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I love that Seth. He is annoying and sort of like a really amped up drunk frat boy, but I do love that guy.
hahaha I am still not convinced he's a lawyer. Just a dude with Vistaprint on speed dial.
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I love that Seth. He is annoying and sort of like a really amped up drunk frat boy, but I do love that guy.
I'm sad I missed that.yeah the stuff he was yelling at Freddie was legendary
Oh Mike, he was just tired and had to get to bed to prepare for his early morning the next day. He-He.
hahaha I am still not convinced he's a lawyer. Just a dude with Vistaprint on speed dial.
LOL. He comes over after almost starting a major incident, then berates us, then steals our beer, then eats our snacks, steals more beer, lumbers around like a drunk gorilla, says he's going to leave, steals more beer and snacks, again berates us, refers to his importance as indicated by Petey his chauffeur a dozen times or so, and then is off never to be seen again. Well, not until 4:30am the next morning.
LOL. He comes over after almost starting a major incident, then berates us, then steals our beer, then eats our snacks, steals more beer, lumbers around like a drunk gorilla, says he's going to leave, steals more beer and snacks, again berates us, refers to his importance as indicated by Petey his chauffeur a dozen times or so, and then is off never to be seen again. Well, not until 4:30am the next morning.
LOL. He comes over after almost starting a major incident, then berates us, then steals our beer, then eats our snacks, steals more beer, lumbers around like a drunk gorilla, says he's going to leave, steals more beer and snacks, again berates us, refers to his importance as indicated by Petey his chauffeur a dozen times or so, and then is off never to be seen again. Well, not until 4:30am the next morning.
I'm pondering video. But I don't want video online of me acting like a babbling idiot in a dusty movie theatre showing Brian's Song.
So a few random good times moments worth throwing out there.
-Saving Adamw from spending the night in the ATL airport and having him ride to True Blue with us. I almost asked him over for breakfast
-Staying up until 1:30 am the night of arrival hatching out the masterful strategy that would serve us so well on Sunday.
-Practice rounds. If Mike and I had played in the event like we did that day I'm pretty sure I'd have quit golf and just started a bowling forum.
-Mike Dean's real-time driver carry updates lol. "UGH. 136?" Also, his hilarious smile every time he hit the old knuckler off the tee.
-Jman commentating on 441's drives. "Still rolling. Still rolling..............................................................stilllllll rolling."
-My weekend-long solution to the low hanging trees on Caledonia's 7th tee? Just top it in the water sucka.
-My god this Freddie Kong breakfast. How I didn't poop my pants I'll never know. I didn't even put salt on it. $$$$
-"Mike, quit snoring. Mike. Mike. MIKE SHUT THE F UP!"
-ddump walking in feeling a little nervous and backed up on Saturday morning. Thought we were going to lose him there for a minute. Never break an old habit.
-Driving to the first (10th) tee on Saturday and asking Morgan when we'd be going off. Her answer of right now was probably for the best, but at the time I wanted to run away.
-Freddie's drunk laugh and occasional nodding off.
-The battlefield that is South Sioux City, Nebraska.
-Freddie advising me that my stink could not be contained by modern construction.
-Team GoPro selfie on #1 True Blue in the practice round.
-Are you the KongHackas? I got some otha Hackas on this sheet too. What's a KongHacka?"
-Starter at Caledonia to 441 during some pre-round practice: "Now you chippin like I do. That ain't going to end up good for you son."
-Haircut needing T2GRN running around like a crazy man having the time of his life.
-Post dinner vaping with a table of mixed teams after dinner on Friday.
-"How's my team doing?" ... "You really want to know? It's not good."
-Realizing 6 poinst on Saturday wasn't so bad at all.
-Crossing fingers for one point on Sunday after six matches had ended.
-Naked Dating! The perfect show to watch when you are about to freak about before handing in your Sunday lineups.
More to come I'm sure as memories come back.
My drive on 17 in practice round had like 200 yards of roll. You would have thought I was in texas
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.
Jamesman - First off, you were just what we (JB, Morgan, and I) needed when you came along. A true team player that saw the bigger picture. I leave that at that, but thank you for being who you are. We're alike in many ways and different in many others, but I think that's what makes us a good team. I need the guy with heart and you need the rational guy. What I always forget is that for what you exhibit in intensity, you also exhibit a true child-like love for the good times and that was really fun to see this weekend. What you are at at the core is a truly good person and that's the thing that is going to carry you to great places in your life, whether it be here or with your family. Quit being so hard on yourself and remember that all we do we do for fun, growing as people, and for the betterment of those that we love.
