SPY VIP GolfSpy_X Posted October 29, 2014 SPY VIP Share Posted October 29, 2014 ANNOUNCEMENT - MyGolfSpy's New Forum Directors I wanted to quickly say thank you to all of those that applied for the Forum Director position. We have completed our search for the MGS Forum Director and we wanted to thank you for taking the time to apply. After all the applications it became apparent that this was going to be more than a 1 man job if we wanted to do this right. We had an incredibly unique application that came in that we knew early on would be a great fit. It was a group application, made up of 4 long standing MGS forum members. We have already started to put a plan in place to give you guys the type of experience you deserve. Over the next 12 months we are going to make every effort possible to make the forum the most influential in golf. And a place for real golfers to visit and have open discussions about the game they love. And a place you can learn more about the game and make some lasting friendships. This is going to be a true community of golfers that share a similar vision. With that being said I want to introduce the (4) New MGS Forum Directors to you all. From this point forward these will be your point of contacts for any and everything related to the forum. In the coming days and weeks you will be a part of this change and growth. You will also begin to see some early plans for what we have in store. I hope you guys enjoy the things we have planned. ==================================================================== John Barba aka “Barbajo†Prior Lake, MN Age 54 Why are you an MGS member? – I made MGS my online “home†because it reminds me of Cheers, where everyone knows your name! Seriously – it was the one forum where, as a newcomer, I felt welcome and encouraged to participate. Not every Golf Forum is like that – especially if you don't claim to be a low single-digit ‘capper who averages 307 off the tee and can feather-fade a 6-iron to a back-right pin placement on command. It's a real home for real golfers. What brought you to MGS? – I was looking for irons and was looking for reviews online, and virtually every search brought me to MGS. The reviews were honest, frank and extremely informative, and helped point me in the right direction. They were written with the “real†golfer in mind – not the “internet sensation.†Why do you stay? – So many friends! Like I said, it's like Cheers – the theme song is bouncing through my head as I write this. My 18 year-old likes to say “Dad's hangin' with his goffin' peeps again.†I've been able to meet and play with several Forum members, and hope to do more of it in the future! What do the forums mean to you? – Simple – it's where my goffin' peeps hang! It's where I come to share experiences, to learn about equipment and to learn better ways to play this crazy game. Couple of years ago I tried my hand at clubmaking and was amazed how many strangers became friends because they wanted to help. It's a generous, knowledgeable and friendly community. You don't find that just anywhere. Reviews & Other Highlights: I reviewed the Cobra Amp Cell irons in the summer of 2013, and just recently was fortunate enough to visit Nike's “The Oven†and write a review. Jason Bonesteel aka “JBones†Newburgh, IN Age 34 Why are you an MGS member? – I like the wide range of members, personality wise and skill wise. There's not a bunch of 300 yard driving phenoms, so it allows me to be that guy….HA. I also love the mission of MGS……keeping it real for real golfers (my words). What brought you to MGS? – I had been a lurker for a while, but I officially came for a review/thoughts on cheaper “Tour†quality golf balls. Why do you stay? – I have made a lot of friends on MGS and I'm not talking internet friends, I'm talking about people that I have drove hours in pouring rain to hang out with. I also think that MGS is at the top of their game with the current staff that is in place and the way they go about their business. What do the forums mean to you? – It's a place where I can go to talk…..about golf, life, beer, cigars, etc. I have also learned a lot about the game and equipment from people in all walks of life. I love all the different view points. Reviews & Other Highlights: I reviewed the TaylorMade Rocketbladez and a few other of my experiences with equipment fittings and such. I was also one of the 8 MGS'ers sent to Carlsbad for the Taylormade SLDR Loft Up event. Sean Frazier aka “Mr_Theoo†Columbus, Ohio Age 27 Why are you an MGS member? - Because I'm not judged on what's in my bag or how long I hit the ball. At MGS my opinion is valued as much as the next person and any question I can think of is met with real answer and not ridicule. What brought you to MGS? - The reviews on the blog brought me and the family-like environment on the Forums keeps me coming back. I only started golfing 3 years ago with very little knowledge, and I've learned so much at MGS in such a short amount of time. Why do you stay? – Simple – it's the friendships! My “real world†friends aren't into golf, so it's nice to have others to talk to who are as obsessed as I am. What do the forums mean to you? - The forums are a place to unwind, learn and talk golf and life. It's my hangout where I come to enjoy golf even when I'm not playing it. Reviews & Other Highlights: I've reviewed the RBZ stage 2 hybrid and fairway woods. I was also one of the 8 MGS'ers sent to Carlsbad for the Taylormade SLDR Loft Up event. Brad Clarke aka “Aotearoabrad†Mililani, HI Age 34 Why are you an MGS member? – I'm a member because of the independence of the information that MGS provides. I feel I can trust the reviews on MGS – and that's unique! What brought you to MGS? – I initially found out about MGS while looking for reviews for irons I was looking at purchasing. I was lured in by a contest but loved the fact that the reviews were independent of OEMs, and I have stayed because of the community within MGS. Why do you stay? – haha – I've met some cool peeps. I guess I figured I'd take the info I needed and that'd be it, but some