Team Titleist and Pinehurst

[Golfspy_CG2]

Been a bit inactive the past week. I was lucky enough to get to attend the TeamTitleist Invitational at Pinehurst last week.

 

We played No.4 and No.2 and spent a lot of time demoing the new 917 line as well as some short game testing with the SM6 and ProV1 and ProV1 x

 

First wet of pics are from Day 1 on No.4. Not a ton of time to take pics that day as The pace was very fast.

 

 

 

My personalized bag was perfect for this trip

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Golfspy_CG2]

Next are some pics from the clinics we took part in with Titleist Staff from MA.

 

 

 

 

 

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[Golfspy_CG2]

Day two brought the much anticpated round on No.2 with a couple pics from inside the clubhouse

 

 

 

A look at the 18th green shows a bit of the Donald Ross design

 

 

That house is Literally a half wedge from the 4th green.

 

 

My only birdie look off the day. I missed it sadly enough but I didn't three putt. So that was good.

 

 

This is the 8th green from the spot where John Daily took about 3 tries to get on the green and failed and finally swatted the ball away and walked off the course in 2005.

 

 

 

And because you just can't leave No2 without the obligatory pose with Payne Stewart

 

 

 

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[Kenny B]

Very cool!  Love the pics!!  

My teaching pro has been playing the 917 driver for a couple of weeks and loves it.

[Golfspy_CG2]

Thanks. I have one on order and thank goodness for a full fitting as the head, loft and shaft that I was fit for are not even close to what I thought would work best for me.

 

Looking forward to getting it and the 3w in Just about a week.

 

 

 

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[808nation]

Way too cool thanks for sharing

 

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[Miboy62]

That's awesome, Thanks for the pics!

[Peterpc2828]

Wow! On the bucket list to play someday.

 

 

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[PlaidJacket]

Been there my friend. Awesome place. All of it. Thanks for sharing the pics.

I've been to a lot of places in this great country and Pinehurst - Southern Pines is by far one of; if not my favorite place. Besides great golf all around I found the people and hospitality/friendliness they inherently possess a major feature. And not just in touristy areas and club houses. Everywhere. I'll be returning sooner rather than later.

[Golfspy_CG2]

Been there my friend. Awesome place. All of it. Thanks for sharing the pics.

I've been to a lot of places in this great country and Pinehurst - Southern Pines is by far one of; if not my favorite place. Besides great golf all around I found the people and hospitality/friendliness they inherently possess a major feature. And not just in touristy areas and club houses. Everywhere. I'll be returning sooner rather than later.

This was probably my 7th or 8th trip overall but first since the renovation to number 2. Heck one of trips I even took by myself. During that trip I played just one round but spent one entire day on the grounds of the main clubhouse without playing. I took 2 hour lesson, practiced on the ramge and short game area for a couple h ours.

 

But the coolest part was spending about 4 hours on the veranda just watching groups come in and play 18. I met so many people that came up and sat next to me in one of the rockers for 20 minutes or so at a time.

 

You are so right about the friendliness and hospitality of eveyone you run into in the entire town. It truly is my favorite place in the world to go to.

[drewneddy]

What kind of condition was #4 in? It was basically shut down when I was there in August. Disease on the greens and we got moved to #6.

 

Overall, I really liked 8 & 9. Disappointed in 2, and gut punched we couldn't play 4.

 

 

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[Golfspy_CG2]

What kind of condition was #4 in? It was basically shut down when I was there in August. Disease on the greens and we got moved to #6.

Overall, I really liked 8 & 9. Disappointed in 2, and gut punched we couldn't play 4.

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Well the night before we played 4, there was 5 inches of rain 11pm to 5 Am. It was a constant thunderstorm all night.

 

I fully expected them to tell us we weren't going to be playing. Our tee time did get pushed back from 8:30 to 9:30 and there was a little bit of standing water in some bunkers. But all in all I have played much worst conditions with a lot less rain.

 

Even if you take the rain out of it. It was in very good shape, except for one green (no 13) definitey looks like some disease or something got to that one.

 

As for 2. I had not liked what I saw of it during the 2014 Open. I thought they had ruined the look of it. But seeing and playing it person, I came away very much impressed and it's still my favorite course I've played.

[Hula Rock]

Thanks for the Pics !   I LOVE that place......

[jayjay0808]

That must have been such a special feeling to step onto the no. 2 course

[revkev]

What a great experience

 

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[fozcycle]

Now that was an awesome trip!

[Golfspy_CG2]

Now that was an awesome trip!

It really was Foz. I had pretty high hopes for the trip, and they were exceeded in every way.

[Golfspy_CG2]

Bumping for Drewneddy!!  

[Jmikecpa]

Looks like an awesome time.

 

 

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[Golfspy_CG2]

Looks like an awesome time.