Part 3 - Team THP and Family
I've been sitting here putting this one off, truth be told it both because of the emotions attached as well as not wanting to leave someone feeling left out. I made sure to say hi to everyone and socialize as much as I could but with it being a competition and there being 40 participants and countless others there helping it makes it hard to really spend as much time with each person as I would like to.
Team THP
Hawkster - My captain, one of my bosses, my friend, my brother. You made this journey for me, you were ALWAYS there any time frustrations started to mount and aggressive James started to come out, it was funny because when I was at my most frustrated you always seemed to call me at that very moment and just talk to me about it all and bring me back from the ledge. You're a sounding board, and you aren't afraid to tell me what I need to hear rather than what I want to hear. You inspired me throughout all this, the work you put in is staggering to think about with the hours that went into it around that awesome family of yours. You are the storyteller of all storytellers and I haven't laughed like I did when you and Jake were holding court in a long long time. Thank you for being you, and thank you for never giving up on me.
Ddec - Deano, always a rock for me. Seeing the sadness in you at the PGA show when you weren't a part of Team THP was hard, but to see you desiring to be back in something you've given so much to over the past years since the beginning was inspiring. You and I get along so well its just silly, constantly cutting up and never afraid to turn ourselves into the joke for the sake of others. You are one of my favorite people ever, and your wife is even more so, we should never be able to room together though because we are equally disgusting in our cleaning/organizational habits. Thank you for being there for me always.
WarEagle - Ryan Yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyjohs. Dude, I kid you not I sit here with tears in my eyes thinking about what to write about you. The journey you have had this year is crazy, and you STILL put in the work and time leading into the MC. You took a lot of crap for being busier in life and not on the forum as much and because of that I know there were some rough times. The fact that you and I live so far apart is a travesty, ever since the Outing last year with Erik, me, and you just talking about what THP means to us you and I have been close. That'll never change, you're wise beyond your years and have a heart that is huge, and you GET this whole thing that is THP, it means to you what it does to me. Thank you for being you, thank you for being my family.
DevRickus - Rick, what a journey eh? We had our ups and downs, most of which had nothing to do with this crazy journey but rather that journey just added to it and always brought us back to equilibrium. You have a heart unlike anyone I have ever met, the work you put in honest to god blows me away, you came so far dude, and it was inspirational to see/read day in and day out. I am blessed to have you in my life and to have gotten to tee it up with you. You may need to be bubble wrapped on a daily basis sometimes as your luck sucks, but your heart is HUGE. Thank you my brother.
Tadashi - Pandaman, Freddie, Old Man Purple-Drank, dude I love you. You put it all out there every time in all you do when it comes to THP. Freddieisms make my day every day, and you have a way of being straight forward with things that always puts things back into perspective for me. As blunt as you can be, your heart is evident and always on display day in and day out. You love people, you love life, and because of that we ALL love you back. I'll never forget all you have been for me not just in THP but away from that, always there for a message or a thought just when I need it most. Get healthy, the world needs a healthy Panda out there stalking putts and breaking hearts, but more importantly it just needs you and that infectious smile always there as an ear or a shoulder.
#Cookie - Cookie. Dude. You have had to listen to more **** from me over the past not only months but years that its silly, but you always do, and you are always there for me. You and Steph care so much that it blows my mind and are two of the most genuine people I have ever been around. You love THP, but you love people the most. Being there for your ace and being the first one to you on that tee box was one of the happiest moments of my life, you are one of my best friends on this planet and to be there with you for that and bear hug the hell out of you, dude. I love ya, always have and always will.
MikeDean - Mikey. Dude, what can I say? We went from being complete smart asses who did nothing more than tolerate eachother to really getting to UNDERSTAND eachother in this whole thing but especially this week. We combined our smart ass sense of humor and the world will never be the same. What you said to me about golf and life this past week a couple times means more to me than I could ever say, in fact I get all misty just thinking about it right now. Thank you a thousand times over, thank you thank you thank you. You are the party planner, but you really do love THP and everyone here, that is crystal clear to me now, I'm so so so so so happy we got to spend the time we did together. Brother forever and always.
More Team THP
Yep, you read that, there are four more here I need to address that ARE Team THP to the core.
Puttin4Bird - Jake. Effin' Jake. I told you about 20 times this weekend after you walked around that corner that I wanted to hug you every time I saw you, and I think I did. You've done more for me here than about anyone, you accepted me, you welcomed me, you loved me from the start. Starting this process with you then losing you then seeing you return to the fold was insanely appropriate. You had to be here, yes, it was for a heartbreaking reason that you played, but you did all you could to keep the levity of the situation apparent to all. I apologized to you after my first match when you actually kissed me on the cheek leaving 18, I was so mad I couldn't see straight at the moment but there you were to take my mind off of the small things and onto the big picture, thank you. You are amazing, you ARE THP, always and forever.
Canadan - Dan, I'm already with tears in my eyes here. You are Team THP, from the start you were, you had the hardest journey being that you had your guys and with the competition it made you feel like an outsider of this part of your family for a while. Saturday night was tremendous, I'm so glad you came by, having all of us in the same room minus our two awesome bosses was insane and I can't help but look at that picture and get emotional. When Josh announced our pairings and people started consoling me about my apparent death my thoughts were only on what you were thinking and worrying about you. We think so alike its terrifying so I know you were thinking much the same as I was, you have been a rock for me in the past year, you and I dealt with the bad end of a lot of the old regime and from that we gained the greatest friendship I think I have ever had. I'm sorry I made you cry on the golf course, I'm sorry its on tape, I'm not sorry that we got to share that moment, if I was going to lose like that you are the only one that I could have dealt with it happening from. I love ya dude, always. Thank you for being there, thank you for being you. Thank you.
GolferGal - The big boss lady Morgan. You are definitely Team THP because you keep this crazy world moving forward. Not only that, you truly care and are always there with an encouraging word when I need it (even though you don't know I needed it, your timing is always terrifyingly good) and a big hug any time I get to see you. Your heart is massive and you truly do love us all. You get inanely tired of me saying it to you because I always do (usually out of the blue) but thank you for everything. I respect your authoritah but I also cherish your friendship, family.
JB - Oh man, where do I start? Josh, you know my mindset about THP and what it means to me, you know how I bleed, you know why I bleed, and you know why I view things the way that I do. The day you asked me about if I'd ever thought about writing full time changed everything, you took a chance on me in a time of chaos. I gained a boss who can be short and to the point about things, always striving to make the big picture better. You know that I strive to be the anti-past and that I always give you your space, but I don't know if you know how much I really do value being able to call you my friend and my family. There were a couple rough moments on the journey into last week but I know in the end we are always on the same page. I really don't tell you enough how much all of this means to me and I really don't know if you truly know what you and Morgan did for me in where I was at one point in my life. THP has changed lives, the MC has changed lives, YOU have changed lives. Thank you brother, from the bottom of my big ole emotional heart, thank you.
Family
I'm not going to do a ton of individual shout outs, but there are a few short ones I feel like I absolutely need to do. Please though, don't feel slighted if I don't single you out, I love you all, every damn one of you. This is a big ass family, and we are less without you and more with you. Thank you for being you, thank you for taking this journey, thank you for embodying THP the way it was always meant to be. Thank you. I love you all.
Fupresti - David, I mentioned it in my other recap, but you and I are on a wavelength few can understand, and seeing you so happy makes my heart happy.
Smithfaced - Jordan, you rock. I can't wait to see you again.
WickedCoolBeardedMan - Tim. What a dude you are, probably the biggest heart ever and a dude that you can't help but give a bro hug every time you see. Your smile and attitude are infectious. I know your journey this year was trying, but you being there made the weekend for me, I hope we get to see eachother again. I really do.
Amart - Dude, you are a good one and you SO get what this whole THP thing is now that it makes me smile. You worked your ass off and played your ass off, but you have a good heart and that matters most.
Nate - Yeesh, you and I have had a journey eh? I'm glad we talked, it helped a lot I think. I still won't call you Big Time, but I will call you my friend. You care, you really do, and in person that comes through more than it ever could in writing.
Seth - Dammit I like you. A lot. Because you dish it out but you can take it like a champ. Freaking Seth.
Howzat - Always a blast around you, I almost included you in the Team THP section bc to me you are THP. I wish you didn't live in the North Pole though, I mean Santa is cool and all but c'mon. Love ya brother.
Mrs. Whozat - Trish. WAY cooler than Erik, seriously. I laugh that we always end up talking about crazy surgeries and medical crap. #NoRagrets
Scarnici - Christian you are awesome and that family of yours is special.
AdamW - Seeing THP really change for you was incredible, you and I are good dude, truly. You have got a big heart and I know in mine that you and I will being seeing eachother in futrure THP events. Plus, your dad is freaking awesome.
WickedCoolHomelessMan - Marc. You are my hero. The dude that personifies cool. Bigger than that, you love this crazy family completely. Can't wait to see you again.
Numbers - Jimmy, you're a hell of a good one, and I don't mean golf. You work your ass off for all you do, something that is inspiring to the rest of us.
Volunteers - I love you all. You killed it, you effing killed it. You SO SO SO effing killed it.