The 2024 Grandaddy is behind us and that team is working on discussing equipment and sharing information for golfers on THP. Wonderful trip and if you missed any of the action, you can read the live update thread here. Captain @Jlew and team were fantastic and continue to be throughout the community here. Today we bring the next chapter of this special event. Buckle Up for a fun year as we head towards the 2025 Grandaddy of em All with Callaway Golf.
Its all expenses paid
Its the trip of a lifetime
Its a Full Bag of Clubs
Fitting
Airfare
Lodging
Food
Golf at an Incredible Location
And So Much More!
What Is It?
12 or more lucky THP Forum Members who make up Team THP get whisked away for several days in California. You will get full rundowns on pre-release products. You will get fit at the same place the best in the world do. You will get a full bag of new Callaway equipment. You will meet the people behind the brand, spend days with them and share that experience with everybody here. You will then put it all on the line and play for Team THP against Team Callaway over two days of golf.
When and Where
December, 2025
Carlsbad, CA and More
Getting a spot on Team THP is as easy as winning a contest throughout the year. As you can see from previous teams, tenure has nothing to do with being selected. All it takes is entering each contest and your 2025 Albatross Club Membership and you can find more information about that here.
Good luck everybody, we have some exciting times ahead of us for Grandaddy 11
Team THP
Captain@ – @amarkabove
ASSCAP – @JDax
Team Member 1 – @K.P.
Team Member 2 – THIS COULD BE YOU
Team Member 3 – THIS COULD BE YOU
Team Member 4 – THIS COULD BE YOU
Team Member 5 – THIS COULD BE YOU
Team Member 6 – THIS COULD BE YOU
Team Member 7 – THIS COULD BE YOU
Team Member 8 – THIS COULD BE YOU
Team Member 9 – THIS COULD BE YOU
Team Member 10 – THIS COULD BE YOU
Team Member 11 – THIS COULD BE YOU
Team Member 12 – THIS COULD BE YOU
Get ready as the contests are going to be coming fast and furious and we might even have more shoulder taps that says “Thank you for being a valuable part of the THP Community, you are going to the Grandaddy”.
Here we go, the greatest amateur golf event ever created is back!







[QUOTE=”Joshnoble01, post: 13590658, member: 53518″]
No way sir. I’m complete amatuer hour compared to [USER=19092]@xThor[/USER]. Insulting to pro proshoppers to mention me with the GOAT.
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Yeah.. [USER=19092]@xThor[/USER] is pro shop ?
[QUOTE=”0dom, post: 13590695, member: 46310″]
I remember your Srixon haul. Put the rest of us to shame.
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Yeah. I went a bit crazy first experience. Next two were much more lowkey.
[QUOTE=”THE BOV, post: 13590707, member: 41109″]
Yeah.. [USER=19092]@xThor[/USER] is pro shop ?
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I wasn’t trying to insult [USER=19092]@xThor[/USER]. I’ve just seen others at their best.
Not insulted. Proud
[QUOTE=”0dom, post: 13590851, member: 46310″]
I wasn’t trying to insult [USER=19092]@xThor[/USER]. I’ve just seen others at their best.
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No insult.. you were complimenting him
[QUOTE=”Tevenor, post: 13590656, member: 55541″]
One recommendation. With the team getting everything fitted to them, from bag to clubs to balls, bring one thing that reminds you of your home course with you. Bag tag or marker, or a towel or whatever. Something.
Just something to remind you how amazing the ride is and what this event means. Something to keep you grounded as you face The Hideaway courses so that you remember as amazing and crazy as the courses are, they are still just golf courses ( i.e. don’t let the weight of the moment stop you from making good swings ). Something that ties back to the fact that you will take the experience back here to your home courses and friends and family and try to ( and fail miserably ) to explain how amazing this event is. Something that you can bring you back when the whirlwind that’s about to hit all of you in the face smacks you around and reminds you to take a breath, take it all in, and burn the people, the event, and the locale into your minds.
Its an adventure unlike any other. And as the advice that was passed to me a few years ago before the 2021 squad, I’ll pass it on here: you will make of it what you put into it. Engage, talk to everyone, thank everyone, be in the moment with everyone.
This crew is already shaping up to be a great team. Can’t wait to see you all go through this amazing time.
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Really good stuff in here ?
[QUOTE=”Coulter, post: 13590186, member: 84628″]
The 2nd sentence out of my mouth lol
I should’ve waited because she was way more willing to let me go wild than I expected.
The words “You’ll never have the chance to experience being treated like a Tour pro again, this is a dream come true so go right ahead” was not something I expected to hear. She surprises me sometimes lol
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That’s the best reaction. I was on a budget, but I also had a few beg for forgiveness moments along the way!
[QUOTE=”Bryndom, post: 13590936, member: 53516″]
That’s the best reaction. I was on a budget, but I also had a few beg for forgiveness moments along the way!
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I plan to not bring it back up until asked about it lol
I just moved all my stuff to the side, finally ordered shoes, found all of my small battery packs, got some meaningful practice in…. I’m ready. I may get beat down, but I’m gonna fight like hell and love every minute of it.
[QUOTE=”hedley_lamarr08, post: 13590958, member: 37622″]
I just moved all my stuff to the side, finally ordered shoes, found all of my small battery packs, got some meaningful practice in…. I’m ready. I may get beat down, but I’m gonna fight like hell and love every minute of it.
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All you can ask for…get in there, and do your best, let the chips fall where they may, but love every moment of it!
