth it to move to Ohio if I could get Amart like results. I really enjoyed our conversations over text as we bounced different ideas off each other and talked about our captaincy. I know how much THP means to you and like Hawk said it was fun to see what your we able to accomplish with your team.
Ward: Congrats dude. It was fun to get a look inside the #doworkdotcom machine with a sonic run and a little bonding time back at the villa. You really embraced this opportunity in your own way and in the end your are a Morgan Cup champ!
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I don't really have words to explain how it was being on Albatross despite being THP Staff and arguably separated from those who are my peers -- . I knew I had a role as a captain and I just tried to put out of my head the solid line drawn in the sand - but that night meant more to me than I can possibly put on the interwebs. War Eagle took me out on the patio after Saturday's rounds, and as great friends would, and we sort of propped each other up. He was down a bit after tough matches, and I was genuinely down at the idea of playing against Team THP on Sunday.. but as we had done the year prior as Albatross teammates, we worked through it together (the insane part about the Morgan Cup, where opponents are genuinely there for each other every step of the way). We then shared a drink and dinner, and he was adamant that I make an appearance that evening.
I hope my Albatross guys didn't feel slighted for the hour I took that night. My focus was on them for a majority of the event, but I would not have traded that small amount of time with my THP brothers for anything. To be a part of this staff, with the kind of character that I was surrounded with on Saturday night and the way they embraced me, I just can't say enough good things. It humbles me every day and you guys are the absolute best.
CAA_Beat
Active member
I haven't read all of the 200 posts yet (but I promise I will)
But I wanted to thank JB for that heartfelt post. So much true emotion there that it's impossible to not feel it right through ths computer.
Josh as others have said. You are usually quick and to the point.
So when you write a longer post than normal (for you although I don't think It was long at all) it is well worth the read.
I loved the back story of how Jake came to be there. Wow talk about fate. That gave me chills.
I'm ready now more than ever to create a Legacy.
But I wanted to thank JB for that heartfelt post. So much true emotion there that it's impossible to not feel it right through ths computer.
Josh as others have said. You are usually quick and to the point.
So when you write a longer post than normal (for you although I don't think It was long at all) it is well worth the read.
I loved the back story of how Jake came to be there. Wow talk about fate. That gave me chills.
I'm ready now more than ever to create a Legacy.
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- Admin
- #242
I could have sworn someone had a video of him walking in.
flog2424
Philippians 4:13
Really enjoying these thoughts. Ready to get back home tonight and attempt to put something in here
Proud Member of #TeamParadise
Proud Member of #TeamParadise
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- #245
Another thing I want to give a shout out to are the family members that were there. I will forget too many if I attempt to list them all, but the wives, children, parents, brothers, etc that were out there were absolutely wonderful.
AdamW's dad had me laughing every time I saw him. My favorite quote came as he zoomed by me in his cart. "Josh, if you elect me, I wont raise taxes". Of course we were not talking about politics or anything of the sort, so the timing was perfect.
The entire group was fantastic and we are so glad that they came to enjoy it.
AdamW's dad had me laughing every time I saw him. My favorite quote came as he zoomed by me in his cart. "Josh, if you elect me, I wont raise taxes". Of course we were not talking about politics or anything of the sort, so the timing was perfect.
The entire group was fantastic and we are so glad that they came to enjoy it.
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- #246
Time for some "stories that floored me" during the event;
The most comical has to be Chad (Callaway) and Josh (Bridgestone). It's great to see these guys in a casual setting, enjoying the event (often at the expense of each other) and being a big part of the practice round and the Thursday dinner. It's very clear to see why these companies have them in the positions they do, and I truly enjoyed getting to know them a bit more.
AdamW and I had a pretty comical road to the Cup. Some choice words were shared at the halfway mark of the buildup, but we made amends well before the event started, and I'm proud to say our conversations during and post event have been fantastic!! He offered me an incredible gesture on Sunday after the awards ceremony, and while I tried to refuse, he seems to be another one of those people who just don't accept no. It was exciting to return the favour later on that afternoon, and again have an incredible conversation with him as we talked about the Cup and what it really means to people.
To my non-teammate Villa mate roomie Tim, the Wicked Cool Beard, just meet him. Spend ten minutes with the guy and pretend like you're not a better person. His stories, the way he celebrates people and life, and his demeanor and so infectious and I am so glad we decided to room together. You're the best.
