The greatest amateur event ever created!
The 2023 Grandaddy is here. Three plus days of action coming your way and this thread will serve as host for everything that takes place. If the participants see it (and can share it), it will be here. Watch and hear from them as they go through their fittings, tour Callaway HQ, and meet everybody behind the brand.
Then it is off to the exclusive Hideaway in Palm Desert for two days of golf competition between the THP Forum members and the marketing team of Callaway Golf. Just because you are not there, does not mean you cannot be part of the action and win a brand new Callaway Paradym Driver of your choice. Follow along to every single part of the 2023 Grandaddy of Em All, right here.

HOW TO ENTER
The contest is simple, before the golf kicks off, jump in and tell us these two things. First, who will win the Grandaddy of Em All, Team Callaway or Team THP? Then, in the same comment below, tell us which Callaway Paradym Driver head you would like to win to get more distance off the tee.
If you are unsure of which model fits you best, check out their website here.
It is that easy, but do not forget, this is the greatest follow for golfers who love equipment, as TONS of information will be shared and you can even get your questions answered live as it all unfolds. The live portion of all of this will kick off Sunday and Monday with travel for the participants and then Monday evening, get ready for wall to wall action of everything they see.

The Teams
Team THP
Captain: @mmaynard11
Ass Cap: @muchmore18
Team Member 1: @bryndom
Team Member 2: @Jeff Spicoli
Team Member 3: @BigMac
Team Member 4: @brians
Team Member 5: @Just_Brad
Team Member 6: @PharaohHB
Team Member 7: @Kmench
Team Member 8: @briton-g
Team Member 9: @mtbloco
Team Member 10: @ppfour12
Team Member 11: @oumagic
Team Member 11: @canadan
Team Member 13: @JB
Team Callaway
Captain – @JasonFinleyCG
@GordonGrayCG
@AussieFerg
@AT_CG
@Luke WilliamsCG
@JohnnyCallaway
@DNevsCG
Zack Irons
@ZackOakleyCG
@callmedaddy
@21Gonzo
@JohnnyRodCG
Billy Spack
@KwhiteCG
After you make your prediction, follow along all week long to the action live as it happens right here as the lucky participants begin their all expenses paid trip of a lifetime with Callaway Golf for the 2023 Grandaddy of Em All.
[QUOTE=”PPFour12, post: 11968379, member: 74425″]
It was Cheryl and we’re a thing now.
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Give Cheryl my regards.
[QUOTE=”Mmaynard11, post: 11968318, member: 19877″]
I confess that was [USER=74425]@PPFour12[/USER] and it just had a lot of receipts in it.
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Those are bills, thank you.
[QUOTE=”Jeff Spicoli, post: 11968371, member: 10545″]
Golf ball presentation is something I’ve been looking forward to for a while now.
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Yeah I’m willing to bet ball is going to be a very interesting presentation. I’m so jealous
[QUOTE=”BigMac, post: 11968377, member: 3386″]
I’m nervous about replacing the Paradym in my bag because it’s such a great driver, but I’m also excited because the buzz around the new driver is very real. The thought of something better than the Paradym is pretty mind-blowing, but I’m 100% here for it!
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I’m confident you will still be the fairway king with the new driver.
[QUOTE=”War Eagle, post: 11968382, member: 6727″]
“They fell off a truck!”
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Seriously, we were one quick acceleration away from it happening.
[QUOTE=”Canadan, post: 11968366, member: 2320″]
It’s great, and definitely not haha
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Try to being some Cali back to Ohio, preferably the sun.
[QUOTE=”fuffle master, post: 11968328, member: 47863″]
I mean I would get a G tattoo if they made G Iron covers.
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Tattoo would be better than iron covers. More socially accepted, as well.
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[QUOTE=”Just_Brad, post: 11968394, member: 9473″]
Seriously, we were one quick acceleration away from it happening.
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That would have made for quite the story.
Question for [USER=56094]@Muchmore18[/USER]
Given the golf ball being rolled back, I am sure Callaway had some input in the final decision. How much will this effect operations/manufacturing and how do they think (positive or negative) it will impact amateurs.
[QUOTE=”Bernoulli, post: 11968355, member: 42734″]
I second this question? What about TruTrack too?
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And adding Truvis to the ERC Soft lineup
I know it’s unlikely but I’m really hoping we can get a small piece of the golf ball discussion that’s sure to happen tonight.
[QUOTE=”Muchmore18, post: 11968370, member: 56094″]
I’m abstaining for your own good
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You can say you’re scared. It’s fine.
[QUOTE=”Just_Brad, post: 11968372, member: 9473″]
We almost scored a set of a competing brand’s golf clubs, when a truck was going down the road with their tailgate down.
Uber driver was intrigued by the potential windfall.
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Look alive!!
[QUOTE=”PPFour12, post: 11968365, member: 74425″]
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… [USER=56094]@Muchmore18[/USER]
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[QUOTE=”Muchmore18, post: 11968370, member: 56094″]
I’m abstaining for your own good
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Fighting the urge to get out there
[QUOTE=”PPFour12, post: 11968389, member: 74425″]
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Those are bills, thank you.
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[QUOTE=”That post, post: 11968403, member: 65950″]
I know it’s unlikely but I’m really hoping we can get a small piece of the golf ball discussion that’s sure to happen tonight.
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There’s a lot of hype to it, for sure. Im excited to hear more.
