The Live Update thread for the 2021 Morgan Cup is here.
The question is asked, what happens when you take a group of THP Forum Members and make them tour players for a journey that leads to a weekend of competition. Where they get the same tour level treatment including bag, clubs, accessories and even apparel scripting? The Morgan Cup happens…DO YOU WANT TO BE A TOUR PLAYER?
You will be able to follow along with the entire event live below and watch something special unfold as 14 THPers become Tour Players for a weekend. There could be some live streaming both here and on Instagram Stories. Make sure you follow along to everything to take it all in and see how your team you picked in the contest is doing. There will be a lot of tech talk, a lot of tour talk and a lot of fun, so jump into the thread and have some fun with the participants as they go on the epic conclusion of this wild journey.
THE 2021 MORGAN CUP IS HERE!
Wow, what a huge difference!! I liked the hole but it was a full 3 shots for me
here’s into 11 Friday and then with very little wind Sunday
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#flex ?
( miss you man!!)
you too, brother! ?
Wow that’s some strong wind! Stealing 32 yards!
It got really really annoying hahaha
Annoying, yes. But I’d take windy golf over no golf!
This is true!
Arrival:
I can honestly say that I have never been more uncomfortable than the minute I walked into a room that I was sharing with @jdtox. This quickly passed and situation became more like hanging out with a friend you have not seen for a while. Very soon after, I had the opportunity to go to dinner with our entire team that reinforced the idea that we were already friends that just happened to not have met in person yet.
Practice Round:
Las Vegas was a little chilly and very windy on that Friday. There was sustained wind of like 25mph which is something that I had never played in before(forgot to mention that it actually rained!). It was a fun round with a few of us experiencing desert golf for the first time and learning to function as a team. We all seemed to really mesh well and I realized at this point that regardless of the outcome, this would be a great weekend.
Saturday Shamble:
@Scooby45 and I teamed up for the shamble which was the format that I was looking forward to the most. We did not play bad but just got beat by some lights out play by @DataDude and @retiredvetwes. This was honestly some of the most fun I have ever had on a course and was absolutely awesome to have the privilege to have a partner as incredible as Tim! After all the dust settled, Team Paradise was up 3-1 and it definitely felt like there was some momentum building
Saturday Alternate Shot:
@tucsoncacti aka Sean aka tusconcati and I played the alternate shot round together against @Jman and Craig from the Hackers. They won the first two holes and the match fluctuated around that number until hole 8. Those guys were absolutely great to play with and it was very interesting getting to know @Jman after I have listened to him quite a bit on (the real)”Off Course Podcast” featuring @Canadan. @Jman and Craig are amazing people that I wish I could play with more often.
Sunday Singles:
We went into singles with a 5-3 lead and was feeling good about the outcome. I felt really good pre-round with a good range warm up. Unfortunately my driver y**s reared its ugly head and I could absolutely not get off the tee. Luckily, I was part of a team that was full of stone cold killers and my match was irrelevant at that point. Team Paradise brought home the trophy after excellent play from our first 4 guys. I have honestly never been so stoked about anything in my adult life!!
My Teammates:
These guys are really amazing and I feel like they have become like friends I have had for years. Really the best group of people that I could ever imagine hanging out with.
Captain @jdtox: Really great roommate and the glue that really put our team together. Just know that there is no one more into the experience and the relationships of the Morgan Cup. I can not possibly imagine a better captain or teammate. Thanks for everything!
Jose Miraflor @thelittlerat: I could just listen to this guy tells stories for days. The ultimate competitor that wanted to win as much as any of us. It tells you a lot about him how involved he was with all parts of the Paradise Morgan Cup Experience. Throughout the process he was always asking if there was any way he could help. Also, he gaze me the best bunker lesson ever(his mistake that he didn’t charge!) Truly great dude!
@tucsoncacti : Very nice guy that absolutely knows how to play out of the desert! There is absolutely nothing more badass that burning heaters and hitting sick shots out of the natural Las Vegas sh**. One of the coolest people that I have had the privilege to meet. Was an absolute pleasure to be your AS partner.
@Scooby45: An incredibly positive person to play golf with and even better to get to hang out with! Tip: if anyone ever plays a money game with him, my advice is to start by breaking his hybrid!
@hedley_lamarr08: It has been said before, but this guy has stories unlike any that I have ever heard before. Truly is a guy that will tell you exactly what he is thinking and will make you laugh at the same time. Also is you need someone to hit a GW flop shot from 120 yards, this is the only choice! If someone does like Ernie, they are truly an evil person.
