The Live Update thread for the 2021 Titleist Experience is here.
Six THPers that won a chance to head to the beautiful Black Mesa Golf Club in New Mexico. Each one went through a fitting and will receive a brand new set of Titleist T-Series irons. Teaming up with Josh Talge and Luke Epp from Titleist for a bit of a two team competition over the next few days. The fun kicks off tomorrow and you can be along for the ride.
You will be able to follow along with the entire event live below. Questions will get answered in the ask us anything portion of the week, golf will be played and in a team setting. 6 THPers joined by two of the best from Titleist will take you on this amazing journey.
If you have questions on equipment, tour staff or anything Titleist clubs related, drop them below and the team will get them answered. Follow along both here and on our Instagram Stories for behind the scenes looks and some gorgeous gear and course pictures. See how your team you picked in the contest is doing.
The 2021 Titleist Experience is Here!
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Those are some big men!
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I mean I look like a midget next to Luke
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[QUOTE=”GoldenBuff, post: 10171799, member: 25892″]
What a great experience! THP hit it out of the park, and Titleist via JT and Luke were amazing. Both are seriously good golfers and huge knowledge resources. Not if but when the Titleist experience happens next year, sign up. It will be another gem.
Loved the course and spectacular landscape. Epic. You want to play there. It is wonderfully unique and should be on every golfers to do list.
Every one of the THP participants were quality people and passionate golfers, and I feel blessed to have had such a wonderful shared experience with the gang. I really enjoyed the team competition. Everyone played their hearts out. The tie result was perfect.
[USER=38594]@MH[/USER] was a great roommate, and although we didn’t ‘play together, I hear he’s a golf stud. He may have sold me on a putter. Quality human. [USER=53320]@gbtrsc[/USER] was my day 1 partner, and I enjoyed his enthusiam, steady play, and love of music. He turned me on to some great jazz. We had a lot of fun playing together. Thank you so much for the drop off ride to Santa Fe. [USER=10934]@J4U[/USER] was my head to head competitor both days. He hammered the ball and made so many clutch shots that my head is still swimming. I think we gave each other an ulcer keeping up the pressure shot after shot. I first met Doug playing with a group of CO THPers back in 2016. Love that guy. [USER=19877]@mmaynard11[/USER] is awesome. He is always upbeat and made me smile over and over. I appreciated his style in, well, everything. Matt was the only other participant I didn’t get to play with. [USER=42177]@Djack[/USER] may have arrived late due a flight issue, but his presence was big and not just because he’s a dinosaur geek. He dropped some clutch putts and showed heart over and over. [USER=3]@JB[/USER] is full pro. He was everywhere, kept everyone on track, and added to the fun at every turn. He has lightning quick wit and knows more about golf than I could ever imagine. Amazing guy.
My new irons will continue to get a workout, and I look forward to sharing my feedback as I continue to dial them in. After 2 days, I can say I am honestly impressed.
As to my attempt at a humorous slow play comment, trust me I am not a fan of slow play and was not a cause of our slightly slower play, relative to the warp speed first group. We also actually weren’t that bad in terms of time. We didn’t hold up anyone. Enough said.
Exhausted. Hanging out in Santa Fe for the night, and then an early flight tomorrow.
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Great write up! Do you have a favorite iron yet?
[QUOTE=”Tenputt, post: 10172645, member: 42964″]
Those are some big men!
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They both also have BIG games. With the decision that they wouldn’t compet
[QUOTE=”MattyD-MPLS, post: 10172809, member: 51852″]
Great write up! Do you have a favorite iron yet?
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Love the t100s PW and the t200 5i. I smiled when either came out to play.
Participants when you go back through the thread and see how many were following along and cheering you on, think about the next THP Experiences and doing the same for them.
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Participants when you go back through the thread and see how many were following along and cheering you on, think about the next THP Experiences and doing the same for them.