[QUOTE=”Jtubb17, post: 11968386, member: 68843″]
Does Cheryl know that?
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I don’t get caught up in minutiae.
[QUOTE=”PiratePenguin, post: 11968304, member: 2635″]
Callaway makes those too… package deal, 14 way bags and iron covers for everyone!
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i’m in, and if anyone sees a 12 deg Paradym head laying around somewhere……
[QUOTE=”War Eagle, post: 11968387, member: 6727″]
Give Cheryl my regards.
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We’re going on a cruise together.
[QUOTE=”mtbloco, post: 11968333, member: 53632″]
Have at it.
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Can you as [USER=68899]@AT_CG[/USER] how the new Weatherspann is doing in sales? That glove is so good it has to be taking market share away form their biggest competitor which was their target from what he said last year!
[QUOTE=”That post, post: 11968403, member: 65950″]
I know it’s unlikely but I’m really hoping we can get a small piece of the golf ball discussion that’s sure to happen tonight.
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Not sure what we can share, but we will taking notes and will share everything we can when the time comes.
[QUOTE=”PPFour12, post: 11968417, member: 74425″]
We’re going on a cruise together.
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Congrats on the engagement. :ROFLMAO:
[QUOTE=”PharaohHB, post: 11968399, member: 60146″]
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[USER=19877]@Mmaynard11[/USER] in places is the new meme craze, calling it here and now
[QUOTE=”JDax, post: 11968250, member: 22002″]
Do we start firing in questions for tonight?
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Let’s hear them. Just tag a member of the team.
[QUOTE=”blazinden, post: 11968408, member: 52080″]
Fighting the urge to get out there
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He gave me the saddest “no” ever.
[QUOTE=”JonD, post: 11968182, member: 5907″]
It would be hilarious if Finley has been lurking and gives team THP 14-way cart bags.
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2018 Grandaddy….. ?????
[QUOTE=”Doubleb21, post: 11968419, member: 50153″]
Can you as [USER=68899]@AT_CG[/USER] how the new Weatherspann is doing in sales? That glove is so good it has to be taking market share away form their biggest competitor which was their target from what he said last year!
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Performance good presentation is tomorrow.
[QUOTE=”Jeff Spicoli, post: 11968420, member: 10545″]
Not sure what we can share, but we will taking notes and will share everything we can when the time comes.
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So freaking excited for you guys.
[QUOTE=”PPFour12, post: 11968389, member: 74425″]
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Those are bills, thank you.
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[QUOTE=”PPFour12, post: 11968389, member: 74425″]
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Those are bills, thank you.
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Don’t let this happen.
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[QUOTE=”War Eagle, post: 11968421, member: 6727″]
Congrats on the engagement. :ROFLMAO:
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And the baby
[QUOTE=”MWard, post: 11968280, member: 3474″]
Yoooo the yardage book/scorecard holder is fire
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[QUOTE=”War Eagle, post: 11968283, member: 6727″]
That is badass!
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I can’t wait to put it into play!!!
Finally, I’ve caught up. For a few seconds.
[QUOTE=”JDax, post: 11968250, member: 22002″]
Do we start firing in questions for tonight?
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Drop y’all’s questions
[QUOTE=”War Eagle, post: 11968290, member: 6727″]
Same thing. Usually sold together.
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with a cell phone belt clip.
[USER=2320]@Canadan[/USER]-
Question? Will the AI-One insert phase out the White Hot insert being available on Odyssey putters?
[QUOTE=”blazinden, post: 11968408, member: 52080″]
Fighting the urge to get out there
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Better things coming here soon!
[QUOTE=”outlawx, post: 11968294, member: 74252″]
Hire did I miss this? It’s incredible. Did….@ppfour12 do the color scheme?
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Nobody want those colors. This is black and gold.
[USER=60146]@PharaohHB[/USER] –
Question? Will we see an update to the Apex DCB line of irons anytime soon? Asking for a friend.
[QUOTE=”Muchmore18, post: 11968358, member: 56094″]
I still don’t understand odds and lines. Yeah I suck at betting ? there’s no secret here
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Easy, just choose one and bet some money and if you lose go right back at it but wager more. No one ever loses ?
[QUOTE=”PharaohHB, post: 11966621, member: 60146″]
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Absolutely incredible. :love:
[QUOTE=”PPFour12, post: 11968379, member: 74425″]
It was Cheryl and we’re a thing now.
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Remember that you’re in California – “Cheryl” might be more than you bargained for.
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[QUOTE=”fuffle master, post: 11968328, member: 47863″]
I mean I would get a G tattoo if they made G Iron covers.
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I think we both know that will never happen…
[QUOTE=”Muchmore18, post: 11968449, member: 56094″]
Better things coming here soon!
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[QUOTE=”Mmaynard11, post: 11968450, member: 19877″]
Nobody want those colors. This is black and gold.
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Embrace it.
[QUOTE=”Mmaynard11, post: 11968450, member: 19877″]
Nobody want those colors. This is black and gold.
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I like Black & Gold.
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[QUOTE=”PPFour12, post: 11968428, member: 74425″]
He gave me the saddest “no” ever.
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His “no” was severely lacking in conviction. Keep working on him, I think he’ll break.
Question for the team/et all-
– Will we see a continuation of the Toulon line with Sean’s departure, or will that be slowly phased out?
Keeping up with this thread is a full time job and we haven’t even really started with the good stuff yet!