Monday evening we kick off the 2023 GOAT Cup with Callaway Golf where two teams battle it out at beautiful ArborLinks. Playing alongside Jason Finley and Austin Tudor from Callaway Golf, two teams of four are ready to try and win the Championship Rings.
The Prize
Just because you are not at ArborLinks with us does not mean you can’t win. The lucky prediction winner will receive a prize pack full of Callaway goodies including equipment. This is one contest, you will want to enter and follow along to see how you did.

The Contest
Pick which team you think will win and post it in this thread. Team Finley or Team Tudor.
Then you can follow along in this thread for the action and experience kicking off Monday evening.
Team Finley
@JasonFinleyCG (5.4)
@JB (9.8)
@Tryan (15.2)
@outlawx (23.9)
Team Tudor
@AT_CG (1.3)
@USAF Retired (6.7)
@trmpt98 (15)
@scratchgolfjourney (19.1)
All entries must be turned in by the time the meet and greet kicks off on Monday evening.

Itinerary
Monday Evening: Meet and Greet Dinner and SWAG party
Tuesday: 18 Holes of Golf. Shamble Matchplay Format
Tuesday: 9 Holes of Golf. Alternate Shot Format
Tuesday PM: Group Dinner with Callaway AMA
Wednesday AM: 18 Holes of Singles
Wednesday PM: Lunch with Group
Depart
Matchups Shamble(70% Handicapped)
@JasonFinleyCG & @TRyan vs @Trmpt98 & @USAF Retired
@JB & @outlawx vs @AT_CG & @scratchgolfjourney
Alternate Shot(50% Handicapped)
@JasonFinleyCG & @JB vs @Trmpt98 & @scratchgolfjourney
@TRyan & @outlawx vs @AT_CG & @USAF Retired
Singles(100% Handicapped)
@JB vs @Trmpt98
@JasonFinleyCG vs @USAF Retired
@TRyan vs @AT_CG
@outlawx vs @scratchgolfjourney

This live thread will kick off on Sunday evening and will be filled with tons of Callaway information. If you have questions you want answered directly from the source, ask them below.
Do not forget to make your pick on which team wins the 2023 GOAT Cup and then follow along to see how it all goes down over the course of the week and if you could win an amazing box of prizes from Callaway Golf.






[QUOTE=”outlawx, post: 11500272, member: 74252″]
I dunno man something just seems different about this morning and I can’t quite put my finger on it ?[ATTACH type=”full” alt=”image.jpg”]9178002[/ATTACH]
All jokes aside it’s nice to be home but a slight sadness that I won’t get to have that kind of golf experience for a while again. It’s been said multiple times but playing golf and being around you gents just makes it that much better. I will still enjoy my rounds but I will know there’s a level higher.
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Beautiful!
[QUOTE=”TRyan, post: 11500673, member: 5933″]
[B]Goat Cup – Day 1 Recap (Monday)[/B]
This was my first THP event since the 2022 Data Experience almost 365 days ago, and to say I was anxious, excited, and a bit nervous was an understatement. Four of us (Scratch, TRMPT, and USAF) decided we would get in a round on Monday early afternoon before heading to ArborLinks, so I hit the road at about 6:30 AM to ensure I got to the course in plenty of time.
The drive up was uneventful, made a quick pitstop at a truck stop, and arrived at the course where I waited about ten minutes for the group to arrive.
It was awesome to get to meet the crew (minus Outlaw) prior to the event getting started, all three of them are fantastic guys, and after we said our hellos, we headed to pay, grab our carts, and head to the range.
We played 18 holes while discussing the GOAT cup, all three of these guys can really golf their ball. I enjoyed learning a bit more about each of them, and we all hit some solid golf shots, including back-to-back birdies from me, a first.
After the round of golf, we headed to the patio and enjoyed a couple of drinks while Scratch (aka Sunshine) hit some golf balls. We finished up at the course and headed to grab some Mexican food prior to hitting up ArborLinks.
After a quick lunch, we decided to head to the property, arriving around 3:45. I pulled up and had a couple of guys meet me to take my luggage and clubs, and I hopped into Outlaws’ golf cart to head over to the cottages.
The cottages are incredible. Four separate bedrooms and bathrooms, amenities galore, and a nice selection of food and beverages. When I showed up JB was waiting in our cottage, and we got a chance to catch up for a bit while AT and Finley hit golf balls.
Once Finley and AT got back from the range, I got a chance to meet AT and catch up with Finley prior to dinner.
Speaking of dinner, it was fantastic. Talk about meat. I chose the ribeye and the twice-baked potato, and they were both incredible. The steak was cooked perfectly, topped with a nice compound butter, and I absolutely devoured both, as well as the brownie and ice cream sundae they so graciously provided us.
Dinner conversations were great as well, we talked about the Tuesday rounds, got our SWAG which was unbelievable, and shared stories about life, and golf, and got some information about what Callaway was working on in the performance gear and golf ball markets.
After dinner, a bunch of us decided to go do some night chipping. The green wasn’t lit, which made it a bit challenging, so we ended up sitting around the fire pit enjoying a few drinks and sharing stories.
We all decided to call it a night early, knowing we had at least 27 holes of golf awaiting the next day.
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Excellent recap!