Watching parshooter fall in love with Redd's Apple Ale was hilarious. I'll say it numerous times, that was just funny.
MikeG, War Eagle, T2GRN18 and MWard hooking me up with some ball marker swag was early icing on the cake. Chatting about them was as great as the gifts they provided. Thanks guys!!!!!
Listening to Kevin (T2GRN18) talk about the obligation he had as a volunteer was powerful. Watching him get down on all fours to take photos of guys teeing off was both comical and a testament to his character. What an incredible dude.
DCBrad hoping that someone would hit his car while we were out, but only on the front side was hilarious. I'm glad it didn't happen.
DotComatross dinner at Massey's was FUN.
I miss you guys.
The most comical has to be Chad (Callaway) and Josh (Bridgestone). It's great to see these guys in a casual setting, enjoying the event (often at the expense of each other) and being a big part of the practice round and the Thursday dinner. It's very clear to see why these companies have them in the positions they do, and I truly enjoyed getting to know them a bit more.
AdamW and I had a pretty comical road to the Cup. Some choice words were shared at the halfway mark of the buildup, but we made amends well before the event started, and I'm proud to say our conversations during and post event have been fantastic!! He offered me an incredible gesture on Sunday after the awards ceremony, and while I tried to refuse, he seems to be another one of those people who just don't accept no. It was exciting to return the favour later on that afternoon, and again have an incredible conversation with him as we talked about the Cup and what it really means to people.
To my non-teammate Villa mate roomie Tim, the Wicked Cool Beard, just meet him. Spend ten minutes with the guy and pretend like you're not a better person. His stories, the way he celebrates people and life, and his demeanor and so infectious and I am so glad we decided to room together. You're the best.
Watching parshooter fall in love with Redd's Apple Ale was hilarious. I'll say it numerous times, that was just funny.
MikeG, War Eagle, T2GRN18 and MWard hooking me up with some ball marker swag was early icing on the cake. Chatting about them was as great as the gifts they provided. Thanks guys!!!!!
Listening to Kevin (T2GRN18) talk about the obligation he had as a volunteer was powerful. Watching him get down on all fours to take photos of guys teeing off was both comical and a testament to his character. What an incredible dude.
DCBrad hoping that someone would hit his car while we were out, but only on the front side was hilarious. I'm glad it didn't happen.
DotComatross dinner at Massey's was FUN.
I miss you guys.
Wicked Cool Bearded Man
4thegolf+4thefriends
So as I sit here writing this, as with everyone else, I am flooded with emotion. I am simultaneously reminded how lucky and blessed I am to have been able to experience this not once, not twice, but three times (!!!!!! seriously what the efff?). Each one has been enormously special to me in their own unique ways. This year has been both life altering and tough on me and my family. To get this right, I need to start with someone's beginning. My daughter was born in September of last year. That was truly the greatest moment of my life. At this point last fall, I wasn't sure where golf was going to be in my future. I had resigned that I would not be entering the MC for 2014 for that reason. Fast forward to November of 2013 with a whirlwind of ultimate highs and lows of emotion. On the high end, my wife gave me the thumbs up to play golf as much as I could fit into our schedule. She knows both how much golf and THP means to me and she vowed to support me in both (within reason 
) Upon my posting my newly greenlighted golf future in my excitement, I got a phone call from Howzat asking me to be his assistant captain in the 2014 MC for Team Paradise. I was speechless. For those of you who have met me, this is as rare as a solar eclipse. I accepted graciously and vowed to get my game back in shape to where it was the prior summer.
The same month, two weeks after that life altering video call from Howzat, my family learned that my fathers' cancer was terminal. He had been fighting gallbladder/bile duct cancer for 5 months already and at the time we were still optimistic. One phone call from his specialist in Boston changed all that. To make a long and depressing story short my father passed away on April 16th, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by my stepmother, my wife and myself. To say that prepping for The Morgan Cup and golf in general was my therapy would be a massive understatement. Also, while this was one of the most difficult times in my life up until this point, my commitment to THP in general had never been stronger or more passionate as dozens of THPer's (old and new) reached out to me in various ways offering their sympathy and gracious words. To say that I was looking forward to The Morgan Cup would be a massive understatement.