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But we have to wait so long for the next one!!! 2 days? :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
[QUOTE=”MattyD-MPLS, post: 10172832, member: 51852″]
But we have to wait so long for the next one!!! 2 days? :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
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Hahahaha!!! Yes can’t wait!!!
Wheels on the ground back in Jacksonville…something looks different…where did all the elevation go? Not to mention it’s much easier to…
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Waiting for the clubs and I might have to make a stop at the range.
First leg of the trip home about to get underway.
hope all are either home or travel safely!
Left the hotel at 4:00am and I have only made it to LA. 12 hrs to go if everything stays on time.
[QUOTE=”MH, post: 10172925, member: 38594″]
Left the hotel at 4:00am and I have only made it to LA. 12 hrs to go if everything stays on time.
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Dude that is crazy. I’m already back and sunny Florida! Didn’t even hear you leave this morning
In Dallas. Last leg leaves at 708[I]pm. [/I]I’m first class the whole way which helps. Got to watch the end of the Michigan game, and the full OT of the PSU/ILL game on the plane to here.
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[USER=53320]@gbtrsc[/USER]
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Good Lord, I need to fix that backswing…. ?
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[QUOTE=”gbtrsc, post: 10173077, member: 53320″]
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Yeah some of these pictures have me wanting to work on more than just my swing. My wife said to me what the heck did you eat after seeing my midsection in some of this pictures. Guess that is a motivator for me.
[QUOTE=”mmaynard11, post: 10173088, member: 19877″]
Yeah some of these pictures have me wanting to work on more than just my swing. My wife said to me what the heck did you eat after seeing my midsection in some of this pictures. Guess that is a motivator for me.
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She is still letting you get the new driver tho, right? My wife can call me anything she wants as long as the driver is still approved!:D
[QUOTE=”mmaynard11, post: 10173088, member: 19877″]
Yeah some of these pictures have me wanting to work on more than just my swing. My wife said to me what the heck did you eat after seeing my midsection in some of this pictures. Guess that is a motivator for me.
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Did you show her the food pics? I think that’s a pretty solid excuse.
It’s gonna take some time and convincing of the Mrs. but I am going to have to do a Titleist driver and woods fitting, and Vokey wedges too. And lessons. And dropping oh, 80 pounds or so…
Home. Tired. Happy. This experience boosted my golf passion into hyperdrive mode. OK golf game that I desire — I’m gonna git ya. ?
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this pic is taken from behind 16 green. Still hard to see all of the ridges and distinct green sections but hopefully a little easier to discern them. One of the craziest greens I have ever played.
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Transitioning from the live event to review:
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Post event blues are real!
Seems I brought a lot of NM dust with me on my bag.
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Let’s go Dougy, getting right back at it!!!!!!
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this pic is taken from behind 16 green. Still hard to see all of the ridges and distinct green sections but hopefully a little easier to discern them. One of the craziest greens I have ever played.
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Craziest hole tee to green I have ever played. ?
Here’s another look at it…
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This better shows the four distinct sections of the green. From A to D is a rise of 4-5 feet. From C-D a little less. If you were in Section B putting to hole location D, just forget it. Take your three putt and move on. The ridge that segments A and C is pronounced, narrow, and probably a couple of feet high. To get it close to the hole from B you’d have to putt frighteningly close to that “red ridge” and the slightest mistake pushes you into Section C. Just a little too far right of it from the player’s perspective, then the red ridge and the one segmenting A and D will push the ball VERY hard to the right. Really almost impossible to get it onto D from B anywhere close.
[QUOTE=”Canadan, post: 10173159, member: 2320″]
Let’s go Dougy, getting right back at it!!!!!!
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Hey I’ve been around all this time, just the ACL prevented me actual golfing for a year. Your right though…this fueled the desire to get better!
[QUOTE=”MH, post: 10172925, member: 38594″]
Left the hotel at 4:00am and I have only made it to LA. 12 hrs to go if everything stays on time.
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Holy cow, man…are they taking you to Alberta by way of Australia or something??? ?