[QUOTE=”Trmpt98, post: 11505156, member: 22205″]
and listen to the caddy just stick his foot in his mouth talking to Finley about golf balls. “You know who I am right” & “you do work for tips, right?” as the poor caddy attempted to tell Finley how superior Titleist was.
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This is hilarious :LOL::LOL: how did that conversation even start lol
[QUOTE=”USAF Retired, post: 11505764, member: 51894″]
What a great trip!
Huge thank you to [USER=3]@JB[/USER] [USER=7]@GolferGal[/USER] [USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] [USER=68899]@AT_CG[/USER] and Callaway for setting up this fantastic event call The Goat Cup! [USER=5944]@jdtox[/USER] knocked it out of the park with this logo!!! My favorite for THP events ?
Team Tudor was so good to be a part of! [USER=68899]@AT_CG[/USER] was everything great I’ve heard about him and Velvet Hammer describes him perfectly! Said it earlier in this thread, I’ve never seen a tee shot hit so high and far in person….seeing a legit 332 yard drive is crazy. His irons look to start out way too long only to land softly near the pin. Unreal golf skills and a such a nice man!
[USER=22205]@Trmpt98[/USER] and [USER=69361]@sunshine[/USER] were the best teammates I could hope for. Our zoom calls flowed easily from the start and this friendship carried on throughout the event. Glad we got 2 practice rounds in with these guys! Was so fun to cheer [USER=22205]@Trmpt98[/USER] on to victory in singles! Can’t wait to see the golfer [USER=69361]@sunshine[/USER] becomes with his ever present smile and drive! Was a pleasure to share this event with you two and can’t wait til we tee it again.
Getting to play two rounds with a [USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] during the event was an absolute pleasure! Im glad he saw me play 14 good holes, unfortunately, they were the first 9 and last 6 holes of these 2 rounds with crap golf in between! Hoping I get another shot some December!
Fun to meet and compete against [USER=5933]@TRyan[/USER] and [USER=74252]@outlawx[/USER] aka Terrell Hatton. Look forward to seeing [USER=74252]@outlawx[/USER] inTexas sometime
Arbor Links is a great course to compete on, tough enough to require good shots but not pucker scary!
Dormie Network properties are first class all the way. Every detail is thought of and covered! The smell greeting us going into the clubhouse/restaurant started each perfect day!
Thanks to everyone who followed and supported this Goat Cup 2023 ??
I’m honored to have participated in this great event.
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Awesome recap!
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Caddie telling Finley about golf equipment ???
[QUOTE=”Muchmore18, post: 11505875, member: 56094″]
This is hilarious :LOL::LOL: how did that conversation even start lol
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It’s started out earlier in the round asking the kid about his game. He pretty much said he plays balls he finds on the course but dormie has a deal with Titleist so that’s pretty much all you can get there. I think someone was going to give him a sleeve of goat balls but he doubled down and the poor kid didn’t know what hit him. ?
[QUOTE=”Trmpt98, post: 11505901, member: 22205″]
It’s started out earlier in the round asking the kid about his game. He pretty much said he plays balls he finds on the course but dormie has a deal with Titleist so that’s pretty much all you can get there. I think someone was going to give him a sleeve of goat balls but he doubled down and the poor kid didn’t know what hit him. ?
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[QUOTE=”USAF Retired, post: 11505764, member: 51894″]
What a great trip!
Huge thank you to [USER=3]@JB[/USER] [USER=7]@GolferGal[/USER] [USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] [USER=68899]@AT_CG[/USER] and Callaway for setting up this fantastic event call The Goat Cup! [USER=5944]@jdtox[/USER] knocked it out of the park with this logo!!! My favorite for THP events ?
Team Tudor was so good to be a part of! [USER=68899]@AT_CG[/USER] was everything great I’ve heard about him and Velvet Hammer describes him perfectly! Said it earlier in this thread, I’ve never seen a tee shot hit so high and far in person….seeing a legit 332 yard drive is crazy. His irons look to start out way too long only to land softly near the pin. Unreal golf skills and a such a nice man!
[USER=22205]@Trmpt98[/USER] and [USER=69361]@sunshine[/USER] were the best teammates I could hope for. Our zoom calls flowed easily from the start and this friendship carried on throughout the event. Glad we got 2 practice rounds in with these guys! Was so fun to cheer [USER=22205]@Trmpt98[/USER] on to victory in singles! Can’t wait to see the golfer [USER=69361]@sunshine[/USER] becomes with his ever present smile and drive! Was a pleasure to share this event with you two and can’t wait til we tee it again.
Getting to play two rounds with a [USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] during the event was an absolute pleasure! Im glad he saw me play 14 good holes, unfortunately, they were the first 9 and last 6 holes of these 2 rounds with crap golf in between! Hoping I get another shot some December!
Fun to meet and compete against [USER=5933]@TRyan[/USER] and [USER=74252]@outlawx[/USER] aka Terrell Hatton. Look forward to seeing [USER=74252]@outlawx[/USER] inTexas sometime
Arbor Links is a great course to compete on, tough enough to require good shots but not pucker scary!
Dormie Network properties are first class all the way. Every detail is thought of and covered! The smell greeting us going into the clubhouse/restaurant started each perfect day!
Thanks to everyone who followed and supported this Goat Cup 2023 ??
I’m honored to have participated in this great event.
