EXPERIENCE The 2025 Grandaddy of em All with Callaway Golf

[jlew]

To @amarkabove and Team our Time,

As I step away from the Captain role, I wanted to share a few thoughts before you head out.

What you’re about to experience is difficult to fully explain until you’re in it. It’s special in a way that goes well beyond the golf itself. The moments, the conversations, the shared nerves and excitement—those are the things that give this experience its weight.

The golf will be incredible. The setting will feel unreal. But what really sets this week apart is the people. A group comes together quickly, and by the end, it leaves an imprint. One that sticks with you long after the trip is over. The relationships formed here don’t end when you get home, and years later, they’re what you remember most.

There’s also something worth remembering going in: nothing about this experience is guaranteed. Opportunities like this exist because they’re valued, respected, and supported by the people who get to live them. How you carry yourselves, how you compete, and how you represent after all matter.

To the team: soak it all in. Play hard, support one another, and don’t overlook the moments in between. Those are the ones that last.

The scores will fade. The feeling won’t.

Safe travels and enjoy every part of what’s ahead- we’ll be here to support every step of the way.


@amarkabove

 

[THE BOV]

To @amarkabove and Team our Time,

As I step away from the Captain role, I wanted to share a few thoughts before you head out.

What you’re about to experience is difficult to fully explain until you’re in it. It’s special in a way that goes well beyond the golf itself. The moments, the conversations, the shared nerves and excitement—those are the things that give this experience its weight.

The golf will be incredible. The setting will feel unreal. But what really sets this week apart is the people. A group comes together quickly, and by the end, it leaves an imprint. One that sticks with you long after the trip is over. The relationships formed here don’t end when you get home, and years later, they’re what you remember most.

There’s also something worth remembering going in: nothing about this experience is guaranteed. Opportunities like this exist because they’re valued, respected, and supported by the people who get to live them. How you carry yourselves, how you compete, and how you represent after all matter.

To the team: soak it all in. Play hard, support one another, and don’t overlook the moments in between. Those are the ones that last.

The scores will fade. The feeling won’t.

Safe travels and enjoy every part of what’s ahead- we’ll be here to support every step of the way.


@amarkabove

 

[0dom]

To @amarkabove and Team our Time,

As I step away from the Captain role, I wanted to share a few thoughts before you head out.

What you’re about to experience is difficult to fully explain until you’re in it. It’s special in a way that goes well beyond the golf itself. The moments, the conversations, the shared nerves and excitement—those are the things that give this experience its weight.

The golf will be incredible. The setting will feel unreal. But what really sets this week apart is the people. A group comes together quickly, and by the end, it leaves an imprint. One that sticks with you long after the trip is over. The relationships formed here don’t end when you get home, and years later, they’re what you remember most.

There’s also something worth remembering going in: nothing about this experience is guaranteed. Opportunities like this exist because they’re valued, respected, and supported by the people who get to live them. How you carry yourselves, how you compete, and how you represent after all matter.

To the team: soak it all in. Play hard, support one another, and don’t overlook the moments in between. Those are the ones that last.

The scores will fade. The feeling won’t.

Safe travels and enjoy every part of what’s ahead- we’ll be here to support every step of the way.


@amarkabove

Thank you, Cap!

 

[amarkabove]

To @amarkabove and Team our Time,

As I step away from the Captain role, I wanted to share a few thoughts before you head out.

What you’re about to experience is difficult to fully explain until you’re in it. It’s special in a way that goes well beyond the golf itself. The moments, the conversations, the shared nerves and excitement—those are the things that give this experience its weight.

The golf will be incredible. The setting will feel unreal. But what really sets this week apart is the people. A group comes together quickly, and by the end, it leaves an imprint. One that sticks with you long after the trip is over. The relationships formed here don’t end when you get home, and years later, they’re what you remember most.

There’s also something worth remembering going in: nothing about this experience is guaranteed. Opportunities like this exist because they’re valued, respected, and supported by the people who get to live them. How you carry yourselves, how you compete, and how you represent after all matter.

To the team: soak it all in. Play hard, support one another, and don’t overlook the moments in between. Those are the ones that last.

The scores will fade. The feeling won’t.

Safe travels and enjoy every part of what’s ahead- we’ll be here to support every step of the way.


@amarkabove

Thank you.

We got this and won’t let you, ourselves, or THP down.

 

[Michael.Sandoval33]

To @amarkabove and Team our Time,

As I step away from the Captain role, I wanted to share a few thoughts before you head out.

What you’re about to experience is difficult to fully explain until you’re in it. It’s special in a way that goes well beyond the golf itself. The moments, the conversations, the shared nerves and excitement—those are the things that give this experience its weight.

The golf will be incredible. The setting will feel unreal. But what really sets this week apart is the people. A group comes together quickly, and by the end, it leaves an imprint. One that sticks with you long after the trip is over. The relationships formed here don’t end when you get home, and years later, they’re what you remember most.