of the conversations I've had on the forums have led to real friendships and I now have a bunch of guys all across the US (and abroad) that I'm really looking forward to teeing it up with! What do the forums mean to you? – It's a place where I can get unbiased information and exposure to a bunch of new equipment/news that I wouldn't otherwise be exposed to. It's also a place that I feel comfortable talking honestly about my game (the good, the bad, and the very ugly) and can ask for advice. The reason that I can do that is because my experience has been the members are very sincere in providing constructive feedback – whether that's through advice… or a gentle suggestion to get fitted! Reviews & Other Highlights: 2014 Cobra Bio-CELL Irons Member-reviews, Course Reviews, and some small goods reviews along the way ==================================================================== #TruthDigest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Interesting approach. I like it! In the year since I joined MGS, I have enjoyed posts by each Director. Very good choices. Congratulations John, Jason, Sean and Brad! Well deserved! “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted October 29, 2014 SPY VIP Share Posted October 29, 2014 Or lord not this guy.... Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Interesting approach. I like it! In the year since I joined MGS, I have enjoyed posts by each Director. Very good choices. Congratulations John, Jason, Sean and Brad! Well deserved! Thanks Kenny! Very much appreciated -- and we're all looking forward to having some serious fun with this forum and make it the very best in the business. And thanks to MGS for giving us this awesome opportunity - we won't let you down!!! We do plan to hit the ground running - so keep your eyes and ears open. We're going to need everyones help and input to make your forum just like Cheers, where everybody knows your name! What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted October 29, 2014 SPY VIP Share Posted October 29, 2014 Welcome one and all! Let me know how I can help ya' Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Congrats to all four Directors! John, Jason, Sean and Brad, ya'll will have to step it up in the next few months. As Directors you will be expected to excel, even when your game is in the toilet......LOL Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrshields3 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Congrats gentleman. I'm sure you will do MGS well. Driver: Titleist TSi3 9.0*/Accra Tour Zx475 75 x stiff Fairway: Titleist TSi2 13.5*/Fujikura Pro 2.0 Tour Spec 85 x stiff Hybrid/ Driving Iron: Titleist U505 3 iron 20*/ Project X Hzrdus RDX Smoke 90 x stiff Irons: Cobra Forged Tec 4-PW/ KBS C Taper stiff hard stepped once Wedges: Vokey SM9 50*F/ KBS C Taper x stiff Wedges: Vokey SM8 54*D/ TT DG s200 Wedges: Vokey Hand Ground 58*T/ TT DG Tour s400 Putter: Scotty Cameron Monterey 35" Ball: Titleist Pro Pro V1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I think this is a brilliant move by MGS. It's a big job and these are the right guys to tackle it. Let us know how we can help make that job easier and best wishes! Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Welcome one and all! Let me know how I can help ya' Thank Dave - look forward to working with you! And careful what you offer -- you may wind up blocking us!!!! What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I think this is a brilliant move by MGS. It's a big job and these are the right guys to tackle it. Let us know how we can help make that job easier and best wishes! Thank you Rev -- we'll be relying on vets such as yourself for a lot of guidance -- both forum and spiritual! What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hula Rock Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 WOW ! congrats guys.... Directors sounds too formal. Have to come up with something different..... HMMMMMMMM. Driver: M3 Tensei CK Pro Blue3-Metal:: GBB EPIC, FujiKura Pro Green 5-Metal: F-7, FujiKura Pro Irons: MP-18 SC, KBS Tour 120 Wedges: RTX-3 52 - 56 - 60Putter: EVN-Roll ER-5 Ball : Tour B XS Range Finder: Busnnell Tour-X, Garmin S20 Follow me: @Hula_Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrodeur86 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Congrats gentlemen!! DRIVER: Stealth 2, 9*, Mitsubishi Kai' Li red, 60g Stiff flex, Golf Pride CP2 Pro Midsize Woods: Sim Max 3 Wood, 15*, Fujikura Ventus 6 Blue 65g, Stiff flex, Golf Pride CP2 Pro Midsize HYBRIDS: JPX 850 hybrid 19*, UST Proforce V2 85g, Stiff, Golf Pride CP2 Pro Midsize IRONS: MP-20 HMB 4 iron, Project X LZ 6.5 shaft, Stiff+, Ping Midsize grip JPX 919 Tour 5i-pw, Project X LZ 6.5 shafts, Stiff+, Ping Midsize grips WEDGES: New Level Golf 50*, 55*, 60* M-Type Wedges with True Temper Elevate Tour X-Stiff flex, New Level Midsize grips PUTTER: Heppler Ketsch 35", Ping PP62 Pistol Grip BALL: Pro Pro V1 (2021 + 2023 Versions) BAG: TM19 Select Plus Cart Bag Shoes: Under Armour HOVR Fade 2 SL Spikeless Shoes Tech: NX7 Pro Slope golf laser Rangefinder Frogger Golf Towels, 4 more Yard blue/ yellow golf tees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG STU Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I think this is a brilliant move by MGS. It's a big job and these are the right guys to tackle it. Let us know how we can help make that job easier and best wishes! Had to do the quote thing The computer will not let me click on and do a reply on my own. So Rev forgive me for piggybacking on your post Any how congrats on the positions and I am glad to see faces with names of the folks I have been conversing with on here. Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Speeder 565 R flex- 5W TM V-Steel Fubuki 60r--- 7W TM V-Steel UST Pro Force Gold 65R----- 9 W TM V Steel TM MAS stiff---- Irons 2015 TM TP CB Steel Fiber 95 R--- GW Callaway Mack Daddy 2 52* shaft unknown junk pile refugee. SW Callaway PM Grind 56* Modified sole grind--- KBS Tour Wedge-- LW Vokey 58* SM5 L grind--- Putter Ping B90I Broom Stick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Tim Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Crap... this might mean I need to get more involved on the forum side... stoked to see these guys stepping up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBones Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Or lord not this guy.... thisguy.jpg I think it's pretty safe to say that I'm here to make the forums suuuper fabUlous. Thanks for this opportunity MGS. I'm ready to get cracking. Exciting things coming. Follow @GolfspyBones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 WOW ! congrats guys.... Directors sounds too formal. Have to come up with something different..... HMMMMMMMM. Open to suggestions Hula -- how about "Forum Rangers?" What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted October 29, 2014 SPY VIP Share Posted October 29, 2014 How about: Global systems of interconnected computer networks using the standard Internet protocol suite message boards chief administrative operations organizers supervisors and coordinators? I like how it rolls off the tongue. Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 How about: Global systems of interconnected computer networks using the standard Internet protocol suite message boards chief administrative operations organizers supervisors and coordinators? I like how it rolls off the tongue. Oh it rolls alright... What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Thanks everyone for the kind words and support! And big thank you to mgs for giving us thus opportunity to make our second home even better than it already is! Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY ZINGER Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hey guys, congrats! Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean D Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Just want to say thank you to all who have made this possible so far and to the new foursome welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot74@75 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 THE NEW GUYS LOOK GOOD, BUT BE PREPARED FOR SOME FEMINAZI COMMENTARY, 'CAUSE THERE ARE NO SHEMALES................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighFade Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I can say "I knew them when".... Congrats to you all. Couldn't have picked a better group. And I'm still waiting to kick your ass, Bones. Again. ;-) There is no spoon. WITB TaylorMade M3 Callaway Diablo 15° Callaway Diablo 18° Callaway Steelhead XR Pro 4-W Mizuno TP-4 50, 54, 58 TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spyder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBones Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I can say "I knew them when".... Congrats to you all. Couldn't have picked a better group. And I'm still waiting to kick your ass, Bones. Again. ;-) Thanks. It's coming.......I may be putting with a 7i by then. Follow @GolfspyBones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aotearoa_Brad Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Thanks all, a healthy dose of nerves in the system right now, and no time like the present to get cracking. I think it's fair to say we are all looking forward to this new chapter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Hey guys, congrats! Welcome! Thanks Zinger -- really looking forward to working with you! BTW - I still have your 6-iron. I think it likes me! What's in the bag: Driver: TSR3; DynaPWR Carbon FW Wood: DynaPWR 3-wood; TSR 2+ Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: ZX MkII 20* Irons:; 699/699 Pro V2 Combo; D9 Forged; MT86 (coming soon!); VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTX6 Zipcore Putter: HB Soft Milled 10.5; Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; 8802; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B RXS; Z-STAR Diamond; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.Manbearpig Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I would like to extend my felicitations to Bonesy, Barbapapa, Mr.T, and Kiwi. Well deserved! Congrats guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hckymeyer Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 How about: Global systems of interconnected computer networks using the standard Internet protocol suite message boards chief administrative operations organizers supervisors and coordinators? I like how it rolls off the tongue. How about "They that remove cat pictures from the forums"? In all seriousness that's a great group of guys and I'm excited to stick around and see what happens. This place keeps getting better and better! Brad, at some point in our lives we need to play a round just so I can say I've played with all the cat wranglers Driver: SLDR w/ Fujikura Ventus Black 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i - gap Launcher CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Wedges: 54 CBX & 58 Zipcore w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kygolfer1980 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Congrats fella's!! Driver: Titleist 915 D2 9.5 with Diamana Whiteboard S flex 3 wood: Titleist 915F 15*, Whiteboard S Flex Titleist 915H 18* and 24* with Whiteboard SFlex Irons: Mizuno JPX EZ Forged 4-PW with S300's Wedges: Mizuno MP T4 50*, 56* with DG Spinner Putter:MannKrafted Long Slope or Odyssey #7 Versa Metal milled or Betti Tour Stock; Ball: Bridgestone B330 or Titleist NXT Bag: Titleist 'Murica colored carry bag or MyGolfSpy Tour Bag RH, Western KY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Congratulations gentlemen! In the bag: Driver: Darkspeed X 9° UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue 7F4 Fairway: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5 Irons: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Fairway 14 stand bag Balls: Chrome Tour Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 God Bless America, God save the King, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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