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Awesome to read. I was and am so happy you got to experience this my friend :love:
[QUOTE=”sunshine, post: 11499493, member: 69361″]
I think I’ll watch pitch perfect on the way home because [USER=59872]@Hibs[/USER] said so
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It was good. Funny movie. How are the sequels? [USER=59872]@Hibs[/USER]
[QUOTE=”templeton80, post: 11500312, member: 53139″]
Just go back on land and will have to go through and carb up here.
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I had to carb up when I got back on land too after the flight. Travel makes you hungry
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Hope the cruise was good ??
[QUOTE=”templeton80, post: 11500312, member: 53139″]
Just go back on land and will have to go through and carb up here.
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[QUOTE=”Coloradomrg, post: 11500964, member: 61066″]
Good chance I’ll take you up on that – maybe we can get a teams call together or something 🙂
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[QUOTE=”outlawx, post: 11500971, member: 74252″]
Include scratch too. He had a phenomenal tutor ahh I mean Tudor.
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Yes, I would love to join. I can help with short game advice and I may or may not have a proshop order and I can send you a money order ?
[QUOTE=”sunshine, post: 11506165, member: 69361″]
Yea, tried it out yesterday and love it. It’s made it’s way onto the bag
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Drizzly in TX right now and this was money at the range. The towel side pulling away water and the rain cover side keeping them dry. Way more useful that the hood that came with my bag. Though I can’t wait for the new bag to get here.
What version were you thinking?
[QUOTE=”outlawx, post: 11506179, member: 74252″]
Drizzly in TX right now and this was money at the range. The towel side pulling away water and the rain cover side keeping them dry. Way more useful that the hood that came with my bag. Though I can’t wait for the new bag to get here.
What version were you thinking?
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I’m thinking Org 14 as I don’t have a cart bag and I typically carry if I walk
[QUOTE=”sunshine, post: 11506180, member: 69361″]
I’m thinking Org 14 as I don’t have a cart bag and I typically carry if I walk
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But that is subject to change. Not sure yet
[QUOTE=”outlawx, post: 11501507, member: 74252″]
We round up the guys, scratch took a bit longer and I can’t confirm or deny if the delay was hair related,
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[QUOTE=”Inioch, post: 11503727, member: 72219″]
I have the ingredients for some bluberry lemonade all ready. Need to get some for the mule as well. I don’t really drink at home, but there will be a moment, when a live thread and a blueberry drink will be a perfect combo.
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Make sure you mash the blueberries. [USER=51894]@USAF Retired[/USER] what’s the proper term?
[QUOTE=”sunshine, post: 11506201, member: 69361″]
Make sure you mash the blueberries. [USER=51894]@USAF Retired[/USER] what’s the proper term?
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Muddle the blueberries :drinks:
[QUOTE=”donny475, post: 11504704, member: 4683″]
Reading back through some of the posts i love clicking the pic links that meant a lot to the ones playing, when they comment on the course and the over views of the holes, just awesome, this is a phenomenal venue for an Experience
I will add, getting all those notices that the Experience participants have taken the time to go back and read YOUR posts and like or comment on them……..?
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Thanks for following along [USER=4683]@donny475[/USER] ???
[QUOTE=”Muchmore18, post: 11505875, member: 56094″]
This is hilarious :LOL::LOL: how did that conversation even start lol
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That was a funny exchange…kid couldn’t help himself :LOL:
[QUOTE=”Canadan, post: 11497558, member: 2320″]
The only choice.
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Depends how you use it :LOL:
[QUOTE=”USAF Retired, post: 11506228, member: 51894″]
Depends how you use it :LOL:
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I’m not sure what this means or if I even want to know ??
[QUOTE=”donny475, post: 11497757, member: 4683″]
Was it hard for you to adjust to the speed of the greens? I know our course here has been slow but when we went to Briggs, they were so smooth and fast? How was your adjustment and the scripting is on point this morning
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[QUOTE=”sunshine, post: 11502786, member: 69361″]
They were fast. They were firm. They were very true. I don’t think I had one bumpy roll
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[QUOTE=”donny475, post: 11497757, member: 4683″]
Was it hard for you to adjust to the speed of the greens? I know our course here has been slow but when we went to Briggs, they were so smooth and fast? How was your adjustment and the scripting is on point this morning
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[QUOTE=”sunshine, post: 11502823, member: 69361″]
it was pretty similar to one of the courses, as it has new bermuda. Firm and fast. Very hard to get it to spin. Only hit a couple wedges that checked and spun
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[QUOTE=”Daluteh, post: 11497767, member: 59803″]
All of that looks delicious. Please tell me the salsa is worth it – that’s such an understated condiment for breakfast.
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Salsa is something I actually avoid for breakfast. My steel stomach can’t handle spice in the early AM. But [USER=74252]@outlawx[/USER] said it was very good. I trust him. he knows his food
[QUOTE=”donny475, post: 11497757, member: 4683″]
Was it hard for you to adjust to the speed of the greens? I know our course here has been slow but when we went to Briggs, they were so smooth and fast? How was your adjustment and the scripting is on point this morning
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I didn’t feel the greens were crazy fast. A bit hard and didn’t stop shots but perfect to putt for me
[QUOTE=”sunshine, post: 11497810, member: 69361″]
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Poorly organized plate
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[QUOTE=”fuffle master, post: 11497821, member: 47863″]
Ok, let’s play what one of these things doesn’t belong?