[QUOTE=”hedley_lamarr08, post: 13590958, member: 37622″]
I just moved all my stuff to the side, finally ordered shoes, found all of my small battery packs, got some meaningful practice in…. I’m ready. I may get beat down, but I’m gonna fight like hell and love every minute of it.
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I’m craving the nerves and all I can hope for is no matter the outcome of the matches that they are close enough that every single shot matters.
That’s wayyyy too light. Literal one time opportunity
[QUOTE=”Nappy, post: 13590274, member: 2407″]
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Funny I had the Clive one for awhile and it took me a couple years to get the Dye one.
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The orange ball…I need to commit
[QUOTE=”Coulter, post: 13590952, member: 84628″]
I plan to not bring it back up until asked about it lol
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You too?
I would rather pack and not need than not pack and need. So I’ll probably bring a towel and valuables pouch with divot tool, ball marker and tees in it. Doesn’t take hardly any room in the suitcase. Will also bring my range finder with the Hope of not needing it. Will plan to rely on the cart gps but like being prepared.
Says the guy who went twice. But you’re also so very right.
In regards to Pro Shop, let me just say I love my team. I would do (just about) anything for them and am absolutely the type to put them first for the entirety of the trip.
With one exception: If there happens to be a pin flag in that Pro Shop. I know how scarce they are.
[QUOTE=”amarkabove, post: 13591233, member: 75272″]
Says the guy who went twice. But you’re also so very right.
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I’ll quote my wife when I tell her it’s a once in a lifetime thing, “you said that about the last trip you went on” referring to ArborLinks lol.
But she does get it and how different it is. She even has read through some of the 2024 Grandaddy thread, so I think I have some Pro Shop leeway. Kids don’t actually need Christmas presents, do they?
[QUOTE=”amarkabove, post: 13591233, member: 75272″]
Says the guy who went twice. But you’re also so very right.
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[USER=56094]@Muchmore[/USER] aint wrong. Thats like 1 trip to the pro shop. If you arent going through there at least 3 times in 2 days, you are making a mistake.
[QUOTE=”Tevenor, post: 13591254, member: 55541″]
[USER=56094]@Muchmore[/USER] aint wrong. Thats like 1 trip to the pro shop. If you arent going through there at least 3 times in 2 days, you are making a mistake.
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I guess I’ll see it when I get there. You may be correct. Maybe not. I’ve never been a big spender in pro shops and maybe that changes. I don’t have a limit on what I spend realy just “don’t be dumb” kinda thing.
Oh and while I’m here… here’s a little teaser for what’s coming this week.
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[QUOTE=”amarkabove, post: 13591264, member: 75272″]
Oh and while I’m here… here’s a little teaser for what’s coming this week.
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Looking forward to these – make us look good with the edits!
[QUOTE=”amarkabove, post: 13591264, member: 75272″]
Oh and while I’m here… here’s a little teaser for what’s coming this week.
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I’m curious how dumb I’ll sound haha
[QUOTE=”0dom, post: 13590449, member: 46310″]
What’s on the wishlist?
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Headcover, hoodie, polo, ball marker, hat
Most likely won’t be able to get it all, but purchases will be made.
[QUOTE=”Coulter, post: 13590952, member: 84628″]
I plan to not bring it back up until asked about it lol
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[QUOTE=”amarkabove, post: 13591242, member: 75272″]
In regards to Pro Shop, let me just say I love my team. I would do (just about) anything for them and am absolutely the type to put them first for the entirety of the trip.
With one exception: If there happens to be a pin flag in that Pro Shop. I know how scarce they are.
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And I will not stand in your way ?
[QUOTE=”amarkabove, post: 13591264, member: 75272″]
Oh and while I’m here… here’s a little teaser for what’s coming this week.
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Ironically, I’ve had Community on as background noise for most of the editing process (today is football but the other days)
[QUOTE=”amarkabove, post: 13591233, member: 75272″]
Says the guy who went twice. But you’re also so very right.
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Can’t go in thinking you’ll have that chance. I am incredibly fortunate
[QUOTE=”amarkabove, post: 13591264, member: 75272″]
Oh and while I’m here… here’s a little teaser for what’s coming this week.
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Can’t wait to see the show!
[QUOTE=”GolfSquatch, post: 13590040, member: 85082″]
So with Callaway hooking everyone up head to to what are you all bringing from your bags at home to make sure you are going to be ready to go and able to play your game once you get to the west coast?
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2 ball markers, my blue and orange sharpies, and a golf ball I’ve had in my bag since my son brought back from his Hawaii band trip. Never going to play the ball even though I have 3 but one will always be in my golf bag.
[QUOTE=”xThor, post: 13590864, member: 19092″]
Not insulted. Proud
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Your golftec haul was a thing of legend and has set the the bar as it was my first event following live! I won’t come close but I know how to hit a proshop now!
[QUOTE=”WIB081, post: 13591524, member: 74050″]
Your golftec haul was a thing of legend and has set the the bar as it was my first event following live! I won’t come close but I know how to hit a proshop now!
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[USER=19092]@xThor[/USER]’s pro shop trips should have a disclaimer attached to them saying “Professional pro shopper, do not attempt this on your own”.
[QUOTE=”hedley_lamarr08, post: 13591297, member: 37622″]
I’m curious how dumb I’ll sound haha
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Same here dude
[QUOTE=”WIB081, post: 13591530, member: 74050″]
Same here dude
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No one sounds dumb. (Except maybe me. I haven’t gotten to the third one yet and I remember feeling like I rambled.)