@jjsportz: He is exactly what you think about for a Midwesterner: nice, funny, and positive. The two golf shots that I have felt the most excited for in my life were both hit by John on Saturday at the end of the sessions. With the pressure on, he hit awesome shots into the greens with everyone watching and Cup on the line. There is nothing more to say than this man is absolutely CLUTCH and deserves the wedge he was given after the win!
@echico-Ricardo: Because of his great calves, at first I was a little intimidated in his presence. After I realized this was about golf instead of leg muscles, I thoroughly enjoyed his company. He had great stories and just has a presence that improves any conversation he is in. Good luck to anyone that has to ever play against Ricardo because he seems to just have another gear and is just an incredible competitor.
I also have to mention @Jman, this guy is just all around great person. He can definitely golf his ball(and other ones he happens to hit out of the desert). What really stands out is just how it seems like as soon as you meet him you feel like you have been friends for 10 years. This guy has a lot of great insights about everything imaginable that I thoroughly enjoyed listening to. Also, he can “Math” just fine when it is related to golf!
I just wanted to thank @JB, @GolferGal, and everyone else that put so much effort into making this event something that I will remember forever!
MORGAN CUP! TEAM PARADISE!
My guy. Thank you for those kind words. Truly. Truly. Truly.
Great post and recap @zoveracker!
@zoveracker, sure enjoyed having you in my group every session. Each round was fun!
Same! I get excited whenever I see this thread pop up!
I don’t take them that seriously. It’s just good clean fun. If someone here knew everyone’s game and had played with everyone it might be different, but golf is golf. It’s tough to guess how someone will play in that environment and really it’s
What a great guy!!
let’s go!
I thought you did a great job! Really enjoyed all of it!
didn’t worry at all about predictions as those guys had so little actual information on any of us, how could they be offensive?
Made me a bit nervous having many predictions for the Hackers with so little information!
Honestly, for me I just hoped that everyone had a great time and came away with some very special memories.
You sir, get it!
It was fantastic in every way!
I had to be a Hacker backer after I saw those bags. That color way made me feel some type of way. And I kind of liked it.
absolutely this! I know have friends all over this country that want to tee it up on both sides! That’s a huge win for me!
Bags turned out awesome!!
Wasn’t in this event obviously, but have been in others where Dax has done odds. I’ve been on the underdog side and the favorite side. Never once was I upset or felt slighted in any way. It’s all meant in good fun. I always love reading the tidbits he finds and it just adds another fun element to the events.
Absolutely! It’s so so good!
Honestly it’s a mostly on paper prediction model, if the Handicaps travel you can get close enough to set a line…
Most of the time, I don’t have the pairings ahead of time, so it’s more of a crap shoot…
Also, after I set an opening line, I do adjust it based on the percentage of picks in the Contest thread..
In this Morgan Cup there wasn’t a need to move it because Hackers got 59% of the picks in on them…
Zack! I had such a great time getting to know you. I honestly wish I would have played better in our Alt shot but I kept putting you in the bunker instead of on the green.
I cannot wait for us to tee it up again! Thank you for all the kind words.
If you peg it in Ohio without reaching out we going to have words ?
Greatly appreciate the kind words, even if you gave away my secret weapons ?
Of which I am seriously pondering a King Tec 2 hybrid to add to the collection…
Thanks!
The more I think about it, the more I realize that I was part of a really special event unlike any other with the best teammates that I could imagine
This is what it’s all about!
TEAM PARADISE!
What a great recap there, I love reliving this whole thing with the recaps and is amazing to get everyone’s perspectives on the weekend. Just sounds like the greatest time ever, with the greatest group of guys.
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Finally unpacked last night and got mine out. So effing cool.
That fits in really nicely there. Well done!
My daughter saw mine yesterday, she wants to claim it, I said no ?
Those types of things show the love and care folks put into making it an amazing time.
Yup, the little things always stand out.
Freaking Yags and Jos, truly two of the best people in all the industry, and beyond.
I went out yesterday hoping to give live updates but there was no cell service out in the desert. It was nice to go around and get some swings in. The first time in a while I went out and just hit shots without really trying to do to much. My score was awful but no focus. Back into a tournament next week though so back to actually thinking on a golf course.
Those first few rounds at home are always a struggle to get excited about. Luckily there are usually some new clubs to help but the courses are just such a let down at home
I still haven’t even put the club heads back on my long clubs haha. Can you tell how focused I am?
Might want to do that before you tee off, and make sure you take off those iron covers ?