Maybe you just wanted to look healthy by putting a couple oranges on the plate. ?
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it looks healthy to me ????
I love my citrus :ROFLMAO:
[QUOTE=”MarMill, post: 11498311, member: 51186″]
Are those for sale? Looks super comfy
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i didn’t ask. But I sure hope so. Just can’t picture myself ever using one
[QUOTE=”jbb2388, post: 11498459, member: 67726″]
That swing is [media=giphy]M9v5gkQ7Wtgy81fMBx[/media]
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One word: velvety
[QUOTE=”jjsportz, post: 11498461, member: 52486″]
Where’s the ranger..:ROFLMAO:
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He came by a couple of times. I thought he was going to tell us we needed to pick it up at around hole 4 but never did. Just wanted to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. Standup guy, what an experience!!
[QUOTE=”outlawx, post: 11506179, member: 74252″]
Drizzly in TX right now and this was money at the range. The towel side pulling away water and the rain cover side keeping them dry. Way more useful that the hood that came with my bag. Though I can’t wait for the new bag to get here.
What version were you thinking?
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[QUOTE=”sunshine, post: 11506180, member: 69361″]
I’m thinking Org 14 as I don’t have a cart bag and I typically carry if I walk
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awesome looking at the ORG 14, or Fairway 14, there were some tidbits that were shared for the 2024 versions that have me leaning more towards the cart bag, but once everything is officially announced and out of embargo I’m pretty sure I’ll go with the cart bag
[QUOTE=”Trmpt98, post: 11506304, member: 22205″]
awesome looking at the ORG 14, or Fairway 14, there were some tidbits that were shared for the 2024 versions that have me leaning more towards the cart bag, but once everything is officially announced and out of embargo I’m pretty sure I’ll go with the cart bag
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Same here. The current cart bag is ? next years should be next level.
[QUOTE=”Parrot, post: 11498763, member: 48815″]
Matt, you battled valiantly. Your game has come a long way in a short time. Keep at it, Sunshine!
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Thank you [USER=48815]@Parrot[/USER]
And thanks for the support / following along ??
[QUOTE=”USAF Retired, post: 11499117, member: 51894″]
Its an absolute pleasure getting to know Matt/Sunshine on Team Tudor
Such a quality young man!!!
Can’t wait to follow your journey to scratch!?
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Thank you [USER=51894]@USAF Retired[/USER]
Means a lot. It was a pleasure to be a part of the team and getting to know you
I’ll see you in the “What did you shoot today” thread. Maybe even shoot a score lower than you someday 😉
[QUOTE=”sunshine, post: 11506352, member: 69361″]
Thank you [USER=51894]@USAF Retired[/USER]
Means a lot. It was a pleasure to be a part of the team and getting to know you
I’ll see you in the “What did you shoot today” thread. [B]Maybe even shoot a score lower than you someday[/B] 😉
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Look forward to seeing that!!!
[QUOTE=”outlawx, post: 11499075, member: 74252″]
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I’m glad we had a tailwind and not a headwind on that tee shot :ROFLMAO:
[QUOTE=”USAF Retired, post: 11499287, member: 51894″]
We didn’t know what was happening with a single young man taking so much time in the shower :oops::p
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[QUOTE=”MarMill, post: 11500225, member: 51186″]
How is the Post experience feels going this morning?
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This morning, was hoping I could just restart this past week and head to the airport :ROFLMAO:
Such an amazing experience
[QUOTE=”MarMill, post: 11500957, member: 51186″]
Solid updating throughout [USER=69361]@scratchgolfjourney[/USER] (AKA Sunshine)
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Thank you. And thanks for following along. Appreciate all the engagement ??
Looking forward to seeing you in the ’24 Budget Championship with [USER=52381]@baylrballa[/USER]
[QUOTE=”sunshine, post: 11506366, member: 69361″]
Thank you. And thanks for following along. Appreciate all the engagement ??
Looking forward to seeing you in the ’24 Budget Championship with [USER=52381]@baylrballa[/USER]
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Thank you sir
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Just awesome that this experience thread continues to rage on!!!
[QUOTE=”sunshine, post: 11506180, member: 69361″]
I’m thinking Org 14 as I don’t have a cart bag and I typically carry if I walk
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Love my Org14
[QUOTE=”USAF Retired, post: 11505764, member: 51894″]
What a great trip!
Huge thank you to [USER=3]@JB[/USER] [USER=7]@GolferGal[/USER] [USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] [USER=68899]@AT_CG[/USER] and Callaway for setting up this fantastic event call The Goat Cup! [USER=5944]@jdtox[/USER] knocked it out of the park with this logo!!! My favorite for THP events ?
Team Tudor was so good to be a part of! [USER=68899]@AT_CG[/USER] was everything great I’ve heard about him and Velvet Hammer describes him perfectly! Said it earlier in this thread, I’ve never seen a tee shot hit so high and far in person….seeing a legit 332 yard drive is crazy. His irons look to start out way too long only to land softly near the pin. Unreal golf skills and a such a nice man!
[USER=22205]@Trmpt98[/USER] and [USER=69361]@sunshine[/USER] were the best teammates I could hope for. Our zoom calls flowed easily from the start and this friendship carried on throughout the event. Glad we got 2 practice rounds in with these guys! Was so fun to cheer [USER=22205]@Trmpt98[/USER] on to victory in singles! Can’t wait to see the golfer [USER=69361]@sunshine[/USER] becomes with his ever present smile and drive! Was a pleasure to share this event with you two and can’t wait til we tee it again.
