The greatest amateur event ever created!
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
Those are some amazing swag packs, plus being invited to the lauch event it just a huge honor. Loved reading through thepast few pages today.
[QUOTE=”xThor, post: 10436076, member: 19092″]
I’m still blown away to have been selected MVP. Thank you to all my GD brothers for that. These guys are the best brothers anyone could ask for, and I’m truly blessed to have them in my life.
mad [USER=51852]@MattyD-MPLS[/USER] and [USER=40754]@dacatalyst41[/USER] showed previously, we were scheduled to go to Rogue ST launch event in Vegas that was cancelled. But the swag wasn’t cancelled!!! Thank you to [USER=57747]@NickMcCG[/USER] [USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] and [USER=25346]@DNevsCG[/USER]. This is beyond words.
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You three earned every piece of that!!!
[QUOTE=”Muchmore18, post: 10435949, member: 56094″]
Well I did it. I got through Singles Day. I put it off for almost two months. What a roller coaster of emotions that was. It was even harder than I thought it was going to be but I’m glad I’m through it. I was able to remember shots I hit to win holes. Shots I hit to lose holes. And everything in between from the smiles and laughs to the huge pain I felt after I lost and learning that the team lost. But I’m a bit misty eyed at all the support me and the entire team had following that loss.
That’s the thing with this event. It makes us all connected. Even more than you already are with some and connected with those you may not converse with all the time. And it’s an incredible feeling knowing that I was lucky/fortunate enough to have my name called to be a part of it.
I still have 111 pages left but I can’t wait to see the 2022 team start to form now that the Captain has been chosen. I’m in for the long haul and can’t wait to support the team like we were supported. Excited doesn’t even begin to describe it. Is it December yet!?
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Walking down to the lobby on singles Thursday and seeing sad Chris hurt my heart! We knew it was a day we didn’t want to come but the 3 days prior were incredible!
[QUOTE=”MattyD-MPLS, post: 10436274, member: 51852″]
Walking down to the lobby on singles Thursday and seeing sad Chris hurt my heart! We knew it was a day we didn’t want to come but the 3 days prior were incredible!
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I wasn’t sad on Thursday morning! I was more excited than I’ve ever been about golf. When we rolled in to the clubhouse after the round is when I was a sad fella. For more than just the outcome of the round too lol
[QUOTE=”Muchmore18, post: 10436295, member: 56094″]
I wasn’t sad on Thursday morning! I was more excited than I’ve ever been about golf. When we rolled in to the clubhouse after the round is when I was a sad fella. For more than just the outcome of the round too lol
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That Friday breakfast was the saddest breakfast I’ve ever had.
[QUOTE=”RealPretendPsychic, post: 10436329, member: 57192″]
That Friday breakfast was the saddest breakfast I’ve ever had.
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It really is
[QUOTE=”RealPretendPsychic, post: 10436329, member: 57192″]
That Friday breakfast was the saddest breakfast I’ve ever had.
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I was up waiting to get picked up for the airport and it was eerie because we had been around each other all week full of laughs and excitement then this morning was quite, dark outside and nobody was around till JB came out we said a few words till he caught his ride. Really sank in the team aspect of the event when you had time to think on what all the craziness has just transpired the days before. The post event blues are a real thing but communicating daily is a true testament to the bonds The Grandaddy builds for life.
[QUOTE=”xThor, post: 10436076, member: 19092″]
I’m still blown away to have been selected MVP. Thank you to all my GD brothers for that. These guys are the best brothers anyone could ask for, and I’m truly blessed to have them in my life.
mad [USER=51852]@MattyD-MPLS[/USER] and [USER=40754]@dacatalyst41[/USER] showed previously, we were scheduled to go to Rogue ST launch event in Vegas that was cancelled. But the swag wasn’t cancelled!!! Thank you to [USER=57747]@NickMcCG[/USER] [USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] and [USER=25346]@DNevsCG[/USER]. This is beyond words.