I just made it home. What an amazing time these last couple of days. I already have a tee time tomorrow to enjoy some T200 goodness on my home course. Plus I need to work on the grip tips I got during last night’s dinner from [USER=53320]@gbtrsc[/USER]. [USER=38594]@MH[/USER] and [USER=19877]@mmaynard11[/USER]. Thanks guys for the advice, I am going to work on it hard. Also want to say thanks to [USER=25892]@GoldenBuff[/USER], [USER=10934]@J4U[/USER], [USER=3]@JB[/USER], Luke and Josh for everything you are all incredible people. Couldn’t resist sharing a picture of the new sticks in my gamer bag.
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I and my luggage and clubs are all on the plane to head home!
[QUOTE=”Djack, post: 10173271, member: 42177″]
I just made it home. What an amazing time these last couple of days. I already have a tee time tomorrow to enjoy some T200 goodness on my home course. Plus I need to work on the grip tips I got during last night’s dinner from [USER=53320]@gbtrsc[/USER]. [USER=38594]@MH[/USER] and [USER=19877]@mmaynard11[/USER]. Thanks guys for the advice, I am going to work on it hard. Also want to say thanks to [USER=25892]@GoldenBuff[/USER], [USER=10934]@J4U[/USER], [USER=3]@JB[/USER], Luke and Josh for everything you are all incredible people. Couldn’t resist sharing a picture of the new sticks in my gamer bag.
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I’m not sure what to make of those clubs. The back looks way too sexy to be GI but the sole says “I forgive you”. It’s hard to wrap my head around but they must be pretty sweet. That was some good golf out there.
[QUOTE=”Snowman, post: 10173231, member: 3386″]
Holy cow, man…are they taking you to Alberta by way of Australia or something??? ?
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Driving may have been close time wise
& now another 5 hour layover
[QUOTE=”MH, post: 10173313, member: 38594″]
& now another 5 hour layover
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Holy smoke! I thought I’d be the last home. Safe travels [USER=38594]@MH[/USER]
Flight attendant reading the preflight spiel sounded like she was 12 years old. Everyone in first class was looking around with this wide-eyed “Really?” expression! ?
[QUOTE=”MH, post: 10173313, member: 38594″]
& now another 5 hour layover
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Safe travels.
[QUOTE=”Steve2100, post: 10173097, member: 57217″]
She is still letting you get the new driver tho, right? My wife can call me anything she wants as long as the driver is still approved!:D
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That’s a non starter…yep going to look at them tomorrow.
[QUOTE=”Djack, post: 10173271, member: 42177″]
I just made it home. What an amazing time these last couple of days. I already have a tee time tomorrow to enjoy some T200 goodness on my home course. Plus I need to work on the grip tips I got during last night’s dinner from [USER=53320]@gbtrsc[/USER]. [USER=38594]@MH[/USER] and [USER=19877]@mmaynard11[/USER]. Thanks guys for the advice, I am going to work on it hard. Also want to say thanks to [USER=25892]@GoldenBuff[/USER], [USER=10934]@J4U[/USER], [USER=3]@JB[/USER], Luke and Josh for everything you are all incredible people. Couldn’t resist sharing a picture of the new sticks in my gamer bag.
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Absolutely man!!! It was a pleasure meeting you and great things turned out well from a travel perspective. 1st experience under your belt!!! Next time I’m up your way let’s get a round in.
[QUOTE=”Djack, post: 10173271, member: 42177″]
I just made it home. What an amazing time these last couple of days. I already have a tee time tomorrow to enjoy some T200 goodness on my home course. Plus I need to work on the grip tips I got during last night’s dinner from [USER=53320]@gbtrsc[/USER]. [USER=38594]@MH[/USER] and [USER=19877]@mmaynard11[/USER]. Thanks guys for the advice, I am going to work on it hard. Also want to say thanks to [USER=25892]@GoldenBuff[/USER], [USER=10934]@J4U[/USER], [USER=3]@JB[/USER], Luke and Josh for everything you are all incredible people. Couldn’t resist sharing a picture of the new sticks in my gamer bag.
