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 canโt 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)
@JasonFinleyCGย &ย @TRyanย vsย @Trmpt98ย &ย @USAF Retired
@JBย &ย @outlawxย vsย @AT_CGย &ย @scratchgolfjourney
Alternate Shot(50% Handicapped)
@JasonFinleyCGย &ย @JBย vsย @Trmpt98ย &ย @scratchgolfjourney
@TRyanย &ย @outlawxย vsย @AT_CGย &ย @USAF Retired
Singles(100% Handicapped)
@JB vs @Trmpt98
@JasonFinleyCG vs @USAF Retired
@TRyanย vsย @AT_CG
@outlawxย vsย @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.






Man I love these recaps. Thank you [USER=69361]@sunshine[/USER] & [USER=74252]@outlawx[/USER] for keeping us along!
I was catching up on the Worst Golf Podcast on YouTube and I was looking forward to keeping up with the thread. Then realized the GOAT cup already happened! Oops. Glad the attendees didnโt miss it! Great recaps and no doubt everyone had an amazing time. Thanks for all the pics too.
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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 recap. Also the name change is perfect.
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Let’s not get carried away – just trying to get you through training, selected for the mission and survive.
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Ok okโฆ
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Ok okโฆ
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Just donโt go full *redacted*
iPhone made this โmemoryโ video from day 2. Thought it was cool
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iPhone made this โmemoryโ video from day 2. Thought it was cool
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Yeesh that fat dude in the white floral needs to hit the gym….
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Great People>>>>>>>>great course any day of the week. And we definitely had great people.
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True statement.
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iPhone made this โmemoryโ video from day 2. Thought it was cool
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Very cool!
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I’m going to start with the “Thank You’s” because I’m still working my way back through the entire thread with 1,426 notifications still to look at.
First off [USER=3]@JB[/USER] and [USER=7]@GolferGal[/USER] , all I can say is WOW. The planning and thought you guys have put into this event and I know all the others goes way above and beyond it’s hard to comprehend. The attention to detail on every aspect is unbelievable. I know Morgan is cranking away behind the scenes making sure everything goes perfect for us and if it didn’t you would never know. JB is the ultimate host, the best mix between trash talker on the course and the person off that makes sure you are having the best time possible. I’m in awe, Thank you!
To the Callaway Guys.
[USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] and [USER=68899]@AT_CG[/USER] you guys are beyond generous! I got to play with Finley all three rounds. He is a phenomenal golfer, the most clutch shot maker, the best landscaper on the course :sneaky: I’ve seen play. I wish I would have gotten to play with Austin but the pairings just didn’t land that way this time. I did get to follow along for the last few holes of his sub par round and with a better caddy and a look at the course he took advantage his his under par showing.
Some great memories that stick out are getting to hear about the golf balls and seeing the new TrueTrack in play before announcement this week 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. :ROFLMAO: Also sitting around the fire talking with Austin about golf, life and analyzing [USER=69361]@sunshine[/USER] golf swing and give tips were amazing. Both of these guys have an extreme passion for the products they produce and it shows. I can’t wait to share what is coming in 2024 with the bag side!
To my opponents
[USER=74252]@outlawx[/USER] and [USER=5933]@TRyan[/USER] you guys played great! Unfortunately I didn’t get to play a round with Outlaw, but I got to enjoy sitting around the fire and chatting about life. TRyan and I got to ride in a cart together pre-round on Monday and played the shamble on the first day. You’ve got that speed up and are a killer with your second shots. I can’t wait to see how you improve when you get that driver more consistent. You are well on your way to a single digit handicap. I would gladly play more golf with these guys!
To My Teammates
[USER=51894]@USAF Retired[/USER] and [USER=69361]@sunshine[/USER] (Scratch), I can’t say enough about you guys! I feel like I’ve made lifelong friends. I knew from the first zoom call we were going to gel and that showed from the moment we got to play together. We put up a good fight and can hold our heads high. We definitely need to plan more golf together. Craig, it was so great to travel with you and chat life and golf. I’m glad we got to play each day together and you sure picked me up on the course when I needed it. Thanks Buddy! Matt, your positivity and smile is infectious! It was so much fun to watch you grind out your game of golf. Play 30 holes and then go spend more time at the range, dude you are a machine! I’m already looking to see when I can convince the wife to let me plan a trip to Orlando.
Thank you to everyone on this trip. I had the time of my life. I’ve never been to a course like this before and to top it all off I got to play golf with some great guys hosted by a phenomenal team from Callaway and the King & Queen of THP. Hopefully I can get through this thread now and respond to everyone. Thank you again to those who supported Team Tudor, you support and interaction on this thread drove us and contributed to the excitement and excellence of The Goat Cup! Congrats to Team Finley, we already want a rematch ๐
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Great recap!
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These are phenomenal, thanks again [USER=69361]@sunshine[/USER]!
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Great shirt!
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Is this the one with the extra bbq sauce on it? :ROFLMAO:
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These are phenomenal, thanks again [USER=69361]@sunshine[/USER]!