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So glad you guys got these and thank you so much for posting. Super disappointed we did not get to actually have the event and the ability to spend some more time together but hope you enjoy the goodies at least.
[QUOTE=”JasonFinleyCG, post: 10438700, member: 19461″]
So glad you guys got these and thank you so much for posting. Super disappointed we did not get to actually have the event and the ability to spend some more time together but hope you enjoy the goodies at least.
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[USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] any chance there will be any of those speakers available for purchase?
[QUOTE=”93civiccpe, post: 10440095, member: 41068″]
[USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] any chance there will be any of those speakers available for purchase?
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I’d definitely rock one of those!
[QUOTE=”Muchmore18, post: 10440123, member: 56094″]
I’d definitely rock one of those!
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I have a feeling a bunch will be purchased if any are available!
[QUOTE=”93civiccpe, post: 10440095, member: 41068″]
[USER=19461]@JasonFinleyCG[/USER] any chance there will be any of those speakers available for purchase?
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Don’t think so as I think we just ordered them for the numbers we had invited but I will ask around.
[QUOTE=”vgolfman, post: 10297604, member: 24739″]
No 3 Jacks, one used (GAMER!) and one still new with tags. And I just had an idea…
If I I am fortunate enough to play in The Granddaddy next year, maybe I’ll save that new one as a bonus prize, in the slim chance that I lose, for my singles match. ??????????[ATTACH type=”full” alt=”2858F443-15D5-49D8-AECE-95412E716267.jpeg”]9052180[/ATTACH]
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Just putting this back out in the world for whoever [USER=59872]@Davidhibler[/USER] ends up paring against [USER=24739]@vgolfman[/USER] ? (if he’s part of Team Callaway )
My photos sent me a fun reminder of our awesome week! It made me smile!
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Today was a happy day! I got my last club from Callaway after being told it might now be available until august because KBS shafts are a mess.
They made it happen and I am full of shiny new sticks!
Thank you so much THP and Callaway for an epic once in a lifetime experience!
[QUOTE=”MattyD-MPLS, post: 10474327, member: 51852″]
Today was a happy day! I got my last club from Callaway after being told it might now be available until august because KBS shafts are a mess.
They made it happen and I am full of shiny new sticks!
Thank you so much THP and Callaway for an epic once in a lifetime experience!
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What club did you get?
[QUOTE=”Davidhibler, post: 10474332, member: 59872″]
What club did you get?
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My 8 iron.
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[QUOTE=”MattyD-MPLS, post: 10474347, member: 51852″]
My 8 iron.
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Oh, that’s right!
Very cool. Glad your bag is complete 🙂
You guys rocked the pictures of all the swag and clubs as they arrive
[QUOTE=”MattyD-MPLS, post: 10474347, member: 51852″]
My 8 iron.
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A whole 6 months early! ? Glad it made it brother. Now you can start terrorizing your buddies out there. Well….worse than before. lol
I hadn’t seen this thread in a while and holy wow! What swag bags. Great stuff by the Zoo Crew! Un-be-leave-a-bull! Congrats [USER=19092]@xThor[/USER] on being the MVP! [USER=51852]@MattyD-MPLS[/USER] glad to see you get your stick man!
[QUOTE=”MattyD-MPLS, post: 10474347, member: 51852″]
My 8 iron.
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Happy you have your full bag! 8 irons looks awesome!
Love seeing the guys continuing to go through this thread, giving reactions! Lets me re-live some of the moments again too!!
RPP making some solid progress on the re-read today. ?
