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The 2021 Grandaddy is here. 3+ 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 2 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. Follow along to every single part of the 2021 Grandaddy of Em All, right here.
ITINERARY
Today: Arrival in CA
New Product Presentation
Group Dinner
Tuesday
Fittings at ECPC
Product Discussion with Experts
Bus Ride to Desert + Group Dinner
Wednesday
Shamble 18 Hole Matches at Hideaway
Best Ball 18 Hole Matches at Hideaway
Group Dinner
Thursday
Day 2 Singles
Bus Ride Back to Carlsbad
THPers Depart
The Teams
Team THP
Captain: @MattyD-MPLS
Ass Cap: @dacatalyst41
Team Member 1: @RealPretendPsychic
Team Member 2: @Tevenor
Team Member 3: @93civiccpe
Team Member 4: @xThor
Team Member 5: @Muchmore18
Team Member 6: @Afizzle2100
Team Member 7: @blazinden
Team Member 8: @Vader
Team Member 9: @Golfers Anonymous
Team Member 10: @Nappy
Team Member 11: @cm24
Team Callaway
Captain – Jason Finley
Nick McInally
Luke Williams
Dave Neville
Ethan Ganot
Austin Tudor
Royce Thompson
Johnny Wunder
Johnny Rodriguez
Kim Johnson
Jeff Newton
Lex Eader
I love seeing the older threads popup
[QUOTE=”KY Golfer, post: 10286649, member: 21072″]
This is what I picture in my head that’s going on right now
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If only it was this tame..
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And here’s a closer look at the shot heard round THP… the man, the myth, the legend, THE MVP!!!! [USER=19092]@xThor[/USER]
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It never gets old
Guys I’m locking this thread while the other one is going on to avoid any confusion.
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While I am not asking for an NIL deal from THPers for the usage of my face – all that I would ask is for pictures as the shirt is ever worn again out in the wild!
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In the wild you say…
2021 Grandaddy … we all know this one.
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[USER=69044]@Sarzar[/USER] and I on NYE 2021
*Aka Sarzar Birthday
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Petting some animals in June 2022
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[USER=69044]@Sarzar[/USER] And I in June 2022
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Block Island in July 2022
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Myrtle Beach G Reunion 2022
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Atlantic City 2023
*friend was DJing
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Elopement in Ireland ;
@Sarzar inside getting ready
*dont tell anyone ?
Wedding celebration at home
*still didn’t tell anyone
*they know now
Copenhagen Cruise July 2024
British Virgin Islands February 2025
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In the wild you say…
2021 Grandaddy … we all know this one.
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[USER=69044]@Sarzar[/USER] and I on NYE 2021
*Aka Sarzar Birthday
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Petting some animals in June 2022
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[USER=69044]@Sarzar[/USER] And I in June 2022
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Block Island in July 2022
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Myrtle Beach G Reunion 2022
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Atlantic City 2023
*friend was DJing
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Over 4 years later and I still laugh every time I see this shirt (and socks!). Absolute gold.
[QUOTE=”JasonFinleyCG, post: 10307909, member: 19461″]
While I am not asking for an NIL deal from THPers for the usage of my face – all that I would ask is for pictures as the shirt is ever worn again out in the wild!
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You’ll be seeing more of yourself especially since you’re face in my wardrobe rotation.
It’s funny when I get asked who’s face is that; I just respond; you don’t know? ?
[QUOTE=”BigMac, post: 12972992, member: 3386″]
Over 4 years later and I still laugh every time I see this shirt (and socks!). Absolute gold.
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I messed up and forgot the socks for the BVIs.
*No; they wouldn’t be paired my flip flops.
You know where else that shirt might look good?
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Copenhagen Cruise July 2024
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British Virgin Islands February 2025
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That shirt has traveled more than me ?
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Copenhagen Cruise July 2024
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British Virgin Islands February 2025
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How could you forget Charlotte, NC at The Palisades Member Guest?
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How could you forget Charlotte, NC at The Palisades Member Guest?
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I didn’t have any pictures of him in it from 2023 trip…
[QUOTE=”Sarzar, post: 12973184, member: 69044″]
I didn’t have any pictures of him in it from 2023 trip…
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Let me dig…
It’s so fun seeing these pop up years later.
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It’s so fun seeing these pop up years later.
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Agreed
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Copenhagen Cruise July 2024
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British Virgin Islands February 2025
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These are awesome. I heart you, man!
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Copenhagen Cruise July 2024
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British Virgin Islands February 2025
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This is the outfit that keeps on giving.
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Recap;
Day 0;
Sunday Squad rolled in a day earlier and did not disappoint. Food, Drinks and Shannegians. So much that the 5:30 am Day 1 Torrey wait list did not happen. However, we still had a blast.
Day 1;
Sunday squad brunch followed by putting practice on the air bnb balcony waiting for our ride. Our smart car turned into a mini bus and off we went to the hotel. I was finally able to meet [USER=2407]@Nappy[/USER] and [USER=40754]@dacatalyst41[/USER] for the first time in person. However, it didn’t feel that way from out group chat/ happy hour zoom calls we had all year.
Next up, Callaway presentations. One word; Redacted. We can say that Callaway stands behind their product and you will love what’s in store for next year. [USER=25346]@DNevsCG[/USER] [USER=41896]@Luke WilliamsCG[/USER] [USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] killed it during the presentations. We were also given some really nice swag bags as many of you have seen in previous photos.
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After the presentation it was time for dinner. During dinner I had time to talk with Royce Thompson [USER=25346]@DNevsCG[/USER] and [USER=63768]@JohnnyCallaway[/USER] . You can easily talked to these guys about Golf for hours and not get bored.
During dinner I made a comment to [USER=41896]@Luke WilliamsCG[/USER] the Whisky bottle seemed to have disappeared from the presentations. Next thing I know, Luke comes back with the unopened bottle of 4 roses and an Odyssey rocks glass for me. I thank him as I pour myself a glass. I just wish I asked to keep the rocks glass. It was very nice glass.
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Back to the hotel to relax and call it a night but [USER=22007]@JohnnyRodCG[/USER] had other plans. Fast forward a few from drinks, prank calls, and in and out burger by the fire pit; we had a great time.
Day 1 was amazing and hopefully everyone enjoyed following along.
Until tomorrow for Day 2.
Gnight.
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Reliving the 2021 Grandaddy tonight. Really feeling this.
Thanks for making this pop onto the feed…nighttime reading material
@MattyD-MPLS brain child of a @JasonFinleyCG shirt lives on.
@blazinden @Tevenor @Golfers Anonymous