I'm going to stop my initial recap here and will have many more thoughts later (matches, sponsor, roommates, teammates). I just wanted to say a very big heartfelt thank you to Josh, Morgan and all of THP in general for everything you have all done for me during all of my time here, but especially the last 5 months. You have all given me an outlet and kind words the likes of which I can only hope to repay at some point. I can honestly say that The Morgan Cup 2014 truly helped get me through one of the toughest parts of my life. Thank you all.
) Upon my posting my newly greenlighted golf future in my excitement, I got a phone call from Howzat asking me to be his assistant captain in the 2014 MC for Team Paradise. I was speechless. For those of you who have met me, this is as rare as a solar eclipse. I accepted graciously and vowed to get my game back in shape to where it was the prior summer. The same month, two weeks after that life altering video call from Howzat, my family learned that my fathers' cancer was terminal. He had been fighting gallbladder/bile duct cancer for 5 months already and at the time we were still optimistic. One phone call from his specialist in Boston changed all that. To make a long and depressing story short my father passed away on April 16th, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by my stepmother, my wife and myself. To say that prepping for The Morgan Cup and golf in general was my therapy would be a massive understatement. Also, while this was one of the most difficult times in my life up until this point, my commitment to THP in general had never been stronger or more passionate as dozens of THPer's (old and new) reached out to me in various ways offering their sympathy and gracious words. To say that I was looking forward to The Morgan Cup would be a massive understatement.
I'm going to stop my initial recap here and will have many more thoughts later (matches, sponsor, roommates, teammates). I just wanted to say a very big heartfelt thank you to Josh, Morgan and all of THP in general for everything you have all done for me during all of my time here, but especially the last 5 months. You have all given me an outlet and kind words the likes of which I can only hope to repay at some point. I can honestly say that The Morgan Cup 2014 truly helped get me through one of the toughest parts of my life. Thank you all.
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ATLGolfer
#ATLClive75
Let me start my recaps by telling you about my friend Kyle. Many of you know him as Flog.
Kyle is, without question, the nicest guy I have met on this site. I've only known him for about a year (since the Atlanta Invitational last year), but I'm confident that he would give me the shirt off of his back if I needed it. He's as genuine as it gets. You will never for a moment hear him complain about missing the MC. In fact, you'll see him celebrating everyone else's efforts instead. That's just Kyle.
Kyle is also an incredible golfer. He doesn't hit the ball far, but he hits it straight, and he's one of those jerks that can work the ball both ways on command. Kyle took his game to a ridiculous level getting ready for this event. When we first started playing to prepare, I could count in him missing a couple five-footers. No more -- he makes all of those now, which is probably why his handicap is like a 0.4.
Jakenation is no slouch on the golf course, but Team Paradise lost their A player when tragedy struck Kyle's family. More importantly, though, everyone at the MC missed out on the opportunity to see Kyle's game in action. I really wanted to see him matched up against some other THPers to see how he would compare -- I'm confident it would have been favorable.
Most of all, though, we missed out on seeing Kyle just be Kyle. I'm fortunate to call him my friend, and I'm hoping everyone gets the opportunity to meet Kyle at another THP event in the near future.
We're thinking about you, buddy.
Kyle is, without question, the nicest guy I have met on this site. I've only known him for about a year (since the Atlanta Invitational last year), but I'm confident that he would give me the shirt off of his back if I needed it. He's as genuine as it gets. You will never for a moment hear him complain about missing the MC. In fact, you'll see him celebrating everyone else's efforts instead. That's just Kyle.
Kyle is also an incredible golfer. He doesn't hit the ball far, but he hits it straight, and he's one of those jerks that can work the ball both ways on command. Kyle took his game to a ridiculous level getting ready for this event. When we first started playing to prepare, I could count in him missing a couple five-footers. No more -- he makes all of those now, which is probably why his handicap is like a 0.4.
Jakenation is no slouch on the golf course, but Team Paradise lost their A player when tragedy struck Kyle's family. More importantly, though, everyone at the MC missed out on the opportunity to see Kyle's game in action. I really wanted to see him matched up against some other THPers to see how he would compare -- I'm confident it would have been favorable.
Most of all, though, we missed out on seeing Kyle just be Kyle. I'm fortunate to call him my friend, and I'm hoping everyone gets the opportunity to meet Kyle at another THP event in the near future.
We're thinking about you, buddy.
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DevRickus
The Dirty Jerz
Based on what you guys said, I am better off not having gotten my food.