Getting to play two rounds with a [USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] during the event was an absolute pleasure! Im glad he saw me play 14 good holes, unfortunately, they were the first 9 and last 6 holes of these 2 rounds with crap golf in between! Hoping I get another shot some December!
Fun to meet and compete against [USER=5933]@TRyan[/USER] and [USER=74252]@outlawx[/USER] aka Terrell Hatton. Look forward to seeing [USER=74252]@outlawx[/USER] inTexas sometime
Arbor Links is a great course to compete on, tough enough to require good shots but not pucker scary!
Dormie Network properties are first class all the way. Every detail is thought of and covered! The smell greeting us going into the clubhouse/restaurant started each perfect day!
Thanks to everyone who followed and supported this Goat Cup 2023 ??
I’m honored to have participated in this great event.
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Great recap [USER=51894]@USAF Retired[/USER], it was a blast following along with you all. You guys did such an awesome job keeping the forum updated with scores and photos!
Okay, just finished reading this thread. Thanks to all who participated and followed along. Amazed at all of this engagement and am glad you all seemed to have enjoyed it too! Shout out to [USER=40346]@jlew[/USER] and [USER=19877]@Mmaynard11[/USER] for keeping the scorecard and [USER=60146]@PharaohHB[/USER] for the flyovers. Great work guys
Recap….I’m going to need a thesaurus for all the superlatives i am about to use
What an amazing experience. This was my first THP experience. I have played with some THPers before and it was absolutely stellar, but an official THP experience is next level.
First, shout out to [USER=3]@JB[/USER] and [USER=7]@GolferGal[/USER] for planning this experience and for Callaway Golf and [USER=68899]@AT_CG[/USER] and [USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] for sponsoring this event. The whole experience was so well-planned and the meals were knock-your-socks off good.
[USER=3]@JB[/USER] it was very good to meet you. I think you are even funnier in person. You are a great competitor. It was a very impressive comeback between you and [USER=74252]@outlawx[/USER] in our shamble. Thanks for the new forum name. I think it fits great.
Thanks for all you do to keep THP the best place on the Internet.
[USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] I don’t know why you get compared to Darth Vader. Jason is top-notch in every aspect. He didn’t talk trash to me in our alt-shot round. Maybe he was in power-save mode after the shamble or just felt bad seeing some of my sorry swings. Or perhaps he knew he couldn’t get in my head or was just in awe of my head of hair or short game. Not quite sure, but it was good to play with him. Jason is hilarious and very generous. Thanks for sharing some of your dinner ??
Appreciate that tip about the chap stick. Will be utilizing that esoteric knowledge going forward.
[USER=5933]@TRyan[/USER] I thought I had muscular legs. It is clear this man does not skip leg day. Or arm day for that matter. It was fun playing Table Creek with you and getting to be a part of your group on Day 2. It was fun to talk a bit about baseball and next time we get together I’ll put on my tin foil hat and talk to you about my diet :ROFLMAO:
I don’t know what your lowest index has been but I think you have the game to be a single digit handicap in a very short period of time. Keep it up, let’s see 140 on that green stick! Sorry for calling you Tyler and Ryan. I finally got your first name right by the end of it ????(y)
Congrats on getting a win in a Callaway event (y)(y)
Love this pic of us :ROFLMAO:
I think I was telling [USER=5933]@TRyan[/USER] something along the lines of:
“I could throw a football like, 70 yards”
Or maybe I was telling him about my diet. Not quite sure…..
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[USER=74252]@outlawx[/USER] Bandito. I went 0-2 against the outlaw this event. Stand up guy. Great competitor. Tyrrell Hatton look-alike. Good sense of humor and easy-going. Very fun playing with him. For both of us, it was our first THP event. Maybe even the first time playing with other THPers for him. What say you [USER=74252]@outlawx[/USER] ?
I think he comes out as MVP having gone 3-0 in his matches. In our singles match, I was down 2 early and I was a little frustrated and had my game face on and he came over and told me to just play my game and have fun. I told him I was having fun! (I just knew I had to get it together or it was going to be a boat race with some of his pop holes) :ROFLMAO:
He played very well and I am very impressed with his game. That index is going to drop fast friend. Me and him are going to be holding each other accountable in our journeys to scratch. I don’t know if he will be coming to Florida or if I will be going to Texas first, but we will be having some matches in the near future ?(y)(y)
[USER=22205]@Trmpt98[/USER] Alt-shot partner. We had a shot there. Kept it closer than a lot of people thought. That was fun. I am glad to have gotten to get rounds with you at Hillcrest and Table Creek because we were only together for 9 holes during the event. Your driver and 3 wood are weapons. I hope 2023 brings you better golf like you played in 2021. It sure looks to be trending that way! I also enjoyed being able to sit next to you at dinner both nights. It was cool to talk some music with you. And lunch and dinner on Sunday was a blast.
I am very grateful for the team gift. That is going to make its way into the shadow box, if I ever get to making it. Hope to see you down in Orlando soon!