[QUOTE=”xThor, post: 10308059, member: 19092″]
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So [USER=19092]@xThor[/USER], I’m going through this thread again (because why not?) and I noticed this picture for the first time :LOL::LOL: I’m walking away since I didn’t know you were taking another one and your arm is still up like I’m there…I’m trying so hard not to laugh out loud in my cubicle right now :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
[QUOTE=”Muchmore18, post: 10599973, member: 56094″]
So [USER=19092]@xThor[/USER], I’m going through this thread again (because why not?) and I noticed this picture for the first time :LOL::LOL: I’m walking away since I didn’t know you were taking another one and your arm is still up like I’m there…I’m trying so hard not to laugh out loud in my cubicle right now :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
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[USER=56094]@Muchmore18[/USER] be like…
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[QUOTE=”dacatalyst41, post: 10600471, member: 40754″]
[USER=56094]@Muchmore18[/USER] be like…
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Funny thing is is that I JUST took one with him. I had no idea Cap was getting in the next pic or that Neil was taking another one. I sure got a good laugh out of it though ??
[QUOTE=”Muchmore18, post: 10599973, member: 56094″]
So [USER=19092]@xThor[/USER], I’m going through this thread again (because why not?) and I noticed this picture for the first time :LOL::LOL: I’m walking away since I didn’t know you were taking another one and your arm is still up like I’m there…I’m trying so hard not to laugh out loud in my cubicle right now :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
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you can almost see a little part of me die right there…. ?
[QUOTE=”xThor, post: 10600602, member: 19092″]
you can almost see a little part of me die right there…. ?
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More or less than when you broke the sprinkler? :p
[QUOTE=”Muchmore18, post: 10600843, member: 56094″]
More or less than when you broke the sprinkler? :p
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Oh dayum.??
[QUOTE=”Muchmore18, post: 10600843, member: 56094″]
More or less than when you broke the sprinkler? :p
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[QUOTE=”Muchmore18, post: 10600843, member: 56094″]
More or less than when you broke the sprinkler? :p
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you ever have those nights where you can’t sleep and just stare at the ceiling replaying embarrassing moments over and over in your head?
[QUOTE=”xThor, post: 10600912, member: 19092″]
you ever have those nights where you can’t sleep and just stare at the ceiling replaying embarrassing moments over and over in your head?
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Some of us have more of those than others.
[QUOTE=”dacatalyst41, post: 10600917, member: 40754″]
Some of us have more of those than others.
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sometimes it’s a welcome to change to the other nights where either
a) fall asleep listening to the same exact scene in a movie every night ([USER=56094]@Muchmore18[/USER])
b) cry into a pillow.
That’s the only 3 ways I know to fall asleep. Maybe I should try melatonin. ?
[QUOTE=”xThor, post: 10600931, member: 19092″]
a) fall asleep listening to the same exact scene in a movie every night (@Muchmore18)
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You’re welcome for that ?
[QUOTE=”xThor, post: 10284305, member: 19092″]
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[USER=56094]@Muchmore18[/USER] [USER=40754]@dacatalyst41[/USER] [USER=55541]@Tevenor[/USER] [USER=56757]@Afizzle2100[/USER] [USER=19092]@xThor[/USER]
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[USER=56094]@Muchmore18[/USER] was surprised this pic was being taken, I think!
I had the absolute pleasure to host and spend time with [USER=51852]@MattyD-MPLS[/USER] this weekend.
still can’t believe the Grandaddy happened, that I was fortunate enough to be a part of it, and it gave me some amazing friendships that I was able to enjoy such as this weekend.
Truly unbelievable how much THP and the people involved can make a difference in other’s lives.
[QUOTE=”xThor, post: 10635408, member: 19092″]
I had the absolute pleasure to host and spend time with [USER=51852]@MattyD-MPLS[/USER] this weekend.
still can’t believe the Grandaddy happened, that I was fortunate enough to be a part of it, and it gave me some amazing friendships that I was able to enjoy such as this weekend.
Truly unbelievable how much THP and the people involved can make a difference in other’s lives.
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[USER=56616]@DMPLS_Wife[/USER] and I couldn’t have had better hosts! You and your wife were incredible tour guides! You even helped out when I needed to make a detour to the ER! I appreciate everything you did for Us.