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Indeed. That's why it was my top golf moment of 2016. If a moment can be 3 days. Ha

[PMookie]

Was it open to all Team Titleist members? If so, I need to pay attention a little more!

 

 

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[Golfspy_CG2]

Was it open to all Team Titleist members? If so, I need to pay attention a little more!

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Yep. Sure was. They posted it on the TT Website in about July. My understanding is it filled up (72 spots) in about 3 or 4 days.

 

They didn't say anything officially but one of the staff members I had dinner with indicated a return to Pinehurst in 2017 is very possible.

 

The resort laid out the Welcome Mat justvas much as Titliest did.

[Big Canoer]

This was probably my 7th or 8th trip overall but first since the renovation to number 2. Heck one of trips I even took by myself. During that trip I played just one round but spent one entire day on the grounds of the main clubhouse without playing. I took 2 hour lesson, practiced on the ramge and short game area for a couple h ours.

 

But the coolest part was spending about 4 hours on the veranda just watching groups come in and play 18. I met so many people that came up and sat next to me in one of the rockers for 20 minutes or so at a time.

 

You are so right about the friendliness and hospitality of eveyone you run into in the entire town. It truly is my favorite place in the world to go to.

I lived in Raleigh for 20 years and we had a group go down Pinehurst way every year. One of my favorite courses there was Tobacco Road which I think someone mentioned here. That my friend is a shot makers course. Need to hit fairways and greens on every shot. If you don't you better be a good iron player out of waste bunkers

When your round is done, your head is spinning and asking yourself "Who just punched me?" Then the next question is, "When are we coming back?"

 

 

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[PMookie]

Yep. Sure was. They posted it on the TT Website in about July. My understanding is it filled up (72 spots) in about 3 or 4 days.

 

They didn't say anything officially but one of the staff members I had dinner with indicated a return to Pinehurst in 2017 is very possible.

 

The resort laid out the Welcome Mat justvas much as Titliest did.

Wow! Very cool! Was it expensive?

 

 

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[Golfspy_CG2]

I lived in Raleigh for 20 years and we had a group go down Pinehurst way every year. One of my favorite courses there was Tobacco Road which I think someone mentioned here. That my friend is a shot makers course. Need to hit fairways and greens on every shot. If you don't you better be a good iron player out of waste bunkers

When your round is done, your head is spinning and asking yourself "Who just punched me?" Then the next question is, "When are we coming back?"

 

 

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Love Tobacco Road. We played it every year on our trip down there. Like you said a course you just want to come back and play again right away.

 

Wow! Very cool! Was it expensive?

 

 

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It ranged from $999 to $1199 depending on if you stayed in The Carolina Hotel or Manor Inn and if you had a single or shared room.

 

Included the two rounds 2&4 plus

2 nights hotel

Welcome Cocktail Reception, Breakfast and lunch each day, two dinners

 

Plus the SWAG bag Titleist gave everyone had to be at least a $200 value.

 

Plus we got to hit the 917 line before it's release, everyone got two sleeves of Test Balls plus a few ball and wedge clinics.

 

Really was an action packed 2.5 days and just about everyone there wanted to pay for 2017 event on the spot. Ha

 

If the release schedule follows suit next years could involve the 718 AP line

 

 

 

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[PMookie]

Love Tobacco Road. We played it every year on our trip down there. Like you said a course you just want to come back and play again right away.

 

It ranged from $999 to $1199 depending on if you stayed in The Carolina Hotel or Manor Inn and if you had a single or shared room.

 

Included the two rounds 2&4 plus

2 nights hotel

Welcome Cocktail Reception, Breakfast and lunch each day, two dinners

 

Plus the SWAG bag Titleist gave everyone had to be at least a $200 value.

 

Plus we got to hit the 917 line before it's release, everyone got two sleeves of Test Balls plus a few ball and wedge clinics.

 

Really was an action packed 2.5 days and just about everyone there wanted to pay for 2017 event on the spot. Ha

 

If the release schedule follows suit next years could involve the 718 AP line

 

 

 

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Wow! That's a great deal!!! I need to pay attention to the site more!

 

 

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[ole gray]

Whoa how did I miss this thread!   Great pics pal and I enjoyed your write up...  

[Big Canoer]

Whoa how did I miss this thread!   Great pics pal and I enjoyed your write up...  

Let's see New Years Eve at ole gray's house. Bit of a hangover? No? - no way

[ole gray]

Let's see New Years Eve at ole gray's house. Bit of a hangover? No? - no way

lol Actually two shots of crown and a couple of brews and my big arse was down for the count

 

I actually behaved myself

 

 

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[Golfspy_CG2]

Whoa how did I miss this thread!   Great pics pal and I enjoyed your write up...  

HA...OG, I think it was before you joined the site, and I just bumped it the other day as someone was asking questions about it.    Thanks for the commetns, it really was a great time and got to meet a bunch of fellow golf lovers.