[USER=51894]@USAF Retired[/USER] Craiggrs. (That is Craig + GIRs for all those who don’t know). USAF can be a GIR machine. I am glad to have gotten to ride with you at Table Creek and to have gotten a round with you at Hillcrest. USAF is hilarious and is a true competitor. He also has a huge passion for golf. He is quick witted and was probably the perfect match for Finley in singles. Lunch and Dinner on Sunday were great. Thanks again for the hotel room on Sunday ???
Another killer team gift. This one is going in the golf bottle rotation, and I bet it will bring a smile to my face every time I see it.
He also is easy going and rolled with the gramps jokes. Such a pleasure USAF!
Thanks for teaching me some nuanced golf rules (and what muddling a blueberry was!) ?
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[USER=68899]@AT_CG[/USER] Last but certainly not least, Captain of Team Tudor. Too bad we couldn’t get that piece of hardware. Thanks for being the best captain we could ask for. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to be paired up with you for 36 holes. That was a real treat. Thanks for hanging out with us around the bonfire both nights and talking shop about all things Callaway Soft Goods. Looking forward to seeing what soft goods has in store for the coming year(s). If I ever get selected for Grandaddy, I think it would be fun to play you in singles but only under the condition that it was straight up (meaning that means I need to get to scratch!) :ROFLMAO:
Thanks for carrying me off the tee box in shamble and providing moral support! And thanks for looking at some of my swings. I really appreciate that. That was really cool.
#tempotown
To the staff at ArborLinks. I doubt any of you see this… But it was top-notch and made us feel like family. Thanks for a great stay!
I hope the GOAT Cup returns in 2024. I think it should. It is an amazing experience. Can’t wait to get in the weeds using / reviewing some Chrome Soft and soft goods
Team Finley, congrats.
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Team Tudor. It was a pleasure!
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Okay, just finished reading this thread. Thanks to all who participated and followed along. Amazed at all of this engagement and am glad you all seemed to have enjoyed it too! Shout out to [USER=40346]@jlew[/USER] and [USER=19877]@Mmaynard11[/USER] for keeping the scorecard and [USER=60146]@PharaohHB[/USER] for the flyovers. Great work guys
Recap….I’m going to need a thesaurus for all the superlatives i am about to use
What an amazing experience. This was my first THP experience. I have played with some THPers before and it was absolutely stellar, but an official THP experience is next level.
First, shout out to [USER=3]@JB[/USER] and [USER=7]@GolferGal[/USER] for planning this experience and for Callaway Golf and [USER=68899]@AT_CG[/USER] and [USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] for sponsoring this event. The whole experience was so well-planned and the meals were knock-your-socks off good.
[USER=3]@JB[/USER] it was very good to meet you. I think you are even funnier in person. You are a great competitor. It was a very impressive comeback between you and [USER=74252]@outlawx[/USER] in our shamble. Thanks for the new forum name. I think it fits great.
Thanks for all you do to keep THP the best place on the Internet.
[USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] I don’t know why you get compared to Darth Vader. Jason is top-notch in every aspect. He didn’t talk trash to me in our alt-shot round. Maybe he was in power-save mode after the shamble or just felt bad seeing some of my sorry swings. Or perhaps he knew he couldn’t get in my head or was just in awe of my head of hair or short game. Not quite sure, but it was good to play with him. Jason is hilarious and very generous. Thanks for sharing some of your dinner ??
Appreciate that tip about the chap stick. Will be utilizing that esoteric knowledge going forward.
[USER=5933]@TRyan[/USER] I thought I had muscular legs. It is clear this man does not skip leg day. Or arm day for that matter. It was fun playing Table Creek with you and getting to be a part of your group on Day 2. It was fun to talk a bit about baseball and next time we get together I’ll put on my tin foil hat and talk to you about my diet :ROFLMAO:
I don’t know what your lowest index has been but I think you have the game to be a single digit handicap in a very short period of time. Keep it up, let’s see 140 on that green stick! Sorry for calling you Tyler and Ryan. I finally got your first name right by the end of it ????(y)
Congrats on getting a win in a Callaway event (y)(y)
Love this pic of us :ROFLMAO:
I think I was telling [USER=5933]@TRyan[/USER] something along the lines of:
“I could throw a football like, 70 yards”
Or maybe I was telling him about my diet. Not quite sure…..
[USER=74252]@outlawx[/USER] Bandito. I went 0-2 against the outlaw this event. Stand up guy. Great competitor. Tyrrell Hatton look-alike. Good sense of humor and easy-going. Very fun playing with him. For both of us, it was our first THP event. Maybe even the first time playing with other THPers for him. What say you [USER=74252]@outlawx[/USER] ?
I think he comes out as MVP having gone 3-0 in his matches. In our singles match, I was down 2 early and I was a little frustrated and had my game face on and he came over and told me to just play my game and have fun. I told him I was having fun! (I just knew I had to get it together or it was going to be a boat race with some of his pop holes) :ROFLMAO:
He played very well and I am very impressed with his game. That index is going to drop fast friend. Me and him are going to be holding each other accountable in our journeys to scratch. I don’t know if he will be coming to Florida or if I will be going to Texas first, but we will be having some matches in the near future ?(y)(y)
[USER=22205]@Trmpt98[/USER] Alt-shot partner. We had a shot there. Kept it closer than a lot of people thought. That was fun. I am glad to have gotten to get rounds with you at Hillcrest and Table Creek because we were only together for 9 holes during the event. Your driver and 3 wood are weapons. I hope 2023 brings you better golf like you played in 2021. It sure looks to be trending that way! I also enjoyed being able to sit next to you at dinner both nights. It was cool to talk some music with you. And lunch and dinner on Sunday was a blast.
