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JB said:
I mean sure, but most of mine would not be family friendly right now.
I mean if you **** in a box and nobody sees it, do you call it blue or gold?
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Oh **** 😂
 
AT_CG said:
Team Callaway is ready for what I’m starting to call Team THP - The POP-TOTs. I’ll let you figure out the name, Captain!
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My goodness I miss this man's wit and charm. He also has good points to discuss every now and then, including this one :ROFLMAO:
 
MMaynard11 said:
Shots fired!!! Be nice AT!!!
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Be nice? Nice? f**k that.

Come The Rock GIF by WWE
 
With the return of @JohnnyRodCG a little pro-tip for you all. If it's the first night of the event and you're at the hotel and tired/jet lagged/whatever. Do not go to sleep. Because just as you do - JRod will show up, get drinks at the hotel and have a random bartender put you on blast for the entire forum to see. You'll regret it forever. Spend every second you can with. Amazing human and OK-ish golfer :ROFLMAO: .
 
JB said:
Let me say something because yesterday was a pretty emotional day for me.
And those that know me, know I dont have emotions, so that is strange.

The last few weeks have been mayhem. Unrelated to this thing, but it will get me there.
I had a call with Gordon and team that was a lot of fun. Talking about the execution of this event and them making sure that every ounce possible is there to make you guys feel amazing, because Callaway Golf has designed the best products in the world that you are going to see before anybody.

Then I got to speak with Nick, you will meet him and those in previous events, have met him. He is their Chief Marketing Officer. He is someone that I consider a friend, but more importantly than that, he again, reiterated, how much Callaway cares about the people coming and the people following along.

You are seeing a trend.

Fast forward to a few days ago, @jdtox and I are on a call with AT. Big shoes to fill, and no person in the world that I am more confident in, in filling them than this man. We went over every aspect, making sure, once again, that THPers (both present and those following) understand how much this means to them. They are close to being ready.

Then fast forward to last night and speaking (via text) with the man behind this entire thing. Jason Finley. He is known as a villain, and, well, honestly, he is a villain. At least when he needs to be. I won't rehash what he has gone through the last handful of years (not including having to deal with me) or what he just went through or even his recovery, but what was the first thing he said to me "Let me know when the live thread is up, so I can be a part of it".

Ya know, nearly 18 years ago, when I started this thing, I had a plan. I had goals. I had a vision. Most of what you are seeing laid out across this website, forum, etc was part of that vision and plan. I was asked on the video preview if I saw this being what it is, and the answer was yes. I did, because of what it entails. I did, because of what our community stands for (and doesn't). I did, because of the brand involved. Most importantly, I did, because there were a few constants. Those being the people.

We get asked a lot about why we work with who we do. It starts with they have to make products we believe in. It ends with the people behind the products. I am humbled to be able to have those choices, at least now, and will forever be grateful for all of them. But I will always stand by the people that care about this community. I don't care about me, or those close to me in this specific situation. Its about the ones that care about the people here.

We are just over 2 weeks away from the greatest amateur event ever created. That first night I will pour one out for Jason, as he was 86ed (get it, 8 and 6) from this event for the very first time, and will celebrate the newcomers that are making this all possible. Be humble. Be thankful. Understand there is no "deserve" (and that will make more sense once it starts), but know going in, you are surrounded by people that genuinely care. It's not an act. It's not putting on a show. They care.

Team Our Time (horrible name by the way, but I am embracing it). You are barely over 2 weeks away from this very special journey. I would tell you to be prepared, but you will not be. Its not possible, because its that ******* good!
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Thank you, @JB
 
JB said:
Let me say something because yesterday was a pretty emotional day for me.
And those that know me, know I dont have emotions, so that is strange.

The last few weeks have been mayhem. Unrelated to this thing, but it will get me there.
I had a call with Gordon and team that was a lot of fun. Talking about the execution of this event and them making sure that every ounce possible is there to make you guys feel amazing, because Callaway Golf has designed the best products in the world that you are going to see before anybody.

Then I got to speak with Nick, you will meet him and those in previous events, have met him. He is their Chief Marketing Officer. He is someone that I consider a friend, but more importantly than that, he again, reiterated, how much Callaway cares about the people coming and the people following along.

You are seeing a trend.

Fast forward to a few days ago, @jdtox and I are on a call with AT. Big shoes to fill, and no person in the world that I am more confident in, in filling them than this man. We went over every aspect, making sure, once again, that THPers (both present and those following) understand how much this means to them. They are close to being ready.

Then fast forward to last night and speaking (via text) with the man behind this entire thing. Jason Finley. He is known as a villain, and, well, honestly, he is a villain. At least when he needs to be. I won't rehash what he has gone through the last handful of years (not including having to deal with me) or what he just went through or even his recovery, but what was the first thing he said to me "Let me know when the live thread is up, so I can be a part of it".