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hope the grip tip works out for you! Great to meet you and the others. We will plan a Carolinas gathering soon!
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This better shows the four distinct sections of the green. From A to D is a rise of 4-5 feet. From C-D a little less. If you were in Section B putting to hole location D, just forget it. Take your three putt and move on. The ridge that segments A and C is pronounced, narrow, and probably a couple of feet high. To get it close to the hole from B you’d have to putt frighteningly close to that “red ridge” and the slightest mistake pushes you into Section C. Just a little too far right of it from the player’s perspective, then the red ridge and the one segmenting A and D will push the ball VERY hard to the right. Really almost impossible to get it onto D from B anywhere close.
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That looks like a challenging green!! Fun though!
Home!
[QUOTE=”MH, post: 10173312, member: 38594″]
Driving may have been close time wise
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Yeah, you’ve had one heck of a journey to get home!
2k posts in here!!! Thank you everyone for following along with us!!! Meant a lot and I can ensure you every post was read! It was tough keeping pace with all of you while on the course with spotty coverage & every time I refreshed the page I was 5 behind. Not to mention we played 4 hr rounds…we were moving!
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2k posts in here!!! Thank you everyone for following along with us!!! Meant a lot and I can ensure you every post was read! It was tough keeping pace with all of you while on the course with spotty coverage & every time I refreshed the page I was 5 behind. Not to mention we played 4 hr rounds…we were moving!
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It was a fun follow to enjoy the beautiful scenery, see you guys enjoying your new clubs, and keep up with the competition. You guys were playing some great golf out there!
It occurs to me that we forgot to ask the Titleist duo a very timely question: what Titleist’s stance is on the local rule limiting drivers to 46” in competition. To my fellow attendees, do I remember correctly, or was it asked, answered, and I’m severely brain cramping?
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It occurs to me that we forgot to ask the Titleist duo a very timely question: what Titleist’s stance is on the local rule limiting drivers to 46” in competition. To my fellow attendees, do I remember correctly, or was it asked, answered, and I’m severely brain cramping?
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If that topic was talked about I missed it
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It occurs to me that we forgot to ask the Titleist duo a very timely question: what Titleist’s stance is on the local rule limiting drivers to 46” in competition. To my fellow attendees, do I remember correctly, or was it asked, answered, and I’m severely brain cramping?
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Good question!
I also don’t remember hearing if Vokey was considering a full face wedge.
[QUOTE=”YukonLiving, post: 10173694, member: 50273″]
Good question!
I also don’t remember hearing if Vokey was considering a full face wedge.
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That was asked and they said no, because BV doesn’t believe they work well.
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That was asked and they said no, because BV doesn’t believe they work well.
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Oh well. Thanks for asking!
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It occurs to me that we forgot to ask the Titleist duo a very timely question: what Titleist’s stance is on the local rule limiting drivers to 46” in competition. To my fellow attendees, do I remember correctly, or was it asked, answered, and I’m severely brain cramping?
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I don’t recall it being asked either.
Just walked in the door, what a long day to finish off a great week. Left the hotel 21 1/2 hrs ago. Clubs made it hike in one piece and they will be getting cleaned up tomorrow
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Just walked in the door, what a long day to finish off a great week. Left the hotel 21 1/2 hrs ago. Clubs made it hike in one piece and they will be getting cleaned up tomorrow
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Wow! Talk about a long trip home! Was that all layovers or were there PCR delays as well? Regardless, glad you’re home safe. Take a nap. ?
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Wow! Talk about a long trip home! Was that all layovers or were there PCR delays as well? Regardless, glad you’re home safe. Take a nap. ?
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No it’s just the way travel is from up here right now. Not many direct flights anymore and limited connections.
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No it’s just the way travel is from up here right now. Not many direct flights anymore and limited connections.
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That is one heck of a trip home! Glad you made it though!
Your view looks a lot like mine these days. Golf clubs are away, and hockey gear is getting lots of use.