There’s also something worth remembering going in: nothing about this experience is guaranteed. Opportunities like this exist because they’re valued, respected, and supported by the people who get to live them. How you carry yourselves, how you compete, and how you represent after all matter.

To the team: soak it all in. Play hard, support one another, and don’t overlook the moments in between. Those are the ones that last.

The scores will fade. The feeling won’t.

Safe travels and enjoy every part of what’s ahead- we’ll be here to support every step of the way.


@amarkabove

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You're a rockstar and a scholar @jlew in every way

Can't thank you, and every past GD participant, enough for all that you've done to guide us going in this year. We won't let you guys down in the amount of gratitude we will show. That is for certain.

 

[Joshnoble01]

To @amarkabove and Team our Time,

As I step away from the Captain role, I wanted to share a few thoughts before you head out.

What you’re about to experience is difficult to fully explain until you’re in it. It’s special in a way that goes well beyond the golf itself. The moments, the conversations, the shared nerves and excitement—those are the things that give this experience its weight.

The golf will be incredible. The setting will feel unreal. But what really sets this week apart is the people. A group comes together quickly, and by the end, it leaves an imprint. One that sticks with you long after the trip is over. The relationships formed here don’t end when you get home, and years later, they’re what you remember most.

There’s also something worth remembering going in: nothing about this experience is guaranteed. Opportunities like this exist because they’re valued, respected, and supported by the people who get to live them. How you carry yourselves, how you compete, and how you represent after all matter.

To the team: soak it all in. Play hard, support one another, and don’t overlook the moments in between. Those are the ones that last.

The scores will fade. The feeling won’t.

Safe travels and enjoy every part of what’s ahead- we’ll be here to support every step of the way.


@amarkabove

 

[Cruskater]

Good luck fellas! If you guys are bringing back your babies in a fancy Callaway/ogio travel bag, you may want to pack a stiff arm.

Now to get sentimental. Feet on the ground eyes to the sky. Just be present. Don't get overwhelmed. Take notes, ask questions, soak it all in.

I loved our Hideaway hosts. The generosity from my teammates to the hosts to Callaway is just amazing. Cant wait to be locked in the next 4 days

 

[WIB081]

Really looking forward to meeting everyone tomorrow. Crazy to sit here and realize I will be on a plane 24 hours from now.

First person to the gate in CHI holds the plane for the other 2

 

[K.P.]

Good luck fellas! If you guys are bringing back your babies in a fancy Callaway/ogio travel bag, you may want to pack a stiff arm.

Now to get sentimental. Feet on the ground eyes to the sky. Just be present. Don't get overwhelmed. Take notes, ask questions, soak it all in.

I loved our Hideaway hosts. The generosity from my teammates to the hosts to Callaway is just amazing. Cant wait to be locked in the next 4 days

**** I don’t have a stiff arm, surely they sell them in the pro shop at the Hideaway?

 

[amarkabove]

**** I don’t have a stiff arm, surely they sell them in the pro shop at the Hideaway?

Probably. But you’re also getting a bunch of extra clothes to stuff in your the top side of a travel bag if it comes to that.

 

[Kmench]

To @amarkabove and Team our Time,

As I step away from the Captain role, I wanted to share a few thoughts before you head out.

What you’re about to experience is difficult to fully explain until you’re in it. It’s special in a way that goes well beyond the golf itself. The moments, the conversations, the shared nerves and excitement—those are the things that give this experience its weight.

The golf will be incredible. The setting will feel unreal. But what really sets this week apart is the people. A group comes together quickly, and by the end, it leaves an imprint. One that sticks with you long after the trip is over. The relationships formed here don’t end when you get home, and years later, they’re what you remember most.

There’s also something worth remembering going in: nothing about this experience is guaranteed. Opportunities like this exist because they’re valued, respected, and supported by the people who get to live them. How you carry yourselves, how you compete, and how you represent after all matter.

To the team: soak it all in. Play hard, support one another, and don’t overlook the moments in between. Those are the ones that last.

The scores will fade. The feeling won’t.

Safe travels and enjoy every part of what’s ahead- we’ll be here to support every step of the way.


@amarkabove

Spot on. Literally got chills reading this and rethinking about 2023.

 

[WIB081]

To @amarkabove and Team our Time,

As I step away from the Captain role, I wanted to share a few thoughts before you head out.

What you’re about to experience is difficult to fully explain until you’re in it. It’s special in a way that goes well beyond the golf itself. The moments, the conversations, the shared nerves and excitement—those are the things that give this experience its weight.

The golf will be incredible. The setting will feel unreal. But what really sets this week apart is the people. A group comes together quickly, and by the end, it leaves an imprint. One that sticks with you long after the trip is over. The relationships formed here don’t end when you get home, and years later, they’re what you remember most.