I am very grateful for the team gift. That is going to make its way into the shadow box, if I ever get to making it. Hope to see you down in Orlando soon!
[USER=51894]@USAF Retired[/USER] Craiggrs. (That is Craig + GIRs for all those who don’t know). USAF can be a GIR machine. I am glad to have gotten to ride with you at Table Creek and to have gotten a round with you at Hillcrest. USAF is hilarious and is a true competitor. He also has a huge passion for golf. He is quick witted and was probably the perfect match for Finley in singles. Lunch and Dinner on Sunday were great. Thanks again for the hotel room on Sunday ???
Another killer team gift. This one is going in the golf bottle rotation, and I bet it will bring a smile to my face every time I see it.
He also is easy going and rolled with the gramps jokes. Such a pleasure USAF!
Thanks for teaching me some nuanced golf rules (and what muddling a blueberry was!) ?
[USER=68899]@AT_CG[/USER] Last but certainly not least, Captain of Team Tudor. Too bad we couldn’t get that piece of hardware. Thanks for being the best captain we could ask for. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to be paired up with you for 36 holes. That was a real treat. Thanks for hanging out with us around the bonfire both nights and talking shop about all things Callaway Soft Goods. Looking forward to seeing what soft goods has in store for the coming year(s). If I ever get selected for Grandaddy, I think it would be fun to play you in singles but only under the condition that it was straight up (meaning that means I need to get to scratch!) :ROFLMAO:
Thanks for carrying me off the tee box in shamble and providing moral support! And thanks for looking at some of my swings. I really appreciate that. That was really cool.
#tempotown
To the staff at ArborLinks. I doubt any of you see this… But it was top-notch and made us feel like family. Thanks for a great stay!
I hope the GOAT Cup returns in 2024. I think it should. It is an amazing experience. Can’t wait to get in the weeds using / reviewing some Chrome Soft and soft goods
Team Finley, congrats.
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Team Tudor. It was a pleasure!
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Great recap Matt! You embraced this event and did it your way!!! Thanks for taking us with you!
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Okay, just finished reading this thread. Thanks to all who participated and followed along. Amazed at all of this engagement and am glad you all seemed to have enjoyed it too! Shout out to [USER=40346]@jlew[/USER] and [USER=19877]@Mmaynard11[/USER] for keeping the scorecard and [USER=60146]@PharaohHB[/USER] for the flyovers. Great work guys
Recap….I’m going to need a thesaurus for all the superlatives i am about to use
What an amazing experience. This was my first THP experience. I have played with some THPers before and it was absolutely stellar, but an official THP experience is next level.
First, shout out to [USER=3]@JB[/USER] and [USER=7]@GolferGal[/USER] for planning this experience and for Callaway Golf and [USER=68899]@AT_CG[/USER] and [USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] for sponsoring this event. The whole experience was so well-planned and the meals were knock-your-socks off good.
[USER=3]@JB[/USER] it was very good to meet you. I think you are even funnier in person. You are a great competitor. It was a very impressive comeback between you and [USER=74252]@outlawx[/USER] in our shamble. Thanks for the new forum name. I think it fits great.
Thanks for all you do to keep THP the best place on the Internet.
[USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] I don’t know why you get compared to Darth Vader. Jason is top-notch in every aspect. He didn’t talk trash to me in our alt-shot round. Maybe he was in power-save mode after the shamble or just felt bad seeing some of my sorry swings. Or perhaps he knew he couldn’t get in my head or was just in awe of my head of hair or short game. Not quite sure, but it was good to play with him. Jason is hilarious and very generous. Thanks for sharing some of your dinner ??
Appreciate that tip about the chap stick. Will be utilizing that esoteric knowledge going forward.
[USER=5933]@TRyan[/USER] I thought I had muscular legs. It is clear this man does not skip leg day. Or arm day for that matter. It was fun playing Table Creek with you and getting to be a part of your group on Day 2. It was fun to talk a bit about baseball and next time we get together I’ll put on my tin foil hat and talk to you about my diet :ROFLMAO:
I don’t know what your lowest index has been but I think you have the game to be a single digit handicap in a very short period of time. Keep it up, let’s see 140 on that green stick! Sorry for calling you Tyler and Ryan. I finally got your first name right by the end of it ????(y)
Congrats on getting a win in a Callaway event (y)(y)
Love this pic of us :ROFLMAO:
I think I was telling [USER=5933]@TRyan[/USER] something along the lines of:
“I could throw a football like, 70 yards”
Or maybe I was telling him about my diet. Not quite sure…..
[USER=74252]@outlawx[/USER] Bandito. I went 0-2 against the outlaw this event. Stand up guy. Great competitor. Tyrrell Hatton look-alike. Good sense of humor and easy-going. Very fun playing with him. For both of us, it was our first THP event. Maybe even the first time playing with other THPers for him. What say you [USER=74252]@outlawx[/USER] ?