Ya know, nearly 18 years ago, when I started this thing, I had a plan. I had goals. I had a vision. Most of what you are seeing laid out across this website, forum, etc was part of that vision and plan. I was asked on the video preview if I saw this being what it is, and the answer was yes. I did, because of what it entails. I did, because of what our community stands for (and doesn't). I did, because of the brand involved. Most importantly, I did, because there were a few constants. Those being the people.

We get asked a lot about why we work with who we do. It starts with they have to make products we believe in. It ends with the people behind the products. I am humbled to be able to have those choices, at least now, and will forever be grateful for all of them. But I will always stand by the people that care about this community. I don't care about me, or those close to me in this specific situation. Its about the ones that care about the people here.

We are just over 2 weeks away from the greatest amateur event ever created. That first night I will pour one out for Jason, as he was 86ed (get it, 8 and 6) from this event for the very first time, and will celebrate the newcomers that are making this all possible. Be humble. Be thankful. Understand there is no "deserve" (and that will make more sense once it starts), but know going in, you are surrounded by people that genuinely care. It's not an act. It's not putting on a show. They care.

Team Our Time (horrible name by the way, but I am embracing it). You are barely over 2 weeks away from this very special journey. I would tell you to be prepared, but you will not be. Its not possible, because its that ******* good!
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Reading what Nick will be doing in his role in the event encapsulates everything The Grandaddy is about. Somebody is his position could choose to take the easier route and say he's busy, but he's going above and beyond to make sure normal golfers get the greatest golf experience in the world. This is the greatest golf event in the world because it's open to anyone. You don't have to be a great golfer, rich, or famous to be treated like golf royalty.

Thank you, JB and Callaway, for making this happen.
 
JB said:
Let me say something because yesterday was a pretty emotional day for me.
And those that know me, know I dont have emotions, so that is strange.

The last few weeks have been mayhem. Unrelated to this thing, but it will get me there.
I had a call with Gordon and team that was a lot of fun. Talking about the execution of this event and them making sure that every ounce possible is there to make you guys feel amazing, because Callaway Golf has designed the best products in the world that you are going to see before anybody.

Then I got to speak with Nick, you will meet him and those in previous events, have met him. He is their Chief Marketing Officer. He is someone that I consider a friend, but more importantly than that, he again, reiterated, how much Callaway cares about the people coming and the people following along.

You are seeing a trend.

Fast forward to a few days ago, @jdtox and I are on a call with AT. Big shoes to fill, and no person in the world that I am more confident in, in filling them than this man. We went over every aspect, making sure, once again, that THPers (both present and those following) understand how much this means to them. They are close to being ready.

Then fast forward to last night and speaking (via text) with the man behind this entire thing. Jason Finley. He is known as a villain, and, well, honestly, he is a villain. At least when he needs to be. I won't rehash what he has gone through the last handful of years (not including having to deal with me) or what he just went through or even his recovery, but what was the first thing he said to me "Let me know when the live thread is up, so I can be a part of it".

Ya know, nearly 18 years ago, when I started this thing, I had a plan. I had goals. I had a vision. Most of what you are seeing laid out across this website, forum, etc was part of that vision and plan. I was asked on the video preview if I saw this being what it is, and the answer was yes. I did, because of what it entails. I did, because of what our community stands for (and doesn't). I did, because of the brand involved. Most importantly, I did, because there were a few constants. Those being the people.

We get asked a lot about why we work with who we do. It starts with they have to make products we believe in. It ends with the people behind the products. I am humbled to be able to have those choices, at least now, and will forever be grateful for all of them. But I will always stand by the people that care about this community. I don't care about me, or those close to me in this specific situation. Its about the ones that care about the people here.

We are just over 2 weeks away from the greatest amateur event ever created. That first night I will pour one out for Jason, as he was 86ed (get it, 8 and 6) from this event for the very first time, and will celebrate the newcomers that are making this all possible. Be humble. Be thankful. Understand there is no "deserve" (and that will make more sense once it starts), but know going in, you are surrounded by people that genuinely care. It's not an act. It's not putting on a show. They care.

Team Our Time (horrible name by the way, but I am embracing it). You are barely over 2 weeks away from this very special journey. I would tell you to be prepared, but you will not be. Its not possible, because its that ******* good!
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And this right here is why I love this event the way I do.

Let’s freaking go
 
Jeff Spicoli said:
Learn how to forum, grandpa
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Next thing he's going to ask how to take selfies and then he'll only post neck-up FB profile photo pictures. Get it together gramps.
 
Michael.Sandoval33 said:
Next thing he's going to ask how to take selfies and then he'll only post neck-up FB profile photo pictures. Get it together gramps.
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He's already made the move from Ohio to Florida. He's such a cliche.
 
A little bit of excitement in here this morning.
 
Jeff Spicoli said:
He's already made the move from Ohio to Florida. He's such a cliche.
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Just waiting for his skin to turn into a leather belt and the circle will be complete 🔄
 
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