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That is sweet!!!
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These are phenomenal, thanks again [USER=69361]@sunshine[/USER]!
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Is that my counter?
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[QUOTE=”Greg Kulbick, post: 11511143, member: 15014″]
Is that my counter?
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Is this the one with the extra bbq sauce on it? :ROFLMAO:
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I’m not sure what you mean???? :p
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Mr. [USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] looks like usโฆ
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Mr. [USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] looks like usโฆ
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Are you and [USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] going to be on the same team?
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Are you and [USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] going to be on the same team?
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Is the Pope Catholic?
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Is the Pope Catholic?
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If Iโm given the option of course Iโm on Team Death, Taxes, & Finleyโฆ
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We can be the greatest team since The Mega Powers.
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And this partnership wouldnโt end like this eitherโฆ
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And this partnership wouldnโt end like this eitherโฆ
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That was a sad sad time– I’m hopeful this comes back- this year was a great follow and I want to see you team up with Darth Finley!
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And this partnership wouldnโt end like this eitherโฆ
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If Iโm given the option of course Iโm on Team Death, Taxes, & Finleyโฆ
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Hmm.. I dunno.. I have always been more a fan of.
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team mega power only lasted 2 years.. and they got split up because of a woman..
they are also ranked 43rd out of the top 50 greatest tag teams all time.. are you that great when you are only a few spots better than the bushwackers who are criminally underrated..
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Hmm.. I dunno.. I have always been more a fan of.
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team mega power only lasted 2 years.. and they got split up because of a woman..
they are also ranked 43rd out of the top 50 greatest tag teams all time.. are you that great when you are only a few spots better than the bushwackers who are criminally underrated..
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If I could pick another tag team that we could be like itโs this oneโฆ
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Fantastic choice! Top 5 all time for sure.
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Fantastic choice! Top 5 all time for sure.
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Ricky Morton & Robert Gibsonโฆ The Rock nโ Roll Express
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Thatโs amazing – represent!!
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Are you and [USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] going to be on the same team?
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He keeps posting stuff like this, the likelihood will be dropping.
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He keeps posting stuff like this, the likelihood will be dropping.
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Has the restraining order paperwork been filed yet? :LOL:
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He keeps posting stuff like this, the likelihood will be dropping.
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well. I am going to keep egging him on them.. :ROFLMAO:
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Mr. [USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] looks like usโฆ
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Live look of Dax right now
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He keeps posting stuff like this, the likelihood will be dropping.
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I don’t know if I posted it here, but when we lived in and around Charlotte in the 80s, we always saw lots of wrestlers. One rumor was that Rock n Roll Express lived in a mansion we passed every morning while on the school bus. We were 7, so…
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I don’t know if I posted it here, but when we lived in and around Charlotte in the 80s, we always saw lots of wrestlers. One rumor was that Rock n Roll Express lived in a mansion we passed every morning while on the school bus. We were 7, so…
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They lived together in the mansion?
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They lived together in the mansion?
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Yeah, because they were teammates and best friends.
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They lived together in the mansion?
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Why did this thread turnโฆ
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However I want to give some props to [USER=74252]@outlawx[/USER] for sending me one of these!!! Thank you!!!
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I bought a couple shirts from [USER=51894]@USAF Retired[/USER] and received one as well. Thanks
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Nothing like procrastinating… [USER=74252]@outlawx[/USER] and [USER=69361]@sunshine[/USER] and any of the others that are interested do you have availability Monday or Tuesday evening to run through some of your thoughts? I haven’t asked [USER=66070]@mson[/USER] about his availability either, but figured I’d try to get this scheduled ๐
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Nothing like procrastinating… [USER=74252]@outlawx[/USER] and [USER=69361]@sunshine[/USER] and any of the others that are interested do you have availability Monday or Tuesday evening to run through some of your thoughts? I haven’t asked [USER=66070]@mson[/USER] about his availability either, but figured I’d try to get this scheduled ๐
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you cst or mst? Evening might be night for me :ROFLMAO:
If the time works, I am down
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you cst or mst? Evening might be night for me :ROFLMAO:
If the time works, I am down
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:ROFLMAO: I am MST, could be available anytime after 3pm my time. [USER=66070]@mson[/USER] is PST though, so that might make it even more tricky coordinating between the coasts ๐
[QUOTE=”Coloradomrg, post: 11548665, member: 61066″]
:ROFLMAO: I am MST, could be available anytime after 3pm my time. [USER=66070]@mson[/USER] is PST though, so that might make it even more tricky coordinating between the coasts ๐
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okay, just let me know. I’ve got some inside info ๐
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okay, just let me know. I’ve got some inside info ๐
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You do? Awesome.
You guys should have used it :ROFLMAO:
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You do? Awesome.
You guys should have used it :ROFLMAO:
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[USER=66070]@mson[/USER] never said it was on-course golf related. Could be proshop or dining inside info. Tips on how to consume more food. Bang for you buck proshop items. Stuff like that :ROFLMAO: