I would train like I've never train before for this moment.
EXPERIENCE 2021 Grandaddy of Em All with Callaway Golf
I would train like I've never train before for this moment.
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We were poisoned with that the night before haha.
Love my guy @mikeg_74 and he is mostly like right…but Screw walking away! Haha
Embrace it, embrace it ALL! Some of the best memories were the convos while drinking with THPers and ZooCrew!
Going to assume he admits that Team THP has the upper hand this time around. So many bombers.
#InternetGolferBombers
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Gonna be a long few days boys. Might want to just ease into your weekends by packing now, then unpacking.. Then packing it all again. That might kill 20 minutes?
(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
Great veteran advice here JDax, except for the avoiding Luke when he is ordering at The Nest part. I'm just there to try to make sure everyone has a good time and no one gets hurt. Have a beer or a cocktail or maybe a Fireball shot if you like, if not go hangout with the Clown or dance with a Geriatric, it's a chance to let your hair down (for those of you that have hair) and have some fun nothing to be afraid of.
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An absolutely selfless act… I bet the Grannies just ate that stuff up
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Yeah… I forgot that part, take a picture with the clown… Add that to the list.
I think my liver just gave me a disapproving look and a stern talking to.
Just a harmless and very tasty Margarita, that's how we do them in So Cal boys.
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Definitely a "stay in school kids" vibe right here
Couldn't agree more, my boy Sizzle wasn't afraid and we had a great time.
Great time for sure, but def hungover playing golf after the Nest! Well worth it all! Ready to follow along this year!
Cleared out my inbox. Just need to maintain this status for 27 more hours.
Also, just because you've been served a 96 oz margarita, doesn't mean you HAVE to finish it.
Just have to set a solid base with some chips and guac.Also, just because you've been served a 96 oz margarita, doesn't mean you HAVE to finish it.
I understand and subscribe to this logic, but my mind fundamentally disagrees with it once said margarita is in hand.Also, just because you've been served a 96 oz margarita, doesn't mean you HAVE to finish it.
Also, just because you've been served a 96 oz margarita, doesn't mean you HAVE to finish it.
Yes you do
Also, just because you've been served a 96 oz margarita, doesn't mean you HAVE to finish it.
The first guy on the team that tells Luke that he can’t have a drink with him due to the match the next day should get throat punched.
In all seriousness, just have fun. If you are not a drinker, the GD is probably not the time to start. If you do like to throw a few back, I would not go cold turkey during the GD either.
I, for one, have been training my whole life to hang out with Luke.
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Gosh what I won't give to flip this guy a 20 to get a picture like this.
I'm afraid the moment has passed.