I think he comes out as MVP having gone 3-0 in his matches. In our singles match, I was down 2 early and I was a little frustrated and had my game face on and he came over and told me to just play my game and have fun. I told him I was having fun! (I just knew I had to get it together or it was going to be a boat race with some of his pop holes) :ROFLMAO:
He played very well and I am very impressed with his game. That index is going to drop fast friend. Me and him are going to be holding each other accountable in our journeys to scratch. I don’t know if he will be coming to Florida or if I will be going to Texas first, but we will be having some matches in the near future ?(y)(y)
[USER=22205]@Trmpt98[/USER] Alt-shot partner. We had a shot there. Kept it closer than a lot of people thought. That was fun. I am glad to have gotten to get rounds with you at Hillcrest and Table Creek because we were only together for 9 holes during the event. Your driver and 3 wood are weapons. I hope 2023 brings you better golf like you played in 2021. It sure looks to be trending that way! I also enjoyed being able to sit next to you at dinner both nights. It was cool to talk some music with you. And lunch and dinner on Sunday was a blast.
I am very grateful for the team gift. That is going to make its way into the shadow box, if I ever get to making it. Hope to see you down in Orlando soon!
[USER=51894]@USAF Retired[/USER] Craiggrs. (That is Craig + GIRs for all those who don’t know). USAF can be a GIR machine. I am glad to have gotten to ride with you at Table Creek and to have gotten a round with you at Hillcrest. USAF is hilarious and is a true competitor. He also has a huge passion for golf. He is quick witted and was probably the perfect match for Finley in singles. Lunch and Dinner on Sunday were great. Thanks again for the hotel room on Sunday ???
Another killer team gift. This one is going in the golf bottle rotation, and I bet it will bring a smile to my face every time I see it.
He also is easy going and rolled with the gramps jokes. Such a pleasure USAF!
Thanks for teaching me some nuanced golf rules (and what muddling a blueberry was!) ?
[USER=68899]@AT_CG[/USER] Last but certainly not least, Captain of Team Tudor. Too bad we couldn’t get that piece of hardware. Thanks for being the best captain we could ask for. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to be paired up with you for 36 holes. That was a real treat. Thanks for hanging out with us around the bonfire both nights and talking shop about all things Callaway Soft Goods. Looking forward to seeing what soft goods has in store for the coming year(s). If I ever get selected for Grandaddy, I think it would be fun to play you in singles but only under the condition that it was straight up (meaning that means I need to get to scratch!) :ROFLMAO:
Thanks for carrying me off the tee box in shamble and providing moral support! And thanks for looking at some of my swings. I really appreciate that. That was really cool.
#tempotown
To the staff at ArborLinks. I doubt any of you see this… But it was top-notch and made us feel like family. Thanks for a great stay!
I hope the GOAT Cup returns in 2024. I think it should. It is an amazing experience. Can’t wait to get in the weeds using / reviewing some Chrome Soft and soft goods
Team Finley, congrats.
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Team Tudor. It was a pleasure!
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Awesome review man!! You guys gave us great insight!
This group keeps killing it, the recaps are awesome!
I wanted to echo the sentiments of [USER=22205]@Trmpt98[/USER] and [USER=69361]@sunshine[/USER].
This event has been the highlight of golfing for me thus far. I want to give a special thank you to [USER=7]@GolferGal[/USER]. Its hard enough to herd cats for the weekend foursome and you put things like this together on the regular and it was flawless. The service, menus, planning and timeline was all top notch and it made us all feel like VIPs. Thank you again.
[USER=3]@JB[/USER] Thank you for carrying us early on in the shamble. I am very pleased to have not ruined your reputation as a back nine bully. It was also a pleasure to hear all the stories of different events throughout the history of THP. Thanks for sharing that with me.
[USER=22205]@Trmpt98[/USER] and [USER=51894]@USAF Retired[/USER] you gents played well and I wish I had some extra rounds with you. You both were incredibly gracious dealing with some one from the dark side :LOL:
[USER=5933]@TRyan[/USER] That swing speed work you put in was plainly evident on the course in alt shot. I think you were the only one “keeping” up with AT off the tee. It was great to have you as a partner for the alt shot and singles round. You have a great game and I can’t wait to see it improve further.
[USER=69361]@sunshine[/USER] Man when your long game matches your short game you will be single digit overnight. I truly enjoyed our rounds and it was an absolute blast playing all the golf with and against you. I am definitely looking forward to keeping each other accountable. I think I’ll start a thread called chasing scratch. Again that short game was pure.
[USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] It was a little bit of a bummer we didn’t get paired up on the course, however I really appreciated spending time with you and learning more than I could ever hope to about golf balls and the industry.
[USER=68899]@AT_CG[/USER] Thank you again for helping me after the rough start. The fairy tears and nights by the fire will be my favorite memory from this event. I was also a blast getting to watch you pick apart Arborlinks. If we ever get to complete again I’m hoping I won’t need any pops, but then again to see that look on your face when I ask “So I get a pop here right?” is rather humorous to me.
Finally thank you all to those who interacted and followed along. It makes rereading this thread that much better and the memories that much more solid. I hope my posting style was not too abrasive (I like to joke around a bit) and make it more interesting to follow. I also hope the pictures helped, sorry about no videos as the files I had were too large in most cases.
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Let’s not get carried away – just trying to get you through training, selected for the mission and survive.
Great recaps fellas. Always love reading through these after the whirlwind experience is over and dust has settled.