GolfSpy_BEN

Hello All, This is my 2000th post. I tried to time it up, to hit on March 27th. The 1 year anniversary of my stumbling into what has become a rather integral part of my life. However, because there are so many great things going on the forum, and I gotta get these posts off, I am a week early. Such is life. A look back at the past year reveals quite the journey so here are a few highlights: The Callaway Paradym Iron testing opportunity is what prompted me to join. I signed up and impatiently waited for the announcement. The tester’s were announced and to my dismay, I wasn’t one of them. What happened next is/was critical to my journey. I read @GolfSpy_APH’s how to be a tester thread. Which prompted me to take the initial steps with a completed profile and photo where the B had been. My first actual post came on April 13, 2023 7 people gave a blue heart, which was gratifying, so my initial trepidation about posting was overcome and we were off. My next pivotal moment, and what I would argue is my finest contribution to these here forums would come from a fundamental question I asked myself: Over the course of 2000 posts, this was and still is my absolute favorite. Because I followed the prescribed steps and got myself involved I was chosen to test the Garsen Max Putter Grip. Which was cool, because Garsen sent us three different putter grips to try out. That resulted in: Subsequently followed by: I’m fairly certain this review remains unread by the masses, for reasons I have explained on the community call, IYKYK (yes, it’s still there). We have mentioned in the “want to be a tester” threads that doing a great job on a small item review can be a springboard into bigger tests, I am proof of that as I was selected for one of the most coveted spots for 2023: It was around this time that @GolfSpy_APH put out a feeler for anyone interested in joining the staff. Along with @GolfSpy AFG, @GolfSpy_SHARK, & @GolfSpy_KFT, I joined the staff as a forum leader. Which prompted @GolfSpy AFG to rename us as the “interns”. Almost immediately @GolfSpy TCB had to step away from the forum and I inherited a moderator role and the VCT. For those who are interested: And if you haven’t joined us yet, but would like to, our 3rd season will be kicking off the week of April 8th. We would be honored to have you join us. Lastly, my latest endeavor: Follow along as I try to overcome a series of seemingly random and unfortunate events. As I look back on the past year, I am filled with gratitude and admiration for my fellow testers and the membership at large. You have all made this place a special corner of the interwebs, where civility, intellectual curiosity, and kindness rule the day. A special thanks goes out my fellow staff members: @GolfSpy BOS, @GolfSpy SAM, @GolfSpy_BNG, @Golfspy_CG2, @GolfSpy AFG, @GolfSpy_SHARK, & @GolfSpy_KFT you guys are the absolute best of us and I’m proud to call each of you, my friend. To @GolfSpy_APH, my sincere gratitude and admiration for not only the opportunity you have entrusted me with, but the ever steady hand with which you guide this ship. It has truly been one of the great pleasures of my life, finding this place. Finally, if you made it this far, thank you for indulging my vanity post and know that you have a friend in me. - Ben

A timely piece, to be sure. well done @GolfSpy_KFT

Hasn’t been set yet. Based on previous Group Buys, I’m guessing it will be a week, possibly two.

Based on previous group buys, I would guess a week or 2, so that the order can be placed and the bags can be delivered sooner than later. But @GolfSpy_APH will confirm

TBD

I used the virtual fitting when I got a mezz1.max and the results worked fine for me. Your results may vary, but the vast majority of our members who have used the virtual fitting seem to be satisfied

Clubs that pretty deserve to be treated like royalty. It would be a sin, not to buy the bag at this point

Now you only have to justify $325. , much more reasonable…

Such a good looking bag! The hard part is settling on the color, but I’m thinking the Patriot

FYI Check out this thread for an opportunity to grab a Forum branded Ghost Anyday Stand Bag! Big thanks to @GolfSpy_APH for arranging another outstanding opportunity for the members! Oh, and Good morning/ good afternoon/ good evening

Mother Nature is being kind to me currently. Temps this week are in the 30’s and 40’s. Which makes waiting for the replacement head a little more bearable. Hopefully, your back allows you to get out and play after a bit of rest.

Date 03/18/2024 Course Name Walden Ponds Golf Course Gross Score 70 Course Handicap 0 Gross Strokes over/under par -2 Net Score to Par -2 Net Score 70 Net Birdies or better Longest Drive SIM Round SIM I got a SIM round in, because I’m uncertain if life or the weather will cooperate this week and allow me to get to my usual course. I had 4 birdies and played from the blue tees. Here is a digital copy of the course scorecard, if needed.

2 methods: 1) check every weekly VCT thread for a score and tally them up. 2)just ask me, since I have a spread sheet with every round on it According to my sheet, you have posted 4 VCT rounds. You can request a bag tag from @GolfSpy SAM after your next posted round.

Congrats Testers!

Congratulations Testers! As a recent ping wedge convert, I look forward to your findings.

So, so, so pretty

I think we may a few left, but I’ll let @GolfSpy SAM or @GolfSpy BOS confirm. The only requirement is posting 5 rounds played in the VCT thread. Season 3 will be starting around the beginning of April, so you should have that covered in no time.

MGS Forum Member VCT Cup Tournament Round 2 And then there were four. Congrats to the flight winners on a tremendous week of play! The rules remain unchanged from last week and the thread will lock at 9:00 PM on Sunday March 24th. Good luck to the remaining teams and play well!

The weather this week may dictate a SIM round for me, but we’ll see. Great playing in Round 1, I’ll do my best to produce a better result in Round 2!

On the strength of their overall lineup I would like to try Ping, when we offered the s159 testing opportunity I built out an entire bag with their Webfit app and I am honestly intrigued by the recommendations. I would put it all in a Ping Hoofer 14 way and go on my merry way

That will be fine. Our apologies for any confusion.

Small sample, but the ball speeds I was seeing with average range balls coupled with the shape of the shots and the dispersion was encouraging. I am intrigued to get the LS out on the course, with decent balls, and decent weather. With any luck, that first week in April it will all coalesce

There is a fair amount of historical data to support that thesis…