There’s also something worth remembering going in: nothing about this experience is guaranteed. Opportunities like this exist because they’re valued, respected, and supported by the people who get to live them. How you carry yourselves, how you compete, and how you represent after all matter.

To the team: soak it all in. Play hard, support one another, and don’t overlook the moments in between. Those are the ones that last.

The scores will fade. The feeling won’t.

Safe travels and enjoy every part of what’s ahead- we’ll be here to support every step of the way.


@amarkabove

jlew

Thank you so much for this advice and all the advice you have provided up to this point. All the past participants that have provided info and advice thank you all as well. I will do my best against Team Callaway this week.

 

[K.P.]

Probably. But you’re also getting a bunch of extra clothes to stuff in your the top side of a travel bag if it comes to that.

I may or may not have packed some bubble wrap lol

 

[amarkabove]

It’s hard to believe it’s here. Over 11 months ago seems like yesterday. That guy that got named Captain could’ve never imagined how this journey would feel or what it would quietly and loudly mean to him. Nor would he know how life would twist and turn and how much of a comfort having this to look forward to be. I think he knew enough to know that he knew nothing and would never fully be prepared, try as he might.

Every teammate added, every happy hour had, every cool touchstone like doing the meet the team videos, to seeing Team Callaway getting announced, to seeing @MommaO ‘s support in the Live Thread has refilled my heart in ways I both knew and didn’t know I needed. It hasn’t been perfect, mistakes have been made along the way, and I’m absolutely positive I have no idea what this next week will bring. But I’m ready. The team is ready. And we have a huge responsibility. The work has been put in, now it’s time to have some ******* fun. See y’all in the Live Thread.

Let’s. *******. Go.

Long live the Grandaddy.

 

[MMaynard11]

Safe travels everyone! We are headed home tomorrow so I will be locked in and ready to follow along tomorrow!!!

 

[MMaynard11]

To @amarkabove and Team our Time,

As I step away from the Captain role, I wanted to share a few thoughts before you head out.

What you’re about to experience is difficult to fully explain until you’re in it. It’s special in a way that goes well beyond the golf itself. The moments, the conversations, the shared nerves and excitement—those are the things that give this experience its weight.

The golf will be incredible. The setting will feel unreal. But what really sets this week apart is the people. A group comes together quickly, and by the end, it leaves an imprint. One that sticks with you long after the trip is over. The relationships formed here don’t end when you get home, and years later, they’re what you remember most.

There’s also something worth remembering going in: nothing about this experience is guaranteed. Opportunities like this exist because they’re valued, respected, and supported by the people who get to live them. How you carry yourselves, how you compete, and how you represent after all matter.

To the team: soak it all in. Play hard, support one another, and don’t overlook the moments in between. Those are the ones that last.

The scores will fade. The feeling won’t.

Safe travels and enjoy every part of what’s ahead- we’ll be here to support every step of the way.


@amarkabove

Well said Cap!!!

 

[Pharaoh]

Calendar looking pretty open the next few days to follow. Now there’s a damn first lol. Minds are about to be blown out in Cal.

 

[Dan.The.King]

Kept forgetting to ask. What are the responsibilities of the Ass Cap?

 

[JB]

Kept forgetting to ask. What are the responsibilities of the Ass Cap?

We bring an ass cap as someone that can assist the team, that has experience with the event.

They help them with knowledge, get prepared, and bring the entire thing to the forum community when taking place

 

[Coulter]

Probably. But you’re also getting a bunch of extra clothes to stuff in your the top side of a travel bag if it comes to that.

 

[Coulter]

It’s hard to believe it’s here. Over 11 months ago seems like yesterday. That guy that got named Captain could’ve never imagined how this journey would feel or what it would quietly and loudly mean to him. Nor would he know how life would twist and turn and how much of a comfort having this to look forward to be. I think he knew enough to know that he knew nothing and would never fully be prepared, try as he might.

Every teammate added, every happy hour had, every cool touchstone like doing the meet the team videos, to seeing Team Callaway getting announced, to seeing @MommaO ‘s support in the Live Thread has refilled my heart in ways I both knew and didn’t know I needed. It hasn’t been perfect, mistakes have been made along the way, and I’m absolutely positive I have no idea what this next week will bring. But I’m ready. The team is ready. And we have a huge responsibility. The work has been put in, now it’s time to have some ******* fun. See y’all in the Live Thread.

Let’s. *******. Go.

Long live the Grandaddy.

 

[baylrballa]

Maybe with the new hosel location on the S2S tri-hots they’re wanting to push everyone away from press grips?
I’ll add it to the list.

Added to notebook.

was there an answer to be had?

 

[amarkabove]

was there an answer to be had?

It was asked.

 

[baylrballa]

It was asked.

Noted.

 

[Coulter]

was there an answer to be had?

It was asked.

Thanks cap