Hopefully you and Lauren can come to Minneapolis sometime!
Happy Monday THP!! I hope you haven’t forgotten about our contests because we certainly haven’t. Each of us spent time going back through the live thread and reflecting on the event. We want our contest to reflect the nature of our selections in that it is part random and part through participation in contests. We are grateful for the outpouring of support we were shown by the community before, during, and after the event. Without any further wait, let’s get to the prizes.
First, we are sending one of the Grandaddy towels we had made to [USER=15992]@mikeg_74[/USER] and [USER=21072]@KY Golfer[/USER] for doing the scorekeeping for us. We appreciate that as we know it makes it more fun for the members following along!
Next, we used a random number generator to pick 2 posts from the live round thread. Congratulations to [USER=16520]@chpar4[/USER] and [USER=48932]@BigDill[/USER] who each will receive a custom Evolve Tool which the #grandmama guys had made prior to that event being canceled and us being added to the Grandaddy.
We each went through the live thread and looking at who supported us and what posts stood out which was difficult to narrow down. From that, we are sending [USER=38120]@shanewu[/USER] and [USER=3386]@Snowman[/USER] each one of the custom Grandaddy towels. And the member who got the most votes was [USER=50784]@hadi05[/USER] who will be receiving one of the custom Grandaddy towels along with an evolve bag tag we had made for the event.
Those named above, please pm me your name and address so we can get these prizes out to you. [USER=50784]@hadi05[/USER] please also pm [USER=59233]@Golfers Anonymous[/USER] as he is willing to stamp the bag tag with your initials / what you want.
Once again, thank you again from the entire team!! And keep a lookout for our reunion trip this August as we plan to do something fun there as well!!
WOW!!! This has just blown me away. Such a cool thing.
That’s so cool – congrats!
[QUOTE=”93civiccpe, post: 10636214, member: 41068″]
Happy Monday THP!! I hope you haven’t forgotten about our contests because we certainly haven’t. Each of us spent time going back through the live thread and reflecting on the event. We want our contest to reflect the nature of our selections in that it is part random and part through participation in contests. We are grateful for the outpouring of support we were shown by the community before, during, and after the event. Without any further wait, let’s get to the prizes.
First, we are sending one of the Grandaddy towels we had made to [USER=15992]@mikeg_74[/USER] and [USER=21072]@KY Golfer[/USER] for doing the scorekeeping for us. We appreciate that as we know it makes it more fun for the members following along!
Next, we used a random number generator to pick 2 posts from the live round thread. Congratulations to [USER=16520]@chpar4[/USER] and [USER=48932]@BigDill[/USER] who each will receive a custom Evolve Tool which the #grandmama guys had made prior to that event being canceled and us being added to the Grandaddy.
We each went through the live thread and looking at who supported us and what posts stood out which was difficult to narrow down. From that, we are sending [USER=38120]@shanewu[/USER] and [USER=3386]@Snowman[/USER] each one of the custom Grandaddy towels. And the member who got the most votes was [USER=50784]@hadi05[/USER] who will be receiving one of the custom Grandaddy towels along with an evolve bag tag we had made for the event.
Those named above, please pm me your name and address so we can get these prizes out to you. [USER=50784]@hadi05[/USER] please also pm [USER=59233]@Golfers Anonymous[/USER] as he is willing to stamp the bag tag with your initials / what you want.
Once again, thank you again from the entire team!! And keep a lookout for our reunion trip this August as we plan to do something fun there as well!!
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This is so awesome! what a great start to my week! Thanks for putting this together!
[QUOTE=”BigDill, post: 10636407, member: 48932″]
This is so awesome! what a great start to my week! Thanks for putting this together!
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geez, the rich get richer!! F1 Miami weekend and now a contest win!
