Golfspy_CG2 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I've always been interested in how those suckers get from one tournament to another. I mean you have to get all those arrangements made like hotel/home accommodations, transportation around the area, do they always eat out or do they cook food at a home they're renting, and how do they get those golf outfits so wrinkle free? I mean seriously, how in the hell do you travel all over the country and not have a wrinkle in ya pants! What I'd like to hear about is how do they handle all of the non golf stuff and maybe some stories of what happens around there homes for the week. Good stuff OG. I hear some of that from my caddie friends, but yeah hearing about how evertrhing comes together. Also along those lines, some insight and details from some of the tour stops about all that goes into and behind the scenes of staging a tournament. I mean from the very beginning of the contract singing to getting the course ready back for members. 2 Quote TSR2 10.0 HZRDUS Red CB 6.0 TSiR2 10.0 Tensei Blue X ink 55g TSR2 16.5 PX Evenflow 5.5 60 g TSi1 20 and 23 degree hybrids Aldila Ascent Shafts R T200 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM8 48F/54/58 D Grinds Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1X Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poprocksncoke Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Maybe on Sundays, Shankster can make omelettes for the leader before the tournament starts and discuss with him his thoughts going into the final round? Seriously though..... I like the idea of going inside the tour van, seeing the tweeks they make to players clubs before the tournament etc... Something behind the scenes we don't get to hear about much would be awesome. 3 Quote SLDR 10.5 Oban HB R11s Rip Phenom Ft. Worth Black Irons 588 RTX Rotex 2.0 54 CG10 58 Sabertooth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Maybe on Sundays, Shankster can make omelettes for the leader before the tournament starts and discuss with him his thoughts going into the final round? Seriously though..... I like the idea of going inside the tour van, seeing the tweeks they make to players clubs before the tournament etc... Something behind the scenes we don't get to hear about much would be awesome. Now you're talking. Hey Adam Scott how do you like your omelette prepared? - Alan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWahoo Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Most of the current golf reporting sources concentrate on the name players and the winners each week. Perhaps, do not concentrate on the tournaments but the players-the up and coming players. Such would include those up and coming players on the college teams and the Web.com. They will form the ranks of the name players some day. For example, at this year's open, while they were mentioned, the amateurs were hardly noticed in any detail. It would be interesting to watch their progress to make the show. And when they reach "the show", we can say we knew them when. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCC4380 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I've always been interested in how those suckers get from one tournament to another. I mean you have to get all those arrangements made like hotel/home accommodations, transportation around the area, do they always eat out or do they cook food at a home they're renting, and how do they get those golf outfits so wrinkle free? I mean seriously, how in the hell do you travel all over the country and not have a wrinkle in ya pants! What I'd like to hear about is how do they handle all of the non golf stuff and maybe some stories of what happens around there homes for the week. I have also wondered about their clothes. Do they rewear stuff or always have something new? Why do my collars and pants pockets have sunscreen stains and theirs never do? These are the important questions. I like the idea. Sent from my MotoG3 using MyGolfSpy mobile app 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 I have also wondered about their clothes. Do they rewear stuff or always have something new? Why do my collars and pants pockets have sunscreen stains and theirs never do? These are the important questions. I like the idea. Sent from my MotoG3 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; Titleist TSi2, Kuro Kage 50 gr 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 They definitely have staffs to handle those arrangements for them so they can focus on their craft. Those requirements are what make it so tough on up and coming players because they can't afford all of those niceties. As far as clothes, I bet the sponsor either provides tons of new stock or sees to it that the shirts are cleaned thoroughly. Remember the squared off collars Tiger would wear that were clearly over pressed? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 They definitely have staffs to handle those arrangements for them so they can focus on their craft. Those requirements are what make it so tough on up and coming players because they can't afford all of those niceties. As far as clothes, I bet the sponsor either provides tons of new stock or sees to it that the shirts are cleaned thoroughly. Remember the squared off collars Tiger would wear that were clearly over pressed? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Right on.When the Pros get to a venue I'm sure their agents/sponsors have everything ready for them. Would be into hear the backstory. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; Titleist TSi2, Kuro Kage 50 gr 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Except for the majors where some companies debut a new scripting, the players pick and pack their own clothes each week. They may have one or two new pieces waiting for them. But that's generally it. Only the very top few guys travel with staffs. You'd be surprised Most travel on their own or with a wife and handle their own day to day duties. If they stay in a hotel they'll send stuff out or even iron it themselves. 90% of these guys are just like us and have real lives and travel issues to deal with as well. It's just that their job is our hobby. 4 Quote TSR2 10.0 HZRDUS Red CB 6.0 TSiR2 10.0 Tensei Blue X ink 55g TSR2 16.5 PX Evenflow 5.5 60 g TSi1 20 and 23 degree hybrids Aldila Ascent Shafts R T200 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM8 48F/54/58 D Grinds Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1X Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Poprocksncoke's Senior Open reminded me. What about covering the tours that don't get the attention? Champs, LPGA, Web.com, Latin, Asian... and the European Tour? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poprocksncoke Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Poprocksncoke's Senior Open reminded me. What about covering the tours that don't get the attention? Champs, LPGA, Web.com, Latin, Asian... and the European Tour? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Great idea!!! 1 Quote SLDR 10.5 Oban HB R11s Rip Phenom Ft. Worth Black Irons 588 RTX Rotex 2.0 54 CG10 58 Sabertooth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kardboard.kid Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 So.... What have you decided on the PGS tour coverage? Quote F7+ w/Fujikura Pro XLR8 Graphite Shaft 3-I MPF H-Series3B2M graphite Shaft w/Winn Dri-Tac grip mid STi Irons 5-SW KURO KAGE 70IR Flex-R Lamkin Grips King F6 Hybrid Matrix Red Tie HQ4 Graphite Shaft Forged FGT 60* wedge KURO KAGE 70R SS cross Comfort grip O-Putter 1W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 It's still Thursday for another hour! Happy Thanksgiving y'all While I was doing some sorting on the newly created Tour Talk forum, I stumbled across this thread. While I stuff through the comments here, does anyone have anything else they'd like to add for tour coverage? 1 Quote In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 I have really liked the pros vs Joe's articles and things more along those lines I find really interesting. Whether that be different setups they use for different courses and conditions or why certain clubs have either stayed or been put into the bag. Obviously the free agents would likely be the most interesting, but with a trend seemingly going that way it would be nice to focus in on theirs more then all the TM guys out there. Plus I'm sure we are all looking to add a club somewhere for that one course we play every 2 years! Quote as of Oct 31, 2022 (Past WITB) Driver: TBD: Follow here: Driver Shootout! Wood: King SZ 3 wood 15.5* G410 Crossover - 4 iron or others.... Irons: Sub70 659 TC Raw 5-Aw w/ KBS Tour 90 Stiff Black PVD Wedge: Glide 2.0 54* 58* w/ Nippon Modus 105 Stiff Putter: Stroke Lab 7 35* and oversized grip (2019 Tester) Balls: / (currently testing) Other: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 I'd like to hear how the pro's be it PGA or LPGA decide which Tour event they're going to play in? Are they given incentives? Also how do they make the $$ work competing in these events if they're not in the top 10 or 15. Are they required by sponsors to play certain events? 2 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 I'd like to hear how the pro's be it PGA or LPGA decide which Tour event they're going to play in? Are they given incentives? Also how do they make the $$ work competing in these events if they're not in the top 10 or 15. Are they required by sponsors to play certain events? You definitely have a couple of questions that would be interesting to explore. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; Titleist TSi2, Kuro Kage 50 gr 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 On 12/6/2017 at 11:13 AM, kardboard.kid said: So.... What have you decided on the PGS tour coverage? We won't be out there week to week traveling with them, but I have some thoughts and ideas I'm working on beginning in the early part of the year, most likely after PGA Show. 1 Quote TSR2 10.0 HZRDUS Red CB 6.0 TSiR2 10.0 Tensei Blue X ink 55g TSR2 16.5 PX Evenflow 5.5 60 g TSi1 20 and 23 degree hybrids Aldila Ascent Shafts R T200 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM8 48F/54/58 D Grinds Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1X Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Since some of us are at these events I wonder if we could get an opportunity to interview them and publish in this forum. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpySince some of us are at these events I wonder if we could get an opportunity to interview them and publish in this forum. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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