Lol
[QUOTE=”93civiccpe, post: 10636214, member: 41068″]
Happy Monday THP!! I hope you haven’t forgotten about our contests because we certainly haven’t. Each of us spent time going back through the live thread and reflecting on the event. We want our contest to reflect the nature of our selections in that it is part random and part through participation in contests. We are grateful for the outpouring of support we were shown by the community before, during, and after the event. Without any further wait, let’s get to the prizes.
First, we are sending one of the Grandaddy towels we had made to [USER=15992]@mikeg_74[/USER] and [USER=21072]@KY Golfer[/USER] for doing the scorekeeping for us. We appreciate that as we know it makes it more fun for the members following along!
Next, we used a random number generator to pick 2 posts from the live round thread. Congratulations to [USER=16520]@chpar4[/USER] and [USER=48932]@BigDill[/USER] who each will receive a custom Evolve Tool which the #grandmama guys had made prior to that event being canceled and us being added to the Grandaddy.
We each went through the live thread and looking at who supported us and what posts stood out which was difficult to narrow down. From that, we are sending [USER=38120]@shanewu[/USER] and [USER=3386]@Snowman[/USER] each one of the custom Grandaddy towels. And the member who got the most votes was [USER=50784]@hadi05[/USER] who will be receiving one of the custom Grandaddy towels along with an evolve bag tag we had made for the event.
Those named above, please pm me your name and address so we can get these prizes out to you. [USER=50784]@hadi05[/USER] please also pm [USER=59233]@Golfers Anonymous[/USER] as he is willing to stamp the bag tag with your initials / what you want.
Once again, thank you again from the entire team!! And keep a lookout for our reunion trip this August as we plan to do something fun there as well!!
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So cool!
Great news for the winners, the hits just keep on coming, Congrats guys
Congrats to the winners! Awesome start to a Monday!
[QUOTE=”mikeg_74, post: 10636429, member: 15992″]
geez, the rich get richer!! F1 Miami weekend and now a contest win!
Lol
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I am going to use it to make a hole and drain my kidneys.
[QUOTE=”BigDill, post: 10637169, member: 48932″]
I am going to use it to make a hole and drain my kidneys.
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[QUOTE=”93civiccpe, post: 10636214, member: 41068″]
Happy Monday THP!! I hope you haven’t forgotten about our contests because we certainly haven’t. Each of us spent time going back through the live thread and reflecting on the event. We want our contest to reflect the nature of our selections in that it is part random and part through participation in contests. We are grateful for the outpouring of support we were shown by the community before, during, and after the event. Without any further wait, let’s get to the prizes.
First, we are sending one of the Grandaddy towels we had made to [USER=15992]@mikeg_74[/USER] and [USER=21072]@KY Golfer[/USER] for doing the scorekeeping for us. We appreciate that as we know it makes it more fun for the members following along!
Next, we used a random number generator to pick 2 posts from the live round thread. Congratulations to [USER=16520]@chpar4[/USER] and [USER=48932]@BigDill[/USER] who each will receive a custom Evolve Tool which the #grandmama guys had made prior to that event being canceled and us being added to the Grandaddy.
We each went through the live thread and looking at who supported us and what posts stood out which was difficult to narrow down. From that, we are sending [USER=38120]@shanewu[/USER] and [USER=3386]@Snowman[/USER] each one of the custom Grandaddy towels. And the member who got the most votes was [USER=50784]@hadi05[/USER] who will be receiving one of the custom Grandaddy towels along with an evolve bag tag we had made for the event.
Those named above, please pm me your name and address so we can get these prizes out to you. [USER=50784]@hadi05[/USER] please also pm [USER=59233]@Golfers Anonymous[/USER] as he is willing to stamp the bag tag with your initials / what you want.
Once again, thank you again from the entire team!! And keep a lookout for our reunion trip this August as we plan to do something fun there as well!!
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Totally unexpected and awesome!!! Thank you all so much! Those towels are so badass, and I will be rocking it with pride.
congrats to the other winners!
Wow!! Totally awesome way to start the week. Thanks so much and congrats to the winners!